{"id":3640,"date":"2019-09-04T04:34:01","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T04:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/pathways\/tafe-vet\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T17:29:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T09:29:45","slug":"tafe-vet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/pathways\/tafe-vet\/","title":{"rendered":"Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathway"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the VET pathway right for me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the right pathway if you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a certificate IV, a diploma, an advanced diploma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>completed your study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, including high schools, private institutions and online providers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your VET qualification can be used to meet entry requirements for a range of Curtin undergraduate courses. You might even get credit for your prior learning, saving you time and money on your degree.<\/p>\n\n\n    <mimas-block \n        block-name=\"articles\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"articles content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\"\n        data-bg=\"gray\">\n\n        \n\n                    <div class=\"article\">\n                                                                \n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/6221OD_Open-Day-Campaign-_Article-Block_500x500-1-150x150.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"Curtin Open Day 2026: Students reading a brochure, depicted in a golden bubble against a black background.\"\n                     srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/6221OD_Open-Day-Campaign-_Article-Block_500x500-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/6221OD_Open-Day-Campaign-_Article-Block_500x500-1-500x370.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/6221OD_Open-Day-Campaign-_Article-Block_500x500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/6221OD_Open-Day-Campaign-_Article-Block_500x500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/6221OD_Open-Day-Campaign-_Article-Block_500x500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/6221OD_Open-Day-Campaign-_Article-Block_500x500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/6221OD_Open-Day-Campaign-_Article-Block_500x500-1-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/6221OD_Open-Day-Campaign-_Article-Block_500x500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/6221OD_Open-Day-Campaign-_Article-Block_500x500-1.jpg 500w\"\n                     sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\n                <article class=\"article__content\">\n                                            <mimas-eyebrow>Sunday 24 May, 10am to 3pm<\/mimas-eyebrow>\n                    \n                                            <h2 class=\"h3\">Curtin Open Day 2026<\/h2>\n                    \n                                            <p><div>Discover your Curtin Universe at Open Day. Explore courses, tour campus, get course advice, enjoy freebies, live music and activities across campus.<\/div>\n<\/p>\n                    \n                                            \n                                                    <ul class=\"article__links\">\n                                                                    \n                                    <li>\n                                        <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/open-day\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow button--deep-blue filled\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Save the date\">Save the date<\/a>                                    <\/li>\n                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                            <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<mimas-block block-name=\"tabs-extended\"  full-width=\"gray\"\n             role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Tabinated content block\"\n             data-segment=\"all\" class=\"tabs-extended mimas-grid\">\n\n        \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"how-to-get-into-curtin-with-a-vet-qualification\">How to get into Curtin with a VET qualification<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n    <section class=\"tabs-extended__container\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs--horizontal \">\n    <div class=\"tab-group-wrap tab-group-wrap--sticky\">\n        <ul role=\"tablist\" class=\"tab-group\">\n                                                        <li role=\"presentation\" class=\"tab-group__item\">\n                    <a href=\"#tabpanel-dom-diploma-or-advanced-diploma\"\n                       role=\"tab\"\n                       aria-selected=\"1\"\n                       aria-controls=\"tabpanel-dom-diploma-or-advanced-diploma\"\n                       id=\"tab-dom-diploma-or-advanced-diploma\"\n                       class=\"tab-group__link\">\n                        Diploma or advanced diploma\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li role=\"presentation\" class=\"tab-group__item\">\n                    <a href=\"#tabpanel-dom-certificate-iv\"\n                       role=\"tab\"\n                       aria-selected=\"\"\n                       aria-controls=\"tabpanel-dom-certificate-iv\"\n                       id=\"tab-dom-certificate-iv\"\n                       class=\"tab-group__link\">\n                        Certificate IV\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li role=\"presentation\" class=\"tab-group__item\">\n                    <a href=\"#tabpanel-dom-certificates-i-ii-or-iii\"\n                       role=\"tab\"\n                       aria-selected=\"\"\n                       aria-controls=\"tabpanel-dom-certificates-i-ii-or-iii\"\n                       id=\"tab-dom-certificates-i-ii-or-iii\"\n                       class=\"tab-group__link\">\n                        Certificates I, II or III\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs__tabs\" role=\"presentation\">\n                                                    <div role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-dom-diploma-or-advanced-diploma\"\n                     id=\"tabpanel-dom-diploma-or-advanced-diploma\" class=\"tabs-extended__content-container\">\n                    \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"tabs-flexible__content\">\n        <h3>Diploma or advanced diploma<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve completed a diploma or advanced diploma:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you can get into our courses that have a guaranteed ATAR of 70<\/li>\n<li>you might also get into courses that have minimum or higher ATARs<\/li>\n<li>you automatically meet our English language requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll just need to check that you meet any extra subject prerequisites or entry requirements for your course. <a href=\"https:\/\/search.curtin.edu.au\/results\/courses?q=\">Find your course<\/a> on our website to see its specific entry requirements.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n                                            \n                <\/div>\n                                            <div role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-dom-certificate-iv\"\n                     id=\"tabpanel-dom-certificate-iv\" class=\"tabs-extended__content-container\">\n                    \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"tabs-flexible__content\">\n        <h3>Certificate IV<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering whether you can get into uni with a cert IV, the answer is yes! With a certificate IV qualification, you will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>be eligible to study most undergraduate courses with a guaranteed ATAR of 70<\/li>\n<li>need to show English language competency separately. Check our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/english-language-requirements\/\">English language requirements<\/a> to see what tests or qualifications we accept.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll also need to check that you meet any extra entry requirements for your course. <a href=\"https:\/\/search.curtin.edu.au\/results\/courses?q=\">Find your course<\/a> on our website to see its specific entry requirements.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n                                            \n                <\/div>\n                                            <div role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-dom-certificates-i-ii-or-iii\"\n                     id=\"tabpanel-dom-certificates-i-ii-or-iii\" class=\"tabs-extended__content-container\">\n                    \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"tabs-flexible__content\">\n        <h3>Certificates I, II or III<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve completed a certificate I, II or III, you may be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>apply to Curtin through portfolio entry<\/li>\n<li>study a bridging or enabling course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <div class=\"tabs-flexible__content p-cols\">\n        <article>\n            <h4>Portfolio entry<\/h4>\n<p>Portfolio entry is an experience-based entry pathway that provides entry to a range of Curtin courses. Through portfolio entry, you apply for your preferred course with a portfolio of documents that showcase your VET studies, other qualifications, work experience, extra-curricular activities and suitability for university study.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/pathways\/portfolio-entry\/\">Explore portfolio entry<\/a><\/p>\n\n        <\/article>\n        <article>\n            <h4>Bridging pathways<\/h4>\n<p>Consider applying for one of Curtin\u2019s free bridging or enabling programs. These programs run for one to two semesters and provide pathways into a range of undergraduate degrees.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/pathways\/uniready-enabling-program\/\">Explore our UniReady Enabling Program<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/pathways\/indigenous-enabling-courses\/\">Explore First Nations enabling courses<\/a><\/p>\n\n        <\/article>\n    <\/div>\n                                            \n                <\/div>\n            \n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n    <mimas-block \n        block-name=\"articles\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"articles content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\"\n        data-bg=\"gray\">\n\n        \n\n                    <div class=\"article\">\n                                                                \n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/VET-article_1200x1200-150x150.jpg\"\n                     alt=\"Student in a yellow t-shirt\"\n                     srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/VET-article_1200x1200-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/VET-article_1200x1200-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/VET-article_1200x1200-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/VET-article_1200x1200-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/VET-article_1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/VET-article_1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/VET-article_1200x1200-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/VET-article_1200x1200-1200x630.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/VET-article_1200x1200-1200x760.jpg 1200w\"\n                     sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\n                <article class=\"article__content\">\n                    \n                                            <h2 class=\"h3\">Your VET to uni guide<\/h2>\n                    \n                                            <p><p>There are many pathways to university. Find out how to use your TAFE study or VET qualification to get into Curtin.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                    \n                                            \n                                                    <ul class=\"article__links\">\n                                                                    \n                                    <li>\n                                        <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/publications.curtin.edu.au\/tafe-guide-vet\/page\/1\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow button--deep-blue filled\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Read the VET to uni guide\">Read the VET to uni guide<\/a>                                    <\/li>\n                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                            <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"get-credit-for-your-vet-study\">Get credit for your VET study<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__content\"><p>If you have a diploma or advanced diploma, you could get credit towards your Curtin degree.<\/p>\n<p>Credit for recognised learning (CRL) \u2013 also known as advanced standing or recognition of prior learning \u2013 exempts you from studying certain units. This reduces your total course fee and can also cut the length of your degree, meaning you can graduate sooner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Advanced-diploma\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Advanced-diploma\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Advanced-diploma\">Advanced diploma<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Advanced-diploma\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li>An advanced diploma cuts the length of a Curtin <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-arts--b-arts\/\">Bachelor of Arts<\/a> course (which offers a choice of 14 single majors) from 3 years to 1.5 years.<\/li>\n<li>An advanced diploma cuts the length of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-multidisciplinary-science--b-mtdsc\">Bachelor of Science (Multidisciplinary Science)<\/a> to 2.5 years.<\/li>\n<li>The Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design cuts the length of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-graphic-design-major--mjru-grpds\/\">Bachelor of Design (Graphic Design)<\/a> course from 3 years to 1 year.<\/li>\n<li>The Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts cuts the length of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-fine-art-major-bca--mjru-finar\/\">Bachelor of Creative Arts (Fine Art)<\/a> course from 3 years to 1 year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Diploma\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Diploma\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Diploma\">Diploma<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Diploma\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <ul>\n<li>The Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) cuts the length of our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-applied-science-construction-management--b-conm\/\"> Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management)<\/a> course from 4 years to 3.5 years.<\/li>\n<li>The Diploma of Business cuts the length of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-commerce--b-comrce\/\">Bachelor of Commerce<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/offering\/course-ug-bachelor-of-business-administration--b-busadm\/\">Bachelor of Business Administration<\/a> from 3 years to 2 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t see your qualification listed here? Don\u2019t worry! We accept hundreds of VET qualifications \u2013 too many to list here! Use our online tool to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/credit-recognised-learning\/\">check if you\u2019re eligible for CRL<\/a> or contact <a href=\"https:\/\/students.connect.curtin.edu.au\/app\/contact\">Curtin Connect<\/a> for personalised advice.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block block-name=\"tabs-extended\" id=\"vet\" full-width=\"gray\"\n             role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Tabinated content block\"\n             data-segment=\"all\" class=\"tabs-extended mimas-grid\">\n\n        \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"how-to-apply-via-our-vet-pathway\">How to apply via our VET pathway<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__content\"><p>Follow the steps below to apply to Curtin using your TAFE studies or VET qualification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n    <section class=\"tabs-extended__container\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs--horizontal \">\n    <div class=\"tab-group-wrap tab-group-wrap--sticky\">\n        <ul role=\"tablist\" class=\"tab-group\">\n                                                        <li role=\"presentation\" class=\"tab-group__item\">\n                    <a href=\"#tabpanel-dom-school-leavers\"\n                       role=\"tab\"\n                       aria-selected=\"1\"\n                       aria-controls=\"tabpanel-dom-school-leavers\"\n                       id=\"tab-dom-school-leavers\"\n                       class=\"tab-group__link\">\n                        School leavers\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                            <li role=\"presentation\" class=\"tab-group__item\">\n                    <a href=\"#tabpanel-dom-non-school-leavers\"\n                       role=\"tab\"\n                       aria-selected=\"\"\n                       aria-controls=\"tabpanel-dom-non-school-leavers\"\n                       id=\"tab-dom-non-school-leavers\"\n                       class=\"tab-group__link\">\n                        Non-school leavers\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs__tabs\" role=\"presentation\">\n                                                    <div role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-dom-school-leavers\"\n                     id=\"tabpanel-dom-school-leavers\" class=\"tabs-extended__content-container\">\n                    \n                                                                                                \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h3 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"i-am-applying-as-a-school-leaver\">I am applying as a school leaver<\/h3>\n            \n                        \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__content\"><p>You\u2019re a school leaver if you are a current year 12 student and due to graduate this year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tabs-flexible__content\">\n            <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-1.-Review-course-specific-criteria\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"1.-Review-course-specific-criteria\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-1.-Review-course-specific-criteria\">1. Review course-specific criteria<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"1.-Review-course-specific-criteria\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><strong>General and course-specific admission criteria<\/strong><br \/>\nCheck the admissions criteria of your chosen course to confirm that TAFE\/VET entry is an accepted pathway. Your course may also have additional criteria that you\u2019ll need to meet, such as completed study in a certain subject. You can find this information by checking the admissions criteria on the course page.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"accordion__buttons\">\n<li><a class=\"ico-link--arrow 1\" href=\"https:\/\/search.curtin.edu.au\/results\/courses?q=\" target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Search for your course\">Search for your course<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>English language requirements<\/strong><br \/>\nAdditionally, you\u2019ll need to meet our English language requirements. There are several ways to demonstrate your English competency, so be sure to check which option is best for you. If you hold a diploma or advanced diploma, you may find your vocational qualification to be a suitable demonstration of your English competency.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"accordion__buttons\">\n<li><a class=\"ico-link--arrow 1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/english-language-requirements\/\" target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"English language requirements\">English language requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-2.-Apply-online\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"2.-Apply-online\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-2.-Apply-online\">2. Apply online<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"2.-Apply-online\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><strong>I want to begin studying in semester 1<\/strong><br \/>\nApply for your Curtin course through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tisc.edu.au\/static\/guide\/tisc-calendar-current.tisc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TISC<\/a> when applications open. You\u2019ll be able to select up to six courses when you apply, so be sure to enter your choices in order of preference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I want to begin studying in semester 2<\/strong><br \/>\nApply directly to Curtin through our online Application Portal.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-3.-Respond-to-your-offer\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"3.-Respond-to-your-offer\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-3.-Respond-to-your-offer\">3. Respond to your offer<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"3.-Respond-to-your-offer\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>If your application is successful, you will be sent a letter of offer via email.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I applied directly to Curtin<\/strong><br \/>\nLog in to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Application Portal<\/a> to accept or defer your offer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I applied via TISC<\/strong><br \/>\nFollow the steps in your letter of offer to accept or defer your offer.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <div class=\"tabs-flexible__content\">\n        <h3>Application deadlines and important dates<\/h3>\n<p>You can find application opening and closing dates on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/applying\/application-deadlines\/\">applications deadlines<\/a> page. Some courses have earlier application deadlines. Check the course-specific deadlines section for details.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n                                                                                                                        \n                    <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/apply\/\"\n    class=\"button button--deep-blue filled\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Apply now\">Apply now<\/a>\n                                                \n                <\/div>\n                                            <div role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-dom-non-school-leavers\"\n                     id=\"tabpanel-dom-non-school-leavers\" class=\"tabs-extended__content-container\">\n                    \n                                                                                                \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h3 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"i-am-applying-as-a-non-school-leaver\">I am applying as a non-school leaver<\/h3>\n            \n                        \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__content\"><p>You\u2019re a non-school leaver if you have already graduated from high school.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tabs-flexible__content\">\n            <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-1.-Review-course-specific-criteria\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"1.-Review-course-specific-criteria\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-1.-Review-course-specific-criteria\">1. Review course-specific criteria<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"1.-Review-course-specific-criteria\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><strong>General and course-specific admission criteria<\/strong><br \/>\nCheck the admissions criteria of your chosen course to confirm that TAFE\/VET entry is an accepted pathway. Your course may also have additional criteria that you\u2019ll need to meet, such as completed study in a certain subject. You can find this information by checking the admissions criteria on the course page.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"accordion__buttons\">\n<li><a class=\"ico-link--arrow 1\" href=\"https:\/\/search.curtin.edu.au\/results\/courses?q=\" target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Search for your course\">Search for your course<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>English language requirements<\/strong><br \/>\nAdditionally, you\u2019ll need to meet our English language requirements. 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