Applicants will be assessed against the following criteria:

• Completion of: CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) OR
• Completion of: CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) OR
• Completion of: CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set

Evidence to support either of the above is a requirement:

• Applicant must be over 18 years of age
• Year 11 certificate or equivalent; OR
• Holders of an AFQ qualification level III and above; OR
• Applicants with no formal qualification and have experience within the industry may also be considered.

English proficiency:

• Score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent; OR
• Copy of any international English test results (e.g. PTE of Score 47); OR
• Completing the AIPTLC English Placement Test to achieve an IELTS 6.0 or equivalent English proficiency; OR
• Proof that the student has successfully completed an English Language course with an Australian educational institution exiting at an Advanced Level; OR
• Any AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English; OR
• Statement from an educational institution or similar evidence that confirms that English was the language of instruction if at least five years‘ studies completed in Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa or Republic of Ireland.

Please note: All students must complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) during orientation. Students who do not complete an LLND during orientation will be required to complete one before the course commences to ensure the program's suitability and assist AUIPT in identifying any additional support needed during their study.