Entrants will need a level of language and literacy skills to enable them to meet the requirements of the course.

• Civil Train only carries out assessments in English. The applicant must be able to use the English language at a level that is appropriate for the safe use and operation of the particular class of equipment. As an example, the applicant must be able to read and comprehend hazard warning signs, load charts, data plates and any other safe operating requirement. The applicant must be able to communicate this information to the registered assessor.
• Learner will undertake an Upfront Assessment of Needs (UAN) Language, Literacy and Numeracy test.

All Participants must:

• reside or work in South Australia;
  and
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen; or
  • be a permanent Australian resident; or
  • hold a State sponsored visa on a pathway to permanent residency; or
  • hold a humanitarian temporary visa of a class specified by the Minister from time to time;
  and are
  • not enrolled in school, and aged 16 years or over; or
  • enrolled in school, undertaking training through identified subsidised arrangements (such as VET for School Students), and
  – in Year 10 or above, and undertaking training as an apprentice or trainee through a Training Contract that combines VET and school-based curriculum (including SACE); or
  –  in Year 11 or above, aged 16 years or over or turning 16 in the current year of enrolment, undertaking full time SACE or equivalent, and have completed a relevant preparatory VET Pathway.