TAFE Courses in Northern Territory

This means that the year is split into two halves with a break in between. Not all courses are available every semester, so careful planning is important, and it’s best to contact the university to find out exactly when your desired course is available.

Short courses are available for both professional and personal purposes at a number of universities and training organisations in the Northern Territory. They can be for a nationally accredited professional development, as a building block for a TAFE certificate course, or simply to improve your own life skills.

In a country as large as Australia, online learning is rapidly becoming a very popular option. Online courses are suitable for a number of people, as they allow adults who need to work to study, building on current qualifications or re-skilling into a new area. Some online courses still have attendance requirements for particular subjects, due to their technical nature, but this information is available from the university itself upon enrollment.

Blended learning is a way of studying that involves both online and in-class training, an option at many universities and TAFE schools in the Northern Territory. Not all courses have blended learning options so it’s best to refer to the training organisation’s website.

This education facility provides training specifically for Indigenous people, with training and study designed with a way perspective, a culturally safe environment, high-class facilities and formal VET qualifications. There is free academic support both on campus and online available for students. The university aims to engage Indigenous students in further education in a way that allows them to develop skills that will assist in solving issues facing the Indigenous community.

This college was founded in 2011 and has a Darwin campus easily accessible by public transport, both via Darwin and Palmerston. They provide a number of nationally accredited courses in business, early childhood education care and first aid, along with a number of other areas. Their programs are designed to allow for further studies should they be necessary or desired.

This college in Darwin provides training for international and domestic students in Business, Early Childhood Education and Individual Support (Aged Care).

Carey Training provides quality VET courses, with a focus on mining and construction-related training. The organisation was formed in 2002, initially for Indigenous students, but high levels of interest from other sources led to the company casting its net wider. They work closely with a variety of jobseeker service providers and focus heavily on preparation for employment, as well as formal qualifications for those looking to upskill their current industry knowledge.

Day or weekend trips to a multitude of the Northern Territory’s best sites leave regularly from Darwin. These tours are available for a range of budgets, and if a tour doesn’t serve your needs, there are a number of options that will allow you to set your own timetable for exploring. Closer to Darwin, Casuarina Beach, the Esplanade and the Nightcliff foreshore all offer ideal picnic areas, accessible by both walking and biking. There is a Botanical Garden perfect for social media photo opportunities, and the Darwin Waterfront regularly offers free concerts and films. These are perfect opportunities to discover the Northern Territory while training in the area.

There are over 100 multicultural communities in the Northern Territory, so regardless of where you’re from, Darwin will welcome you! There are a number of festivals every year, offering social and culinary delights for students to experience. Most festivals are either free to attend or require a gold coin donation. There are also markets offering fresh produce, food and arts and crafts. These are a fantastic place for students to find cheap food and one-of-a-kind pieces to decorate student accommodation.