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Stage 1120 credits

Stage 2120 credits

Stage 3120 credits

Total of 360 credits

How long will it take?

Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 6 years

Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 3 years

Stage 1120 credits

Stage 2120 credits

Total of 240 credits

How long will it take?

Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 4 years

Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 2 years

Stage 1120 credits

Total of 120 credits

How long will it take?

Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 2 years

Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 1 year

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