| The Technical and Further Education (TAFE) system is an Australia-wide system providing an extensive range of education and training services - TAFE is a major investment by Australia's National and State Governments
- There are more than 80 TAFE Institutes in Australia with a total enrolment of over 1.7 million students
- TAFE courses are Government accredited
- TAFE courses are practical and vocational and are designed in conjunction with industry.
- TAFE Institutes provide English Language Training; Senior Secondary Programs; Bridging and Credit Courses into University; Qualifications for entry into the work force (Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate and Bachelor Degree Levels);
- TAFE in Australia has a similar role to the Community and Junior College systems of North America and the Polytechnic System of the United Kingdom;
- TAFE courses are taught in modern, well-equipped Institutes, and some specialist courses are delivered in the workplace in Australia, or overseas. TAFE Institutes are rich in experience in providing training for most areas of manufacturing, business, infrastructure and service industries.
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