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This is an accelerated program with a significant self-directed learning component. Students can expect to spend a minimum of 12 hours per week engaged with learning outside of their class hours. To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants need to provide evidence of one of the following within the past five years:<p>- Successful completion of a scored VCE (or equivalent)<br>- Successful completion of a Certificate III level or higher qualification<br>- Two years of relevant work experience<br> <br>Following your on-campus interview for this program, it may be recommended that you study an on-campus version of the program or undertake a foundation program to prepare for the rigours of online study.<p>Applicants must be at least 18 years old when the course starts, and they need to commit to completing 200 hours of mandatory fieldwork placement during their course. These hours can be completed part-time or in a block, but they will take place during business hours and require a commute of up to 1.5 hours each way to the placement location.<p>Before starting their practical placement, applicants must provide a clear National Criminal History (Police) Check and a Working with Children Check.

Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.<p>These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.