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Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a two-hour aptitude test that assists applicants in demonstrating their potential for tertiary study and helps tertiary institutions in making their selection decisions.  Please note that between 10 and 20 minutes are required to fill out personal details on answer sheets and collect test booklets and answer sheets after the exam has finished. Therefore, you should allow a total of three hours for the sitting of the test. The test is widely accepted and used by most tertiary institutions in Queensland and many others throughout Australia.

There are a number of versions of the STAT.  For entry to Queensland tertiary institutions, QTAC administers the STAT Multiple Choice.  This version is made up of 70 multiple-choice questions, half of which are verbal and the other half quantitative. 

As the test itself is not designed to test your specific knowledge of certain subjects, you do not have to 'study' for the test.  All the information is given to you in the exam.  The questions focus on your ability to process, analyse and understand material presented in a variety of forms including graphs, prose and cartoons.

A STAT result may improve your chances of selection. You can sit the test once per year. The current STAT year commenced 15 April 2011 and ends 14 April 2012. If you have sat the test more than once (in different STAT years), your highest results will be used in assessing your QTAC application.

Please note that STAT results can take a minimum of 2 to 3 weeks to be received at QTAC and applicants should allow sufficient time to have results available for offer rounds when choosing their STAT sitting.

Should I sit the STAT?

The answer depends on the qualifications you already have, and which institution you wish to attend.  The following information is a general guide to who should sit the test.  

You may find that STAT improves your case for tertiary entry in the following circumstances:

Alternative Entry

It is recommended that you sit the STAT if you have no formal academic qualifications and you are applying for entry on the basis of Alternative Entry qualifications.  These qualifications include: professional qualifications; employment experience; and Personal Competencies Assessment (PCA).  A STAT result can provide you with a selection rank that may be used on its own or combined with your professional qualifications, employment experience or PCA, depending on specific institution policy.  If you have completed Year 12 or equivalent but did not achieve your desired result, you may consider applying via Alternative Entry and sitting the STAT. View more....

Senior External Examination

If you have partially completed the Senior External examination (i.e. one, two or three subjects), a STAT result can be combined with your subject results to increase your overall selection rank.  Please note that age requirements apply (see below).  If you are 18 or over and have completed four subjects you are not required to sit the STAT. However, if you do sit the STAT, QTAC will use the higher of the selection ranks derived from either your four subjects or your best one, two or three subjects combined with your STAT result. View more....

Competency-Based Training (CBT)

A number of tertiary institutions, TAFE and registered training organisations in particular, have competency-based training (CBT), whereby students receive results of 'competent' and 'not yet competent'.  If you are undertaking a certificate, associate diploma, diploma, advanced diploma or degree course in which the assessment is competency-based, it is strongly recommended that you sit the STAT to potentially improve your selection rank.  No age requirements apply, however institution policies vary regarding the use of ranks allocated on the basis of competency-based assessment, including current internal Year 12 students.

A STAT result is only used to upgrade your selection rank if you achieve competency in all subjects undertaken.  It is not used if some subjects are 'not yet competent'. If this is the case, it is important that you repeat the subject and achieve competency as soon as possible.  If your course is a combination of graded and competency-based assessment, it still may be advantageous to sit the STAT if at least one quarter of your assessment is competency-based. View more....

Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation

The Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (ATP) is a preparatory course conducted by TAFE Queensland institutes and some private providers.  A STAT result can be combined with the results from this certificate to improve your selection rank.  To be awarded the certificate, students must successfully complete 10 modules, the majority of which must be completed subjects and one of those must be the subject Language and Learning Skills. Subjects may comprise 2 or 3 modules of equal weighting. Some institutions will combine the STAT with a minimum of two subjects (partial completion).  No age requirement applies to combining the STAT with the Certificate IV in ATP, however there may be an age requirement in order to undertake the course.  Check with the institution offering the course.  

A STAT result may also be combined with results from other preparatory/bridging courses.  Check with the admissions office of the institution to which you intend to apply.

Subject prerequisites

The STAT may also be used to satisfy some subject prerequisites.  For example, a good STAT result may satisfy the English subject prerequisite and a good score in the quantitative subsection of the STAT may satisfy the mathematics subject prerequisite for some institutions.  However you should check with the admissions office of the institution you intend to apply to. Age requirements may apply.  View more....

Generally, current Year 12s are not able to sit the STAT to satisfy subject prerequisites.

English Language Proficiency

Courses offered through QTAC are conducted in the English language and require students to have proficiency in the English language.  If your first language is not English and you have not previously undertaken either senior schooling or higher study in the English language, you must demonstrate your English language proficiency.  The STAT may also be used to satisfy English Language Proficiency for some institutions. For example, a good overall STAT result or a good result in the verbal sub score may satisfy English Language Proficiency for some institutions. View more....

Institutional Policies on STAT - 2011/2012 Admissions

If you are currently studying internal Year 12, STAT is generally not accepted as a means of entry to tertiary courses.  For further clarification it is essential that you check with the admissions office of the institution you wish attend.

 

Institution

 

STAT accepted on its own

 

STAT combined with professional qualifications, employment and PCA

 

STAT combined with 1,2, or 3  Senior External Examination subjects

 

STAT combined with competency based training or Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation      

STAT to satisfy the English subject prerequisite.

 

STAT to satisfy English Language Proficiency

Australian Catholic University

 

 

Yes - if 21* but not for current Year 12s.

 

Yes – if 18 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained.

 

Yes.

 

Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 159 or better or 157 or better in the verbal sub score.

Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 157 or better or 155 or better in the verbal sub score.

No minimum age requirement.

Not satisfactory for current Year 12s.

 

not satisfactory.

 

Australian Maritime College

 

Yes - if 21* (except for Engineering programs).

 

Yes - if 18 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained.

Yes.

Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 159 or better or 156 or better in the verbal sub score.


Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 157 or better or 152 or better in the verbal sub score.
No minimum age requirement.
Not satisfactory for current Year 12s.

Not satisfactory.

Bond University

 

Yes – if Year 12 is completed, otherwise applicants must be 21*.

Not accepted for current Year 12s.

 

Yes - if 21* except for entry to programs from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science.

Yes – if 21 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained.

Competency based training - yes but not combined with Certificate III.

Cert IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation - Yes but only if complete.#

 

Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 160 or better or 157 or better in the verbal sub score.


Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 160 or better or 155 or better in the verbal sub score.

Not satisfactory.

 

Christian Heritage College

Yes - if 18* but not for current Year 12s.

 

Yes – if 18 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained.

Yes.

Overall score of 154 or better or 154 or better in the verbal sub score.

No minimum age requirement.
Not satisfactory for current Year 12s.

Overall score of 154 or better or 154 or better in the verbal sub score.

CQUniversity

 

Yes - if 18* but not for current Year 12s.

 

Yes – if 18 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained.

Yes.

 

Overall score of 155 or better and applicant must be 18*.

 

Not satisfactory for current Year 12s.

Overall score of 155 or better and must be 18*.

 

Griffith University

 

Yes - if 21* but not for current Year 12s.

 

Yes – if 18 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained.

 

Yes.

 

Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - overall score of 159 or better or 156 or better in the verbal sub score.

Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 157 or better or 152 or better in the verbal sub score.

Not satisfactory for current Year 12s unless 21 by 31 December 2011 or for entry into education programs.

Not satisfactory.

 

James Cook University

 

Yes - if 18* but not acceptable for B Pharmacy, B Physiotherapy, B Dental surgery, B Veterinary Science, B Medicine/B Surgery.

 

Yes – if 18 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained but not acceptable for B Pharmacy, B Physiotherapy, B Dental surgery, B Veterinary Science,  B Medicine/B Surgery.

Yes but not acceptable for B Pharmacy, B Physiotherapy, B Dental surgery, B Veterinary Science, B Medicine/B Surgery

 

Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - overall score of 159 or better or 156 or better in the verbal sub score.

Sittings from 22 April 2010 - overall score of 157 or better or 152 or better in the verbal sub score.

Not satisfactory for current Year 12s unless 18 by 31 December 2011


Please note STAT will not satisfy the English subject prerequisite for entry to B Pharmacy, B Physiotherapy, B Dental surgery, B Veterinary Science,  B Medicine/B Surgery.

Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - 156 or better in the verbal sub score and must be 18*.

Sittings from 22 April 2010 -

152 or better in the verbal sub score and must be 18*.

 

 

 

Please note STAT will not satisfy the English language proficiency for entry to B Pharmacy, B Physiotherapy, B Dental surgery, B Veterinary Science,  B Medicine/B Surgery.

Qantm College

Yes - if 18* but not for current Year 12s.

 

Yes – if 18 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained.

 

Yes.

 

Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - overall score of 159 or better or 156 or better in the verbal sub score.

Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 157 or better or 152 or better in the verbal sub score.

 

 

Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - overall score of 159 or 156 or better in the verbal sub score.

Sittings from 22 April 2010 -Overall score of 157 or better or 152 or better in the verbal sub score.

 

Queensland Institute of Business and Technology

 

Yes if 21*.

 

Yes – if 18 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained.

 

Yes

 

Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 157 or better or 156 or better in the verbal sub score

Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 154 or better or 150 or better in the verbal sub score. 

Applicants must be 18 by 31 December 2011.

Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 157 or better or 156 or better in the verbal sub score.

Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 154 or better or 150 or better in the verbal sub score.

Queensland University of Technology
Alternative Entry applies to all QUT courses, except for Dean's Scholars, fine arts, music, and graduate and diploma entry programs.

 

No.

 

Yes.

 

Yes – if 18 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained.

 

Competency based training: Yes
Cert IV Adult Tertiary Preparation: Yes, if 3, 4 or 5 subjects & Language and Learning Skillshas been successfully completed.

Not applicable - QUT does not have English subject prerequisites.

 

Not satisfactory.

 

Southbank Institute of Technology

Yes.

Not applicable - SBIT does not have English subject prerequisites.

Diploma of Dental Technology, Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing), Diploma of Paramedical Science, Associate Degree in Engineering, Vocational Graduate Certificate in TESOL: not satisfactory

 

All other courses: Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - 157 or better in the verbal sub score.

Sittings from 22 April 2010 - 155 or better in the verbal sub score.

Test results are only valid for two years.

Southern Cross University

STAT results are only valid for ten years.

 

Yes - if 18* but not for current Year 12s.

 

No.

Yes – if 18 by 1 March in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained.

Yes.

 

Not applicable- SCU does not have English subject prerequisites.

 

Not satisfactory.

TAFE Queensland

 

Yes.

 

Not applicable - TAFE Queensland does not have English subject prerequisites.

Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing): not satisfactory.

All other courses -

Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - 157 or better in the verbal sub score.

Sittings from 22 April 2010 - 155 or better in the verbal sub score.

Test results are only valid for two years.

The University of Queensland
UQ will only accept an Alternative Entry application if you have NOT undertaken the equivalent of one year of full-time bachelor or higher level study.

 

Yes - if 18*.

 

Will only combine PCA with STAT for applicants who are 18* and not currently completing Year 12. This rank is capped at 90.

UQ will not combine STAT with professional qualifications or employment experience.

 

Yes – if 18 in the year after the last relevant result is obtained – ie on or before 1 February for Semester 1 entry or 1 July for Semester 2 entry.

Competency based training: Yes
Cert IV Adult Tertiary Preparation: Yes, if certificate is complete.#

 

Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - overall score of 154 or better if 18* and not currently completing Year 12.

Sittings from 22 April 2010 - overall score of 149 or better if 18* and not currently completing Year 12.

Not satisfactory for admission to laws (and all dual laws), pharmacy, dental science, oral health, speech pathology, physiotherapy, veterinary science, occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery and MBBS Provisional Entry programs.

 

Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 154 or better for applicants if 18* and not currently completing Year 12.

Sittings from 22 April 2010 -Overall score of 152 or better if 18* and not currently completing Year 12.

Not satisfactory for admission to laws (and all dual laws), pharmacy, dental science, oral health, speech pathology, physiotherapy, veterinary science, occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery and MBBS Provisional Entry programs.

Test results are only valid for two years.

University of New England

Yes - if 17* but not for B Laws (Graduate Entry) or current Year 12s.

STAT results are only valid for three years.

 

 

 

Yes – if 17 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained.

Yes

 

 

 

Not applicable - UNE does not have English subject prerequisites.

 

Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 155 or better.

Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 151 or better.

 

Not satisfactory for admission to education, law, nursing and pharmacy.

Test results are only valid for two years.

University of Southern Queensland

 

Yes - but not for current Year 12s.

 

Yes – if 18 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained.

Yes

 

Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - overall score of 159 or better or 156 or better in the verbal sub score.

Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 157 or better or 152 or better in the verbal sub score.

 


No minimum age requirement.

Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - 156 or better in the verbal sub score.

Sittings from 22 April 2010 -152 or better in the verbal sub score.

 

University of the Sunshine Coast

 

Yes - if 18* but not for current Year 12s.

 

 

Yes – if 18 by 31 December in the year the last relevant Senior result is obtained.

Yes

 

Sittings prior to 22 April 2010 - overall score of 159 or better or 157 or better in the verbal sub score.

Sittings from 22 April 2010 - Overall score of 157 or better or 155 or better in the verbal sub score.

 

Not satisfactory for current Year 12s.

Not satisfactory.

 

* The dates by which age requirements need to be met are dependant on the entry semester, see the table below.

# To be awarded 39260 Qld Cert IV in ATP students must successfully complete 10 modules, the majority of which must be completed subjects and one must be the subject ‘Language and Learning Skills’. Subjects may comprise 2 or 3 modules.

 

Institution Age requirements - 2011/2012 Admissions

The dates by which age requirements need to be met are dependent on the entry semester.

 

Institution

 

Semester 3, 2011

 

Semester 1 2012

 

Semester 2 2012

 

Australian Catholic University

 

n/a

 

1 January 2012

 

1 July 2012

 

Australian Maritime College

 

n/a

 

1 January 2012

 

1 June 2012

Bond University

 

1 September 2011

 

1 January 2012

1 May 2012

 

Christian Heritage College

 

n/a

 

31 January 2012

 

30 June 2012

 

CQUniversity

 

1 November 2011

 

31 January 2012

 

1 July 2012

 

Griffith University

 

n/a

 

1 January 2012

 

1 June 2012

 

James Cook University

n/a

1 February 2012

1 July 2012

Qantm College

 

1 August 2011

 

1 February 2012

 

n/a

 

Queensland Institute of Business and Technology

 

31 October 2011

1 March 2012

28 June 2012

Southern Cross University

 

1 March 2011

 

1 March 2012

 

1 March 2012

 

The University of Queensland

 

n/a

 

1 February 2012

 

1 July 2012

 

University of New England

 

n/a

 

1 February 2012

 

30 June 2012

 

University of the Sunshine Coast

 

n/a

 

31 December 2011

 

30 June 2012

 

 

This information was correct as at 3 August 2011.

 


 

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