Minimum admission requirements to determine suitability:
- Pre-training Review (PTR)
- Literacy and numeracy assessment.
Applicants with recent secondary education (withing the last 2 years)
Applicants must apply and complete
- Pre-training Review (PTR)
- Literacy and numeracy assessment
- Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE)
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET/TAFE) study
Applicants must apply and complete:
- Pre-training Review (PTR)
- Literacy and numeracy assessment.
- Successful completion of a Certificate III or above qualification in a related Engineering or Electrical pathway.
Applicants with work and life experience
Applicants must apply and complete:
- Pre-training Review (PTR)
- Literacy and numeracy assessment.
- A minimum of 6 months of work experience in Engineering, trades or related disciplines (provide resume or letter from employment with position description, role, responsibilities and duration).
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course.
Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.
Special entry programs
Special admission programs
If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.
Learn more about special entry programs
VU Early Entry
If you're currently in Year 11 or 12, our exclusive VU Early Entry program comes with a Conditional Offer to the course of your choosing*, a personalised course plan, special events, exclusive discounts and access to one-on-one course advice.
*Conditions apply.