TAFE NSW

Technical and Further Education (TAFE), is known for its high-quality education. TAFE NSW is the largest training provider in Australia (CRICOS provider 00591E). Students at TAFE NSW can choose from over 100 courses, including certificates, diplomas and degree courses as well as intensive English language courses.

TAFE NSW is part of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) system in Australia and enrols over 500,000 students each year. With 130 campus locations across NSW, it welcomes over 3,000 international students each year.

TAFE NSW ensures that international students make affordable investment in their studies including and scholarships and financial assistance programs offered by the Australian Government. Students get adequate hands-on learning through the industry-aligned courses at the institution and Graduate job-ready and in demand by the industry.

TAFE graduates have repeatedly been above university graduates, in terms of getting higher average salaries. In fact, 96% of employers are happy with TAFE graduates’ performance. The institution’s small class sizes help students receive close attention from the high-qualified faculty whilst enjoying the company of many like-minded people in their classrooms.

International students receive end-to-end support from the institution’s support team which provides services related to personal and academic counselling of students. The International Students office ensures that each student’s queries are answered and to help them access other on-campus benefits.

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TAFE NSW has a range of  study options available. Students can start with an English language course then take up a Certificate or Diploma course to then finish with a Bachelor’s degree.

Students can opt for the following courses with TAFE NSW along with English language courses that are available from beginner to advanced levels:

TAFE NSW to University pathways

Students looking for guaranteed credit at Australia's leading universities can opt for TAFE NSW’s study options. The TAFE NSW to University programs provide international students a pathway to enter a bachelor degree.

Why choose this?

• Students will graduate with double qualifications - a TAFE NSW Diploma and a bachelor degree
• Lower semester tuition fees - an affordable way to gain a bachelor degree
• It will equip students with high-level academic and applied practical skills
• Students will graduate job-ready

Which universities offer this program?

• Australian Catholic University
• Charles Sturt University
• University of Technology Sydney

Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses:

These courses are for students who seek broader subject knowledge and paraprofessional skills. Study options range from Agriculture, Building Design, International Business, Graphic Design, Hospitality Management and Human Resource Management.

Certificate courses:

Students who aim at theoretical and practical knowledge and skills for specialised work skills can opt for these courses. Certificate III and IV courses are available in a variety of subjects including Accounting, Beauty Services, Early Childhood, Education, Design Fundamentals, Hospitality, Human Resource Management and Tourism. 

Degree courses:

Degree courses at TAFE NSW offer students opportunities to acquire and apply knowledge in a professional context. They are also trained in effective communication, critical analysis, teamwork and leadership skills. The degrees prepare graduates for professional careers and are designed to form study pathways to higher levels.

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TAFE NSW has an excellent reputation for producing highly competent, industry-ready graduates. Programmes at TAFE NSW result in positive outcomes for graduates. Graduates finish with job-ready skills, and the experience and knowledge highly regarded by employers.

TAFE NSW alumni have benefited from their study experience and have been placed in a variety of jobs.

For example, Elbe Somes, an international student from the Philippines, recently completed the Diploma of Information Technology (Networking) at TAFE NSW – Western Sydney Institute, Blacktown College. The Information Technology (IT) Section at TAFE NSW – Western Sydney Institute, Blacktown College is a Cisco Academy and offers the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) preparatory course.

Elbe Somes shares his study experience at TAFE NSW - “I feel very lucky to have studied at TAFE NSW because it’s just not that I’ve learned a lot from my course, but I also have developed my personality and interpersonal skills. It met all my expectations.”

Elbe was a nominee for the international student award. Recently Elbe’s TAFE teachers at Blacktown College forwarded a job opportunity from an industry contact and Elbe has been successfully offered a job. Elbe now works as an IT Help Desk Analyst for a Sydney based company.

Mek Phungsamphan from Thailand completed the Certificate 3 in Hospitality at TAFE NSW. He won an institute award for work during his Commercial Cookery course. He is now the Sous Chef and manager at the Yok Yor Thai restaurant in Darlinghurst. Mek points out, “Without studying my TAFE NSW course I would not have had the confidence or the skills to be doing this.” He adds, about his experience at TAFE NSW, “One of my highlights would have been cooking at the Apprentice (the on-campus training restaurant) and having the whole restaurant experience with other students. I had to use my skills and knowledge to do a good job, and to find solutions to solve the problems as they arose.”

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