Supplying documents to SATAC

If you studied overseas and your documents are not in English, you must provide:

• Copies of the original documents, and
• Full translations completed by an independent, NAATI accredited translator. Translations issued by the awarding institution as official documents, or those issued in dual language are also accepted.

The translation must include results for all subjects you studied.

You can attach scans or photographs of your official transcripts and parchments to your mySATAC application.

It is your responsibility to provide any additional documentation requested by SATAC, either in the original language or translated into English.

For those who have completed a state-based Australian Year 12 qualification or the International Baccalaureate (IB) in Australia, SATAC will generally access your results electronically and only request documents if needed.

However, if you have chosen not to share your results with a third party in your Year 12 student portal, SATAC will be unable to retrieve your results. This may prevent you from completing your application and receiving an offer.

If you believe you may have opted out – or are unsure – contact your Board of Studies or check your student portal to confirm whether you have authorised the release of your results to Tertiary Admissions Centres.

For applicants who have completed a non-standard Australian Year 12 qualification or studied outside Australia, your mySATAC application will prompt you to provide supporting documents.

If you have already completed a VET qualification from TAFE or another Registered Training Organisation (RTO) – in South Australia, interstate, or overseas – you must provide:

• A copy of the certificate, and
• A copy of the full academic record showing all subjects studied and their results.

If you are currently studying a VET course, provide the following documents once your course is completed:

• A parchment or a statement of completion signed by the course coordinator or another responsible officer, and
• A copy of the full academic record showing all subjects studied.

You can obtain these documents from the institution where you studied.

If you need documents from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that is no longer operating, you may be able to request a transcript from ASQA if your studies were completed between 2011 and 2015. For studies completed from 2015 onwards, transcripts can be requested through USI.

If you have completed a foundation, bridging, or enabling program in South Australia, SATAC may be able to access your records directly from the institution.

If you completed the program interstate or overseas, you must provide:

• A copy of the award or certificate of completion, and
• A complete academic transcript showing all subjects studied and grades achieved.

You can obtain these documents from the institution where you studied.

If you have studied or are currently studying at an Australian higher education institution, SATAC may be able to retrieve your results electronically.

If SATAC cannot access your results electronically, you will be prompted – either in your mySATAC application or by correspondence – to upload:

• An academic transcript showing all subjects and grades
• A grading system for your results
• A copy of your parchment (if you have completed your award)

If you have taken the STAT, you will be asked to provide your STAT candidate number during the application process.

SATAC can usually access your results from the national STAT database, so you will only need to provide your results if SATAC notifies you that we are unable to retrieve them.

You do not need to submit your nursing current practising certificate if you are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or in New Zealand. Your mySATAC application will ask you to provide your AHPRA registration number. Entering this allows your CPC to be assessed promptly.

If you are registered overseas (other than New Zealand), you must attach a copy of your certificate to your application.

If you are applying for a course with English language proficiency requirements, such as nursing or midwifery, there are different ways you can demonstrate your proficiency.

If you indicate on your application that you have taken, or will take, an acceptable English language test, you must attach the official test results to your mySATAC application.

If you are an undergraduate applicant and have been impacted by circumstances or a condition that has significantly affected your previous studies and limited your capacity to reflect your true academic potential, you may request special consideration as part of the SATAC application process.

This option is only for applicants who did not receive support from the institution at the time of the disadvantage.

To apply, you will need to attach a completed Special Consideration of Educational Disadvantage form to your application.

Note: Current Year 12 students cannot apply for special consideration through SATAC. Please consult with your Board of Studies.

If you are applying for a course that considers personal competencies statements, you must follow the provided guidelines and attach your statement to your application.

To have your life experience considered, you must meet specific eligibility requirements. Many courses that accept life experience as a pathway require you to sit the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) in addition to submitting your personal competencies statement. Use Course Search to find the pathways considered for your chosen course.

You may be asked to provide a copy of your CV to support your application.

If you are asked for a CV, make sure it includes:

• All relevant employment
• Any qualifications you have completed or are undertaking

Some courses require a supervision form to support your application, showing endorsement from your employer.

You can find the relevant form linked in the course description for your chosen preference on SATAC Course Search.

For a small number of courses, you may be required to submit a personal statement to support your application, if appropriate for your selected preference(s).

Details about what is required can be found in the course description for your chosen preference on Course Search.

To provide evidence for your military service, your documentation must include:

• The rank(s) you have achieved
• The division(s) you served in
• The length and dates of service for each rank

You must provide one of the following:

1. ADO Service Record Report (full PMKeyS statement) – a complete service record for serving members that includes current rank, date of enlistment, length of service, posting and promotion history.
2. Letter from your supervisor/personnel officer/commanding officer – must include date of enlistment, rank, length of service, and current occupation/rank.
3. Certificate of Service – showing rank on discharge and dates of service.

Note: A Certificate of Enlistment is not sufficient to support your claim.

Some undergraduate courses at Adelaide University, Charles Darwin University and Flinders University have a subquota for eligible students applying under rural or remote entry. If you are eligible, you must submit a statutory declaration to SATAC:

• Within five working days of submitting an application for an Adelaide University course
• Within ten working days of submitting an application for Charles Darwin University and Flinders University courses

You can download the statutory declaration form below.

This form can also be used if you are applying for:

• Charles Darwin University postgraduate courses that have rural pathways
• Flinders University undergraduate courses that offer NT subquota entry

In these cases, submit the form within ten working days of lodging your mySATAC application.

For course-specific details, refer to Course Search.

Statutory Declaration for Rural and Remote Entry to Courses form

Some undergraduate and postgraduate courses offer subquota places for First Nations Australians.

To be considered, you must:

• Submit a Statutory Declaration for First Nations applicants form, or
• Provide an common seal confirming your status.

If you are applying for TAFE SA courses and are unable to obtain documentation for your qualification(s), you may submit a statutory declaration instead.

The declaration must include:

• When the qualification was obtained
• The name and location of the education provider
• The subjects or topics studied and any results achieved
• The circumstances that prevent you from obtaining the original documents