TAFE &/or Other Training Colleges

A common choice made by students not attending university in Australia or seeking full-time employment is attending a TAFE college to further their education in a practical, skill-focused educational environment Additional training courses are available online including open university, a collection of courses from different universities that have been set-up for online study.

TAFE, which stands for Technical and Further Education, is a system in Australia, which is publically funded to provide training for technical and vocational subjects, and an array of adult education courses. TAFE is often used as a bridging mechanism into university. Many training colleges are located around Australia, with most found in urban regions or near populated centres. All states in Australia offer TAFE Courses, however TAFE NSW also provides a program (TVET – TAFE-delivered vocational education and training) that allows TAFE subjects and courses to be included as part of their higher school certificate (HSC).

TAFE courses have remained popular in Australia as they provide relevant hands-on training, practical skills and a focus on workplace training. TAFE also known as tafe, is one of the largest education and training sectors in Australia, and as with the Open Universities Australia (OUA) program, TAFE also offers many online courses and qualifications, such as those in medical fields, heath, education and Arts/Humanities.