One of the benefits of the centralised admissions system is that you can apply for up to six TAFE SA course offerings in a single application by listing them as preferences.

How should I choose my preferences?

In choosing your preferences you need to work out what you would like to study (course title), how you would like to study (mode), where you want to study (campus) and when you want to study (some courses start at various times of the year).

Each combination of course, mode, campus and teaching start month has a unique SATAC course code. You can therefore list different combinations of course, mode and campus amongst your preferences. For example, you could choose a particular course at campus A as your highest preference and the same course at campus B as a lower preference.

Many TAFE SA courses are also offered at different levels. For example, while you may primarily be interested in studying the Diploma level of a course, you may be able to begin studying for this qualification at the Certificate III level. You could therefore list the Diploma level course as your highest preference and the Certificate III course as a lower preference. In many cases you will need to apply for a Diploma or Advanced Diploma to complete a Certificate III or IV as the lower levels are generally 'packaged' with the higher levels.

How should I order my preferences?

Enter the course offering you would most like to study at the top of your list of preferences. The next preference in your list should be the course offering you would like to study if you were not offered your highest preference, and so on for up to six preferences.

Are my preferences treated equally?

Each preference you list is assessed individually. Any offer made will be to your highest preference listed for which you are both eligible and competitive.

What if I change my mind?

After you apply, SATAC will send you an acknowledgement letter which will list your preferences. However, you can change your preferences on the web using Services for Current Applicants if you change your mind for any reason. Make sure you have your SATAC TAFE reference number with you as you will need that to access the service.

Deadline for changing preferences

For most courses, changes of preference must be made by Friday 24 June 2011 to be included in the Main offer round. It is possible to change your preferences after 24 June 2011 but such changes may result in the loss of equal consideration for your preferences (check Key Dates for closing dates information).

Note that some courses have early closing dates after which they will not accept new applications or the inclusion of the course as a new preference in a an existing application. View a list of courses with early closing dates here.

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