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The Technical and Further Education (TAFE) sector is the largest education and training sector in Australia. Each year thousands of international students come to Australia to take advantage of the extensive range of courses and subject areas that provide practical skills and training for a huge variety of career possibilities.
TAFE institutes in Australia are government owned and have a long history of helping local and international students reach their career goals. With the vocational education and training, students can join the workforce or use it as a pathway to university.
The vast range of courses offered by TAFE institutions includes information technology, business and management, marketing and communications, health, science, design and the arts, television production and media, environmental studies and land management, sport and recreation, engineering and building, and hospitality and tourism. TAFE also offers English language training and university preparation courses.
Some common reasons for international students choosing to enroll in TAFE are to:
- improve their chances of being accepted into university-level study
- gain practical, work-based skills to improve their employment prospects
- take advantage of the wide variety of courses on offer
- enjoy the individual attention that the typically small class sizes allow.
The types of qualifications that can be obtained through the TAFE system include:
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Certificate I–IV: These courses are designed to provide introductory skills and training. They provide industry-specific knowledge, and skills in communication, participation, literacy and numeracy, and teamwork. They vary in length from a few weeks to six or more months.
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Diploma: A diploma course prepares students for industry, enterprise and para-professional careers. Some diploma courses can be completed at university level as well as at TAFE institutions. Diplomas require 18 to 24 months of full-time study.
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Advanced diploma: An advanced diploma provides a high level of practical skills for employment in a specific career area, such as accounting, building design, and engineering. Some advanced diploma courses can also be completed at university level. Advanced diplomas vary in length from 24 to 36 months.
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Vocational graduate certificate/diploma: The vocational graduate certificate and diploma are the equivalent of the higher education graduate certificate or diploma. They provide high level employment-related skills and knowledge. The graduate certificate usually requires six months of full-time study and the graduate diploma usually requires one year of full-time study.
TAFE provides students with a number of education pathways to university. In addition to providing assistance with entrance requirements, TAFE courses can also be counted towards some higher education courses. For example, students who graduate with a diploma from a TAFE institute may receive up to two or three semesters of credit towards a related university degree. There is also the benefit of graduating with two Australian academic awards at the end of your degree.
The exact amount of credit granted towards a degree depends on the university, the degree course, and the TAFE qualification completed.
A TAFE qualification can improve your prospects in the job market. Due to the practical emphasis of most courses in this sector, a TAFE qualification can be a valuable addition to the resume.
It varies depending on the courses and institutions. For the latest tuition costs, please contact us for a free counseling session.
Entry into the TAFE system usually requires students to have reached a level of study equivalent to the Australian Year 10, 11 or 12. Some courses may have prerequisite subjects or work experience requirements. Entry into some courses, such as art and design courses, may also require submission of a portfolio. For more information on any additional entry requirements, English language requirements and course commencement dates, please contact us.
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