TAFE SA

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For important TAFE SA dates and events visit the TAFE SA website.

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Policies and Services

Admission criteria 

All applicants 

Entry pathways

TAFE SA will consider applicants who: 

• Have previously been enrolled in higher education study, such as a university degree 
• Have studied a VET qualification at TAFE SA or another Registered Training Organisation (RTO) 
• Are finishing year 12, or have completed secondary education within the last two years 
• Have other work and life experience (including STAT and previous secondary education qualifications) 

English requirements

International students applying for TAFE SA higher education courses must meet minimum English language requirements. See individual course entry criteria for confirmation of the English requirement for your course.

TAFE SA offers English language courses at the English Language Centre , for students planning to study at TAFE SA or another Australian educational institution.

Age requirements 

You must be 16 years or older to apply for a TAFE SA course.

Applicants with HE study 

If you have been enrolled in a higher education course such as a university degree since leaving secondary school, you may meet the entry requirements for higher education at TAFE SA. This includes prospective students who:

• Are currently studying a higher education course at university or another Higher Education Provider and would like to transfer to TAFE SA
• Have completed study at university or another Higher Education Provider
• Have completed a bridging/foundation course delivered by a university or Higher Education Provider.

You may need to have completed a certain amount of study within a higher education course to be considered for entry into TAFE SA higher education, for example, one year of a Bachelor course. Please refer to the individual course information pages for details. 

Credit

You may also be eligible for credit for your previous higher education studies, which can decrease the time it takes to complete your degree at TAFE SA. Credit for previous higher education study is assessed on a case-by-case basis at the time of enrolment. 

Applicants with VET Study

You may meet the entry requirements for TAFE SA higher education if you have previously studied a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma at TAFE SA or another Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

In some cases, your VET qualification must be in a related area of study. Please refer to the individual course information pages for details. 

Recognition of VET study

Your VET qualification may also entitle you to credit towards your TAFE SA degree. This means you can complete your study in less time and at a lower cost. For credit details, visit the course information pages or read about the TAFE to Uni Credit Transfer arrangements. 

Applicants with Work and Life experience 

You may still meet the admissions criteria for higher education at TAFE SA if you left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.

Academic results
You may still use your year 12 results or your ATAR for entry to your chosen TAFE SA higher education course, even if you completed secondary education more than two years ago.

Some courses have additional entry requirements along with a minimum ATAR, such as passes in specific Year 12 subjects. Please visit the course information page for further information.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
If you have not completed secondary education, or did not achieve an ATAR high enough for entry into TAFE SA higher education, you may meet the requirements for your course by achieving a minimum score in the STAT.

The STAT is a two-hour, multiple choice test that assesses your ability to study at a tertiary level.

Visit the SATAC website for more information about the STAT. 

Applicants with a recent secondary education (Current, 2017 and 2018) 

Australian Year 12 students If you completed Year 12 in Australia within the past two years and you meet the requirements for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) or the interstate equivalent, or you have completed the International Baccalaureate (IB), you may apply for TAFE SA higher education courses using your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

You will need to meet the minimum ATAR requirements for your course. Some courses have additional entry requirements along with the ATAR, such as passes in specific Year 12 subjects. Please visit the course information page for further information.

Overseas or non-standard secondary education If you completed your secondary education overseas or in a non-standard program, your academic results will be assessed to determine whether they can be converted to an ATAR, and whether you have met any prerequisite subject requirements. 

Minimum ATAR requirements 

TAFE SA higher education courses have a minimum ATAR requirement of 60.

Some courses have additional entry requirements along with a minimum ATAR, such as passes in specific Year 12 subjects. Visit the individual course information pages for more information. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

TAFE SA’s Aboriginal Access Centre (AAC) provides support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. 

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications

SATAC will assess overseas qualifications at the time of application to determine the Australian equivalent. 

How to apply 

Through a TAC 

Apply through SATAC 

Enrolment 

Enrol for the first time 

After receiving an offer through SATAC, TAFE SA will contact you directly with information about how to enrol. This may include a pre-enrolment information and counselling session. All enrolments are completed online. 

Advanced standing and credit transfer (policies at the time of enrolment)

You may be able to use your previous study at a university or other registered tertiary education provider to gain credit or recognition towards a TAFE SA higher education course. Credit for previous studies is assessed on a case-by-case basis at the time of enrolment.

Deferment 

Applications to defer places in TAFE SA higher education courses are assessed on a case-by-case basis. If you wish to defer your offer, you will need to speak directly with the course lecturer.

Fees and charges 

Eligible higher education students can choose to use a FEE-HELP loan to cover all or part of their tuition fees. 

General information about fees and payments is available on the TAFE SA website.

Institutional student profile 

The admission profile of higher education students commencing study at TAFE SA is available on the TAFE SA website.

Where to get further information

• TAFE SA – TAFE SA's Profile
• TEQSA national register – The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
• ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
• Study Assist – Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.
• Tertiary Admission Centre: SATAC (NSW & ACT)