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.
Courses Online or in Queensland found:
TOP RESULT
Diploma of Digital Media Technology ICT50915
Study method Blended, In-class, Online
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in designing, developing and refining digital media technologies as an independent information and communications technology (ICT) specialist or as part of a team. T...
Job Outcomes
- Technical, supervisory managerial role in designing
- Developing and refining digital media technologies
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) CHC33015
Study method In-class
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is focused on competencies and skills to help you gain a career in disability services. The topics covered are relevant to the current disability services environment and included participation and...
Job Outcomes
- Age Care Assistant
- Nursing Assistant
- Home Care Assistant
- Community Support
- Residential Care
- Personal Care Giver
Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) (VIC and QLD ONLY) CPC40110
Study method In-class
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
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50113
Study method Blended, In-class, Online
This qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services. In doing so, they work to implement an approved learning framework within th...
Job Outcomes
- Team leaders and educators
- Managers and Directors of childcare facility
Certificate IV in Fitness SIS40215
Study method Blended, Online
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
Advanced Diploma of Business BSB60215
Study method Blended, In-class, Online
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply specialised knowledge and skills, together with experience in Business, across a range of enterprise and industry contexts. Individuals at this level use initiative and judgment to plan and...
Diploma of Beauty Therapy SHB50115
Study method In-class, Online
Ever wanted to work in luxurious hotels, spas or on cruise ships? The constantly changing beauty therapy industry can open the door to just that – an exciting career that could take you anywhere in the world. As a student, you’ll have access to our mod...
Job Outcomes
- Beauty Therapist
- Freelance Beauty Therapist
- Beauty Trainer
- Day Spa Therapist
Diploma of Marketing and Communications BSB52415
Study method Blended, In-class, Online
This qualification applies to individuals with a sound theoretical knowledge base in marketing and communication, and who demonstrate a range of managerial skills to ensure that functions are effectively conducted in an organisation or business areas....
Job Outcomes
- Marketing manager
- Marketing team leader
- Product manager
- Public relations manager.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (In-Class) TAE40110
Study method In-class
Rose Training Australia is now offering the new TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification through The Healthy Business Training College RTO 30831. Who is this course for? Anyone that is looking to work as a trainer and/or assesso...
Job Outcomes
- Enterprise Trainer
- Enterprise Assessor
- Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Trainer
- RTO Assessor
- Training Adviser or Training Needs Analyst
- Vocational Education Teacher.
Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication BSB61315
Study method Blended, In-class, Online
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who provide leadership and strategic direction in Marketing and Communication activities of an organisation. They analyse, design and execute judgements using wide-ranging technical, creative, concept...
Job Outcomes
- Marketing Director
- Marketing Strategist
- National, regional or global marketing manager
Diploma of Child Youth And Family Intervention CHC50313
Study method Blended, Online
Start a rewarding career improving the personal, living and emotional circumstances of at-risk children and families. The course focusses on the skills you will need to work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and n...
Job Outcomes
- Child protection worker
- Youth support worker
- Residential carer
- School services worker
- Family support worker
- Youth officer
Diploma of Sustainable Operations MSS50116
Study method Blended, In-class, Online
The Diploma of Sustainable Operations aims to introduce students to organisations and communities willing to undertake holistic efforts to reduce environmentally harmful methods and introduce clean technologies that support ecology. The Diploma of Sust...
Job Outcomes
- External Consultant
- Sustainable Operations Manager
- Business owner
- Council officer in Environmental department
Diploma of Project Management BSB51415
Study method In-class, Online
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
Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management BSB61015
Study method Blended, In-class, Online
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply specialised knowledge and skills, together with experience in leadership and management, across a range of enterprise and industry contexts. Individuals at this level use initiative and judg...
Diploma of Community Services CHC52015
Study method Blended, Online
Help the most vulnerable people in the community you care about with a qualification in Community Services Work (Case Management). Get the skills to become the voice that the disadvantaged need and help them to break out of the cycle they are caught in...
Job Outcomes
- Case coordinator/worker
- Social welfare worker
- Mental health support worker
Certificate III in Food Processing FDF30111
Study method In-class
The Strategix Food Processing Certificate III is designed to help you establish your career in the Food or Warehousing Industries or increase your current skills. With a wide range of jobs to choose from, you could be working on a processing line, in a...
Job Outcomes
- Food Processing Worker
- Food Packaging Operator
- Process Line Worker
- Process Supervisor
- Forklift Operator
- Warehouse Storeperson
Certificate IV Project Management Practice BSB41515
Study method In-class, Online
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 III in Individual Support (Aged Care) CHC33015
Study method Blended
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 industry. Qualified carers who work across jobs in health, aged care and disab...
Job Outcomes
- Personal care worker
- Community care worker
- Residential care worker
- Accommodation support worker
- Home carer assistant
- Disability support worker
Diploma of Counselling CHC51015
Study method Blended, Online
Our course will give you the counselling and communication skills you can use in your existing role to support people through difficult situations. If your job involves working with people, this versatile qualification can also complement your existing...
Certificate III in Logistics TLI32416
Study method In-class
The Strategix Certificate III in Logistics includes topics relevant to current warehousing trends, including RF Scanners, stock control, forklift operation and manual handling. Gain accredited qualification and practical skills for logistics. The Strat...
Job Outcomes
- Logistics Officer
- Logistics Clerk
- Warehouse Storeman
- Forklift Operator
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.
