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About TAFE Queensland

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TAFE Queensland is a vocational education and training institution situated in the Australian state of Queensland. It was established in the year 1882 and later in 2014 as a statutory body. The institute is the largest and most experienced educational institute in Queensland offering more than 500 practical, industry-relevant courses to over 110,000 students each year. TAFE Queensland has a wide scale for students and applicants as it is spread across more than 50 locations across 7 regions in the state. At TAFE, they aim at providing quality education and training through a plethora of programs to help students gain further education in Australia, develop their careers that lead to developments in the community and industries.

Table of Contents

  1. TAFE Ranking
  2. TAFE Highlights
  3. TAFE Campus
  4. TAFE Accommodation
  5. TAFE Programs
  6. TAFE Admission Deadlines
  7. TAFE Application Process
    6.1 English Proficiency Test
  8. TAFE Cost of Attendance
  9. TAFE Financial Aid
  10. TAFE Placements 
  11. FAQs

TAFE Queensland Ranking

  • TAFE Queensland has been ranked at #48 on national level and #72 at continental level by Ranking Web of Universities/ Webometrics.
  • TAFE Queensland was also awarded International Training Provider of the Year in 2019.

Highlights

College Type Vocational and Educational Training Institute
Foundation 1882
Location Queensland, Australia
Campus Setting Urban
No. of Campus 07
Enrollment Approx. 120,000
Mode of Program Full-time, Part- time, Online
Work- Study Available
Academic Pattern Semester- based
Admission Intake Session- wise
Financial Aid Scholarships, Loans, Funding
Helpdesk Tel: 1300- 308- 203

TAFE Queensland Campus

TAFE Queensland occupies most outstanding and prime location in Australia that offers education along with tourist sites to international students. With more than 50 campus locations spanning Queensland, each campus location has its own purpose- built facilities, latest tools and technology, wide course selection and training schools.

TAFE Queensland campuses along with their features and characteristics are as follows:

  • The Far North Queensland campus includes the regional areas of Atherton and the Northern Peninsula Area along with the popular tourist destination of Cairns, TAFE offers entry-level skill sets, certificates and diplomas in automotive, beauty and hairdressing, building and construction, business, child care, community services, electrotechnology and utilities, engineering, general education and training, horticulture, hospitality and cookery, nursing and health, information technology, management, maritime, music, sports and fitness, tourism, and visual arts.
  • North Queensland campus spanning the Ingham in the North to the Whitsundays in the south, and the Mount Isa, it offers full range of certificate, diploma and advanced diploma programs in electrotechnology and utilities, engineering, general education and training, horticulture, tourism and such.
  • The Wide Bay Burnett region campus stretching from Bundaberg in the north to Kingaroy in the south offers courses in area of agriculture, automotive, beauty and hairdressing, building and construction, business, child care, community services, electrotechnology, engineering, general education, hospitality and cookery, information technology, nursing and health, retail, and sports and fitness.
  • The Sunshine coast campus spread over 60 km of serene coastlines, the programs offered at training center includes information technology, music, nursing and health, photography, community services and fashion.
  • The Gold Coast is the second-largest city in Queensland renowned for its beaches, theme parks, and lush culture. Campuses in various regions such as Coomera, Ashmore, and Southport provide diverse courses in graphic design, floristry, digital screen and media, electrotechnology, engineering, business, and childcare.

TAFE Queensland Accommodation

Covering large prime spots in the state with their top- notch educational and training facilities, TAFE Queensland does not have on- campus accommodation and resident facilities.

However, despite not offering direct accommodation TAFE Queensland has listed range of student accommodation providers in Australia in varying budgets allowing students to experience their college life to the fullest.

  • Homestay accommodation where students resides with Australian family with meals or self- catering options.Homestay usually costs between $200 -$300 a week varying with meal plans.
  • Short- term accommodations includes hostels, motels, hotels for students while they familiarize themselves with the location and look for a permanent place to live.
  • Some websites that offers such accommodation are Youth Hostel Australia, Wotif, Last Minute, Airbnb, Stayz.
  • Students accommodation providers across Queensland offers residence with other fellow students. The list of accommodation providers includes University Village, University Square in Gold Coast, The Village and Unicentral in the Sunshine Coats, Uni Lodge, Uni Resort, Urbanest, Westella in the Greater Brisbane, Uni Villas, Student Village in Dashing Downs and South West.

TAFE Queensland Programs

TAFE offers VET which stands for Vocational Education and Training programs that offers job related training, technical skill sets and industry-based outcomes.

It offers certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, bachelor and pathway programs in more than 21 areas of study. The programs offered are designed to ensure that the students receive job-focused, practical training in consultation with employers and graduate job- ready.

Degree programs at TAFE Queensland are offered in the field of applied management, digital media, visual arts, dentistry, contemporary music and more. The diplomas courses cover the areas of civic, technical and electrical engineering, business, management, music, mass and media, horticulture, agriculture, beauty and hairdressing, electrotechnology, child care, community services, sports and fitness, tourisms and events, animal care, transports, logistics and aviation and such.

TAFE also has micro- credentials and online courses that are short and highly targeted that improves skills and career prospects. In addition to these, TAFE also offers wide range of pathway programs in partnership with Australia’s Top universities to help students in their higher education.

TAFE Queensland Admission Deadlines

International applicants must start preparing for their admission at TAFE Queensland atleast three months prior to the application deadline so as to have ample time to sort all the documents and visa requirements.

Applications submitted after application deadlines will be deferred to the next available intake or availability of seats. The general application deadlines for International students (onshore student (living in Australia with a current visa) offshore student (living outside of Australia and does not hold a visa).

  • For onshore international applicants, the application deadlines are one week prior to commencement of classes.
  • For Offshore international applicants, the deadlines are listed below:
Course type Semester 1 Semester 2
VET courses including English courses December 1 May 30
English Courses Five weeks prior to start of programs Five weeks prior to start of programs

TAFE Queensland Admission Process

Training and providing education to more than 120,000 students across the globe, international students must adhere to guideline and follows the general criteria to get admission at TAFE Queensland. The general application requirement is as follows:

Application Portal: TAFE Queensland International Application Portal/ TAFE Queensland Registered Agent.
Application Fee: Not Applicable
Application Requirements:

  • Complete Application form.
  • Certificate I- III level courses: Australian Year 10 qualification or equivalent.
  • Certificate IV, diploma, and advanced diploma courses: Year 12 qualification or equivalent.
  • Academic marksheets, transcripts and award certificate (official and must be in English).
  • Statement of Purpose (consisting of personal, educational and professional background, reasons for seeking an international education and interest in the program, employment goals on return to your home country).
  • Resume, work experience and references from professional supervisor or company (for mature age students above 21 years).
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Copy of passport

English Proficiency Test Scores Requirements

Program Level IELTS Score
Bachelor 6.5 overall
Associate degree 6.0 overall
Certificate and Diplomas 5.5 overall (this can be higher according to programs and nationalities of applicants )

NOTE: Candidates failing to meet required English Proficiency Test Scores can enroll in the TAFE intensive English language courses or other equivalencies after consulting with their academic advisor.

TAFE Queensland Cost of Attendance

TAFE Queensland cost of attendance is divided into tuition fee and service fee.

The tuition fee covers all the educational and training costs whereas the service fee covers the additional services and goods fee (replacement student ID cards, tools or textbooks) and may vary with course.

The tuition fee for few top programs offered at TAFE are as follows:

Programs Tuition Fee
Certificate III in early childhood education and care 6,200 AUD
Diploma of Business/ Marketing and Communication 14,400 AUD
Diploma of Hospitality Management 29,800 AUD
Diploma of Software Development 16,000 AUD
Advanced Diploma of Engineering 19,110 AUD
Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management 5,330 AUD

There are travel and accommodation cost in Australia as well that students have to keep in mind before appying.

TAFE Queensland Scholarship

TAFE Queensland does not offer any scholarships to international students however they can fund their education by opting for external funding opportunities offered by various external sponsors and government bodies.

TAFE Queensland Placement

TAFE Queensland has dedicated team and experts to guide students through their career. With abundant career enhancing short and long duration courses as well as skill targeted courses, candidates can opt for any courses and get hands on training to develop their skills and gain job opportunities in Australia.

  • Along with courses, candidates can also opt for vocational placement and other internships to start their career at the early stage.
  • Besides these, TAFE Queensland organizes and offers counselling sessions, workshops, career- fair and event to help students kickstart their career.
  • TAFE Queensland has excellent student satisfaction rate as well as graduate employability rate.
  • As per the survey conducted by the institute, 87% of TAFE graduates get employment within six months after they finish their courses or programs and have graduate employment rating of 93.2%.

A quick glance at TAFE Queensland graduates and alumni working as professional in various sectors (as per emolument.com).

Job Position Average Salary in AUD
Human Resources 79,980
IT and Software Development 74,820
Marketing Product and Communications 69,658
Sales and Business Development 51,599

A glance at TAFE Queensland graduates getting salary/year depending on their degree and qualification (as per emolument.com):

Degree/Qualification Average Salary n AUD
Bachelors (others) 79,978
Other Degree 52,889

The maximum paying degree at TAFE Queensland is bachelors degree worth annual average salary of 79,978 AUD and other degree and course students have the annual average income of approximately 52,889 AUD, whereas looking at the employment sector, the TAFE Queensland alums in the human resource sector benefits at an average annual salary of 79,980 AUD and the lowest earning sector is sales and business development with 51,599 AUD annually.

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TAFE Queensland is highly experienced in providing vocational and training courses. The assessment of these courses offered maybe based on competency, marks and grades, or a combination of both. TAFE ensures that the students’ education is aligned with the most modern industry standards.

FAQs

Ques. Is TAFE Queensland good?

Ans. Being Australia’s largest vocational and training educational, TAFE Queensland trains more than 120,000 students from across the world offering more than 500 courses and has student satisfaction rate of 88.3%.

Ques. Does TAFE Queensland have master’s programs?

Ans. No, TAFE Queensland offers certificate courses, diplomas and advanced diplomas, bachelor degree programs and various other short courses.

Ques. What is the English language/ English Proficiency Test Score requirement while applying at TAFE Queensland?

Ans. IELTS Academic overall test scores of 7.0 with no score lower then 6.0 is the general English Language requirement while applying at TAFE Queensland.

Ques. If I don’t meet the English Language requirement, can I still apply for courses or programs at TAFE Queensland?

Ans. Candidates failing to meet the English language requirement can enroll in TAFE intensive English language courses and meet the eligibility criteria.

Ques. What is the application fee at TAFE Queensland?

Ans. TAFE Queensland does not charge any application fee.

Ques. Does TAFE Queensland provide on- campus accommodation to international students?

Ans. TAFE Queensland does not offer on- campus residency to any students, but candidates have various other options including homestay, rented apartment and other residencies nearby the institute.

Ques. Do I need work experience while applying for certificate or diploma programs at TAFE Queensland?

Ans. Mature students above age 21 years require work experience along with professional resumes/ cv to enroll in any course or program offered by TAFE Queensland.

Courses & Fees

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Degree TypeBachelor
Duration3 years
Study ModeFull Time
LanguageEnglish
Fees
Tuition FeeINR 20.3 L/Yr
Native FeeAUD 30,800 /Yr
Fee trendTuition progression
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Admission Guide

Admission Process

TAFE Queensland is one of the most popular and successful vocational training institute offering over 90 undergraduate degrees, diplomas, and certificate courses. Known for its practical and industry-specific education, more than 90% of its students are satisfied with their experience at TAFE Queensland. It follows a semester-based intake and invites admission applications for its two semesters in December and May. Application closed one week before class start for onshore and English courses. For VET courses admission candidates can apply till December 1. Applications received after the deadlines will be considered for the next intake session.

Students planning to study in Australia can apply to TAFE Queensland via TAFE International Application or TAFE Agent. The university does not charge any application fees. Indian applicants need to have grade 10 from AISSC or ICSE or Grade 12 with a minimum of 70% in English and 65% in three subjects. Aspirants who do not meet the admission requirements can enrol on pathway programs. TAFE Queensland accepts only IELTS as proof of English language proficiency, however, the minimum score differs as per course.

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Highlights

Application Portal Online Portal
Application Fee N/A
Average IELTS Score 5.5 overall
Average TOEFL Score iBT: 46 PBT:506
Mode of Payment Debit Card or Credit Card
Academic Calendar Semester-based
Intake Sessions December and May
Financial Aid Scholarships and Financial Aid Available
International Admission Enquiry TAFE Queensland Enquiry

TAFE Queensland Admission Deadlines

Students are required to submit their applications well in advance of the acceptance close date since applications received after deadlines will be considered for the next intake session. Onshore applicants are those international students who are currently living in Australia with a valid Visa permit whereas Offshore applicants are those who are currently living outside Australia and do not hold a visa.

Applications Semester 1 Semester 2
Onshore Application closed one week before class start Application closes one week before class start
Offshore (VET* courses) December 1 Closed
English courses Application closed five weeks before class start Virtual courses available

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TAFE Queensland International Students Admissions

TAFE Queensland receives thousands of applications from many countries like Korea, China, the United Kingdom, Japan, India, Hong Kong, France, Italy, and Malaysia. Upholding diversity and providing industry-driven education to international students is one of the primary goals of TAFE. Candidates need to apply online via the university portal align with submitting the necessary documents. Candidates need not pay any application fee. There are also country-specific requirements one needs to check before applying.

Application Portal: TAFE International Application/ TAFE Agent

Application Fee: N/A

Admission Requirements: Applicants must submit the following documents to be eligible for TAFE Queensland Admissions-

  • Completed Application
  • Certified Copies of Academic Qualifications - Class 10/Class 12
  • Statement of Purpose
  • English Language Proficiency
  • CV and Letters of References from Employers - Mature Students
  • Copy of Passport
  • Health Certificate
  • Proof of Financial Support

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Country-Specific Requirements

For academic credentials given in some countries, there are country-specific documents required. Students must submit their educational certifications in accordance with the country's particular instructions. Please note that the country-specific requirement only applies to particular educational papers, such as a transcript of records. In such instances, follow the standard guidelines for submitting the other documents is essential.

Country Australian Year 10 equivalent Australian Year 12 equivalent
India 10th grade from All India Secondary School Certificate or Indian Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary School Certificate Senior School Certificate (awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education) with 4 Academic disciplines; Minimum Score in English- 70%; Minimum score in other 3 subjects- 65%
Nepal School Leaving Certificate (SLC) School leaving Certificate and Higher Secondary Certificate or Proficiency Certificate with average score 60 of Grade 11 and 12th combined.
Malaysia Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia SPM (four subject passes) Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) (four subject passes) or IB Diploma

English Language Proficiency

International applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate English Language Proficiency to study in Australia.  The score should not be older than two years. If you do not meet the English language entry requirements, you can enrol in a combined TAFE Queensland English Language Program (TQELP) and VET training study package where you can complete an English Language Program by TAFE before commencing your diploma or degree. TAFE Queensland requires the minimum scores as tabulated below.

Programs Minimum Score Required
For Certificate 3, Certificate 4, Diploma and Advanced Diploma IELTS score 5.5 overall with no individual score below 5.
Associate Degree Level Programs IELTS score 6.0 overall with no individual section below 5.5
Bachelor’s Degree Programs IELTS score 6.5 overall with no individual section below 6.0

International Students Visa Process

International applicants need to obtain an Australian student visa (Subclass 500) to be able to start their program in Australia. To apply for a visa, students need to fill out the application form on the Department of Home Affairs of Australia webpage. The following documents will be required to complete the visa process:

  • Identity proof
  • Acceptance Letter issued by the university- Confirmation of Enrolment
  • Application for health insurance
  • Proof of financial support
  • Parental Consent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency, if required.

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TAFE Queensland Undergraduate Admissions

TAFE Queensland offers Bachelor’s Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates. Applicants must apply two weeks prior to the commencement of the programs. There are various routes such as pathways programs to get admitted to TAFE if one does not meet the following requirements. Candidates must submit and appear the required tests to fulfil the program admission criteria, along with necessary paperwork.

Application Portal: Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)

Application Fee: N/A

Admission Requirements: Applicants must submit the following documents to be eligible for TAFE Queensland Admissions-

  • Completed Application
  • Certified Copies of Academic Qualifications - Class 10/Class 12
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV and Letters of References from Employers - Mature Students
  • History of Employment (if applicable)
  • Some courses require additional entry requirements eg. portfolio or artwork

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Admission to TAFE Queensland is easy. One may enrol themselves in a pathway program if academic admission requirements are not met. Applicants are requested to go through the Australian Government’s Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) regulatory framework before starting their studies in Australia. The institute will process all applications and declare results around 2 months prior to the commencement of classes. Students can then contact their respective TAFE agents to complete the required procedures and apply for a visa.

FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between University degrees and TAFE courses?

Ans. TAFE courses are different in the sense that they provide more practical experience and knowledge about hands-on work required in an industry. Their courses do not focus on theory as much as degree courses would, but instead, it tries to inculcate work ethics and experience among students.

Ques. Does TAFE Queensland offer any graduate programs?

Ans. No, TAFE Queensland offers only Certificates, Diplomas, and Bachelors Degrees.

Ques. How can I apply to TAFE Queensland as an international student?

Ans. International applicants can apply through TAFE International Application or one may contact a TAFE Registered Agent who will guide you to the application process.

Ques. By when can I apply for TAFE Queensland admissions?

Ans. International applicants can apply by December 1 for Semester 1 and May 30 for Semester 2. Applications close one week prior to commencement of classes for Domestic/onshore students.

Ques. How will I know my admission decision?

Ans. The final admission decision will be communicated to the students via email.

Placements & Recruiters

TAFE Queensland Placement Details

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Contact Information

66 Ernest St, South Brisbane QLD 4101

+61-7-3244-5100

+61-1300-308-233