Holmesglen Institute of TAFE Courses

There are no formal entry requirements for this training product, however learners must meet the eligibility requirements set by the host employer and have an active Epsilon contract entry into the program.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training applicants are required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training review. These will assist with determining suitability to the course, verify the training plan and identify any learning support needs.

Minimum age requirement 17 year and older and must have completed year 11.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training applicants are required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training review. These will assist with determining suitability to the course, verify the training plan and identify any learning support needs. Student Services and the Disability Support Unit are available by appointment to offer counselling and assistance to learners

Student Services and the Disability Support Unit are available by appointment to offer counselling and assistance to learners

Students may enter with no prior study OR having completed a clothing and textiles based qualification including:
MST20616/MST30819 Certificate II or III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology,
MST30119 Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production

When undertaking the course, you must be enrolled as a VCE/VET student at a Secondary School in Victoria.

There are no other formal entry requirements for this course.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training, you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan and identify any learning support needs.

A good command of the English language, both written and verbal, is recommended*
Minimum 18 Years of age*

All BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety core units or equivalent competencies. Equivalent competencies are predecessors to the following units which have been mapped as equivalent.

BSBWHS412 Assist with workplace compliance with WHS laws
BSBWHS413 Contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes
BSBWHS414 Contribute to WHS risk management
BSBWHS415 Contribute to implementing WHS management systems
BSBWHS416 Contribute to workplace incident response

Prior to enrollment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify and learning support needs.
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When undertaking the course, you must be enrolled as a VCE or VCE (VM) student as a Victorian secondary school.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.

These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

When undertaking the course, you must be enrolled as a VCE or VCE (VM) student as a Victorian secondary school.

Students must discuss their VET course selection and application with their school careers adviser and leadership team prior to enrolling into the program; to ensure they have selected the right program for them.

To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.

Students need to have the physical capacity to be able to successfully work within the field where they may be required to assist with or use equipment used in the horticulture industry and work outdoors.

Prior to enrolment or when training starts, you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Applicants are required to complete language, literacy and numeracy tests, prior to the pre-training review.

To be eligible students must be at least 16 years of age.

You will need to come to a meeting with a parent or carer to find out if the course will meet your needs.

Students over 18 will need a current police check to take part in voluntary work.course.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Admission requirements for applicants

All applicants must complete an online Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) test.
You must achieve a minimum of Level 5 for both the English and Maths Initial Assessments to be eligible to undertake the course.
To schedule the test, please contact 9209 5606.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
A minimum ATAR (eligibility score) of 50 is required to be considered for the course.
Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in one of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics, or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in any English

Higher education study applicants
The following entry requirements apply:
­your entire academic record will be considered
you may be eligible for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning in accordance with your previous qualification/s.

Vocational education and training (VET) study applicants
The following entry requirements apply:
­your entire academic record will be considered
you may be eligible for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning in accordance with your previous qualification/s.

You also need to hold NMBA registration as an enrolled nurse prior to commencement into the Bachelor of Nursing.

Work and life experience applicants
your entire academic record will be considered
direct entry into the course is possible for mature-aged applicants who have met the above criteria and do not have a VTAC application in place for any Victorian tertiary course. These applicants are invited to apply directly to the institute for commencement into first year.

Bachelor of Nursing English language requirements.
The Bachelor of Nursing has entry criteria set by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council. All students entering this course must demonstrate they have achieved the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) specified level of English language skills, prior to commencing the course.Download the English language requirements here (PDF - 332KB) .

You must provide evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.0 (Academic) with no individual bandscore less than 7.0 (if secondary education has not been completed in English).

Inherent requirements of the Bachelor of Nursing
The inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete the course that must be met by all students.Download the inherent requirements here.(Word - 402kb).

Prior to undertaking clinical placement, Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of their first clinical placement. Additionally, students must be prepared to declare their health and immunisation status, complete a National Police Records Check annually and hold a valid Working with Children Check.

Immunisations required include:
Measles/Mumps/Rubella
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Tuberculous
Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis
Polio
Influenza
Varicella

COVID-19 immunisations
Prior to the commencement of the course students must be fully vaccinated, including having had their booster shot (third vaccination) to attend clinical placements.

Holmesglen will register all students with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).

Transition program
To ensure a smooth transition from previous studies, students enrolling in the degree via alternative entry or advanced standing will be required to attend an on-campus transition course prior to commencing the degree.

Following completion, applicants will commence the degree in the second year of the program.

Special and/or alternative entry: articulation pathway admissions
There are currently no formally agreed credit arrangements for advanced standing with other providers.

** An applicant's possible advanced standing is considered depending on previous study undertaken.

Applicants who have completed the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing, HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing or the HLT541607 Diploma of Nursing may be eligible to pathway into the Bachelor of Nursing with advanced standing and enter into Year 2 of the Bachelor of Nursing program.

When undertaking the course, you must be enrolled as a VCE/VCE(VM) student at a Victorian secondary school.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.

It is recommended that students entering the Certificate II in Work Education have completed the Certificate I in Work Education 22566VIC previously. However there are no formal prerequisites.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.

Entry to the 22481VIC Certificate II in Work Education is restricted to post compulsory school age learners who are committed to seeking employment and have learning support needs

Students must be enrolled in VCE or VCAL throughout the course (and be available to attend/engage throughout all VCAA VETiS calendar days).

Holmesglen must have a contract in place with the school at which you are enrolled in VCE or VCAL.

Your school spends time with you going over pre-training to establish if this course is a suitable pathway for you. You will also be interviewed at Holmesglen. This helps us cater for individual students' needs and ensure that Switch is the right program for you.