TAFE Courses in Australia

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What is TAFE Australia?

Are you someone who loves to get hands-on experience with practical tasks and has a hard time sitting still in a traditional classroom setting, listening to theories all day long? If so, then Technical and Further Education (TAFE) is the perfect choice for you.

But what exactly is TAFE? TAFE is a government-run programme in Australia that offers high-quality vocational education and training in areas such as beauty, design, childcare, hospitality, business, health, IT, and more after high school education. Institutions that offer TAFE courses are generally funded by the government and provide training in specific workplaces. In short, TAFE provides a targeted learning journey for someone to master technical and practical skills in a particular area.

TAFE courses range from short courses and certificates to diplomas and advanced diplomas, with different study periods. TAFE courses are taught in various modes, including on-campus, online, and blended learning. Upon graduating from a TAFE course, job prospects are relatively promising, as the skills and qualifications gained through TAFE are recognised nationally and internationally, and many courses have industry accreditation, making them highly sought after by employers.

What’s more? Studying TAFE courses in Australia is an excellent option if you are looking to migrate to some regional area in Australia – this can be a plus point for you! With industry and nationwide recognition of the syllabus, some TAFE courses offer a specific migration pathway under the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), providing an excellent opportunity to kick-start your career in Australia.

In this article, we will explore the TAFE programmes that you can study and how you can make this dream a reality for you!

What Programme should I study in TAFE?

Programmes in TAFE	Description
Cookery	Give you hands-on culinary experience in the preparation of different kinds of food and teach you how to work effectively in the kitchen and participate in safe food handling practises
Nursing	Gain practical nursing experience and develop specialist skills that will prepare you to administer and help patients in their recovery journey
Building and Construction	Gain insights in building and construction, which will be heavily involved in creating, planning, and overseeing a variety of different construction projects
Early Childhood Education	Develop your knowledge and skills in early child development, with areas such as fostering relationships with babies and toddlers, ensuring children’s safety, and supporting play and learning
Information Technology	Equip yourself with IT related skills and knowledge and develop the fundamental digital skills to meet the growing areas in IT
Business Administration	Learn to carry out business operational tasks in different areas such as payroll management, business scheduling, procurement, and others
Counselling	Assist clients through personal and psychological issues from government agencies to community centres perspectives and gain counselling skills to address the different individual needs
Individual Support	Help other people with their daily living activities and develop the skills to work with clients such as elderly people or people with disabilities that need special assistance
Leisure and Health	Focusing on designing and implementing health and leisure programmes for residents in an elderly care facility or elderly clients to improve their existing lifestyle
School Based Education Support	Develop teaching strategies to support literacy and numeracy development and techniques for students with additional or special needs in primary and secondary settings

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Are you eligible to study in TAFE?

Following are the general entry requirements to study in TAFE:

Academic Entry	Minimum Score
SPM	4 passes
STPM	Average of 50%
Matriculation	Malaysian Matric Program
A-Levels	2 passes with an aggregated score of 3
UEC	Successful completion
IB Diploma	2 passes
Australian Matriculation (ATAR)	Year 10

Note: Universities may have different requirements. To learn more, get in touch with us!

Entry Level	Minimum Score
IELTS	Band 5.5
TOEFL	46
SPM English 1119	Grade C6
Pearson Test of English	42

Note: Universities may have different English Language requirements. To learn more, get in touch with us!

TAFE Pathway for International Students in Australia

These are the common qualifications pursued at TAFE institutions, and the different pathways offered for each qualification:

Certificate III	SPM/ O-Level or equivalent > Certificate III > Certificate IV or Diploma or Employment
Certificate IV	SPM/ O-Level or equivalent or Certificate III > Certificate IV > Diploma or Advanced Diploma or Bachelor Degree
Diploma	STPM/ A-Level or equivalent or Certificate III or Certificate IV > Diploma > Advanced Diploma or Bachelor Degree or Employment
Advanced Diploma	STPM/ A-Level or equivalent or Certificate IV or Diploma > Advanced Diploma > Bachelor Degree or Employment
Bachelor Degree	STPM/ A-Level or equivalent or Certificate IV or Diploma or Advanced Diploma > Bachelor Degree > Employment

The above is just a general pathway of TAFE courses for international students in Australia. Reach out to us to know more about how these programmes work.

TAFE in Australia

1. TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW is the biggest vocational education and training provider in Australia, with more than 130 campuses across New South Wales. It offers courses in various fields such as business, hospitality, health, IT, and trades, ranging from short courses to diplomas and advanced diplomas. TAFE NSW prides itself on providing practical, hands-on experience and education that prepares students to succeed in their chosen field. TAFE NSW also offers flexible study schedules to cater to the varying needs of its students.

Programme Offered	Duration	Intake	Indicative Fees (2023)
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care	1 Year	February, July	International Students: AU$8,150
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care	1 Year	February, July	International Students: AU$14,430
Diploma in Nursing	1.5 Years	February, April, July, October	International Students: AU$24,130
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)	4 Years	February, July	International Students: AU$56,000