TAFE courses are designed for young people preparing for their first job, mature age people looking to train or retrain and people preparing for university studies. The content of courses run by TAFE are vocationally orientated and require students to undertake practical placements in a workplace setting. There are currently six levels of courses offered by TAFE from Certificate I - IV in a wide range of trade and non trade areas. To undertake a course at TAFE you must apply and meet the minimum entry requirements to be accepted.
This section of the website provides information on all aspects of studying at TAFE from eligibility to alternate entry pathways for mature age applicants to course costs. Listed below are the key elements that you need to research when considering a TAFE course: