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Minimum English language proficiency requirements

Students of non-English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent.  The minimum English Language Proficiency requirement for the Foundation Program is an academic IELTS (or equivalent) 5.5 (with no component below 5.0).  For packaged courses the academic IELTS (or equivalent) score required for admission to the ʯÁñÊÓƵ Foundation Program is determined by the English Language Proficiency requirements of the subsequent ʯÁñÊÓƵ Diploma or ʯÁñÊÓƵ Bachelor Degree.  Refer Schedule II of the ʯÁñÊÓƵ Admissions Policy.

For packaged offers, subsequent direct entry to Undergraduate courses requiring;

Band 1 (IELTS 6.0) and Band 2 (IELTS 6.5) Proficiency

• Foundation Program entry requires IELTS 5.5 (with no component below 5.0) or successful completion of ʯÁñÊÓƵ College English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Course Level 2 with a minimum score of 60%.

Band 3 (IELTS 7) Proficiency

• Foundation Program entry requires IELTS 6.5 (with no component below 6.0) or successful completion of ʯÁñÊÓƵ College English for Academic Purposes Course Level 4 (ELP Level 4) with a minimum score of 60%

Students who enter the Foundation Program with an IELTS of 5.5 (or equivalent) (with no component below 5.0) and who are seeking to enter the Diploma of Health (Nursing Pathway) will require an English Language test that shows the applicant meets the English Language Proficiency requirements of IELTS 6.5 (with no component below 6.5) before entry to the Diploma of Health (Nursing Pathway)

For packaged offers with subsequent entry to an undergraduate Bachelor level program requiring Band 3 level English proficiency (or higher), an English Language test that shows the applicant meets the English Language Proficiency requirements of the bachelor will be required before entry to the degree.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Foundation Program, graduates will be able to:

• Identify and apply technical and theoretical knowledge and concepts in discipline areas within a broad field of learning.
• Identify and apply a range of methods to complete learning activities
• Apply theoretical and technical knowledge to develop and communicate ideas and solutions.
• Develop discipline-specific skills and knowledge to meet prerequisite requirements for further studies in higher education.
• Identify and apply a range of methods to complete learning activities.
• Develop English Language proficiency to a level appropriate for undergraduate studies.
• Demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in learning independently and decision making.
• Apply knowledge of diversity and interpersonal and/or intercultural communication skills to work effectively in teams and achieve learning goals

Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 4) and the Australian National Standards for Foundation Programs.

Maximum time to complete

2 years

Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)

No

Professional accreditation
requirements

Nil

Supplementary exam for
final subject

Not applicable