Entry level assessment of Higher Vocational Training courses

In order to enrol in Advanced Vocational Training (AFP) courses, it is necessary to pass an entrance assessment.

The entry assessment consists of

1. analysis of the documentary evidence produced by the candidate to recognise credits acquired through study or work experience
2. performance of one or more written tests to check basic technical, technological and English language skills
3. interview aimed at detecting interests, aspirations and motivations regarding the choice of training pathway, in order to personalise the pathway and the in-company training.

In the case of the dual apprenticeship pathways for advanced training and research, the entry assessment is also aimed at "matching" with companies willing to hire with a Level III apprenticeship contract.
For specific information on the entry assessment tests and enrolment in the individual advanced vocational training pathways, it is necessary to contact the implementing body of the pathway of interest.
At the end of the entry assessment, the Commission establishes a ranking list for access to the Higher Professional Training pathway.
It is possible to apply for admission to the entry assessment for more than one pathway by taking part in as many selections, depending on the time required to complete them.

Entry assessment is open to young people and adults who are in the process of acquiring or hold

• a secondary school diploma (baccalaureate)
• vocational education and training (IeFP) diploma and after having passed a test to ascertain common skills, taken after attending a 60-hour training course for the strengthening of Italian, English and mathematics skills
• certificate of specialisation in Higher Technical Education and Training (IFTS).

The application may be submitted by

• Interested adults via the "Services" page of the Autonomous Province of Trento's institutional website;
• Interested parties who are minors or represented by a guardian by the person exercising parental responsibility/guardian through the application form which can be obtained directly from the implementing body of the chosen pathway.

Each route has its own deadlines. One must always check the specific deadlines of the pathway of interest.
Some pathways also hold a spring session of entry assessment in addition to the summer session, which is held by all pathways.