Age Requirements: All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above and provide evidence the following published entry requirements as stated below:

Academic Requirements:

• Prospective AABT international students are required to demonstrate their capacity to complete the course successfully.
• International students applying for Certificate IV level either off-shore or on-shore will need satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or Certificate IV or higher qualification.

English Language Requirements:
To enrol into this course with the Australian Academy of Business & Technology, international students, applying either off-shore or on-shore, must satisfy one of the following requirements:

Either a minimum IELTS test score of 6 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course;
or, IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course;
or, IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.
Results more than two years old are not acceptable.

OR

Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or United States.

OR

Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia and in the English language, either the senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while they held a student visa.

OR

For assessment levels 1 and 2 country students’ only, Successful completion of AABT Language and Numeracy Test conducted on AABT (for onshore international students only)

Please note that Australian Academy of Business & Technology will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English Language Tests: TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), and TOEFL PBT.

*On 26 July 2023 the TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) stopped offering English language tests for Australian visa purposes. A score for a TOEFL iBT test taken on or after 26 July 2023 will no longer satisfy the English language requirement for Student visa purposes. Only TOEFL iBT scores from a test taken on or before 25 July 2023 are accepted for Student visa purposes.

**From 12 February 2024, only results from the paper-based Cambridge C1 Advanced test (previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced CAE) will be accepted for Australian visa and migration purposes. Test scores for both C1 Advanced paper-based and computer-based tests, taken before 12 February 2024, within the specified validity period, are still accepted.

Any AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English only will be deemed as meeting English language entry requirements.

Enrolment Interview:
All students will be interviewed by AABT which aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, the relevance of the courses to students, and basic computing skills. Interviews will be organised upon receiving student applications both from onshore and offshore. The interview also aims to identify possible RPL opportunities and confirm oral communication skills.

Through interview student will demonstrate that they have necessary skills to successfully complete the course.

Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Test (LLN):
All students are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) test to provide any additional support.

Candidate undertaking this course must possess sound Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations, make reports and graphs.

Digital Literacy Entry Requirements:

• Students are required to provide their own Laptop and/or tablet that is compatible with Australian power voltage requirements to use in class
• Students are required to have intermediate-level computer skills to participate in the online component of this qualification

In addition, it is the policy of AABT that during initial engagement with the prospective student that the agent or our representative must interview the student to capture important information about the applicant and to personally inform them about their rights and obligations. Included in this interview is a discussion to identify any educational and support needs that will need to be addressed with services provided by the Australian Academy of Business and Technology.

Graduates may work in the following occupations:

After the successful completion of this qualification, there are several career pathways, which include but not limited to:

• Network Technician
• Network and System Administrator
• Network Security Professional
• Help Desk Professional

Pathways
After achieving the ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology, students may wish to continue their education into higher education qualifications in ICT. For example: ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology.

To find out the methods of application, visit How to apply page If you have a query about how to apply or entry requirements, contact admissions@aabt.edu.au