Information about specific course entry requirements is available at www.tafesa.edu.au.

All applicants who meet the CAR are ranked according to rules set by course administrators in order to determine final admission numbers.

Selection into competitive TAFE SA courses

Entry to some courses is competitive. This is usually because there are more people applying for a course than there are places available. The number of places available may vary from campus to campus, and is determined by the availability of facilities or other resources.

TAFE SA selection processes for competitive courses are based on merit. Where there are more eligible applicants for a TAFE SA course than there are places available, applicants are ranked in merit order for selection. The TAFE SA Selection Score is used for this purpose. The TAFE SA Selection Score is calculated from the scaled scores of the best 40 Stage 2 credits of Tertiary Admissions Subjects (TAS) plus the best outcome from either:

• the score of a third 20 credit TAS or Recognised Studies or any two of the following:
• half the score of another 20 credit TAS or Recognised Studies
• the score of a 10 credit TAS or Recognised Studies
• the score of another 10 credit TAS or Recognised Studies.

The TAFE SA Selection Score is reported to students in the score range 0–60.0.

Please note:

• there is no limit to the number of 10 credit TAS that can contribute to the TAFE SA Selection Score
• TAFE SA does not use Counting Restrictions
• Meeting the minimum requirements does not always guarantee acceptance or entry to a course. Some competitive courses may require applicants to submit a portfolio, a written assessment, or attend an audition as part of the selection process
• CAR are determined at the delivery level, meaning entry requirements for the same qualification may differ by campus.

Please be aware all information provided was up-to-date at the time of publishing.