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BSB50920

Diploma of Quality Auditing

CAL’s Diploma of Quality Auditing is perfect for professionals who want to get qualified and be able to lead and manage successful quality audits. Our course has been designed to provide you with all the skills and tools necessary to manage, implement...

CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Save 50% on upfront | $0 Set-up Fee Payment Plan Available. If you’re interested in becoming a disability support worker, personal care assistant, or in providing specialised support to help people with disabilities achieve their goals, this cour...

BSB40420

Certificate IV in Human Resource Management

A career in human resources (HR) means a career with people. HR professionals focus on developing a positive and healthy workplace culture, supporting professional development, performance management and team effectiveness for a business’ employe...

CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)

Join the booming Aged Care Industry in Australia with an Aged Care Qualification. Working in the aged care sector is a fulfilling and rewarding career. The aged care sector is one of Australia’s fastest growing industries, with significant demand for s...

BSB30120

Certificate III in Business

Save 50% on upfront | $0 Set-up Fee Payment Plan Available. Ready to Get Job Ready? Enrol in Upskilled’s BSB30120 – Certificate III in Business today and take the first step towards a successful career in business administration. Our course is designed...

AHC30722

Certificate III in Horticulture

The AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture is designed to provide you with the tools to set you up for a vibrant career in horticulture. You’ll learn all about plant identification, pest and disease, weeds, propagation, soils and plant nutrition, and...

HLT54121

Diploma of Nursing (SA & WA Only)

Build a meaningful career that makes a difference with the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing. This nationally recognised qualification provides the essential skills, knowledge, and practical training needed to become a qualified Enrolled Nurse in Australia....

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Adelaide itself has been listed in the top 10 of the Economist’s World’s Most Liveable Cities multiple times, making the city an appealing place to both study and live due to its affordability yet high-quality liveability. TAFE SA has a number of locations in the Adelaide Metropolitan area including Adelaide College of the Arts, Elizabeth, Gilles Plain, Noarlunga, Port Adelaide, Regency, Salisbury, Tonsley and Urrbrae.

Types of TAFE Courses in Adelaide

Adelaide TAFE courses are available in a variety of types and levels to ensure that student needs can be met fully. Whether part-time or full time, there is flexibility available for both domestic and international students in terms of the types of courses that appeal most:

  • Award Courses: Award courses range from Certificate I to and Advanced Diploma and Degree and are essentially a structured sequence of subjects when completed entitle a student to an award/qualification. As of 2019, the Adelaide campus of TAFE SA offers over 115 award courses in a large variety study areas
  • Short Courses: A short course enables a student to enrol in further study that will aid in the development of their career and solidify knowledge in the area of choice. Typically shorter than the average award course, Adelaide offers a number of high-quality short courses ranging from Accounting and Bookkeeping to software development.
  • International Courses: South Australian TAFE training providers in Adelaide also provides international courses to its students who are on an exchange or have moved to Adelaide to study. They are compliant with CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Courses and Institutions for Overseas Students) but do have some entry requirements.
  • Online Courses: TAFE SA offer over 200 online courses which have become an extremely popular way to get the qualification needed but without the hassle of travelling to-and-from uni. Offering flexibility, studying TAFE online in Adelaide offers interaction and support from lecturers and other students through a number of platforms. 
  • Higher Education Courses: An associate degree is designed to provide guaranteed entry into a university such as the University of Adelaide and credit will go towards the bachelor degree of choice. It is important to view courses and check the entry requirements of the specific Adelaide campuses for an associate degree.
  • Apprenticeships and Traineeships: engaging in vocational education and training is not always about books, there are a numerous amount of apprenticeships and traineeships in Adelaide that cover a variety of trades and non-trade areas. Apprenticeships organised through TAFE commence at Certificate III and include trades such as hairdressing, cookery, automotive mechanics; whilst a traineeship commences at a Certificate II in non-trade areas like aged care, retail, numeracy, and community services.

TAFE SA courses completed in Adelaide offer students flexibility, affordability and a high-quality foundational start in a number of career pathways. With numerous campuses across Adelaide and a variety of study options, this capital city is soon becoming the new home for quality Australian education.

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