Q: What are the benefits of studying at TAFE?

TAFE is a great pathway for those who want to study what they love in a practical, hands-on environment. Vocational education allows learners to get real-world experience while they’re learning, putting them one step ahead in the job market.

There are many benefits of studying at TAFE. From creating pathways to further study to learning practical skills, the perks of vocational education are very enticing. Some of these benefits include:

• Industry insights
• Industry relationships
• Course diversity
• Pathway to university
• Shorter course lengths
• Learn practical skills
• Work placement
• Flexible learning options
• Lower entry requirements
• Free TAFE

When studying TAFE courses, you can rest assured knowing your teachers have plenty of industry experience. TAFE teachers are industry professionals with years of relevant experience. Even when they are teaching vocational courses, they will regularly reenter the workforce to keep their skills and expertise fresh.

TAFE courses have a practical approach to learning, so you’ll be learning all the skills you need to equip yourself for the workforce. Think, less essays and more hands-on work. If you’re a kinesthetic learner (a person who learns best with practical experience), TAFE courses are well suited to you.

Part of completing a TAFE course is to participate in practical work placement. During placement, you’ll get real-world experience as to what it’s like to work in the industry you’re studying. 

TAFE institutions offer thousands of different courses, ranging in length, duration and level of expertise. No matter what you’re interested in studying, TAFE will have a course that suits you!

With TAFE, there are a range of learning options available to suit everyone’s needs. Whether you want to study in person, online, or a mixture of both, vocational education institutions provide a range of study methods to accommodate everybody’s needs.

If high school or ATARs weren’t for you, that doesn’t mean your chances of studying at university are ruined. TAFE is a great pathway that can lead on to higher education. You will learn practical, real-world skills and get experience on the job while you study at TAFE, too. In fact, after completing TAFE, you could even work in entry-level positions while undertaking further study at university.

If you didn’t get sky-high grades in year 12, don’t worry. TAFE courses have far lower entry requirements than university courses. Most high-level certificate courses, like Certificate III and Certificate IV, only require a completion of Year 10, 11, 12 or equivalent. For most diplomas, the only requirement is a completion of Year 12.

If you don’t have time to be studying full-time for years on end, TAFE has got you covered. Depending on the course, you could be done with your study in a matter of weeks. There are a number of TAFE short courses that can be completed in just a few weeks. Higher level certificates and diplomas can take between a few months to three years to complete, depending on the course.

Free TAFE? You heard right. You may be eligible for free TAFE depending if you meet certain criteria or if the course is covered by the initiative. Free TAFE covers courses that are considered priority and in need of more workers in the field. This includes pre-apprenticeship courses, education support, hospitality, nursing, and many more.

If high school or ATARs weren’t for you, that doesn’t mean your chances of studying at university are ruined. TAFE is a great pathway that can lead on to higher education. You will learn practical, real-world skills and get experience on the job while you study at TAFE, too. In fact, after completing TAFE, you could even work in entry-level positions while undertaking further study at university.

There are many benefits to studying at TAFE. No matter what you’re interested in, there will be a TAFE course that’s perfect for you.

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