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  • Murdoch University

    Murdoch University

    Build quality leadership and management skills to progress your nursing career in the health care industry, with a specialisation in either Gerontological Healthcare or Contemporary Mental Health.  

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Select which option best describes your path to university :

    Means of admission Minimum academic requirement Minimum English requirement
    Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses

    Successful completion of one of the following:

    • Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject
    • MUPC (1 Trimester)
    • Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.

    Successful completion of the course

    AND

    satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.
    University study
    Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).

    Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA)

    AND

    satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.

    Enabling courses

    Successful completion of one of the following:
    • OnTrack Flex, OnTrack Sprint or K-Track at Murdoch University.
    • Murdoch FlexiTrack High program
      in Year 12.
    • TLC - Learning for Tomorrow
      in Year 12.
    • an enabling or bridging course at another Australian University.

    Successful completion of the course

    AND

    satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.
    Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses
    Minimum academic requirement

    Successful completion of one of the following:

    • Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject
    • MUPC (1 Trimester)
    • Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
    Minimum English requirement

    Successful completion of the course

    AND

    satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.
    University study
    Minimum academic requirement
    Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
    Minimum English requirement

    Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA)

    AND

    satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.

    Enabling courses
    Minimum academic requirement

    Successful completion of one of the following:
    • OnTrack Flex, OnTrack Sprint or K-Track at Murdoch University.
    • Murdoch FlexiTrack High program
      in Year 12.
    • TLC - Learning for Tomorrow
      in Year 12.
    • an enabling or bridging course at another Australian University.

    Minimum English requirement

    Successful completion of the course

    AND

    satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.
    Means of admission Minimum academic requirement Minimum English requirement
    VET course studied at school
    Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher.

    Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)

    or Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

    or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.

    AND

    satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.


    International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
    Total score of 24 or higher.

    Does not meet English for direct entry.

    Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)

    Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

    STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010).

    AND

    satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.

    Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
    CPS 54 or higher.

    Does not meet English for direct entry

    STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.

    (145 if prior to May 2010)

    AND

    satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.

    Overseas Year 12
    Please refer to the information under the country of study.
    Please refer to the information under the country of study.
    Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
    Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.

    Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following:

    • English
    • English Extension (Literature)
    • English for ESL Learners.

    Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)

    Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).


    Extenuating circumstances

    We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course. Find out more.

    Case-by-case assessment.
    Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)
    70

    Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):

    • English ATAR
    • Literature ATAR
    • English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR

    Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.

    Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only).

    AND

    satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.

    GCE A Levels
    Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher.

    Does not meet English for direct entry

    STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.

    (145 if prior to May 2010)

    AND

    satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.

    VET course studied at school
    Minimum academic requirement
    Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher.
    Minimum English requirement

    Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)

    or Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

    or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.

    AND

    satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.


    International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
    Minimum academic requirement
    Total score of 24 or higher.
    Minimum English requirement

    Does not meet English for direct entry.

    Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)

    Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

    STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010).

    AND

    satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.

    Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
    Minimum academic requirement
    CPS 54 or higher.
    Minimum English requirement

    Does not meet English for direct entry

    STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.

    (145 if prior to May 2010)

    AND

    satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.

    Overseas Year 12
    Minimum academic requirement
    Please refer to the information under the country of study.
    Minimum English requirement
    Please refer to the information under the country of study.
    Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
    Minimum academic requirement
    Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.
    Minimum English requirement

    Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following:

    • English
    • English Extension (Literature)
    • English for ESL Learners.

    Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)

    Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).


    Extenuating circumstances
    Minimum academic requirement

    We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course. Find out more.

    Minimum English requirement
    Case-by-case assessment.
    Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)
    Minimum academic requirement
    70
    Minimum English requirement

    Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):

    • English ATAR
    • Literature ATAR
    • English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR

    Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.

    Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only).

    AND

    satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.

    GCE A Levels
    Minimum academic requirement
    Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher.
    Minimum English requirement

    Does not meet English for direct entry

    STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.

    (145 if prior to May 2010)

    AND

    satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.

    Means of admission Minimum academic requirement Minimum English requirement
    Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6
    Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
    Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.

    AND

    satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.

    Certificate IV AQF level 4
    Successful completion of a Certificate IV.

    Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR

    Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only), OR

    STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010).

    AND

    Satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.

    Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6
    Minimum academic requirement
    Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
    Minimum English requirement
    Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.

    AND

    satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.

    Certificate IV AQF level 4

    Minimum academic requirement

    Successful completion of a Certificate IV.

    Minimum English requirement

    Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR

    Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only), OR

    STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010).

    AND

    Satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.

    Means of admission Minimum academic requirement Minimum English requirement
    Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
    Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
    Written English score of 140 (145 if prior to May 2010)

    AND

    satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.

    Mature Age Pathway (MAP)
    No direct entry.
    No direct entry.
    Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

    Minimum academic requirement

    Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).

    Minimum English requirement

    Written English score of 140 (145 if prior to May 2010)

    AND

    satisfactory completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education, including at least 2 years between years 7 and 12, taught and assessed in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.

    Mature Age Pathway (MAP)

    Minimum academic requirement

    No direct entry.

    Minimum English requirement

    No direct entry.
    Completion of a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in a human health discipline. Preparation for the course through previous study or professional experiences will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants require a minimum of six (6) months work experience in a clinical area relevant to their Bachelor education.
    English Requirements

    You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

    Advanced Standing

    Everyone has a different path to university so if you've already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

    Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

    Find out more

    This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

    Advanced Standing

    Everyone has a different path to university so if you've already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

    Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

    Find out more

    This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

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  • TAFE International Western Australia

    TAFE International Western Australia

    Start your career in making a difference to communities with this qualification.

    Entry Requirements

    • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

    • Completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10.

    • This course requires immunisations and/or proof of vaccination status before attending mandatory work placement. Costs and vaccine requirements may vary depending on your placement centre and/or doctor's fee schedule. Please follow instructions/advice provided to you during enrolment/orientation. You will not be able to complete your course if these requirements are not met.

    Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

  • Edith Cowan University (ECU)

    Edith Cowan University (ECU)

    This course gives students the skills to become future human resource managers and leaders who are able to meaningfully contribute to organisational success by developing skills and knowledge in people management.

    Entry Requirements

    Course Entry

    Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

    • Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

      • Bachelor degree; or
      • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
    • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

      • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
      • Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
      • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
      • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
      • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
  • Edith Cowan University (ECU)

    Edith Cowan University (ECU)

    This course develops excellence in people management, to enhance the ability of leaders and managers to make meaningful contributions to organisational success.

    Entry Requirements

    Course Entry

    Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

    • The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

      All applicants are required to meet the published entry requirements. Alternatively applicants may apply with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management. Successful applicants with a Graduate Certificate qualification or higher in Human Resource Management, Management, Industrial Relations, Employment Relations, or Business Administration may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning.

      Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

      • Bachelor degree; or
      • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
    • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

      • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
      • Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
      • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
      • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
      • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
  • Keystone College of Business and Technology

    Keystone College of Business and Technology

    This qualification reflects the role of commercial cooks who use a wide range of cookery skills. They use discretion and judgement and have a sound knowledge of kitchen operations.

    Entry Requirements

    • Must be 18 years of age or over
    • Completed Year 10 (or equivalent)
    • Minimum 5.0 IELTS score & above or equivalent or KCBT placement test.

    (Those students who do not meet the minimum English requirement will need to package this program with an English Course before proceeding to this qualification).

  • The Animal Academy

    The Animal Academy

    The Certificate III in Animal Care Services is designed as a general industry qualification to prepare students to embark on a career as an animal carer.

    Entry Requirements

    There are no entry requirements for this unit of competency. Some experience with handling animals would be advantageous. This course meets the requirements for international students wanting to study in Australia and as a requirement of entry you must hold an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.5 and be 18 years of age or over.

  • William Angliss Institute

    William Angliss Institute

    Combining a comprehensive suite of specialist subjects supported by core management skills, our three-year degree gives you the skills for senior positions and leadership in the international resort and hotel industry.

    Entry Requirements

    Admissions Transparency

    Eligibility for entry can be demonstrated by ATAR score, previous study, work experience and other factors.

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  • William Angliss Institute

    William Angliss Institute

    This three-year degree gives you a thorough grounding in all aspects of event management, from designing and selling to planning, implementing and evaluating events for the profit and not-for profit sectors. Combining academic study with invaluable hands-on experience, you will take your learning beyond the classroom with field trips to sports stadiums, live events, event suppliers, and hotel conference and banqueting departments.

  • William Angliss Institute

    William Angliss Institute

    Tailored for students with a keen interest in the key emerging areas of environmentally sustainable and culturally responsible tourism, this three-year degree is about connections with place, wilderness and the land.

  • Australian Technical College Western Australia (ATCWA)

    Australian Technical College Western Australia (ATCWA)

    This qualification helps you to be an effective Case Manager or a Supervisor who is able to coordinate, handle cases and provide care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client/community-entered.

    Entry Requirements

    You will be able to enrol in this qualification if you can demonstrate the following.
    Be 18 years of age or aboveHave completed high school studies equivalent to the Australian year 12 schoolingHave achieved one of the following English language requirements
    .IELTS Test Score of 5.5; OR
    TOEFL (iBT) Test Score of 46; OR
    PTE Academic Test Score of 42; ORCambridge English:
    Advanced (CAE) Test Score of 47; OR
    OET Pass Grade; OR
    TOEFL (PBT) Test Score of 527 (only if IELTS is not available); OR
    Currently studying in Australia and have studied for a period of 6 months or more at AQF Certificate IV level or above.
  • Curtin University

    Curtin University

    Start or expand your career in one of the world's largest industries with our Graduate Certificate. Our courses are industry relevant so you will be provided with up-to-date knowledge in areas such as food safety and preservation, chemistry, microbiology and food processing.

  • Greenwich College

    Greenwich College

    . Our Certificate IV in Kitchen Management has been specifically designed for students who are looking to enable them to run and manage a food business.

    Entry Requirements

    Entry Requirement
    • All students must be 18 years or older at the commencement of their course
    English Language Requirement
    • All students must have a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
      OR
    • Have successfully completed one of the following courses with Greenwich English College: General English (Intermediate Level 8 weeks*), English for Business (12 weeks), Cambridge PET * FCE and CAE, EVS, EAP and IELTS* (*Need to be equivalent IELTS 5.0+ and have 80%+ attendance)
    • Direct entry to students on passing Greenwich English College Placement Test (online and on campus testing options)
    Academic Requirement
    • Students must have successfully completed Australian Year 12 or overseas equivalent to Australian Year 10
  • West Australian Institute of Further Studies

    West Australian Institute of Further Studies

    Our Diploma of Community Services is perfect for those who have a passion for working with a community and helping disadvantaged individuals.

    Entry Requirements

    Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent).

    IELTS score of 5.5 (or equivalent).

  • TAFE International Western Australia

    TAFE International Western Australia

    Progress your career in the community services sector with this qualification.

    Entry Requirements

    • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

    • Completion of CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services OR CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support is required for entry into this course at Central Regional TAFE, Kalgoorlie Campus, North Metropolitan TAFE, Leederville Campus, North Regional TAFE, Broome Campus, South Metropolitan TAFE, Murdoch Campus and South Regional TAFE, Albany and Bunbury Campuses.

    • Completion of CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services is required for entry into this course at Central Regional TAFE, Geraldton Campus.

    • Students must be 18 years of age prior to commencing this course, in order to participate in the work placement.

    • This course requires immunisations and/or proof of vaccination status before attending mandatory work placement. Costs and vaccine requirements may vary depending on your placement centre and/or doctor's fee schedule. Please follow instructions/advice provided to you during enrolment/orientation. You will not be able to complete your course if these requirements are not met.

    Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

  • TAFE International Western Australia

    TAFE International Western Australia

    Elevate your fashion flair and business talents with our Fashion Business Management training program!Craft your brand, fashion isn't just about style; it's about savvy business strategies.

    Entry Requirements

    • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

    • Equivalent to Australian Year 12.

    • OR Completion of MST31022 Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles is required for entry into this course.

    Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

  • TAFE International Western Australia

    TAFE International Western Australia

    Step into the dynamic world of fashion and apparel with our Fashion Design and Production training program!Unleash your creative potential as you gain specialized technical skills.

    Entry Requirements

    • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

    • Equivalent to Australian Year 12.

    • OR Completion of MST31022 Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles is required for entry into this course.

    Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

  • Australian Institute of Language and Further Education (AILFE)

    Australian Institute of Language and Further Education (AILFE)

    This qualification reflects the role of commercial cooks who use a wide range of well-developed cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menu items.

    Entry Requirements

    • Completion of Year 10 or equivalent
    • Overseas student must have a minimum overall band of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent