NB: Throughout this site the term "Polytechnic" is used to refer to the institution providing certificate or diploma qualifications that articulate to UTAS degrees, however holders of qualifications from all providers - i.e. Tasmanian Polytechnic, Tasmanian Skills Institute, TAFEs from all states throughout Australia including Tasmania prior to 2009, and other RTOs nationally - are equally eligible to apply for articulation or credit transfer into an appropriate UTAS program.
The following information outlines all current credit and articulation arrangements for Polytechnic, Skills Institute and the University of Tasmania, as well as concurrent study programs available through the institutions.
For more information, please contact the relevant staff person listed under the course groupings (names are linked to email addresses). Alternately, phone Tasmanian Polytechnic on 1300 655 307, Tasmanian Skills Institute on 1300 362 175 or the University of Tasmania on 1300 363 864.
| Polytechnic program | UTAS course | Max credit | Notes | Employment opportunities | Contact |
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| Credit transfer | |||||
| Any Diploma/Advanced Diploma | B Arts | 25% Year 1 credit | Advertising, journalism, radio and television; the arts, heritage and museology; diplomacy, interpreting and tourism; politics, the public service, the police force and the armed forces; teaching, research and publishing, etc. |
Kate Lee (UTAS) Kim Foss (Tas Skills Institute) |
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| Polytechnic program | UTAS course | Max credit | Notes | Employment opportunities | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit transfer | |||||
| Adv Dip Agriculture |
B Applied Science (Agriculture)
B Agricultural Science |
100% Year 1 credit |
Credit granted on an individual basis.
Year 11/12 results included in decision |
Agribusiness, production agriculture or horticulture, resource management, private sector, service consultancy or government agencies, forestry, food processing, food technology, waste management, research. |
Richard Doyle
(UTAS) John Palmer (Tas Polytechnic) Gayle Jeffery (Tas Skills Institute) |
| Adv Dip Horticulture | |||||
| Polytechnic program | UTAS course | Max credit | Notes | Employment opportunities | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit transfer | |||||
| Dip Building Design & Technology | B Environmental Design | 100% Year 1 credit | Credit may be allocated across Years 1 and 2, depending on modules completed in Polytechnic program | Architecture, design, resource management, private sector, service consultancy or government agencies, research. |
Justin Beall
(UTAS) |
| Adv Dip Building Design & Project Management | |||||
| Polytechnic program | UTAS course | Max credit | Notes | Employment opportunities | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit transfer [NB: all arrangements currently under review] | |||||
| Dip / Adv Dip Accounting | B Business |
Up to 6 units credit on basis of Diploma
Up to 10 units credit on basis of Advanced Diploma |
Total credit granted depends on relevance of Dip / Adv Dip to proposed major in B Business | Accounting, economics, logistics, corporate governance, entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing, information systems, international business, human resource management and tourism. |
Susan Pastre
(UTAS) |
| Dip / Adv Dip Business Management | |||||
| Dip / Adv Dip Business (Human Resources) | |||||
| Dip / Adv Dip Business (Marketing) | |||||
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Dip / Adv Dip Hospitality
Dip / Adv Dip Tourism |
As above. See also: 'Hospitality' and 'Tourism' sections. | ||||
| Polytechnic program | UTAS course | Max credit | Notes | Employment opportunities | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit transfer | |||||
| Diploma of social Science (Community Welfare) or its equivalent, for example community development, child care, youth work, aged care etc. | B Social Work | 1.25 year's credit towards 2 years' preliminary study in Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science when applicant gains entry to BSW | Social workers, community workers, crisis intervention workers, counsellors, managers of human services and outreach workers. |
Aemelia Hopley
(UTAS) Anne Saunders (Tas Polytechnic) Gayle Jeffery (Tas Skills Institute) |
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| Polytechnic program | UTAS course | Max credit | Notes | Employment opportunities | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concurrent study programs | |||||
| Concurrent Dip Information Technology and B Computing | 4 years study full-time (400% units), comprising 100% Polytechnic in Year 1, 50%/50% Polytechnic/UTAS in Years 2 and 3, and 100% UTAS in Year 4 | Website management, system administration, client support and training, program design, development and testing, mobile computing and telecommunications, graphics, internet and web engineering, artificial intelligence business. Analyst, IT project, information or telecommunications manager, database administrator, IT consultant, electronic commerce or electronic business consultant. |
Soon-ja Yeom
(UTAS) Peter Sawdon (Tas Polytechnic) |
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| Concurrent Dip of Information Technology and B Information Systems |
Ying Chen
(BIS) (UTAS) Peter Sawdon (Tas Polytechnic) |
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| Credit transfer | |||||
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Diploma of Information Technology
(General) (Networking) (Project Management) (Software Development) (Systems Administration) (Database Design & Development) |
Bachelor of Computing
Bachelor of Information Systems |
Up to 1 year (100%) towards either degree | See also concurrent programs above. | Website management, system administration, client support and training, program design, development and testing, mobile computing and telecommunications, graphics, internet and web engineering, artificial intelligence business. Analyst, IT project, information or telecommunications manager, database administrator, IT consultant, electronic commerce or electronic business consultant. |
Soon-ja Yeom
(UTAS) Ying Chen (BIS) (UTAS) Peter Sawdon (Tas Polytechnic) |
| Polytechnic program | UTAS course | Max credit | Notes | Employment opportunities | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit transfer | |||||
| Dip / Adv Dip Childrens Services |
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
Bachelor of Education (Primary) |
100% credit 50% credit (4 x 12.5% electives) |
Also see information under 'Community Services' above | Early childhood and primary teacher education. |
Peter Brookes
(UTAS) Anne Saunders (Tas Polytechnic) Gayle Jeffery (Tas Skills Institute) |
| Certificate III Childrens Services |
B Education (Early Childhood) B Education (Primary) |
12.5% credit (1 x 12.5% elective) |
Also see information under 'Community Services' above | Early childhood and primary teacher education. |
Peter Brookes
(UTAS) Anne Saunders (Tas Polytechnic) Gayle Jeffery (Tas Skills Institute) |
| Certificate III - Teacher's Aide |
B Education (Early Childhood)
B Education (Primary) B Physical Activity Studies |
12.5% credit (1 x 12.5% elective) |
Early childhood and primary teacher education. |
Peter Brookes
(UTAS) Anne Saunders (Tas Polytechnic) |
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Certificate IV Teachers Aide |
B Education (Early Childhood) B Education (Primary) |
25% credit (2 x 12.5% electives) |
Early childhood and primary teacher education. |
Peter Brookes
(UTAS) Anne Saunders (Tas Polytechnic) |
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| Other Certificate IV | B Education |
12.5% credit (1x 12.5% elective) |
Early childhood and primary teacher education. |
Peter Brookes
(UTAS) Anne Saunders (Tas Polytechnic) Gayle Jeffery (Tas Skills Institute) |
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| Other Diplomas | B Education |
25% credit (2 x 12.5% electives) |
Early childhood and primary teacher education. |
Peter Brookes
(UTAS) Anne Saunders (Tas Polytechnic) Gayle Jeffery (Tas Skills Institute) |
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| Completed Apprenticeship | B Education |
25% credit (2 x 12.5% electives) |
Early childhood and primary teacher education. |
Peter Brookes
(UTAS) Anne Saunders (Tas Polytechnic) Gayle Jeffery (Tas Skills Institute) |
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| Dip / Adv Dip Community Services (Disability) |
B Education (Health & Physical Education) B Education |
25% credit (2 x 12.5% electives) |
Peter Brookes
(UTAS) Anne Saunders (Tas Polytechnic) Gayle Jeffery (Tas Skills Institute) |
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| Cert III Fitness |
B Education (Health & Physical Education) B Physical Activities Studies |
12.5% credit (1 x 12.5% units) |
Peter Brookes
(UTAS) Anne Saunders (Tas Polytechnic) Gayle Jeffery (Tas Skills Institute) |
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| Cert IV Fitness |
B Education (Health & Physical Education) B Physical Activities Studies |
25% credit (2 x 12.5% units) |
Peter Brookes
(UTAS) Anne Saunders (Tas Polytechnic) Gayle Jeffery (Tas Skills Institute) |
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| Cert IV Outdoor Recreation |
B Education (Health & Physical Education) B Physical Activities Studies |
25% credit (2 x 12.5% units) |
Peter Brookes
(UTAS) Anne Saunders (Tas Polytechnic) Gayle Jeffery (Tas Skills Institute) |
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| Cert III Tourism (Guiding & Outdoor Recreation) |
B Education (Health & Physical Education) B Physical Activities Studies |
12.5% credit (1 x 12.5% units) |
Peter Brookes
(UTAS) Mark Geeves (Tas Polytechnic) |
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| Dip Art, Craft and Design |
from 2010: B Education (secondary) |
(currently being re-evaluated) | Also see information under 'Visual Arts and Design' |
Teachers of:
- Design in Wood - Design in Metal - CAD - Graphics - Food Studies, Catering and Home Economics - Textiles |
Peter Brookes
(UTAS) Elaine Brown (Tas Polytechnic) |
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Cert IV TAE Diploma of Training and Assessment |
B Education (Applied Learning) B Education (Applied Learning) |
2 units |
Credit is offered for the units EAL101and
EAL210 Credit is offered for the units EAL101, EAL110, EAL201 and EAL210 |
Teachers in the VET sector as well as in public and private sector schools. Trainers in the defence force, emergency and law enforcement agencies, nursing, hospitality colleges etc. |
Peter Brookes
(UTAS) |
| Polytechnic program | UTAS course | Max credit | Notes | Employment opportunities | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articulation arrangement / block credit | |||||
| Adv Dip Engineering |
B Engineering Technology
(Civil) (Electrical) (Mechanical) |
This qualification may provide up to six units of non-block credit towards the Bachelor of Engineering Technology at UTAS. Each case is treated on its merits | Credit assessed individually on entrance. All students of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology must undertake first year mathematics units | A para-professional qualification designed to satisfy the requirements of the Institution of Engineers Australia for affiliate membership. |
Damien Holloway
(UTAS) |
| Credit transfer | |||||
| Adv Dip Engineering | B Engineering | This qualification may provide up to six units of non-block credit towards the Bachelor of Engineering at UTAS. Each case is treated on its merits |
Credit assessed individually on entrance. All students of the Bachelor of Engineering must undertake first year mathematics units |
Professional engineers in government, private companies, industry and consulting firms. |
Damien Holloway
(UTAS) |
| Polytechnic program | UTAS course | Max credit | Notes | Employment opportunities | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit transfer | |||||
| Adv Dip Engineering |
B Engineering
(Naval Architecture) (Ocean Engineering) (Marine and Offshore Engineering) |
This qualification may provide up to six units of non-block credit towards in either Bachelor of Engineering taught by AMC. Each case is treated on its merits. | A Cooperative Engineering option is also available for any of the AMC Bachelor of Engineering programs. Credit assessed individually on entrance. All students of either Bachelor of Engineering must undertake first year mathematics units. | Professionally qualified engineers have high employability opportunities in the Australian and international maritime industry, in areas such as ship building, ocean, offshore and marine industries, government or private, including defence industries. |
Irene Penesis
(UTAS) |
| Polytechnic program | UTAS course | Max credit | Notes | Employment opportunities | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit transfer | |||||
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Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Advanced Diploma of Environmental Health Diploma of Aged Care; Diploma of Enrolled Nursing; Cert IV in Allied Health |
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Bachelor of Exercise Science Bachelor of Health Science Bachelor of Health Science (Environmental Health) |
Diploma will satisfy entry requirements, however applicants are assessed on a case by case basis; it may be necessary to undertake Bridging study in Chemistry, Physics or Maths prior to commencing the Bachelor degree.
Credit may be granted on a case by case basis Polytechnic qualification will satisfy entry requirements; credit may be granted on a case by case basis |
Beryl Binns
(UTAS) Christy-Lee Hunt (Tas Polytechnic) |
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| VET program | UTAS course | Max credit | Notes | Employment opportunities | Contact |
| Credit transfer | |||||
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Diploma of Paramedical Science/ Advanced Diploma of Paramedical Science (national qualifications)
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Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Conversion Pathway)
2 year course |
Diploma Students are automatically credited with 150% of the course (leaving 10 units to complete)
Advanced Diploma students automatically credited with 200% of the course (leaving 8 units to complete) |
Credit is automatically granted – students do not need to apply
Conversion pathway only available to current practising paramedics working in State operated or contracted Emergency Ambulance Services, or within the branches of the department of defence. |
Paramedic
|
Paramedic.Pathways@utas.edu.au
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| Polytechnic program | UTAS course | Max credit | Notes | Employment opportunities | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articulation arrangement/block credit | |||||
| Adv Dip Hospitality | B Business Administration (Hospitality Management) |
Credit for 1.75 years (14 units). This credit is only for articulation from the Adv Dip Hospitality (Polytechnic) into the BBA (Hospitality Management) |
Remainder of degree completed in a Spring & Summer school and one additional year | Hospitality Management |
Susan Pastre
(UTAS) |
| Polytechnic program | UTAS course | Max credit | Notes | Employment opportunities | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit transfer | |||||
| Dip Library & Information Services | B Information Systems | 1 years credit (100%) | See above under Information Systems, Computing. |
Peter Sawdon
(Tas Polytechnic) |
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| Polytechnic program | UTAS course | Max credit | Notes | Employment opportunities | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit transfer | |||||
| Dip Nursing / Adv Dip Nursing (Enrolled / Division 2 Nursing) | B Nursing | Up to equivalent of 1 year's credit (100%) | Nursing |
Wendy Nas
(UTAS) Christy-Lee Hunt (Tas Polytechnic) Gayle Jeffery (Tas Skills Institute) |
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| Polytechnic program | UTAS course | Max credit | Notes | Employment opportunities | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit transfer | |||||
| Diploma of Laboratory Technology | B Science | May attract up to 50% unspecified credit. Credit assessed on case-by-case basis. Students may also be exempt from laboratory component of KRA113 and KRA114 depending on Diploma electives (assessed case-by-case). | Potential employment in a wide variety of fields including Biochemistry, Chemistry, Aquaculture, Computer Science, Mathematics, Geology, Physics, Plant Science, Psychology, Zoology, etc. |
Fiona Taylor
(UTAS) John Palmer (Tas Polytechnic) |
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| Relevant Polytechnic award |
B Environmental Science B Natural Environment & Wilderness Studies |
May attract specified or unspecified credit up to 50% for a Diploma and 75% for an Advanced Diploma. | Credit assessed on case-by-case basis | Potential employment in a wide variety of fields including Biochemistry, Chemistry, Aquaculture, Computer Science, Mathematics, Geology, Physics, Plant Science, Psychology, Zoology, etc. |
Fiona Taylor
(UTAS) |
| Polytechnic program | UTAS course | Max credit | Notes | Employment opportunities | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit transfer | |||||
| AMC Seafarer Education Programs |
Adv Dip Nautical Science Adv Dip Maritime Engineering |
AMC will recognise Diplomas in nautical Science (or equivalent) from TAFE institutions for access into Higher Education Advanced Diploma courses at AMC | AMC will also allow articulation from junior professional certificates of competency into the advanced level programs. | Demand for qualified seafarers domestically and internationally remains strong |
Darren Legard
(UTAS) John Lloyd (UTAS) |
| Any Diploma/Advanced Diploma | B Applied Science (Maritime Operations) | Holders of relevant Advanced Diplomas will be allowed access to the third and final 'top-up' year of the bachelor of applied Science. | Holders of the Chief Mate / Master or Chief Engineer professional qualifications will be allowed direct access to the final year of the Bachelor of Applied Science | Demand for qualified seafarers domestically and internationally remains strong |
Darren Legard
(UTAS) John Lloyd (UTAS) |
| Polytechnic program | UTAS course | Max credit | Notes | Employment opportunities | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit transfer | |||||
| Diploma of Engineering Drafting - Specialisation: Geographic Information | B Surveying and Spatial Sciences | Up to 4 units (normally KGG255, KGG220 and two student electives) | Spatial data management, land administration, surveying and mapping, cadastral and engineering surveying, GIS industries, and geodetic agencies |
Jon Osborn
(UTAS) |
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| Polytechnic program | UTAS course | Max credit | Notes | Employment opportunities | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articulation arrangement / block credit | |||||
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Adv Dip Tourism |
B Business Administration (Tourism Management) |
Credit for 1.75 years (14 units) This credit is only for articulation from the Advanced Diploma of Tourism (Polytechnic) in to the BBA (Tourism Management) Specified units in Advanced Diploma must be completed for credit to be given |
Remainder of degree completed in a Spring & Summer school and one additional year. | Tourism Management, tourism marketing; tourism and the travel industries. |
Susan Pastre
(UTAS) Mark Geeves (Tas Polytechnic) Jackie Merrett (Tas Polytechnic) |
| Credit transfer - Note: all arrangements currently under review | |||||
| Dip / Adv Dip in relevant area | B Tourism | 4 x 12.5% elective units | Tourism and the travel industries; heritage tourism, museums and historic sites; wilderness, antarctic and nature tourism; tourism research; tourism journalism and the media, etc |
Susan Pastre
(UTAS) Mark Geeves (Tas Polytechnic) Jackie Merrett (Tas Polytechnic) |
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| Dip / Adv Dip in Tourism, Events, Hospitality | B Business |
Dip: 6 units credit
Adv Dip: 10 units credit |
Total credit depends on relevance of Diploma/Advanced Diploma to proposed major in Bachelor of Business |
Susan Pastre
(UTAS) Mark Geeves (Tas Polytechnic) Jackie Merrett (Tas Polytechnic) |
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| Polytechnic program | UTAS course | Max credit | Notes | Employment opportunities | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit transfer | |||||
| Diploma of Art, Craft & Design |
B Contemporary Arts
B Fine Arts B Visual Comm. |
Up to 1/3 of the Bachelor program | Total credit depends on the relevance of Diploma to the proposed major in the Degree course. | Creative arts production, arts writing, photography, arts administration, exhibition coordination, art gallery/museum operations, graphic design, multi-media/web design, fashion design, theatre and stage administration, scriptwriting, theatre performance. |
Penny Mason
(Contemp. Arts, UTAS) Noel Frankham (Fine Arts, UTAS) Elaine Brown (Tas Polytechnic) |
| Dip Graphic Design | |||||
| Dip Photo Imaging | |||||
| Dip Screen and Media | |||||
| Dip Interactive Digital Media | |||||
| Dip Applied Fashion Design & Tech. | |||||
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