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South Australian Institute of Business & Technology (SAIBT)(NAVITAS)

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia

Diploma of Engineering (Stage 1)

Foundation knowledge in mathematics, an understanding of engineering practices, and specialised topics in civil, electrical, mechanical and mechatronic engineering. 
 Study with confidence in small class sizes and personalised teaching methods.
 Dedicated academic and personal support services to assist with your success. 
 Student leadership opportunities to grow your skills further. 

Campus Information

City East campus

Situated in the vibrant heart of Adelaide, just a hop, skip and a jump from the Rundle Mall shopping district and some of the city’s best cafés, restaurants and bars; City East campus offers an abundance of hands-on learning opportunities, services, and social and leisure activities to complement your academic pursuits. Located on the corner of North Terrace and Frome Road on the cusp of the CBD, City East has the State’s only programs in podiatry, pharmacy and medical radiation, and a lengthy history teaching occupational therapy, physiotherapy and human movement. It is also home to nursing and midwifery, and the medical sciences.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • June
  • Oct

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
GTE/Possible Interview call
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

SAIBT ensures that students who elect to study in Adelaide take full advantage of the opportunities that the city has to offer. Our focus is to provide all students assistance with the transition into Adelaide and provider greater integration with all local and international students.

Our aim is to increase the number of opportunities for students to participate in community activities and events, and provide links for newly arriving students to meet with established students.

SAIBT is also committed to working with Study Adelaide-The official South Australian Government initiative for studying in Adelaide as an international student. 

Events and Activities

SAIBT arranges a broad range of activities for students both on and off campus. Our BBQ's and bushwalking activities are popular as they provide students with the opportunities to relax and meet others.

Past events include: Chocolate BBQ, Glenelg Beach Trip, Karaoke, Ramadan Iftar, Origami and Hot Chocolate Afternoon, Aussie BBQ, Bushwalking at Belair National Park, Hallet Cove Conservation Park Boardwalk and City Bike rides.

Students' input and requests are welcome, enabling the SAIBT/CELUSA Student Social Club Committee to continue arranging exciting events where students can make friends and get to know Adelaide.

Study Adelaide organises many sporting and social activities for international students in Adelaide. Popular activities include; The Lord Mayor's Welcome Party for International Students, Dundee's Wildlife Park, Twenty20 Cricket and BBQ Lunch, Day Tours, Learn to Surf and free tickets to soccer and Australian Rules Football games.

Sports and Clubs

Students can join in a range of UniSA sporting and social clubs, a great way to develop a network of friends and become involved in the community. Basketball Buddies, a variety of soccer clubs and other informal student groups have developed to suit students who don't wish to commit to a full sporting program.

Students can join a local community or sporting club near to their home with the assistance of the Student Experience Coordinator.

Trips and Tours

Students can access a broad range of day tours and weekend trips as available throughout the year. Popular trips have included: Monarto Zoo Safari and Murray River Boat Cruise, Adelaide Hills Tour including Strawberry picking, chocolate Factory visit and Koala holding, Outback Tours, Sea Kayaking and Dolphin Tours.

The SAIBT Student Leadership Program and Forums

Those who join our Student Leadership Program benefit from our training modules by gaining the skills and confidence to facilitate student focus groups and forums. You also become a great point of reference for all international students. Our forums provide the opportunity for students to speak about their experiences and make suggestions on how to improve the transition in to Adelaide for new students.

Many student friendships are formed through this program and students gain satisfaction and recognition from providing service to the SAIBT. A Student Leadership Program certificate is issued to participants who complete the full program.

Job Search Support and Volunteering

Job Search/Job Interview Skills Workshops are scheduled frequently to assist those seeking part-time employment. On completion of a workshop, the Student Experience Coordinator can assist students to complete their resume and provide guidance regarding job sources. In addition to our in-house volunteering opportunities, students can venture out into the broader community to enhance their real Adelaide experience by contributing to the community and a range of non-profit organizations through regularly scheduled activities or events volunteering in the breaks.

Additional benefits of volunteering include greater exposure to Australian workplace culture, local experiences and a chance to contribute and further discover and develop their interests and skills.

Student Assistance

Students can keep up to date with events and activities by joining the SAIBT Facebook site, viewing regular email information, checking the notice boards and meeting with the Student Experience Coordinator on campus. The Student Experience Coordinator can assist student with adapting to the local way of life by supporting students to find out local information such as places of worship or how to apply for a driver's licence.

PSW Opportunity

  • In order to avail the post study work option a student will have to study a course which is 2years and above. Othwe wise the regulations are as per DIBP. 40 hrs a fortnigh and full time during breaks, 2 years post study. 

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Country Diploma Stage 1 & Early Transition Program Diploma Stage 2
Australia Successful completion of Year 11 or equivalent Successful completion of Year 12 (SACE/IB) or equivalent 
Others Relevant work experience may be considered as a form of entry on a case by case basis. Recognised prior learning (RPL) will also be considered at time of application.
 
Entry Requirements
Academic entry requirements for Diploma Stage 1 & Early Transition Program, Diploma Stage 2, Graduate Certificate in Business and Management
 
Diploma Stage 1 & Early Transition Program : Completion of Year 11-All India Senior School Certificate, Indian School Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate.
Diploma Stage 2 : Year 12-All India Senior School Certificate, Indian School Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate with an average above 55%
Graduate Certificate in Business and Management#: Successful completion of a Bachelor Degree.
#Applicants packaging the Graduate Certificate in Business and Management with the Master of Engineering (Engineering Management) require a completed Bachelor degree qualification in either engineering, science, technology, or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution. Any other Bachelor Degree qualification will require at least 3 years of relevant work experience
 
OR
 
a Diploma qualification in engineering, science or technology, from a recognised higher education institution and at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
 
English Entry Criteria
Type of Test Diploma of Arts, Business, Engineering or IT Diploma Of Health Science Graduate Certificate in Business and Management
IELTS (Academic) IELTS 5.5 with no band lower than 5 correlate as FCE or CAE overall score of 162 with no skill less than 154 IELTS 6 with no band lower than 6 correlate as FCE or CAE overall score of 169 with no skill less than 169 IELTS 6.5 with no band score less than 6.0 in Reading and Writing
GCE ‘O’ Level C B N/A
GCE ‘A’ Level C B N/A
IGCSE 4 6 N/A
HKDSE HKDSE Level 2 / Form 5-55% HKDSE Level 3 / Form 5-60% N/A
English 119 C C+ N/A
SPM/UEC C B N/A
Pearson’s (PTE Academic) 42 50 58 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50
CELUSA (Academic English) AE3 AE4 AE5
Year 12 SACE
Entry into Stage 1:
 
Year 11 Equivalent Entry - completion of SACE Stage 1
Entry into Stage 2:
 
ESL 12 for Diploma of Arts and Health Science
ESL 10 for Diploma of Business, IT and Engineering
Entry into Stage 1:
 
Year 11 Equivalent Entry – completion of SACE Stage 1
Entry into Stage 2:
 
Programs with an IELTS of 6.0
Undertaken in a recognised English speaking country (e.g. Australia, Malaysia, USA, UK, NZ, Ireland, Canada and Singapore):
 
English language waived as undertaken in an English speaking country where the medium of instruction is English.
 
Undertaken in a non-English speaking country (e.g. China, Vietnam and Indonesia):
 
A score of 10 in one of the approved SACE Year 12 English subjects (or equivalent Australian year 12/ SAT/ IB score).
 
Programs with an IELTS of 6.5
 
Undertaken in a recognised English speaking country (e.g. Australia, Malaysia, USA, UK, NZ, Ireland, Canada and Singapore):
 
English language waived as undertaken in an English speaking country where the medium of instruction is English.
 
Undertaken in a non-English speaking country (e.g. China, Vietnam and Indonesia):
 
A score of 12 in one of the approved SACE Year 12 English subjects (or equivalent Australian year 12/ SAT/ IB score).
 
N/A
PVT 50 56 61