Queensland is known as Australia’s Sunshine State, but it’s not just the marvellous weather that attracts local and international students to its shores, Queensland is also home to some of the best TAFE institutes in the country.
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Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture Therapies)
Acupuncture is a branch of Chinese Medicine that stimulates specific points on the body to regulate the flow of Qi (vital energy) to restore health and balance the functions of the body, mind and spirit. Acupuncture therapies combines Chinese medicine...
Study Method Blended
Location Adelaide South Australia +5
Job Outcomes Acupuncturist +1
Certificate III in Patisserie (VIC and QLD ONLY) SIT31016
This qualification reflects the role of pastry chefs who have a supervisory or team leading role in the kitchen. They operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems. The role of a pastry chef...
Study Method In-class
Location Brisbane Queensland +1
Job Outcomes Pastry Chef +1
Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)
Chinese medicine is a whole medical system that seeks to balance the functions of the body, mind and spirit and restore health. It combines theory (philosophies and principles) and practices including acupuncture, moxibustion, medical Qi Gong, Chinese...
Study Method Blended
Location Adelaide South Australia +5
Job Outcomes Acupuncturist +2
Certificate IV in Fitness SIS40215
You may have completed your SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness and now want to go the extra mile and advance your career pathways in the health and fitness sphere. Expand on your qualifications and launch your personal training career with the SIS4021...
Study Method Blended, Online
Location Adelaide South Australia +9
Job Outcomes Health clubs +2
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (VIC & QLD Only) SIT40516
Train to be a chef with the Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery [SIT40516]. Our 18 month course combines practical hands-on kitchen skills with how to successfully manage a kitchen You will learn all the hands-on skills required to serve the role of a...
Study Method In-class
Location Brisbane Queensland +1
Job Outcomes Chef +1
Diploma of Health Science (Chinese Remedial Massage)
Chinese remedial massage utilises a range of manual therapy techniques developed within Chinese medicine to assess and support conditions commonly experienced within the community. Techniques including tui na (Chinese remedial massage), acupressure, mo...
Study Method Blended
Location Adelaide South Australia +5
Job Outcomes Chinese Remedial Massage practition...
Graduate Certificate in Management
Are you ready to take on a challenging and enriching postgraduate program to support your career as a leader? Are you considering your pathway towards achieving a full MBA? The Graduate Certificate in Management could be the perfect next step for you....
Study Method Blended, Online
Location Adelaide South Australia +4
Job Outcomes Project Manager
Certificate IV in Patisserie (VIC and QLD ONLY) SIT40716
This 18-month course combines practical and theoretical learning to give you expertise in all thing’s pastry. On this course you will learn everything from Gateaux to Croissants to Cheesecakes to Buffet showpieces. The role of a Chef Patisserie is a sp...
Study Method In-class
Location Brisbane Queensland +1
Job Outcomes Chef de Partie +1
Graduate Diploma in Management
As a manager and leader, it is vitally important to show continuous development, willingness to learn and, importantly, have your skills and experience formally recognised. With the Graduate Diploma in Management from the AIM Business School, you can d...
Study Method Blended, Online
Location Adelaide South Australia +4
Job Outcomes Project Manager
Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)
Naturopathy is a whole medical system combining theory (philosophy and principles) and practise that uses an array of natural therapies to support healing and maintain health. Naturopaths aim to treat the underlying causes of illness and disease. The c...
Study Method Blended
Location Adelaide South Australia +5
Job Outcomes Naturopath
Diploma of Project Management BSB51415
The Diploma of Project Management is aimed at those who wish to pursue or develop a career in Project Management. This qualification is targeted at two main streams; candidates currently working in a project environment or those new to project managem...
Study Method In-class, Online
Location Canberra ACT +5
Job Outcomes Project Manager +3
Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine)
Clinical nutritionists integrate traditional food wisdom and current scientific evidence to motivate individuals and communities to eat well and live healthier lives. The Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine) is supported by a...
Study Method Blended
Location Adelaide South Australia +5
Job Outcomes Clinical Nutritionist corpor... +1
Certificate IV Project Management Practice BSB40920
The Certificate IV Project Management Practice is aimed at those working in a project team or project environment. The Certificate IV provides the fundamentals of Project Management and equips participants to work effectively in the project environment...
Study Method In-class, Online
Location Canberra ACT +5
Job Outcomes Project Team Member +3
Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT52015
Improve your client’s movement, pain management, injury prevention, performance, and recovery through Endeavour College’s HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage. This course enables you to register to become a registered health provider and provide...
Study Method Blended
Location Adelaide South Australia +5
Job Outcomes Managing your own business +3
Certificate III in Fitness SIS30315
This qualification will give you the chance to turn your passion into a career, choose your own hours and even be your own boss. SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness offers you an interactive and hands-on approach to learning, giving you the knowledge a...
Study Method Blended
Location Adelaide South Australia +8
Job Outcomes Fitness Instructor +1
Certificate III in Pet Grooming ACM30617
Do you have a passion for animals? Looking for a career in dog grooming? The Certificate III Pet Grooming course is the Australian Nationally Recognised qualification for dog groomers. This qualification gives you the knowledge, skills and techniques t...
Study Method Blended
Location Gold Coast Queensland
Job Outcomes Dog groomer +5
Complete Personal Trainer SIS40215, SIS30315
If you are passionate about helping people reach their health and fitness goals and want to choose your own hours or be your own boss, becoming a qualified Personal Trainer is a great fit. Our SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness + entry requirements Com...
Study Method Blended, In-class, Online
Location Canberra ACT +8
Job Outcomes Your own personal training b... +3
Bachelor of Community Services 096281C
The Bachelor of Community Services is a fully accredited Australian higher education degree. The course is designed to prepare you for ethical, competent, and culturally relevant community service generalist practice and to equip you with the skills yo...
Study Method Blended, In-class
Location Brisbane Queensland +3
Job Outcomes Welfare Centre Manager +9
Diploma of Hospitality Management (QLD Only) SIT50416
If you’re a born leader, you’ll want to be front-of-house in your career, and the Diploma of Hospitality Management teaches you how to take charge in the fast-paced and exciting world of hospitality. You’ll acquire a broad range of hospitality skills i...
Study Method In-class
Location Brisbane Queensland
Job Outcomes Banquet or Function Manager +13
Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) (QLD ONLY) CHC33015
Get started in a career in aged care with the CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support. This entry-level qualification is for anyone who wants to work in the aged care sector. This course is suited to those who want a career change, are re-enteri...
Study Method Blended
Location Brisbane Queensland +1
Job Outcomes Personal care worker +5
Looking for a short course?
With a huge range of short courses from Australia's leading online providers, you will be sure to find a course that's perfect for you.
Online Queensland courses also available
The diversity of courses and study programs available, the flexibility of study options, state-of-the-art facilities, and the support services are all reasons why students come to Queensland.
TAFE Queensland was created from the amalgamation of three large former TAFE Institutes which included:
- Brisbane North Institute of TAFE (BNIT)
- Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (MSIT)
- Southbank Institute of TAFE
Popular TAFE Courses in Queensland
- Diploma of Counselling
- Certificate III in Education Support (Teacher’s Aide)
- Certificate III in Aged Care
- Certificate IV in Bookkeeping
- Diploma of Share Trading and Investment
- Certificate II in Nail Technology
- Certificate IV in Small Business Management
- Diploma of Events
- Certificate III in Disability
What TAFE Study Options are Available to Me in Queensland?
TAFE Queensland
If you take Queensland TAFE’s word for it, Queensland is not just the Sunshine State; it’s also the Smart State. So, it’s only right that ’s TAFE courses meet the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), and are well recognised for their high-quality offerings.
TAFE Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas are all available. Apprenticeship and traineeship programs are also offered for specific trades. Courses and training programs are available in several different formats; Full-time, part-time, online, on-campus, blended, and workplace-based.
Queensland TAFE’s Locations
Similarly to some of the other state-based TAFE institutes, Queensland TAFE is divided into different regions or locations. These includes:
- TAFE Brisbane
- TAFE Gold Coast
- TAFE East Coast
- TAFE South West
- TAFE Queensland North
- TAFE Queensland SkillsTech
There’s a wide range of courses available through these providers, and even if you can’t find a location, you’re sure to find a course that can be completed online, thanks to Queensland TAFE’s commitment to providing online study options to students, 269 online or electronic courses in total.
The full list of subject fields offered through the TAFE include:
Short courses
If you’re not entirely sure what you want to study, you can always start off with a short course. Short courses can be used to suss out a particular field. But that’s not all; they are also great for people who want to develop their hobbies, and are perfect for professionals who need to brush up their skills, as well as for employers who want to give their employees some additional training.
QLD TAFE offers two kinds of short courses: Accredited short courses that result in a Statement of Attainment (which is what professionals and students are looking for), and non-accredited short courses, or Adult Community Education (ACE) courses (which is where you’ll find the hobbyists).
Queensland TAFE Institutes
TAFE Queensland is made up of 5 TAFE institutes which are spread across the state to provide quality education to people no matter where they live. The institutes, in turn, consist of several different campuses, many of which specialise in certain fields of study.
TAFE Queensland north
TAFE Queensland North offers its range of online, on-campus and blended learning courses from seven campuses. It also offers workplace training courses, TVET, and apprenticeships and traineeships. Campuses include:
- Townsville
- Charters Towers
- Mareeba
- Mount Isa
- Torres Strait
- Airlie Beach
- Cloncurry
- Cairns
- Innisfail
- Bowen
- Atherton
TAFE Queensland Brisbane
TAFE Queensland Brisbane has multiple campuses with state-of-the-art facilities catering to over 40,000 students in the northern reaches of the city. No matter how you look at it, that’s impressive. Some of the study options include apprenticeships in Animal Science, Hairdressing, Hospitality, IT, and Warehousing. TAFE certificates and diplomas for local and international students are offered in anything from Accounting and Education to Children’s Services. The campuses include:
- Bracken Ridge
- Caboolture
- Grovely
- Alexandra Hills
- Browns Plains
- Loganlea
- Mount Gravatt
- South Bank
- Sunnybank
- Yeerongpilly
- Redcliffe
TAFE Queensland Gold Coast
TAFE Queensland Gold Coast has five campuses from which it offers its range of courses. One of the great things about Gold Coast TAFE is the partnerships it has with several universities in the region. These allow students to use their TAFE diplomas and advanced diplomas as pathways to undergraduate degrees. The five campuses include:
- Ashmore
- Coolangatta
- Coomera
- Coomera Marine
- Southport
TAFE Queensland Skills Tech
SkillsTech offers award-winning courses from four campuses in Brisbane. It’s won the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) of the Year award three times, and its teachers and students have also received many awards to add to the institute’s reputation for outstanding education. Industries covered include Automotive, Building and Construction, Electrotechnology, Manufacturing and Engineering, Sustainable and Renewable Energies/Water, and Mining, Gas and Resources. Campuses include:
- Acacia Ridge
- Eagle Farm
- Bracken Ridge
- Alexandra Hills
TAFE South West
TAFE South West has campuses, each of which offers a range of different courses and apprenticeships. It also offers workplace training for employees who want to upskill their workers. Its ten campuses include:
- Bundamba
- Chinchilla
- Dalby
- Kingaroy
- Springfield
- Roma
- Toowoomba
- Warwick
- Cherbourg
- Inala
TAFE Queensland East Coast
TAFE Queensland East Coast has campuses offering a range of nationally recognised courses in the region. The qualifications on offer include accredited short courses, TAFE certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas, TAFE in schools, apprenticeships and traineeships. The campuses include:
- Mooloolaba
- Nambour
- Maroochydore
- Bundaberg
- Gympie
- Hervey Bay
- Maryborough
Queensland for students
Queensland boasts some of the most popular tourist attractions in Australia. Combine these attractions, which include the Great Barrier Reef, with the high quality of its many TAFE institutes and you’ll understand why students from all over the world call the state home.
The cost of living is reasonable, which suits students’ pockets. Public transport is plentiful and reliable throughout the state.
Students are strongly advised to get an Overseas Student Health Cover card to ensure that they can benefit from the comprehensive healthcare system.
