Melbourne Polytechnic Courses

There are no formal prerequisite units for this course. The online option is self-paced and is recommended for students who can study on their own. Weekly consultations with trainers is provided.

you must have access to a computer or laptop with a camera, headset and internet connection.

You must have access to Microsoft Windows. Mac users must have Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows installed to support MYOB software. Instructions will be provided by your trainer, from the publishing company.

If you would like additional information, we encourage you to attend one of our Information Sessions.

To enter this qualification you must have either:

• Completed a Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication (BSB40820 or BSB41415), OR
• Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBCMM411 Make presentations; BSBCRT412 Articulate, present and debate ideas; BSBMKG433 Undertake marketing activities; BSBMKG435 Analyse consumer behaviour; BSBMKG439 Develop and apply knowledge of communications industry; and BSBWRT411 Write complex documents. Equivalent competencies are predecessors to these units, which have been mapped as equivalent, OR
• Have two years equivalent full-time relevant work experience.

You are required to have a good command of both written and spoken English as well as effective communication skills. Basic computer skills such as web use, word processing, presentation software and email are preferred.

This direct entry course is open to post-Year 12 students, mature aged applicants and people who have sufficient relevant vocational experience.

The minimum hardware and operating system requirements to satisfactorily complete all the units from the Diploma course are as follows:

• Multicore 64-bit CPU (minimum 2 cores) with virtualisation support enabled
• 8GB RAM is minimum but 16GB RAM is the recommended amount of physical memory installed
• At least 256GB of Solid-State Disk (SSD) is highly recommended.
• Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise or Education 64-bit operating system

IMPORTANT NOTE: All of our teaching resources are based on Windows and software that runs on a Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise or Education operating system.

There are no formal entrance requirements. You will not be expected to have any marketing experience or knowledge prior to enrolling in this course.

As a general guide to entry, learners will be best equipped to achieve the course outcome if they have a minimum level of literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level

• Reading - ACSF Level 4, Numeracy - ACSF Level 3

All potential learners will undertake a pre-training review and an LLN assessment to determine:

• The learner's ACSF level and any additional support requirements to enable the learner to undertake the course and achieve the course outcomes
• The learner's interest and/or relevant experience
• The learner's previous educational achievements and experience
• The learner's level of Digital literacy

Attend an interview. Selection for all categories is based on interview.

• In the interview applicants will be required to demonstrate a clear understanding of both the study demands of this course and a clear purpose for undertaking the course, including future study and/or career ambitions.
• A performance or submission of a recorded work or a musical work is required at the interview.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years): Completion of VCE English with a study score of at least 20.

Applicants with Australian vocational education and training (VET) study: Students who have successfully completed a Diploma of Music Industry (Music Production or Music Performance) or Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production or Music Performance) will receive specific first year subject credits.

Applicants with higher education: A complete or incomplete higher education qualification. Selection is based on satisfactorily meeting the interview requirements.

Applicants with work and life experience: Selection is based on satisfactorily meeting the interview requirements.

As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories:

If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.

If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course.

If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years.

If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

Read more about higher education admissions criteria.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

You must attend an information session.

• Apply through VTAC or direct to Melbourne Polytechnic
• VCE applicants selected by ATAR or interview/folio presentation
• Non-VCE applicants selected by interview/folio presentation
• Attend an interview. Interviews for Visual Arts courses run throughout the year.

All Applicants

All applicants are required to attend an interview.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)

Successful completion of Year 12 VCE or equivalent with no specified minimum ATAR score and a study score of at least 20 in any English.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Successful completion of a VET diploma.

Applicants with higher education

A complete or incomplete higher education qualification.

Applicants with work and life experience

Relevant industry or life experience.

As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories:

If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.

If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course.

If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years.

If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

Read more about higher education admissions criteria.

Attend an audition.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years) School leavers will need to have satisfactorily completed VCE (or equivalent) with no specified minimum ATAR score.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study The successful completion of a VET diploma in any discipline will be taken into consideration as part of the audition and interview process. Melbourne Polytechnic Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Performance) graduates are eligible to articulate into 2nd year of Bachelor of Music.

Applicants with higher education A complete or incomplete higher education qualification in any discipline will be taken into consideration as part of the audition and interview process.

Applicants with work and life experience Applicants will need to demonstrate relevant industry or life experience and the capacity to work at degree level.

As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories:

If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.

If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course.

If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years.

If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

Read more about higher education admissions criteria.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)

• Satisfactory completion of Year 12 VCE or equivalent with a minimum ATAR of 50.
• Minimum study score of 25 in one of the VCE Units 3&4 English subjects or equivalent.
• Minimum study score of 25 in VCE Units 3&4 Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics. Students lacking the mathematics prerequisite will be required to successfully complete a bridging course in Foundation Mathematics.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

• Completion of a Diploma, an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in related fields of studies.
• Students lacking the mathematics prerequisite will be required to successfully complete a bridging course in Foundation Mathematics.
• For students applying for credit transfer of subjects a minimum graded assessment of Competent Credit for each completed subject is required. The subjects should be at AQF levels 5, 6, 7.

Applicants with higher education

A complete or incomplete higher education qualification. Applicants must participate in a selection interview to demonstrate capability to undertake study at degree level and personal attributes suitable for the profession of civil engineering. For further information and to book an interview, please telephone (03) 9269 1848.

Applicants with work and life experience

• A minimum of 2 years relevant industry experience.
• Applicants must participate in a selection interview to demonstrate capability to undertake study at degree level and personal attributes suitable for the profession of civil engineering.
• Applicants must present school reports/study records and may be required to take a written test if necessary.

As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories:

If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.

If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course.

If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years.

If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

Read more about higher education admissions criteria.