International Students

 International Students:

o   Minimum age of 18 years and above

o   Satisfactory completion of Year 12 or higher from applicant’s home country.

1.       1. Test evidence table:

or, Oxford Placement test with score 61 or higher.

Score Guide: Average test score of 61 or higher in Oxford placement test is equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)

OR

2. Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States

OR

3. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or successfully completed substantial components (50% or more units according to the training package) Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.

OR

4. Evidence that they are a citizen of and hold a valid passport from the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, or the Republic of Ireland.

OR

5. Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital (D) literacy test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

Additionally, the learner is required to:

Onshore International Students

o   Complete the Pre-Training Review including LLND test which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.

Offshore International Students

o   Complete the Pre-Training Review including LLND test which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience. This will be conducted either via video call (e.g. Skype) or phone call to the prospective learner.

Other requirements

o   Students are required to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.

o   Students must attend all scheduled workshop sessions as part of their course requirements.

Students are required to invest approx. of 3-4 hours per week of guided learning during the training weeks and does not include the term breaks.

Computer literacy requirements

Students enrolling on this course must have basic computer skills. Students are required to fill in the questions related to computer and internet skills in the Pre-Training Review form provided along with the application form. Students who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic support on how to use a computer. If required, students may also be referred to taking computer training before enrolment. Students can contact VAT for any further information or assistance.

Materials and Equipment Required

Students will not require a computer during the training sessions. However, for self-study and completing theory assessments, all students are expected to have access to a laptop or computer at home with the Windows 7 operating system or higher. Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address). All learners should also have access to MS Office applications, such as Microsoft Word, and an email platform to complete assignments and tasks outside of classroom hours.

Physical Abilities requirements

Learners are required to possess the physical capabilities and manual handling skills necessary to effectively perform tasks during their training. As part of this qualification, students will be expected to engage in manual handling and heavy lifting, such as operating heavy equipment, lifting, and transporting construction materials, timber, and bricks.

Workshop Requirements

o   Students must wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment):

   High-visibility clothing

   Safety boots (steel-capped)

   Safety glasses

   Hearing protection (earplugs or earmuffs)

   Gloves (where required)