Stanley College Courses

Applicants wishing to enrol into Australian Computer Society PYP must fulfil the following entry requirements:

• Undertake an individual, documented pre-enrolment interview with Stanley College to ensure program suitability, shared internship expectations, and completion viability;
• Have completed a Bachelor or higher degree in an IT Major from an Australian tertiary institution and meet the applicable Australian Study Requirement (ASR) prior to commencement. Qualifications must be relevant to the applicants anticipated ANZCO Code;
• Hold a valid passport and visa that allows full work and study rights whilst undertaking the ACS PYP. Prospective applicants who already hold a valid visa are required to hold a minimum of 12 months' validity (365 days) on their visa from the date of ACS PYP commencement;
• Hold a current English Language Test result undertaken within the three years immediately prior to the date of ACS PYP commencement and demonstrate the required overall score and all individual component scores in one of the English Language tests detailed below:
• Cambridge C1 Advanced Test (C1 Advanced): Students must achieve the overall band score of 169 and at least the following minimum component scores - 163 for listening, 163 for reading, 170 for writing, 179 for speaking.
• IELTS Academic: Students must achieve the overall band score of 6.0 and at least the following minimum component scores - 6 for listening, 6 for reading, 6 for writing, 6 for speaking.
• IELTS General Training: Students must achieve the overall band score of 6.0 and at least the following minimum component scores - 6 for listening, 6 for reading, 6 for writing, 6 for speaking.
• OET: Students must achieve a Pass and at least the following minimum component scores - 290 for listening, 310 for reading, 290 for writing, 330 for speaking.
• PTE Academic: Students must achieve the overall band score of 50 and at least the following minimum component scores - 47 for listening, 48 for reading, 51 for writing, 54 for speaking.
• TOEFL iBT: Students must achieve the total band score of 64 and at least the following minimum component scores - 16 for listening, 16 for reading, 19 for writing, 19 for speaking.
• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): Students undertaking the ACS PYP at Stanley College are required to bring their own device to campus to be able to participate in the classes and complete assessments. The minimum device requirements are as follows:
• Operating System: Windows 8 Home Edition or later
• Processor: Intel Core i3 / AMD 2.0 Ghz or better
• RAM: Minimum 4 GB, recommended 8GB
• Hard Drive: 128GB SSD (256GB SSD recommended if not using Cloud storage)
• Display: 13-inch full HD (1920 x 1080) with a built-in webcam
• WiFi: 802.1x compliant
• USB Headsets with microphone
• The device must be fully charged
• Microsoft Office 2010 or equivalent
• Adobe Flash player 10 or higher

Course Entry Requirements

01Academic Admission Requirements

Entry is available to applicants 18 years or older who hold:

• Successful completion of an Australian Senior Certificate of Education (year 12) or equivalent within the last two years, with a minimum Australian tertiary admission rank (ATAR) of 55, or equivalent; or
• Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB), including English; or
• Satisfactory completion of at least six months consecutive study in a program deemed equivalent to an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level qualification of at least level 5 as determined by the Country Education Profiles (CEP) of the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment; or
• Satisfactory completion of at least six months consecutive study, or equivalent, at any Australian university or other Institute of Higher Education; or
• Successful completion of a Foundation Studies program offered by a TAFE, an Australian university, or a private provider that is accredited as an AQF Certificate IV qualification or accredited as compliant with the National Standards for Foundation Programs; or
• Successful completion of a vocational educational & training (VET) award at Certificate IV or higher at an Australian Registered Training Organisation (or equivalent); or
• Demonstrated work and life experience. Students with work and life experience may be admitted to a course without meeting the formal academic requirements if they have relevant work experience and/or other acceptable qualifications.

02English Language Requirements

• An English Language pass level in an Australian Senior Certificate of Education (Year 12) or equivalent; or
• Evidence of satisfactory completion of an accredited tertiary award in English (Diploma/AQF 5 orabove); or
• Satisfactory completion of an accredited tertiary award in English; or
• Prior Study in English (Qualification / Recognised Countries): Complete 5 years of full-time study in English in Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom,United States, or South Africa
• For Alternate Admission applicants, a minimum score of 135 for the STAT Multiple-Choicecomponent and a minimum score of 140 for the STAT Written English component.
• Attainment of a specified level of achievement in an approved English Language test aslisted below.

• IELTS: Overall score of 6 with an individual score of 5.5 for Listening, Reading, Writingand Speaking
• TOEFL Internet Based Test: Overall score of 67 with an individual score of 12 forListening, 18 for Speaking, 15 for Reading and 21 for Writing
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 161and achievement of C1Advanced level.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 47 and a score of 47 for each skill
• Occupational English Test (OET): Overall Score of 1210
• Comprehensive English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): Overallscore of 7.0 with a score of 6.0 for individual skills
• LANGUAGECERT Academic: Overall score of 61
• Michigan English Test (MET): Overall score of 53-57 with an individual score of 49 foreach skill.

03Alternate Entry

Stanley College takes into account educational disadvantages when assessing admissions. The alternative entry option is for applicants who cannot meet the requirements for admission detailed above and allows candidates from underrepresented groups or those who have experienced educational disadvantage to seek entry into Stanley College higher education courses.

• Admission by the Alternate Admissions requires applicants to sit for the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) and achieve the following scores:
• A minimum score of 135 for the STAT Multiple Choice component and a minimum score of 140 for the STAT Written English component.
• Ensure that their STAT results are available to Stanley College at least 3 weeks prior to the commencement of the academic semester in the desired intake period.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are encouraged to apply for entry to any undergraduate-level course through general admissions or, if appropriate, by Alternate Entry.

Applicants will be able to apply for Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) on a case by case basis to determine their suitability and readiness for articulation into the Stanley College Bachelor of Community Services.

Applicants with insufficient preparation to commence the Bachelor of Community Services course at Stanley College will be provided with information on other institutions that offer bridging courses or foundation studies. They will be encouraged to re-apply upon successfully completing a qualification that satisfies the College's entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

Academic

Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent

English Proficiency

Upper-intermediate Level of English OR IELTS Academic or General Training Test Score of 5.5 OR Other recognised English Language tests such as:

• TOEFL iBT Test Score of 51-66
• PTE Academic Test Score of 39
• Cambridge English: 162
• OET: C Grade
• Duolingo English Test: 95-100
• CEFR Levels / Oxford Test: B2
• CELPIP General: 6
• LANGUAGECERT Academic: 54
• Michigan English Test: 49

OR Completion of Australian qualifications, evidence of certificate IV level or above

Other Requirements

Course Pre-Requisite Requirements

Completion of SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage Pathway)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition is available (on application) to students with prior skills, experience, knowledge or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training, in a related area. Recognition may reduce the duration of your studies.

Course Entry Requirements

Academic

• Completion of a recognised degree or diploma or advanced diploma or equivalent

English Proficiency Upper-intermediate Level of English OR IELTS Academic or General Training Test Score of 6.0 OR Other recognised English Language tests such as:

• TOEFL iBT Test Score of 67-80
• PTE Academic Test Score of 47
• Cambridge English: 169
• OET C Grade
• Duolingo English Test: 105-115
• CEFR Levels / Oxford Test: B2
• CELPIP General: 7
• LANGUAGECERT Academic: 61
• Michigan English Test: 53

OR Completion of Australian qualifications, evidence of diploma level or above

Course Prerequisite Requirements

• Diploma/Advanced Diploma qualification in any field of study (onshore or offshore) or equivalent; or
• Bachelor Degree in any field of study (onshore or offshore) or equivalent; or
• Evidence of relevant work experience (no less than 3 years in a senior management or leadership position).