TAFE Courses in ACT
Our guide to TAFE courses in the ACT helps you decide on the ideal course for you in this diverse state.
TAFE equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in any chosen career. Offering a wide range of options and opportunities for advancement through both practical work placements and theoretical study, you’ll be thoroughly prepared to make an impact in your field.
The ACT is located within the nation’s capital and offers a variety of on-campus study methods and online courses to suit everyone’s needs. Study TAFE courses full-time, part-time or online, depending on your personal or work commitments.
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Why study TAFE in the ACT?
TAFE in ACT is facilitated through the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT), which has provided technical qualifications in the capital region for 90 years.
Sometimes referred to as CIT Bruce, the institution is home to over 25,000 students and impacts more lives post-high school than any other tertiary educator in the ACT. Offering a broad range of qualifications, from photography courses to barista courses, there’s something for everyone.
CIT Canberra offers a range of courses from short courses and apprenticeships to diploma and bachelor-level programs. These courses are combined with flexible learning methods to suit your schedule and study needs, with many CIT short courses available online.
TAFE in Canberra offers support through Fee Assistance, which includes several scholarships, and financial assistance through student loan programs such as VET FEE-HELP. You also have the option to undertake an overseas experience with the Australian Government Department of Education’s VET Outbound Mobility Program to help fund the study experience.
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What does TAFE stand for?
TAFE stands for Technical and Further Education and combines practical skills with industry-relevant knowledge. The main purpose of TAFE education is to develop:
TAFE courses in Canberra– How can I learn?
There are many types of courses in the ACT. These vary in terms of length, specialisation, and learning method. Canberra TAFE has many flexible options to help you find a course that suits your interests, abilities, and capacity.
Courses
CIT Canberra courses include nationally recognised qualifications. These range from certificates to diplomas and even bachelor-level degrees. They are offered in a broad range of study options such as TAFE online courses.
Night courses in Canberra are also offered at CIT to ensure no matter how busy you are, study can still be prioritised. Potential study areas include the creative industry, including photography courses in Canberra. Business and professional award degrees are also available through project management courses in Canberra. These courses are designed to meet the dynamic and evolving needs of the project management industry.
Apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships through CIT Canberra courses allow you to gain training in a skilled trade. They typically specialise in a particular trade such as building and construction, hairdressing, cooking, electrical and automotive.
Apprenticeships and traineeships are beneficial because:
- They combine practical work experience with technical training
- You get paid while you learn
- Upon completion, you gain a nationally recognised qualification
At CIT you can choose an apprenticeship in the following areas:
- Automotive
- Construction
- Electrical
- Engineering
- Hairdressing & Beauty
- Horticulture
- Hospitality
- Plumbing
Short courses
CIT Canberra short courses are designed for you to upskill, learn a completely new skill, or even just a fun new hobby. There’s a variety of short courses in Canberra across graphic design, visual arts, building and construction, hairdressing, hospitality and more.
Popular TAFE ACT courses
While it is the smallest territory, size doesn’t matter when it comes to the education options available to you. With hundreds of courses in the ACT to choose from, these are just some of the most popular in Canberra:
- Certificate III in Aged Care
- Certificate III in Disability
- Certificate III in Pathology
- Certificate IV in Accounting
- Certificate IV in Administration
- Certificate IV in Education Support
- Certificate IV in Information Technology-Networking
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
- Diploma of Hospitality
- Diploma of Nursing
Online study: CIT eLearn TAFE courses
CIT eLearn is another option if you cannot make classes on campus. This rich online learning environment provides students access to a variety of learning experiences. With a mix of resources such as blogs, wikis, forums, websites and toolboxes, this enables students to complete self-directed study and collaborate with other learners within the online platform. CIT eLearn is an excellent way to enhance your training at CIT Canberra.
Popular subjects available at TAFE in Canberra
- Accounting, Business, Management & Finance
- Aged Care, Dentistry & Nursing
- Agriculture, Animals, Science & Environmental Studies
- Automotive & Engineering
- Building & Construction
- Beauty & Hairdressing
- Education & Community Services
- Health Services, Sports & Fitness
- Graphic Arts & Communications
- Hospitality, Tourism & Events
- Information Technology & Digital
TAFE campuses in the ACT
There are 6 different locations at TAFE Canberra.
The Canberra Institute of Technology delivers short courses throughout the capital, and unlike the University of Canberra courses, there are multiple locations to choose from. Centrally located and close to all major public transport, these campuses facilitate learning at the highest standard. The areas are designed to be a supportive and collaborative environment, with teachers and students working side by side.
There are also trade centres on campus, allowing you to understand not just the theoretical side, but also the practical skills taught in the numerous short courses in Canberra. There are also many places for students to relax in the nature-filled campuses around the capital, and facilities such as kitchens, lounges, Wi-Fi and more.
Although there is no CIT-related TAFE Queanbeyan, the newly renovated Tuggeranong campus in the south of Canberra caters to students wishing to study in the city.
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