Careers & Pathways

Key VTAC Dates

Find Key Dates & Fee Information Here.

• Mon 3 Aug 2026: VTAC Applications Open
• Fri 18 Sep 2026: Recommended Equity Schemes & Scholarships Supporting Documentation Submission Date 
• Mon 28 Sep 2026, 5pm: Timely Applications Close 
• Fri 9 Oct 2026, 5pm: Equity Schemes and Scholarships Applications Close
• Thu 10 Dec 2026, from 7am: VCE Results and ATAR Available
• Sat 12 Dec 2026, 12 noon: Change of Preference for December Round Offers Closes
• Wed 23 Dec 2026: December Round Offers Released 

VTAC Application Checklist: Important Additional Requirements

Submitting your VTAC preferences is only the first step. Many courses have additional requirements that must be completed before you can receive an offer.  For more information on the below - Admission criteria and additional tasks

Applying for Teaching?

Check Whether You Need Casper

Many Victorian Initial Teacher Education courses require applicants to complete the Casper assessment as part of the selection process.

What is Casper?

Casper is an online assessment that evaluates personal and professional attributes such as communication, empathy, ethics and decision-making.

Check the Selection Requirements section of each VTAC course to see whether Casper is required.

Key Information

• You must register at least 2 days before your chosen test date.

• To be eligible for offers, you must complete Casper by the final test date for each VTAC offer round.

• Some universities (e.g. ACU, Monash, La Trobe) use alternatives to Casper, but most require it.

• Deakin University requires Casper but will reimburse the cost when you enrol.

• If you are applying to multiple Education courses, sitting Casper is usually the simplest option.

• Always read the VTAC Course Requirements carefully!

Preparation resources:

https://acuityinsights.app/test-prep-casper/ 

Booking your Test:

Taking the Casper Assessment - Take Casper 

Casper Test Dates (2026-2027)

• Thu 3 Sep 2026 at 7:00 pm

• Thu 8 Oct 2026 at 7:00 pm

• Tue 20 Oct 2026 at 7:00 pm

• Thu 19 Nov 2026 at 7:00 pm

• Tue 8 Dec 2026 at 7:00 pm

• Tue 5 Jan 2027 at 7:00 pm

• Tue 19 Jan 2027 at 7:00 pm

• Wed 27 Jan 2027 at 7:00 pm

• Sun 7 Feb 2027 at 10:00 am

Please note: If you do not complete Casper (or an institution’s specific requirement), you will not be considered for teaching courses.

Applying for Nursing or Midwifery?

If you’re applying for a nursing or midwifery courses through VTAC, you’ll need to submit an English Language Proficiency Declaration once you’ve added any such courses to your preferences. This is a requirement to be considered for offers in nursing and midwifery and will become available on your VTAC account once you submit relevant course preferences

Choose the correct pathway (one of three options):

1. AHPRA Registration Pathway: If you already hold registration (Enrolled Nurse, Registered Nurse, or Midwifery), provide your AHPRA number. – this is not relevant to us.

    

2. Primary Language Pathway: If English is your primary language and you have completed at least six years of schooling (with at least two years at secondary level) where all instruction and assessment was in English in specific countries (e.g. Australia, NZ, UK, US, South Africa, Ireland) – this is what most students will select.

    

3. English Test Pathway: If you plan to or have already sat a recognised English test (like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, OET) by VTAC’s documentation deadline. You’ll need to upload your test results into your VTAC account. – for EAL and/or international students.

    

Submit any required supporting documentation. Depending on the pathway you pick, there may be extra documents needed. Upload them via the “Submit Course Application Documents” section of VTAC. 

Why this matters:

• Without the completed Declaration Form, you won’t meet all the requirements for nursing or midwifery course applications via VTAC.

• Choosing the correct pathway and providing documentation ensures your application won’t be delayed or ineligible.

   

For more information on this requirement, see the English Language Proficiency Declaration page.

Applying for Design, Visual Arts, Architecture or Creative Courses?

Folios May Be Required

Some courses require applicants to submit:

• Art or design folios

• Portfolios of work

• Written statements

• Creative responses

• Auditions

• Recorded performances

Requirements differ between institutions and courses. Check application dates carefully as folio submissions often close well before offer rounds.

Applying for Performing Arts, Music or Acting?

You may need to complete:

• Auditions

• Interviews

• Performances

• Practical demonstrations

• Additional selection tasks

These often require separate bookings and have strict deadlines. Always check the "Selection Requirements" and "Additional Requirements" sections of each course entry.

Final Advice

Before finalising your VTAC preferences:

• Check every course entry individually

• Read all selection requirements

• Note important deadlines

• Complete any required tests, folios or supplementary applications

• Upload supporting documentation where required

• Ask for help if you're unsure

Remember: Missing an additional requirement can mean you are not considered for an offer, even if you meet the ATAR and subject prerequisites.

If you have questions about course requirements, VTAC applications or pathway options, please speak with the Careers Team.

Items in the Career News for the 14th August 2026 include:

• Dates to Diarise in Term 3

• ACU: Missing Prerequisites for Allied Health or Education?

• University of Sydney: Academic Excellence Scheme

• Bachelor of Social Work at Federation University

• News from Deakin University

  • Deakin Uni Ready Program

  • Revised Business and Commerce Degrees

• Exercise and Sports Science Course Change at Bond University

• Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership - Upcoming Information Sessions 

• Media, Communication & Journalism Degrees in Victoria in 2026

• Snapshot of The University of Otago (NZ) in 2026 

Items in the Career News for the 21st August 2026 include:

• Dates to Diarise in Term 3

• News from La Trobe University

  • Study Cybersecurity at La Trobe

  • Nexus Program

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at RMIT

• Should I study Biomedicine or Science at Melbourne?

• Education and Teaching at Deakin

• Career as a Data Scientist

• Medical Imaging Courses in Victoria in 2026

• Snapshot of Macquarie University in 2026 

Careers & Pathways Team

Tanya Notman

tno@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au      

Tim Knowles

kno@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au

Careers Practitioners

Jennifer Silalahi

VET Administrator

Darren Hoogkamer

Leader of Senior School 

(Pathways & Transition)