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Have a demonstrated capacity in reading ,writing, numeracy, oracy and learning to level 2 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), Year 10 level of maths and english preferred

To study this course you must have the following pre-requisites:

• trade certificate (Automotive)
• current automotive apprentice (at least third year)
• you must obtain a Classroom (CL000) OR Trainee (TL000) Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Trainee Licence through the Australian Refrigeration Council before you can attend workshop training at SM TAFE. Please allow up to seven days to obtain this. More information can be found at www.arctick.org

Two types of trainee licence are available:

• Trainee (TL000 Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Trainee License)
  For supervised handling of refrigerant in workplace and classroom, this license is preferred. The supervisor must be the holder of a licence that entitles them to engage in work for which the licensee is being trained.
• Trainee classroom (CL000 Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Trainee License - Classroom)
  For handling of refrigeration in classroom only. The licensee cannot handle refrigerant outside the classroom setting. This license type requires a signed Trainers Declaration received after enrolment and payment.

This course is Competitive at selected campuses and further Entrance Requirements may apply.

• Relevant bachelor's degree in mathematical sciences (or equivalent) with a B grade average in courses at level 7 or above

In exceptional circumstances an applicant who does not meet the requirements above but who has an appropriate combination of academic and professional experience may be considered for admission subject to completion of any relevant prerequisite courses.

International student entry requirements

• IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. Completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3); or

2. Demonstrate the equivalent skills and you must be an apprentice electrical mechanic or working in an approved automotive premises. Find out more about automotive work placement learning here

3. If English is not your first language, you need one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't have NCEA? We also accept:

• Be 20 years or older before the start of the programme
• Provide sufficient evidence of aptitude, appropriate work or other life experience as approved by the Academic Leader
• Entry by Discretionary Admission

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

What you will need to study this programme.

You must be at least 16 years of age on the date of the programme's commencement for the semester, and you'll need to:

• NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics, English, and Physics or General Science; Or
• Equivalent.
• And have the necessary English language proficiency, a minimum of NCEA (Level 1) English or have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years.

Don't meet these Academic requirements?

• If you don't meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify.
• You may also be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

Simply apply online, and we'll be in touch about your next steps.

For more information download the full programme regulations, click here to download

As a part of this requirement, you must meet at least 16 years of age and meet one of the below;

• All applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement;
• And English entry requirements;
  • If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
    • Evidence of an overall IELTS (General or Academic) band score of at least 5 in each band; Or
    • Equivalent described in NZQA Rules and on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students

Don't meet these Academic requirements?

If you don't meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes and a range of English Language programmes can help you qualify.

For more information download the full programme regulations, click here to download

Programme Regulations

Entry level 1: 72 credit points to complete

Duration: Two years part-time

An Australian bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline* or an equivalent qualification with at least a credit (60%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA).

OR

An Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with at least a credit (60%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average, plus at least two years relevant work experience**.

Entry level 2: 48 credit points to complete

Duration: 1.4 years part-time

Applicants require a Monash University Graduate Certificate of Analytics with at least a credit (60%) average.

*relevant disciplines include: analytics, business statistics, econometrics, mathematics and business.

**Applicants applying on the basis of work experience are required to provide a detailed curriculum vitae, outlining their employment history and professional experience.

For entry into level 1 or 2, applicants must have successfully completed a first year undergraduate statistics units, or provide evidence of qualifications/training or experience that the faculty considers to be equivalent.

English requirements

Applicants must meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements to apply for admission to Monash University Australia.

If you need help understanding the above entry requirements,

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

There are no other entry requirements.

It is highly recommended that students have attained a Sound Achievement (SA) result in year 10 numeracy and literacy subjects or equivalent prior to enrolling in this course.

Prospective students should hold one of the following:

• A Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal) or
• A Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating) with TAGS books and sea time or
• An AMSA approved equivalent trade certificate.

In addition to successful completion of the Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master up to 500GT), the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requires students to successfully complete each of the following to be issued with a new certificate of competency:

• Meet medical test and eyesight requirements
• Hold of the following: unrestricted Master less than 24 meter Near coastal Certificate of competency, watchkeeper deck less than 500 GT or unrestricted Master less than 35 meters near coastal.
• Completed qualifying sea service time as an officer in charge on a navigation watch. Please refer to AMSA website below for further information
• Pass an Orals Examination

People seeking certification should contact the marine regulators, Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Phone: (02) 6279 5000 (8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday EST) or visit the website

Prospective students should hold one of the following:

• A Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal) or
• An AMSA approved equivalent trade certificate

In addition to successful completion of the Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 3 near Coastal), the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requires students to successfully complete each of the following to be issued with a new certificate of competency:

• Be at least 16 years old on the certificate issue date
• Meet medical test and eyesight requirements
• Hold a Marine engine driver grade 1 near coastal or workshop skill equivalent qualification.
• Completed qualifying sea service time on a commercial vessel with inboard diesel engines with propulsion power greater than or equal to 400 kilowatts. Other requirements apply, please refer to AMSA website below for further information
• Complete Basic Safety Training including security awareness
• Pass a final assessment at an AMSA office

People seeking certification should contact the marine regulators, Australian Maritime Safety Authority website