Skills check
You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology.
The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 3 in English, 3 in Maths and 3 in Digital Technology.
Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application.
Read the Skills Check FAQs.
Selection criteria
To enrol into this course you must:
- have completed of Year 10 or equivalent
- have skills in gathering and communicating information equivalent to Senior English
- be 18 years of age due to industry preferences for attending vocational placement assessment
In addition, you must:
- be physically fit sufficient to be able to stand for long periods of time, bend and twist, and to assist with clients' movements
- have sufficient fine motor skills and dexterity to operate precise equipment
- be able to self-regulate and sustain your emotional and mental health in order to work safely in a structured supervised environment and with a diverse range of clients
Traineeship pathway
To study a traineeship program you must be indentured as a trainee with your employer.
Employers need to be able to provide necessary human and physical resources to qualify for a trainee.
Find out more on how to become an apprentice or trainee
Inherent Requirements
Before deciding if a course is right for you, it's important to make an informed choice and consider the key skills, knowledge, and assessment requirements involved. Review the
inherent requirements for this course and reflect on whether any of them might present difficulties for you, and if they align with your abilities and goals. If you feel you may have challenges due to a disability, a health condition, or for any other reason, we encourage you to speak with a regional Education Manager, a student services team member, or the regional AccessAbility Officer to discuss your concerns and confirm if the course is suitable for you.