Entry requirements

GOTAFE entry requirements

Before being accepted into this course applicants must:

• Turn 16 before the 30th of April on the year of application. Eligibility is restricted to students aged 16–18 years.
• Be 16 at the commencement of the certificate and no older than 19 at completion.

Students who are 18 at the time of enrolment may only enrol where they are completing a Units 3 and 4 sequence within one academic year and require a special provision letter from the Department of Education if turning 19 by end of year completion.

Applicants must provide an approved exemption letter from their school before enrolment. Prior to enrolling student and parent will need to attend an interview with teacher and Lead Educator as detailed below.

Students can enter VPC studies at a time that best suits their learning needs, abilities, and interests.

We strongly recommend to enhance students learnt skills in Work Related Skills units that they participate in work experience activities for 1-2 weeks, work placement, or structured workplace learning.

Selection Interview

Selection interviews are essential in determining eligibility for the VPC program to ensure that this qualification is the most appropriate course for the student's individual needs and goals. A time will be booked with the Career Counsellor, Lead Educator and Teacher at the applicant's chosen campus.

Students under the age of 18 are required to bring a parent/guardian to the interview with them.

Applicants will need to complete a Literacy and Numeracy written activity as part of the interview.

The interview includes the review and discussion of the following:

• A Literacy and Numeracy written activity.
• Career goals and aspirations
• Prior Learning experiences
• Course requirements and participant commitments
• Eligibility and academic requirements
• Course and industry information

The student MUST bring the following to the interview:

• Exit letter from school.
• Individual learning plan from previous school.
• Most recent school reports, medical / health care plan if applicable
• VSN and USI numbers.

If your application is successful, you will receive a 'Welcome to GOTAFE' email.

Student Resources

• Students are encouraged to bring their own device, GOTAFE will supply a computer if required for class use only.
• General stationery (Pens, pencils, rulers).

Enrolment

How to Apply

1. Explore – Review the course details to check the fit for your goals. Our team is here from 8:30 – 5pm Monday to Friday on 1300 468 233 if you’d like to talk it through.
2. Prepare – Gather any documents you may need, like photo ID, concession or eligibility evidence, residency or visa details, prior study or credit evidence, or your USI (we can help you find or create this).
3. Apply – Click Apply Now and complete your application – its quick and easy.
4. Skills Check – Some courses include a language and numeracy evaluation so we can tailor the right support before you start.
5. Offer – We’ll review your application, contact you if we require anything else, and send you an offer. To secure your place, accept your offer.
6. Welcome to GOTAFE – We’ll finalise your enrolment and share everything you need to feel ready. You may be asked to attend an online or in person induction session where we’ll outline the support available to you from day one.

Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.

You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:

• Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.