Vocational education and training


Vocational studies in Sydney and New South Wales.

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TAFE NSW


Australian Council for Private Education Training

Australian Council of Independent Vocational Colleges


Technical and further education graduates gain practical workplace skills and academic qualifications to move directly into a career or articulate with credit transfer to an Australian university.

Intensive English programs and university preparation courses develop competency for tertiary studies.

Certificate to advanced diploma level, and diploma-to-degree courses cover subjects such as:

  • Business
  • Information technology
  • Marketing
  • Engineering and building
  • Child studies
  • Telecommunications
  • Hospitality and tourism management
  • Applied sciences
  • Design and visual arts
  • Television and media
  • Environmental studies and land management
  • Sport and recreation

In Sydney and New South Wales vocational courses are provided at government Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutes and non-government colleges. These institutions are carefully monitored by government to ensure the quality of curriculum, staff and teaching practices.



Sydney Australia