Courses
We can help you discover the different options available for learning.
- TAFE
- University
- Registered Training Providers (RTO)
- Short Courses (non-TAFE)
- Apprenticeships & Traineeships
- Alternative entry
- Senior Colleges
- Personal development
TAFE:
TAFEWA colleges offer courses that lead to qualifications, short courses to improve your skills & personal development courses for fun & pleasure.
Fact Sheet 9 Applying For TAFWA FAQ
TAFE Qualifications are offers full or part time or by flexible delivery.
- Full time study - The starting date for most courses is either February or July each year. Applications are generally lodged 3 - 4 months earlier with TAFEWA Admissions. Applications can be lodged online. Check the web site for details.
- Part time & flexible delivery are generally advertised on line & in the newspaper prior to the start of full time classes. For full details contact TAFEWA .
Overseas students who wish to study at TAFEWA need to contact Education and Training International. Our Fact Sheet No: 3 contains general information for international students. Not sure if you are an international or overseas student then it is worth checking your status in the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996 this site will also provide you with a range of information
For information on interstate TAFEs please follow the links below
University:
To apply for university you need to lodge an application either with Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) or with the university directly. Click here for a link to a list of Australian University & for information on studying at university goingtouni
Registered Training Providers (RTO):
The Australian Government has a system of registration for training providers to make sure that vocational education & training in Australia is of the highest standard. Only RTOs can deliver nationally recognised training, so their training will be recognised anywhere in Australia.
RTOs offer a range of qualifications & training; including short course
& certificate / diploma courses.
To find out if a provider is registered you can visit the National
Training Information System (NTIS) or contact the CDC.
If you wish to become a Training Provider go to www.tac.wa.gov.au which explains how to become a RTO.
Short Courses:
Short Courses provided by RTO, ,are generally aimed at providing you with a specific skill or knowledge. They range from forklift tickets through to minute taking. For details of providers of these course please contact the CDC directly. Please note some Industry Training Advisory Boards (ITAB) can assist with training programs and skills recognition, for further details visit our on-line tools section.
Apprenticeships & Traineeships:
Fact Sheet 2 Apprenticeships & Traineeships
Apprenticeships & Traineeships are available in most industries; they provide a great opportunity to study while you are getting paid.
To find out more contact the ApprentiCentre on telephone 13 19 54, they have all you need to know to set you on your way.
Not quite ready to step into the workforce, then a School Based Traineeships or a School Apprenticeship Link (SAL) maybe the answer, it allows you to work towards secondary graduation & prepare yourself for a career in the workforce. Visit ApprentiCentre for more information.
Alternative Entry:
Just because you didn’t complete school or do very well doesn’t mean you can’t go back to study or on to TAFEWA & University. There are a number of ways to access further education. These include:
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) – is a
special testing program offered by the Tertiary
Institutions Service Centre (TISC) to mature age (0ver 20yrs of age)
candidates to assist their application for university or TAFEWA. The STAT
can not be used to access some courses, so please check with the university
or TAFEWA for further details. It is a good idea to do
one of the regularly offered preparation courses at the senior colleges
before sitting the STAT .
- General Certificates of Adult Education – provide
an alternative way for people to improve their reading, writing, maths &
communication. For TAFEWA admissions these certificates
provide the equivalence of year 9 to 11.
- TAFEWA to Uni Pathways – Many people choose to use TAFEWA qualifications to meet the minimum entry to university. In some cases the TAFEWA qualification that you have gained may assist you with gaining advanced standing or credit for your previous study. Remember TAFEWA graduates still need to apply through TISC or the university for admission.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander – Western Australian universities have a range of programs to assist Indigenous people access tertiary studies. To find out more about the options available please visit the following websites: Curtin Centre for Aboriginal Studies, Kurongkurl Katitjin, School of Indigenous Australian Studies (Edith Cowan University), Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre (Murdoch University), School of Indigenous Studies (University of Western Australia)
Senior Colleges:
There are six Senior colleges & campuses in Western Australia which provide the opportunity for students to study a range of programs including TEE, Flying Start & Certificate Courses.
- Canning College
- Cyril Jackson Senior Campus
- Mandurah Senior College
- North Lake Senior Campus
- Sevenoaks Senior College
- Tuart College
Personal Development/ Interests:
Personal Interest courses are a great way to expand your mind and your experiences. They offer a chance to try your interested before launching into a career or just a way to have some fun. There are many venues for these personal development or community course, here are a few suggestion:
- TAFEWA – short courses
- Local Councils / Shire
- Community Groups
- UWA summer/winter school
- Local Community Papers (check out advertisements & public notes)
TAFEWA also provides a range of non qualification course
to assist people wishing to return to employment & training, explore their
opportunities and improve their English. Visit the
TAFEWA website to find out more on their personal development/ interest
short courses
