SAE Institute endeavours to provide an environment where access to courses and financial support is not limited on the basis of age, gender or sexual orientation, marital status, national or ethnic background, religion or physical or intellectual disability. The Institute seeks to promote equal opportunities for all prospective and enrolled students. In so-doing, SAE Institute ensures that terms of all anti-discrimination legislation are enshrined in its own constitution, practiced and enforced by all employees.
Because of the nature of some programs of study, certain disabilities (eg hearing or sight impairment) may preclude individuals from being admitted. Certain applications may be rejected on the grounds of health and safety.
The following admission criteria apply for the Bachelor of Digital Media:
A completed Year 12 high school certificate (HSC).
or
Mature age entry over 21 years.
On receipt of suitable evidence, SAE Institute shall seek to admit all prospective students (via special entry) who are considered to have a reasonable chance of success in the program. All applications must be supported by certified copies of original documents.
Admission to a program may be denied if the applicant has not demonstrated sufficient proficiency in previous studies. A registration may be denied or cancelled if statements made by students in their admission applications are shown to be false.
Acceptance of a place on a course shall be taken to constitute acceptance of all published regulations pertaining to SAE programs.
All successful applicants must be proficient in writing, reading and speaking English. For applicants whose first language is not English, the following indicators of proficiency are acceptable:
SAE Institute is sensitive to the desires and requirements of all individuals and groups wishing to undertake study with the organisation and, wherever possible, endeavours to provide an environment where study can be safely undertaken by students with a range of abilities. Selection procedures for applicants with disabilities are dealt with on an individual basis, taking into account the precise nature of the disability and in the context of the qualification being sought.
All programs of study with SAE involve the use of electronic and electrical technology. The degree of reliance on this technology will vary from course to course. For the most part, these requirements produce no significant barrier to access by those with disabilities. However, SAE Institute is particularly cautious in circumstances where students will have access to equipment which, if incorrectly handled, may bring about the threat of injury or death. In the context of programs currently on offer, this concern is reserved largely for the film making strand, where students are required to handle high-voltage and often excessively heated lighting rigs or may, on occasion, have to access elevated gantry systems. (Note: gantry systems are not currently in use at branches of SAE in Australia.)
Generally, these considerations will only impact on those who suffer from severely restricted mobility (normal wheelchair access excepted) or extreme hearing or sight impairment. At the time of application to study, determination will be made, by the Program Coordinator or Institute Manager, as to whether an applicants disability precludes them from access to a course on the grounds of safety. Where necessary, this will be done in consultation with specialists and health and safety professionals.
At the discretion of the Institute Manager, students registered disabled may, at their own request, be accompanied during their studies by a registered carer or direct family member.