Work Recognition Program

The Work Recognition Program is an alternative entry method to the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT.)

Who is the program for?

The program is designed to help future students enter university for the first time, regardless of whether you have completed Year 12 or not.

How does the program work? 

The program takes into account your previous and current work experience and you are not required to have any formal academic qualifications.

What courses can I apply for?

Currently, the program is available for admission into the following La Trobe courses:

 

Who can apply?

You can apply for the program if you:

  • are 21 years of age or older on 1 January of the year you intend to commence tertiary study
  • have a minimum of  twelve months full-time paid employment since completing secondary schooling 

How is my rank calculated?

We will use your previous work experience to calculate a rank based on the type of work experience you have and length of service.  In order to do this you will need to visit the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) website.

How to apply for the program:

Step 1.

2013 Entry

Apply for admission through your tertiary admissions centre (VTAC, UAC). If you are applying outside the main entry round, you can skip this step and apply to the University directly.

Step 2.

  • Calculate your rank. Go to the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO). On this site, enter your occupation title and the search results will return your 'skill level.'
  • Use the table below to calculate your rank by comparing your skill level with length of service. For example if your occupation is skill level 3, and you have two years of experience, your rank will be 69.
  • You need to have a minimum rank of 65 to be considered for entry through the Work Recognition Program

Skill Level

Length of service

No.

 

Example job title

1 Year

 

1-3 Years

 

4-6 Years

 

7+ Years

 
1
 e.g. Advertising Manager
 =75
 =77
 =84
 =93
2
 e.g. Child Care Worker
 =72
 =76
 =83
 =91
3
 e.g. First Aid Trainer
 =66
 =69
 =74
 =80
4
 e.g. Facilities Officer
=66
 =68
 =72
5
 e.g. Telecommunications Trade Assistant


=66


Step 3.

Create a cover letter which includes the following:

  • Your name and contact details
  • Your rank from the ANZSCO code and your VTAC/UAC identification number, if you have one. (Mid-year entry applications do not need to supply a VTAC/UAC number.)

Step 4.

Provide a certified statement of service from your employer. This statement must include the following:

  • The date, your hours of employment per week, the name of your employer and a statement outlining your length of employment and duties which you were required to perform in this role
  • The statement must be signed from your employer

Step 5.

Write an autobiographical essay which is no more than 1000 words. It must cover:

  • your previous educational experience/s
  • your reasons for interest in your chosen course
  • the subject areas that interest you, and why
  • how the course fits in with your educational and/or career goals

Step 6.

For Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Science applicants:

Email your application form, certified statement of service from your employer and autobiographical essay to lhuss@latrobe.edu.au with 'WRP Application' as the email subject title.

For Bachelor of Business applicants:

Send your application form, certified statement of service from your employer and autobiographical essay to the relevant  submission location on the front of the application form.