The CERT IV of Automotive Technology requires overseas applicants to meet basic entry conditions before applying for this program such as:
- The potential students must be at least 18 years old while enrolling for this course.
- It accepts applications of competent candidates who has either successfully finished Year 11 high school education as per Australian qualification standards or qualified equivalent academic grade to enter such program.
- The applicants should complete Certificate III of Automotive Technology before progressing toward CERT IV of Automotive Mechanical studies.
- It necessitates capable foreign students to display proof of their English language skills by qualifying numerous linguistic assessments such as IELTS with a score of 5.0 band, TOEFL Academics virtual exam should attain 40 or above marks, PTE Educational Test with 38 or more points, Cambridge English Advanced level Assessment with minimum score of 154.
- This program shall also mandate certain aspirants to show proof concerning the English language as their medium of education from an accredited academic institution with continued educational participation for the past two years approx. It requires an individual to accomplish adequate marks in language.
- However, if applicants are unable to show evidence of their English language skills by adhering above qualifications then such international candidates shall be obligated to qualify English Placement Exam managed by the suitable educational establishment.
- An individual should meet the essential requirements concerning study visa application process with English language qualification as per Home Affairs Department guidelines.
- It exempts certain students from the above-listed English Language requisites where individuals have finished a minimum of five years of education in English medium of instruction from nations like the United Kingdom, America, NZ, Canada, Ireland, South Africa, etc. The potential applicants either had registered in a primary program of academics which is a nationally accredited course, or part of independent ELICOS [English Linguistic Intensive Program for International Learners] or else enrolled in master's research programs, etc.
- An applicant who is endorsed by the prescribed authority of International Affairs or Defence Forces or part of AASES [Exchange Secondary Entrants] shall be exempted from the listed requirement of English Language. If potential students are residents or possess valid passports of countries like the United Kingdom, United States of America, New Zealand, Ireland, or Canada then such individuals shall also be exempted from English linguistic qualification under this course.