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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Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science (QLD ONLY) 52850WA
Study method
In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
The Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science (52850WA) is an undergraduate course developed for candidates wanting to work as a qualified Dermal Therapist in a cosmetic medical practice or dermal clinic. The curriculum covers the knowledge and skill...
Job Outcomes
- Dermal Therapist
Certificate IV in Fitness SIS40215
Study method
Blended,
Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
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...
Job Outcomes
- Health clubs
- Your own personal training business
- Personal training franchises
Certificate III In Process Manufacturing (QLD ONLY) MSM30116
Study method
In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
The Certificate III in Process Manufacturing (MSM30116) qualification is ideal for candidates looking for jobs in Manufacturing & Warehousing. This qualification provides the competencies required by manufacturing, warehouse and production support...
Diploma of Project Management BSB51415
Study method
In-class,
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
The Diploma of Project Management is aimed at those who wishing to peruse or develop their career in Project Management. This qualification is targeted at two main streams; candidates currently working in a project environment or those new to project...
Job Outcomes
- Project Manager
- Project Leader
- Senior Project Manager
- Area Manager
Certificate III in Warehousing Operations (QLD ONLY) TLI31616
Study method
In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
This nationally recognised qualification is the perfect starting point for people wanting to work in an entry-level process manufacturing role. This course is designed for students who have limited experience in this industry, those in their first or s...
Job Outcomes
- Manager/Supervisor for warehousing operations
- Implementing policies and procedures in a warehouse
- A warehouse worker
Certificate IV Project Management Practice BSB41515
Study method
In-class,
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
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...
Job Outcomes
- Project Team Member
- Project Coordinator
- Project Administrator
- Project Manager
Certificate IV Celebrancy (In-class) (Specified Locations ONLY) CHC41015
Study method
In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
Are you looking for a career that will give you emotional fulfilment? When you become a marriage celebrant, your work day is to help your clients have the best day of their lives. Over recent years, there has been a staggering shift from traditional ch...
Certificate III in Fitness SIS30315
Study method
Blended
Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
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...
Job Outcomes
- Fitness Instructor
- Gym Instructor
Complete Personal Trainer SIS40215, SIS30315
Study method
Blended,
Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
In-class,
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
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...
Job Outcomes
- Your own personal training business
- Community fitness settings
- Personal training franchises
- Health clubs
Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) (VIC and QLD ONLY) CPC40110
Study method
In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
If you are an aspiring or working tradesperson, here is your foundation for success. This is your first step towards starting your own building business and preparing for the builders registration. We understand that you could be a busy tradie by day,...
Job Outcomes
- site manager
- construction project supervisor
- coordinator
- planner
Graduate Diploma In Dermal Therapies (QLD ONLY) 52707WA
Study method
In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
The Graduate Diploma of Dermal Therapies (52707WA) is developed for candidates from a beauty or health background wanting to achieve a formal and recognised qualification in dermal therapies. The objective of the qualification is to provide graduates w...
Job Outcomes
- Perform safe and effective dermal therapies in a cosmetic medical clinic
Graduate Diploma Of Cosmetic Nursing (QLD ONLY) 52709WA
Study method
In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
The Graduate Diploma of Cosmetic Nursing is a postgraduate course developed specifically for registered or enrolled/div 2 nurses wishing to enter the field of cosmetic medicine. This government accredited qualification will provide students with the kn...
Venous Blood Collection Skill Set and PRP Course (QLD ONLY) HLTSSOOO59
Study method
In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
This skill set provides the skills and knowledge required to confirm collection requirements, prepare clients and equipment, perform blood collections and safely & effectively use venous blood collection. This skill set applies to any individual fo...
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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.
