6. Application Process and Fees

1. Application Process:

- Candidates must first apply for an Eligibility Assessment of qualifications through AVBC.

- Application forms are available on the AVBC website.

- Once eligibility is confirmed, candidates receive application forms for the Preliminary (MCQ) Examination.

- After passing the MCQ, candidates receive application forms for the Final (Clinical) Examination.

2. Deadlines:

- Applications for the Preliminary (MCQ) Examination close on February 8 each year.

- Applications for the Final (Clinical) Examination, usually held in November, close on September 1 each year.

3. Contact Maintenance:

- Eligible candidates must remain in contact with AVE and will receive emails about upcoming examinations and relevant forms.

- English language test results must be current at the time of the examination.

4. Examination Fees:

- Fees are payable in advance and cover only one attempt per examination.

- Fee details are available on the AVBC website or through the AVBC Office.

- Payment methods include direct transfer or credit card.

5. Withdrawal Fees: (at the time of writing/ may change every year)

- For the MCQ Examination:

- Withdrawal more than four weeks before the exam incurs a fee of AUD 760.

- Withdrawal less than four weeks before forfeits the entire fee unless a medical certificate is provided, in which case the AUD 760 fee applies.

- For the Clinical Examination:

- Withdrawal more than twelve weeks before the exam incurs a fee of AUD 1,900.

- Withdrawal less than twelve weeks before forfeits the entire fee.

- Withdrawal from a supplementary examination results in forfeiture of the total fee .