How to Enrol

On campus courses

In Person 

1. Go to the Reception at your nearest campus.
2. Customer Services staff will direct you to the course advisor and/or the appropriate teaching staff.
3. You will get a signed enrolment application form.
4. You will need to take the completed enrolment form and your payment to the Reception for processing.
5. If you are claiming a Concession, you must have evidence of your valid concession at the time of enrolment.
6. If your fees are being paid by a third party (eg: employer or Job Network Agency) then you need to have an Authority to Invoice form (also available from the Reception at each campus) completed.  Bring this along with your enrolment.
7. When you enrol you will receive a student card, confirmation of enrolment and logon details for the computers.

When to Enrol?

Special arrangements are made for enrolments in January/February each year, information will be updated nearer the time. 

Warrnambool Campus

Enrolments can be made anytime during Reception opening hours:

              Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:30pm

              Friday:  8:00am - 5:00pm

Glenormiston, Hamilton & Portland Campus

Enrolments can be made anytime during Reception opening hours:

              Monday - Friday:  8:00am - 5:00pm

Full details on

• Fees and Charges for 2007

VTAC Application

Most applications for full time study in Advanced Diploma, Diploma or Certificate IV courses need to be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).

For courses not listed in the VTAC Guide you should contact the Institute directly on (03) 5564 8911 to find out how to apply or send us an email information@swtafe.vic.edu.au

The VTAC Guide is published in late July each year and is available from newsagents, secondary schools, careers advisers or from the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.  Further information about the VTAC process can be obtained by contacting VTAC on 1300 364 133.

Access & Equity (Special Entry - SEAS)
South West Institute of TAFE values the diversity of its client group and seeks to provide access and equity for all people undertaking vocational education and training.

Access and Equity Schemes are targeted at applicants who have been unable to reach their full educational potential or who may have access to the courses of their choice restricted because of their life circumstances. The Institute’s selection processes provide for special consideration to be given to potential students who believe they have a case to make.  Individual consideration will be given to a student making a request in writing to the Institute Registrar. 

Individuals are advised to view the Institute’s Access & Equity Policy and Student Selection into Accredited Courses Policy

The Access and Equity Schemes available for special consideration under VTAC entry conditions at South West TAFE include:

Category 1:   Mature Age Entry
Prospective students who are 18 years of age and over, may be eligible to enter courses if they have relevant work experience and/or can demonstrate their potential to successfully complete the course they have applied for. Course Coordinators will offer places at the Institute to mature age applicants on the merits of individual cases.

Category 3:   Recognition as an Indigenous Australian

An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person is one who:

·     is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, and

·     identifies as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, and

·     is accepted as such by the community in which he/she lives or has lived.

Category 4:   Difficult Family Circumstances

If you have experienced difficult family circumstances that may impact on your studies you may be entitled to assistance. All applicants will be assessed on an individual basis.

Category 5:   Disadvantaged Socio-economic Background

Provision is made for persons currently in receipt of a Centrelink payment and holders of Health Care Cards or Pension Cards. If you are not in receipt of a Centrelink payment but believe you have experienced social or economic disadvantage you may also apply. All applicants will be assessed on an individual basis.

Category 9:   Women in Non-traditional Areas

Women who apply for study in an area that is traditionally male oriented may be eligible for assistance. Applications will be assessed against recognised non-traditional study areas.

Category 10:  Disability or Long Term Medical Condition

If you have experienced a disability or ongoing medical condition that has impacted or may impact on your studies you may be eligible to apply under the Special Entry Access Scheme. Applicants will be asked to provide supporting documentation from a medical/health practitioner to support your claim.

Year 12 chronic circumstances application

Year 12 students who have experienced circumstances that can be demonstrated to have had an adverse impact on the final year of their secondary school performance may also apply for assistance.

Refer to the SEAS Year 12 Chronic Circumstances Application for eligibility criteria.

All applicants who lodge an application related to Year 12 chronic circumstances will be considered for entry into the nominated program. Information will only be used for the purpose of selecting and making an offer to an applicant and will be treated in accordance with the principles of the Information Privacy Act 2000 (Victoria) and the National Privacy Policy (2000).

Further information on the above schemes can be obtained by contacting one of the Institute’s Courses Advisers: Viviane Wilcock can be contacted on (03) 5564 8996 or email on Viviane.Wilcock@swtafe.vic.edu.au and Lorna Tan can be contacted on (03) 5564 8918 or email Lorna.Tan@swtafe.vic.edu.au

Grievance Procedures
For information on the Institute's Grievance Procedures, please access the Grievance Policy and Procedures from the Policy section.

Supporting information

• 2007 Pre-Enrolment Information for Government funded courses.
• Recognition of Prior Learning is located in Student Forms & Documents.
• Protecting your Privacy.  See also Student Policies & Procedures.

Flexible Courses

Click on the type of study you are interested in for details on enrolment.