Admissions
Entry requirements
Our requirements are deliberately practical. We care that you can take part safely and get real value from twelve intensive weeks.
General requirements
What every applicant needs
These apply to all courses at CTC. Individual courses may add one or two specific requirements, listed on the course page.
Age
You must be at least 18 years old on the first day of your intake. There is no upper age limit.
Education
A secondary school certificate or equivalent. If you left school early but have relevant work experience, tell us about it in your personal statement — we assess these case by case.
English language
Conversational English, roughly CLB 4 or IELTS 4.5. You must be able to follow safety instructions and participate in workshop sessions. We do not require a test certificate; our team may arrange a short conversation if we need to check.
Passport
A valid passport with at least six months of validity beyond your intake end date. You will need it for your visitor visa application and for enrolment.
Fitness for practical work
Most programs involve standing, lifting or working with tools and equipment. Some courses have additional requirements — for example, marine courses require you to be able to swim, and early years courses require a criminal record check on arrival.
Financial readiness
You should be able to meet the fee schedule at each stage and support yourself for living costs beyond the accommodation fee.
Qualifications
Qualification levels we accept
Choose the closest match on your application form. None of these are ranked above another for entry purposes.
- Secondary / High School Certificate
- Vocational or Technical Certificate
- Diploma
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree or above
- Other
Documents
What you need to send us — and when
At application
Nothing. The online form collects everything we need to make a decision. There are no uploads.
At invitation stage
Confirmation that the passport details on your application are correct, so your invitation letter matches your travel document exactly.
At enrolment
A copy of your passport photo page, your visa decision, and any qualification certificates you mentioned. Emailed copies are fine — nothing needs to be certified.
Not sure whether you qualify?
Tell us about your background and the work you want to do. Our admissions team will tell you honestly whether a course is a good fit before you apply — and suggest an alternative if it is not.
Applications are open for October 2026
Twelve weeks, in person, on the tools. Submit your application in about fifteen minutes — no documents to upload.
12 weeks · In-person training · Study permit not required — attend on a visitor visa