Are you thinking about studying a VET qualification when you leave high school? The Government is providing lots of subsidies to make the cost of training cheaper, and in some cases, totally free. There are tons of qualifications to choose from in a variety of industries, from IT to construction, hospitality to health care. There …
Are you interested in a career in the automotive industry? TAFE QLD offers a Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation. This qualification gives you the basic skills and knowledge needed to pursue an automotive or marine mechanical apprenticeship. It can be done in as little as 10 weeks. Best of all, it’s completely fee-free through …
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Whether you’re currently in lockdown and want to upskill, you can with a fee-free online short course. TAFE NSW, in conjunction with the NSW Government, is offering a number of fee-free short courses to all NSW residents, but places are limited. Courses are a mix of self-paced online or teacher-led virtual classrooms, which can pathway …
Are you thinking about studying a VET qualification when you leave high school? The Queensland Government offers free TAFE courses for people under the age of 25 in high priority areas. To be eligible for free TAFE, you need to be under 25 years of age, not be in school, be an Australian citizen or …
There’s never been a better time to gain the skills you need for your future. SKILL UP courses enable you quickly upskill, reskill or gain new skills, ready to enter into employment or change careers as Tasmania continues to recover from COVID-19. Courses are fee-free and depending on the course you choose, take a few …
Unless you are a decision making ninja – which is rare – then the chances are that when it comes to deciding on one of the thousands of courses to do, that’s right for you, it’s enough to make your brain explode. We’ve got some good news. Have you heard of Course Seeker? It’s a …
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Are you thinking of getting a VET qualification at TAFE or another RTO? Maybe you want to know a bit about what it’s like to study VET before jumping in. Well you can. The Australian VET Alumni Program is a community of VET graduates from around Australia, sharing their stories and experiences of their VET …
After last year’s lockdown, 2021 will be a massive ski season. The NSW Government is helping operators by offering fee-free courses under NSW JobTrainer. Get training in specialised fields so you can work on the snow slopes this winter. Take courses in areas such as hospitality, tourism, health, construction and administration that you can use …
Curious about starting a business? Working on an idea that excites you? In this short course from the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship and TAFE NSW, you’ll get a quick introduction to the methods and tools that you can use to develop innovative products and services. You’ll learn how to apply these tools to bring your …
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CQUniversity Australia is a registered training organisation and through the Start TAFE Now program, offers Year 10, 11 and 12 high school students the opportunity to study a range of vocational education and training (VET) courses as part of their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). Students have the option to choose between certificate and diploma …
The First Step Program has been developed for youth (aged 15-24) who are interested in taking the first step to gaining skills and knowledge towards employment and a successful career in the Liverpool/Miller area. This part-time pathway program, supported by J. P. Morgan offers free-free training to students in a supportive environment over a 4-month …
Did you know that TAFE QLD offers a short course for students who are interested in learning the art of blacksmithing? This course teaches students how to understand metals and read temperatures. Students will also learn how to draw, bend, shape and form steel into useful objects such as tools and art. You can take …
The Gordon is offering a huge range of short courses in hospitality, tourism, health, science, art and design, as well as free Infection Control training for retail, hospitality, transport and logistics, and building and construction workers. A new year is a great time to pursue a new career path, refresh your skills or take up …
Want to get hands-on and learn a skill that’s a little bit different? Why not take a Blacksmithing course with TAFE QLD? This short course is an introduction to blacksmithing. It will teach students how to understand metals and read temperatures. Students will also learn how to draw, bend, shape and form steel into useful …
Applications to study with TasTAFE in Semester 1, 2021 are open now. TasTAFE offer a huge variety of courses, so there is bound to be something to match your passion. Choose from agriculture, business, trades, design, health, IT, tourism, and so much more. And in 2021 TasTAFE will be offering fee-free courses as part of …
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Interested in studying at Chisholm TAFE? Find out more about which career is right for you by attending a virtual information session from the comfort of your loungeroom. Students attending a virtual information session who later submit an application will have the added bonus of having their application and enrolment fast tracked. So register for …
We’ve just released the 2020 Apprenticeships and Traineeships Guide. Packed full of all the information you need to choose a path and find a position, it’s the easiest way to get your head around your options for the future. Whether you’re in your final year of school, or if you still have a few years …
Did you know that you can study an undergraduate level qualification through TAFE NSW? They offer a variety of Bachelor Degrees, including in art, business, IT, education and more. The best part is you don’t need an ATAR to apply – you just need to have finished Year 12. Find out more about studying a …
Looking to study a VET qualification at the Gordon in 2021? Find out about the courses on offer at one of their online information sessions. You can find out about everything from construction to hairdressing, design to horticulture. Take a look at their upcoming sessions and book here: https://www.thegordon.edu.au/courses/open-information-sessions
Interested in studying at GOTAFE? Whether it’s hairdressing or engineering, automotive or nursing, GOTAFE have a variety of webinars available on-demand for you to find out all about their courses. You can view the online info sessions at any time from anywhere. Take a look at the on-demand sessions here: https://www.gotafe.vic.edu.au/whats-on/events?categories=on-demand-event
Are you passionate about helping the natural environment? TAFE NSW’s Bush Regeneration short course can help you gain the skills you need to enter a career in conservation or land management. The short course is run fully online, and is subsidised by the NSW Government, meaning you might be eligible to study for free. And …
The Queensland School of Film and Television (QSFT) gives Year 11 and 12 students the chance to complete a Certificate III in Screen and Media while still at school. This 12-month program helps you to learn the skills needed for a career in the film and television industry. With weekly classes on Wednesday afternoons, it’s …
If you’re planning on tertiary eduction next year, we’ve put together 5 reasons why you should apply for scholarships, there are lots of benefits you could enjoy. Ease the financial burden Of course the financial benefits of scholarships are one of the top reasons that students apply for them. They’re a great way …
TAFE Queensland has a virtual creative gallery, showcasing some of the best work from graduates and current students. See student’s work in floristry, animation, graphic design, visual arts, and much more. Get inspired and see where a TAFE course can take you. View the showcase here: https://spark.adobe.com/page/Fbf402KG5NVWS/
TasTAFE are offering a short online course in User Experience Design (UX). If you have an interest in design, communication, and human behaviour, this course could be perfect for you. The course is delivered fully online over six weeks, meaning you can complete it from home in your own time. Find out more here: https://www.tastafe.tas.edu.au/courses/course/6014200296-v01
Did you know that TAFE SA offers a variety of short courses that high school students can take? Doing a short course while still at school is a great opportunity to learn more about your career path, try something new, and learn valuable new skills. There are heaps of courses available, including in art and …
This year has seen some big changes, and one of them might have been your plan for education in the future. If you’re wondering whether or not to go to university, consider VET as a great alternative. RMIT has written a great blog with the top 6 reasons you should think about studying VET. They …
The Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership offers courses in health and sport, as well as a pathway to the Swinburne University of Technology. You can study a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance – Sport and Fitness, or a Diploma of Sport (Sport Development) / Diploma of Leadership and Management. RISL’s programs are hands on, …
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TAFE Queensland has recently launched a brand-new qualification, the Certificate III in Food Processing (Brewing). Craft brewing is a growing industry in Queensland, with nearly 100 craft breweries operating across the state. This new qualification is designed to help kick-start your career in the brewing industry. You will learn essential industry skills including how to …
Did you know that there are heaps of TAFE courses you can study at no cost? Most states offer free and low cost TAFE options for young people. Check out these links for information relevant to your state: New South Wales Queensland Victoria Australian Capital Territory South Australia Western Australia
Are you thinking about studying a VET qualification when you leave high school? The Western Australian Government offers free and subsidised TAFE courses through their Lower Fees, Local Skills program. To be eligible for a free course, you need to be an Australian citizen aged between 15 and 24 years of age. Subsidised courses are …
Are you thinking about studying a VET qualification when you leave high school? The South Australian Government offers low cost TAFE courses for eligible students. To be eligible for a subsidised course, you need to be an Australian citizen 16 years or older, and either not at school or undertaking training through the Training Guarantee …
Are you thinking about studying a VET qualification when you leave high school? The ACT Government offers subsidised and free TAFE courses under their Skilled Capital program. To be eligible for Skilled Capital, you need to be an Australian citizen living in the ACT of at least 15 years of age, and not currently enrolled …
Are you thinking about studying a VET qualification? The New South Wales Government offers fee-free apprenticeships and traineeships in high priority areas. This includes school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. To be eligible for a fee-free apprenticeship or traineeship, all you need to do is choose a course that is funded under the NSW Government’s Smart and …
Are you thinking about studying a VET qualification when you leave high school? The Victorian Government offers free TAFE courses in high priority areas. To be eligible for free TAFE, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen under the age of 20. If you are over 20, obtaining a qualification with a higher …
Looking to expand your skills, learn something new, or just do something fun during the holidays? The Gordon TAFE offers a huge variety of online short courses. They have courses in art, business, IT, languages and more. Best of all, you can take them from the comfort of your own home. Take a look at …
Looking to improve your employability, or a productive way to spend time at home? TAFE NSW is currently offering a suite of free-free online short courses. There are courses in business, health, digital media, and more. Find out more about the courses and how to enrol here: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/fee-free-short-courses
TAFE SA, in association with the Department for Innovation and Skills, is looking for motivated and committed people living in and around Tonsley and wider metropolitan Adelaide who want to start a career through the Signs & Graphics Pre-employment program. The nine-week program will provide participants with the skills to design and layout signs and …
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Completing a pre-apprenticeship can be a great way to get a head start into the apprenticeship of your choice. TAFE WA offer several pre-apprenticeships (Certificate II) in Building and Construction, including the following specialisations: Bricklaying and Blocklaying Carpentry and Joinery Painting and Decorating Solid Plastering Wall and Ceiling Lining Wall and Floor Tiling You can …
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This course is an introductory course in electrotechnology for work in a variety of industries. You will gain basic foundations and workplace safety skills to begin a career. You can choose electives to specialise in electrical, electronics, air conditioning or refrigeration. This program can be useful for gaining an apprenticeship or traineeship. This course can …
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Did you know that TAFE SA has a range of short courses designed for high school students? Doing a TAFE course can give you an idea of what a career could be like, as well as potentially gaining credits towards your SACE. Check out the courses on offer here: https://www.tafesa.edu.au/courses/vet-shorts-for-schools
This nationally accredited qualification from the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package reflects the role of individuals who use a range of well-developed guiding skills combined with a substantial depth of subject matter knowledge to deliver tours. If you’re thinking about a career in the tourism industry, this one-year course could be a fantastic …
Securing a scholarship could help you meet some of the costs associated with getting a university degree or other tertiary qualification. There’s a common misconception that scholarships are only available for a few people. That might have been the case in the distant past, but not anymore. There are literally thousands of scholarships out there, …
The Western Australian Government has recently launched the Lower Fees, Local Skills program, helping to reduce the fees of TAFE courses in priority industries, starting from January 2020. There is a total of 34 courses affected, including in the nursing, aged care, disability support, hospitality, tourism and engineering sectors. Fees will be cut by 50%. By …
If you’ve decided that TAFE or VET is the best option for you after leaving high school, but you’re confused about the fees or just worried about whether you can afford it. There are options for you to investigate. Subsidised Training You may have come across the term “subsidised training”. This means that either …
Did you know that TAFE Queensland offers 172 qualifications free of charge for recent year 12 graduates? This means you can step straight into further training without having to worry about the expense. Take a look at the list of eligible qualifications and find out more here: https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/incentives/freetafe
**Updated 8 October 2020** What is a USI? A USI is a reference number made up of numbers and letters, that is unique to you. It allows you to create a secure online record of all or any nationally recognised training that you undertake. You’ll only ever need to create one USI account, it …
So you’ve decided that you want to undertake Vocational & Educational Training (VET). If you’re a bit confused as to how to start, this guide is for you. We’ll run through how to apply for a course, as well as what funding and financial assistance is available to help. What is VET and how do …
There are still a couple of Open Days happening over the next few weeks. If you’re still interested in seeing what other uni’s and education providers have to offer, then here’s what’s on. VIC: Billy Blue College of Design | Melbourne Tues 3 Sept | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern College | Tues 10 Sept | …
It’s that time of year, when regardless of your next move after high school, you’ll be needing to start applications. Applications to uni, TAFE, applying for jobs, scholarships, bursaries, or even applying for gap year projects or visas to travel overseas. Here’s our top tips on putting together a great application, that’ll get you noticed …
Here’s our list of open days that are happening in your state this week. For more information, click on the links, or you can search in our events calendar. QLD: CQUniversity Noosa Campus Open Day | Tuesday 13 August | 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm TAFE Bundaberg | Open Day 2019 | Thursday 15 August | …
$1.1million’s worth of funding has been allocated to FedUni TAFE’s Horsham campus, from the Victorian Labor Government’s Regional and Specialist Training Fund. Hoping to deliver skills that match jobs in-demand in the Grampian and Wimmera regions, the funding will provide two traineeship qualifications – the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, and Certificate III …
If you are thinking about studying or doing an apprenticeship, Bendigo TAFE is holding a variety of information sessions for their courses. Get more information about the course and learn how to enrol. Some of the courses covered include: Animal Studies, Vet Nursing and Lab Science Early Childhood Education and Care Accounting & Bookkeeping Beauty …
TAFE Queensland’s Ashmore Trade Training Centre has just undergone a huge $1.5 million renovation, and now houses state-of-the-art training equipment for electrical and air-conditioning refrigeration students. The new technology will greatly enhance the learning experience for students. If you are interested in doing a course at the new Ashmore Trade Training Centre, check out TAFE …
You might think that mining is a very male dominated industry. However, the amount of women in TAFE NSW’s Muswellbrook Mining Skills Program has risen over the years. This year 29% of the class is female. TAFE NSW aims to attract and retain women to training and careers in mining. They believe that diversity in …
From the end of 2020 the Overall Position (OP) will be no more and the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) will replace it. QTAC have created this ATAR PowerPoint presentation for parents (PPTX 146.3MB) that explains it really thoroughly. Summary of changes: New curriculums are being introduced and new subjects are available Instead of the OP 25 point …
You may not realise this, but apprenticeships and traineeships are available for anyone of working age. Apprenticeships and traineeships can be done on either a full-time or part-time basis, and you can also be involved in a School-based Apprenticeship, where you spend part of your time at school and the rest on-the-job. Many school students …
TAFE SA has designed a range of accredited and non-accredited short courses, especially for high school students. These courses provide an opportunity for school students to trial studies in a particular area of interest. The accredited short courses may provide a pathway to further studies through the Training Guarantee for SACE Students, School Based Apprenticeships …
If you’re a year 10, 11 or 12 student you may be able to complete a TAFE Queensland qualification while you’re still at school. Choose from a variety of certificate I to certificate III courses from a range of study areas ranging from hospitality to horticulture, early childhood education to engineering, and everything in between. …
The Chisholm Institute are a government-owned TAFE, with campuses located across Melbourne’s south east. They offer free TAFE priority courses, eligible students can access Free TAFE from 1 January 2019. Click here to find out what courses are included and how to apply.
Read the guide here – https://tafeqld.edu.au/assets/oneweb/PDF/course-guides/2019/ddsw-tasguide-2019.pdf.pdf
Wednesday 21 – Thursday 22 November | Charleston & Bendigo City Campuses Explore our campuses Speak to our industry savvy teachers Enrol into your dream course Our team will be onsite to answer any questions you may have! Find out what next steps are available to you, get some career and training advice from our …
October 25 | Bracken Ridge Campus Make an informed choice about your child’s future and come along to our parent information night and learn about what TAFE Queensland offers to students at school. Find out more – https://tafeqld.edu.au/news-events/events/2018/october/tas-parent-info-session-25-oct.html
GOTAFE Open Day is your opportunity to learn all about GOTAFE, explore our campus life, discover study opportunities and find the pathway to your future learning journey. Are you a school leaver? Looking at taking on a trade? Or looking to upskill before returning to the workforce? Perhaps you are a parent of a prospective …
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