Australian/New Zealand Applicant
To be eligible to apply directly to CQUniversity you must meet all of the following criteria:

  • You are an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or New Zealand Citizen.
  • You are not currently attending school.
  • You are not wishing to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.
  • You are not wishing to apply for an Apprenticeship or Traineeship.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process of an individual’s previously obtained skills and knowledge that has been achieved outside the formal education and training system.

To be eligible to apply for RPL you will need to meet the following criteria:
  • A person needs to be currently working in the industry they are requesting RPL for, or have worked in the industry in the recent past (within the last 12 to 18 months)
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience with your assessor.
  • Provide documented evidence in support of your skills and knowledge.
  • Supply third-party information (Supervisor/employer) who will be contacted by our assessor for verification of your experience.

Apprenticeships & Traineeships
If you are applying to start an apprenticeship or traineeship please contact Apprenticeship Services for more information.

Start TAFE Now
To be eligible to apply for a Start TAFE Now course with CQUniversity you must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Have a sound achievement result in Year 10 Maths and English subjects or equivalent prior to enrolling in the program
  • Complete the online basic key skill builder (BKSB) pre-enrolment language and literacy (LLN) testing
  • Be in Year 11 or 12* to participate in most courses
  • Identify the Start TAFE Now program in their Senior Education and Training (SET) plan
  • Remain enrolled in and attend a Queensland school throughout the duration of the program
* Applicants for Year 10 students may also be considered, who meet the eligibility requirements and would like to study a course under the Start TAFE Now program. In this instance, please contact stn@cqu.edu.au prior to completing and submitting an application.