Novus College sets the following entry criteria for international students:

Attainment of a minimum age of 18 and completion of Year 12 or its equivalent.
Participation in a course entry interview to assess suitability for the program and individual student needs.
Achievement of an IELTS* score of 6.0, with test results not exceeding 2 years. Alternatively, English language proficiency can be established through documented proof of:
5 years of education in an English-speaking country; or
Successful completion of an English Placement Test.
*Please note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL may be considered. Students must submit their results for evaluation to ensure equivalence to IELTS 6.0.

The following units are included in this course, and all are required for the award of the qualification. If you successfully complete some but not all units, you will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment.

*Please be advised that our elective course offerings are periodically updated to align with industry trends, student feedback, and regulatory requirements, ensuring our curriculum remains current and relevant.

Delivery Method: Blended Face-to-face and Scheduled Online learning
Course Duration: The qualification spans over 60 weeks.
Course Structure: Consists of 6 terms, each 8 weeks long, with 12 weeks allocated for holiday breaks.
Weekly Commitment: Students are expected to attend 14 hours of classroom training per week and complete 6 hours of Scheduled Online learning. Additionally, an average of 2 hours of homework per week is anticipated.
Assessment Approach: Varied assessment methods including presentations, individual tasks, case studies, research, role plays, practical demonstrations, and group work.
Assessment Guidelines: At the beginning of each unit, the trainer outlines the assessment tasks that students must complete.
Learning Environment: The classes occur in modern classrooms with Wi-Fi access, facilitating both relaxation and additional study.
This setup aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the automotive field through a mix of theoretical learning, practical activities, and real-life workplace simulations.

Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important in order to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.

The resource requirements for the course include:

A laptop with Office 365 or a similar program for use during classes.
Minimum specifications for a PC or MacOS, including RAM, hard disk space, monitor resolution, and internet connectivity.
Access to Wi-Fi and modern classrooms.
Student Guides relevant to each unit in the course.
These resources are necessary to support the learning environment and ensure students can engage effectively in the coursework

You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at: www.novus.edu.au

Overseas Students with significant prior work experience or equivalent qualification can apply for course credits during the Enrolment process.

You can provide information regarding course credits by completing our Enrolment Form. Application for course credits will be assessed and your subsequent course duration & fee will be adjusted in the Student offer

Novus Education has the following entry requirements:
International students must:

• Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
• be approved in the pre-enrolment evaluation to assess the suitability of the course for the student, and to understand student needs

International students must:

• Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (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
  • Successful completion of an English Placement Test

Alternatively, English language proficiency can be established through documented proof of:

• Completion of an AQF level 4 or above course in Australia within the last 2 years.

*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.

To receive a breakdown of your tuition costs, please reach out to us at admin@novus.edu.au. Detailed payment plan and payment arrangements will be provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You must pay all of your course fees and on time. Non-payment of fees may result in cancellation of enrolment.

You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Novus College provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover. Additional costs associated with living in Australia are outlined in the International Student Handbook. You should carefully review these costs in relation to budgeting. Further information can be found at https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in-australia/living-costs