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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Certificate II in Tourism (CAIRNS ONLY) SIT20116
Study method
In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
This entry-level course will give you the qualifications to work across many different strong-growing industries including tourism, business and events. You will gain the knowledge required to undertake routine tasks such as using business technology,...
Job Outcomes
- Retail Assistant (Tourist Attraction)
- Museum Attendant
- Ride Attendant
- Tour Operator Office Assistant
Certificate IV in Business BSB40215
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
This mid-level course in business allows the development of specialised skills which allow you to work in a wide range of business roles including project officer, sales agent and executive personal assistant. Qualifications offered in the Certificate...
Job Outcomes
- Sales Account Assistant
- Administrator
- Project Officer
- Sales Agent
- Office Administrator
- Executive Personal Assistant
Certificate III in Community Services (QLD ONLY) CHC32015
Study method
In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
Certificate III in Community Services Work, is a broad all encompassing qualification that prepares individuals for community work in Aged, Youth, and Disability sectors and for services that provide support to groups and individuals. The Certificate I...
Job Outcomes
- Community Care Worker
- Indigenous Youth Worker
- Residential Support
- Youth Case Worker
- Juvenile Justice Officer
- Referral Worker
- Client Contact
Diploma in Travel & Tourism Management (CAIRNS ONLY) SIT50112
Study method
In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
This diploma course is suitable for people who use their knowledge, experience and management skills to coordinate tourism and travel operations or marketing and product development activities. You will be able to operate independently, take responsibi...
Job Outcomes
- Travel Agency Manager
- Tour Operations Manager
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 Business Administration (CAIRNS ONLY) BSB30415
Study method
In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
The Certificate III in Business Administration (BSB30415) will help you build a career in business administration and open a world of employment opportunities including as an office assistant, accounts payable clerk or general clerk. Begin your career...
Job Outcomes
- Accounts Clerk
- Receptionist
- Junior Personal Assistant
- Office Assistant
Certificate III in Driving Operations (QLD ONLY) TLI31216
Study method
In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
The Certificate III in Driving Operations is designed to develop a broad range of competencies that will increase awareness of legislation requirements in the transport industry and enhance skills in safety, customer service, route planning, road craft...
Job Outcomes
- HR Truck Driver
- Interstate Driver
- Linehaul Driver
- Courier
- Bus Driver
- Road Freight Driver
Certificate III in Guiding (CAIRNS ONLY) SIT30316
Study method
In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
The Certificate III in Guiding (SIT30316) provides a pathway to work as a guide in many tourism industry sectors. Guides at this level usually work in particular areas or sites, including attractions, cultural and heritage sites, tourist precincts, mar...
Job Outcomes
- Cultural guide
- Heritage guide
- Historical guide
- Interpretive guide
- Museum guide
- Nature-based site guide
- Site guide
- Tour guide
- Walking guide
- Winery guide
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 IV in Business Administration (CAIRNS ONLY) BSB40515
Study method
In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
With this mid-level certificate in business administration, you will learn specialised skills and gain the knowledge needed for success as an office administrator, sales account assistant or project officer. This qualification reflects the role of indi...
Job Outcomes
- Sales Account Assistant
- Project Officer
- Sales Agent
- Office Administrator
- Administrator
- Executive Personal Assistant
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (QLD ONLY) CHC33015
Study method
In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
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 III in Hospitality (CAIRNS ONLY) SIT30616
Study method
In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
This course provides you with hands-on experience and practical skills, building on your previous study or experience in hospitality. It provides you with a well-rounded knowledge base of the hospitality industry or assists you in continuing further st...
Job Outcomes
- Function Host
- Guest Service Agent
- Senior Bar Attendant
- Restaurant Host
- Housekeeper
- Function Attendant
- Waiter
- Gaming Attendant
- Front Office Receptionist
- Food and Beverage Attendant
- Front Office Assistant
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
Diploma of Business Administration (CAIRNS ONLY) BSB50415
Study method
In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
This high-level qualification is ideal for those who would like to climb up the career pathway by gaining the necessary skills to become a manager or executive. The qualifications offered in this course will set you up for career advancement in managem...
Job Outcomes
- Administration Manager
- Executive Officer
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (NSW, QLD & VIC ONLY) TAE40116
Study method
Blended
Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
Plenty Training delivers the new TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment qualification! This course covers training design, training delivery and assessment activities – allowing you to: Deliver training and assessment in a TAFE or Registere...
Job Outcomes
- Vocational Education Teacher
- Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Trainer
- Training Advisor
Diploma of Hospitality Management (CAIRNS ONLY) SIT50416
Study method
In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
Improve your hospitality skills as well as learn how to solve new and complex problems in a team environment. With our Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50416), you can take the next step in your career and take on a management role within the hosp...
Job Outcomes
- Sous Chef
- Gaming Manager
- Motel Manager
- Restaurant Manager
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 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...
Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)
Study method
Blended
Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
The ancient practice of Acupuncture, a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine, has become a widely used treatment option in Australia. As a student you will gain an understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy and principles and learn to appl...
Job Outcomes
- Acupuncturist
- Herb farmer
- Product manufacturer
- Compliance officer
- Product development
- Clinical practitioner
Certificate IV in Travel & Tourism (CAIRNS ONLY) SIT40116
Study method
In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
In this course, you will get first-hand knowledge of a broad range of skills in the travel and tourism industry, including operations to coordinate travel or tourism services. Employees in this sector operate relatively independently and use their judg...
Job Outcomes
- Assistant Manager
- Operations Supervisor
- Marketing Coordinator
- Account Coordinator
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.
