12. In order to be admitted to a vocational training program leading to a Diploma of Vocational Studies, a person shall:(1) hold a Secondary School Diploma and meet the requirements for admission to the program established by the Minister in accordance with section 465 of the Education Act (chapter I-13.3);
(2) be at least 16 years of age on 30 September of the school year in which vocational training is to begin and meet the requirements for admission to the program established by the Minister in accordance with section 465 of the Education Act;
(3) be 18 years of age or over and have the functional prerequisites prescribed for admission to the program by the Minister in accordance with section 465 of the Education Act; or
(4) have earned Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs of studies established by the Minister and continue, concurrently with his or her vocational training, his or her general education courses in secondary school second cycle programs of studies established by the Minister and required for admission to the vocational training program.