Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Academic prerequisites: Completion of Australian Year 10 or its overseas equivalent for the Certificate III, and completion of Australian Year 11 or the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology for the Certificate IV.
Proof of English language proficiency is required.
Accepted tests include IELTS, PTE, and similar assessments. For IELTS, a minimum overall score of 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5 is required, and the test results must be valid within two years at the time of the visa application. Some institutions offer an in-house English Placement Test to meet the entry requirements.
Exemptions apply if:
– The applicant holds a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, or the Republic of Ireland.
– They are enrolled in a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course delivered in a language other than English, or a registered postgraduate research program.
– They have completed at least five years of study in English in any of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland.
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