TAFE courses are designed and updated with help from employers, who may become your future managers, so they are up to date and directly related to specific jobs and careers. In addition, they equip you to meet the changing demands of the workplace while allowing you to get ahead in your career. 
The variety of courses offered at TAFE are endless and exciting —offered in over 40 different study areas, from animal studies and natural resources, to computing and information systems or transport. 
TAFE courses teach practical skills and knowledge so that you perform well on your first day on the job. If you are a school-leaver, TAFE courses can train you for that important first job. For adults, TAFE can improve and update your skills and increase your job choices. 
TAFE is an 'open-ended' way to gain qualifications and to advance your career. TAFE courses offer flexibility and recognition when combining vocational training and academic study. You can begin your studies at TAFE, obtain credit for the work you've done and then apply for university admission. Alternatively, if you are a university student, you can return to TAFE to gain the vocational skills you need. 
As TAFE is free of the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS), you can avoid high up-front fees or deferred debts. A tuition fee is charged by the TAFE institutes and charges may also be made for personal use items such as tools of the trade, student services fees and take-home goods. For students experiencing difficulty with payment of tuition fees, student loans are available at most TAFE institutes. Concessions and exemptions are available depending on eligibility. |