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Vocational Education in Melbourne

Australian Institute of Professional Technique (AUIPT)

Australian Institute of Professional Technique (AUIPT) is a Melbourne-based vocational education provider offering nationally recognised training in community services, early childhood education, and business management, along with English-language programs through its language college.

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How Think Higher Can Help With Your AUIPT Admission

Think Higher can help you prepare the application from the first course check through to offer, CoE and Student visa preparation.

01

Check the Right Course First

We look at your previous studies, English level, work experience and intended course before applying.

This is important because some qualifications have specific prerequisites, particularly Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, Certificate IV in Disability Support, and Advanced Diploma of Program Management.

02

Prepare Your Application

We can help organise passport, academic records, English evidence, previous qualifications, relevant employment documents, and credit or RPL evidence.

03

Offer & CoE Support

If further information is requested, Think Higher can guide you through the admission conditions, acceptance and Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) process.

04

Student Visa Support

After admission, we can also assist with Genuine Student preparation, CoE and OSHC checks and supporting Student visa documents.

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Study Options

Courses Available at AUIPT

AUIPT offers vocational programs across business and management, early childhood education, aged care, disability and community services.

Business & Management

Management Qualifications

  • BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management
  • BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management
  • BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) — Discontinued
Early Childhood Education

Education & Care

  • CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Aged Care, Disability & Community Services

Care & Community Qualifications

  • CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)
  • CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
  • CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
  • CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services

These are the current international VET programs shown by the provider.

Course Costs

AUIPT Tuition Fees

Fees should still be confirmed against the final offer before payment.

CourseDurationTuition
Diploma of Project Management78 weeks$14,400
Advanced Diploma of Program Management78 weeks$14,400
Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)104 weeks$23,000
Certificate III Early Childhood Education & Care52 weeks$14,000
Diploma Early Childhood Education & Care78 weeks$16,000
Certificate III Individual Support52 weeks$12,000
Certificate IV Ageing Support52 weeks$14,000
Certificate IV Disability Support38 weeks$12,000
Diploma of Community Services104 weeks$21,000
Business qualifications

Generally publish an additional $300 materials fee and $200 administration fee.

Community services & early childhood

Generally use $500 materials and $200 administration fees.

Practical Training

Practical Placement Is a Major Part of Study

Several qualifications require students to complete supervised workplace experience.

160 hoursCertificate III Early Childhood Education & Care
280 hoursDiploma Early Childhood Education & Care
120 hoursCertificate III Individual Support
120 hoursCertificate IV Ageing Support
100 hoursDiploma Community Services

The provider states that its work-placement coordinator assists students with placement arrangements for courses where practical hours are required.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Think Higher can check these prerequisites before your application is submitted.

Most International Applicants
  • Age 18+
  • Year 11 or equivalent, or another accepted qualification
  • English around IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
  • PTE around 47 where accepted
  • Completion of the institute's LLND assessment during orientation
Early Childhood Diploma

Prior Certificate III pathway

Applicants generally need an eligible prior Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care pathway before progressing to the Diploma.

Disability Support

Eligible Certificate III required

Applicants need an eligible Certificate III disability-support qualification or recognised equivalent before entry.

Program Management

Study or relevant experience

Prior project/program-management study or relevant experience can form part of the admission assessment.

English Preparation

English Study Through AUIPT Language College

Students who need English preparation can choose from General English, English for Academic Purposes and IELTS Preparation.

Campus

Melbourne Campus

Flinders Lane, Melbourne CBD

The current head office and registered campus are located on Flinders Lane in Melbourne CBD.

Other city names may appear in timetable material, but the current regulatory/contact information clearly supports Melbourne as the published campus location.

Intakes

Regular Intakes Throughout the Year

The institute offers frequent commencements rather than relying on only two or three major annual intakes.

Current course pages show multiple starting dates across September, October, November and December 2026, followed by further 2027 commencements.

Think Higher can confirm the next available start date for your selected program.

Further Study

Pathways to University Study

The provider has current articulation arrangements with Southern Cross University and Swinburne University.

Diploma of Project Management

Bachelor of Business

4 units credit

Advanced Diploma of Program Management

Bachelor of Business

8 units credit

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Selected education degrees

Published credit arrangements

The amount of credit depends on the qualification and destination course, so university progression should be checked before relying on a particular study duration.

Previous Learning

Credit Transfer & RPL

The institute offers both Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning where previous education or experience matches the required competencies.

If approved credit shortens the remaining course, the student's CoE may also need to be revised.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Studying at AUIPT

Does AUIPT Arrange Work Placement?+

The provider states that its placement coordinator assists students with finding suitable placements for courses where workplace hours are compulsory.

Can I Start the Early Childhood Diploma Directly?+

Not always. The Diploma has prior-study requirements and usually follows an eligible Certificate III pathway.

Are University Pathways Available?+

Yes, current articulation arrangements are published with Southern Cross University and Swinburne University.

Can Previous Study Shorten My Course?+

Potentially, credit Transfer and RPL are available where prior learning meets the course requirements.

Are English Courses Available?+

Yes, general English, EAP and IELTS Preparation are available through AUIPT Language College.

Is AUIPT a University?+

No, it is a vocational Registered Training Organisation and CRICOS provider, not an Australian university.

Start Your Application

Start Your AUIPT Application With Think Higher

The provider may suit students considering community care, early childhood or management training, where practical experience and clear progression options are important.

Think Higher can help you check the right course and prerequisites, prepare the application and guide you through the offer, CoE and Student visa stages.

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