About TAFE - Technical And Further Education

About TAFE Tasmania

In Australia, TAFE (Technical and Further Education) Institutes are government owned and are responsible for training people for work in a large variety of employment areas. TAFE learning is practical, and students gain real work skills.

The Institute of TAFE Tasmania is a multi-campus institution and provides high quality vocational education and training to over 29,000 local students per year. It is the only TAFE in Tasmania.

Why choose to study with us at TAFE Tasmania?

• TAFE Tasmania has won the National Training Provider of the Year twice!
  
• Qualifications are recognised nationally and internationally
  
• All TAFE Teachers have extensive and current industry experience
  
• International student numbers are low, at around 300 per year - this means students get high quality support
  
• You can use your qualification to gain work or for advanced standing into Australian university courses
  

What do we offer?

• Awards at Advanced Diploma, Diploma and Certificate level
  
• Courses from Art & Design, Business, Community Services, Engineering, Hospitality and Tourism, Information Technology, Nature & Science and of course, English language training.
  
• Diploma to Degree pathways - TAFE Tasmania has credit transfer agreements with the University of Tasmania and the Australian Maritime College.

Please note: It is the intention of the Tasmanian Government that TAFE Tasmania may change its name in 2009. This will not affect the courses offered.