Successful completion of a Certificate IV qualification or above at a recognised Registered Training Provider can also be an alternative entry pathway to university. Criteria for entry to TAFE involves demonstrating minimum literacy and numeracy skills or AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework) qualification level. TAFE Courses are split into competitive and non-competitive categories for entry purposes. About 5% of courses are competitive and applicants will need to meet selection criteria. Entry requirements are specified for all courses on the website: http://www.dtwd.wa.gov.au/training or http://www.fulltimecourses.tafe.wa.edu.au or contact TAFEWA Admissions Centre, or the Career Advisor at school. Getting into the competitive courses involves a point system. Students will gain points (maximum 90 points) towards selection criteria through:
Academic Achievement (maximum 60 points) Derived from the highest points from either: • •
secondary education results; or completed AQF qualification e.g., Cert III in Business
Work History (maximum 30 points) Credit for total hours worked at 0.003 points per hour: • • •
employment work experience community services/volunteer work
Applicants who can demonstrate minimum literacy and numeracy skills will be assessed and ranked against the above selection criteria. Offers will be made to applicants with the highest total point scores. A selection interview or the submission of a portfolio of achievement may be required for some courses. Workplace learning is the best way for school students to fulfil the work experience component for TAFE entry. It includes Workplace Learning – Endorsed Units undertaken in Year 11 and in Year 12. Units of Competency recognised nationally, undertaken through the CareerLink program can, when relevant, contribute to TAFE entry. Further information on TAFEWA entry requirements is available on the website, and the TAFE Admissions guide is located here: http://www.fulltimecourses.tafe.wa.edu.au/sites/default/files/uploads/TAFEadmissions-guide-V2-Final.pdf
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