Master Suitability Decisions That Actually Keep Students in Your Program

You're sitting across from an applicant. Her LLN screen is fine. Her reading level? No problem. But then she tells you: she's been out of work for two years, she's caring for her mother, and she's worried she won't cope. Your current tools don't measure that. But your admissions officer heard every word. This is P4—and it's the missing piece most programs don't teach. While P3 taught you to measure literacy and numeracy skills, this course is about everything else. It's about the barriers that actually stop students from finishing: financial stress, unreliable transport, childcare responsibilities, mental health challenges, unpredictable work schedules. You'll learn to identify these barriers early, assess how they impact each applicant, and create clear referral pathways to support that actually works. By the end, you'll have two practical tools you'll use every single day: - A Suitability Decision Matrix that guides your yes/no/maybe decisions - A Referral Pathway Register that connects barriers to real support This course aligns with SKG policy QA 2.2 (Student Enrolment) and QA 2.3 & 2.4 (Student Support and Intervention). It meets Standards 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4 (where disability is disclosed). Ready to make better suitability decisions? Enroll today.