Course Entry Requirements
Everything you need to know about enrolling in ABM courses
Entry Requirements for ABM Courses
To ensure the best learning experience and outcomes, ABM has specific entry requirements for all our courses. These requirements help us maintain high educational standards and ensure students are well-prepared for their studies.
General Requirements
Age Requirement
Students must be at least 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.
English Language Proficiency
All students must demonstrate English language proficiency to ensure they can successfully complete their studies. This applies to both domestic and international students.
Specific Course Entry Requirements
Below are the specific entry requirements for each course offered at ABM:
| Course Code & Name | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management | Student must have completed an equivalent of Year 10 |
| SIT40721 Certificate IV in Patisserie | Student must have completed an equivalent of Year 10 |
| SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management | Student must have completed an equivalent of Year 12 |
| SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management | Student must have completed an equivalent of Year 12 |
| SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness | Student must have completed an equivalent of Year 10 |
| SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness (Online) | You are able to participate in fitness activities. |
| SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness | Have complete the following units: • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (or a unit that supersedes this unit) • HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety • SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation • SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments • SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions • SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions • SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients • SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise • SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information Student must have completed an equivalent of Year 12 |
| SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness (Online) | Have complete the following units: • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (or a unit that supersedes this unit) • HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety • SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation • SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments • SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions • SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions • SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients • SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise • SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information |
| SIS50321 Diploma of Sport (Coaching) | Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs. |
| BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business | Student must have completed an equivalent of Year 10 |
| BSB50120 Diploma of Business | Student must have completed an equivalent of Year 12 |
| BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of Business | Students must have completed a Diploma level course (AQF Level 5) or Advanced Diploma level course (AQF Level 6) from the BSB training package. |
| BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management | Student must have completed an equivalent of Year 10 |
| BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management | Have complete the following units: • BSBHRM411 Administer performance development processes • BSBHRM412 Support employee and industrial relations • BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding • BSBHRM417 Support human resource functions and processes Equivalent competencies are predecessors to these units, which have been mapped as equivalent. |
| BSB60320 Advance Diploma of Human Resource Management | Have completed one of the following qualifications: BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management, BSB50618 Diploma of Human Resources Management (or a superseded equivalent version). |
| BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice | Student must have completed an equivalent of Year 10 |
| BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management | Student must have completed an equivalent of Year 12 |
| BSB60720 Advance Diploma of Program Management | Have completed one of the following qualifications: BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management, BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management (or a superseded equivalent version). |
| BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) | Students must have completed Advanced Diploma level course (AQF Level 6) or higher. |
| HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance | IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, if student has IELTS 4.5 or equivalent through ABM EPT, enrol with Plus Nursing English. Student must have completed an equivalent of Year 10 |
English Entry Requirements
Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO; or
- Successful completion of an ABM English Placement Test
- Successful completion of an English course with exit level equivalent to IELTS overall 6.0 from one of our ELICOS Pathway partners
For PTE
Have a PTE score of 47 (IELTS 6.0) or higher, with no band score below the following:
| PTE -A Listening | PTE – A Reading | PTE – A Speaking | PTE – A Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 42 | 39 | 41 |
Competency in English
If one of the following applies, you do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application:
- You are enrolled in full-time school studies as a principal course including in a secondary exchange programme, a postgraduate research course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), and Foreign Affairs or Defence sponsored students.
- You have completed at least five years study in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland.
- You are a citizen and hold a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland.
- In the two years before applying for the student visa, you completed, in Australia and in English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a student visa.
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
ELICOS Pathway Partners
| ELC | • English for Academic Purposes (EAP) – Exit score of EAP 2 • General English – Advanced (CEFR C1) |
| ECA - ELSIS | • English for Academic Purposes 1 - Grade A • General English - Upper-Intermediate |
| English Unlimited | • General English (Upper-Intermediate) • Cambridge English (B2 First Certificate) • English for Academic Purposes (Grade B) |
| Greenwich College | • English for Vocational Studies (EVS) – Pass or Credit • English for Academic Purposes (EAP) - Pass • IELTS Preparation – Achieves Equivalencies of 6.0 • Cambridge B2 First Certificate in English Preparation – Pass (60%+) |
| ILSC | • General English Program - ILSC Intermediate 4 exit level (Achieve ILSC Intermediate 4 proficiency level by successfully completing General English Intermediate 3 course) • English for Academic Purposes Program - ILSC Intermediate 4 exit level (Achieve ILSC Intermediate 4 proficiency level by successfully completing EAP Intermediate 3 course) • IELTS Mastery Program - ILSC Intermediate 4 exit level (Achieve ILSC Intermediate 4 proficiency level by successfully completing IELTS Intermediate 3 course) • Cambridge Mastery Program - ILSC Intermediate 4 exit level (Achieve ILSC Intermediate 4 proficiency level by successfully completing Cambridge Intermediate 3 course) |
| La Lingua | • General English Conversation Centred (Upper Intermediate Level 1) • General English Four Skills (Upper Intermediate Level 1) • English for Academic Purposes (Upper Intermediate Level 1) |
| Navitas English | • 60% pass in Academic English 3 with no skill below 55% • Successful completion of 10 weeks of IELTS Preparation with exit scores equivalent to IELTS 6.0 • Successful completion of 10 or 12 weeks of B2 First with exit scores equivalent to IELTS 6.0 • Successful completion of 10 weeks of Advanced General English |
| UEC | • General English, IELTS Preparation and Cambridge Exam Preparation – Certificate with Advanced level proficiency • Academic English Program (AEP) 2 – Grade A (Credit) • Academic English Program (AEP) 3 – Grade B (Pass) |
Application Process
Step 1: Course Selection
Choose your course and check entry requirements.
Step 2: Document Preparation
Gather required documents and transcripts.
Step 3: Application Submission
Submit your application with all documents.
Step 4: Assessment and Offer
Receive assessment results and enrollment offer.
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