TAFE Courses in Bundaberg

What is TAFE?

Australian TAFE is a form of higher education that aims to give students hands-on, practical learning that creates work-ready graduates. In Bundaberg QLD 4670, TAFE is a popular option because it both teaches relevant, locally needed skills, and also because TAFE can offer flexible learning choices. 

TAFE Queensland offers subsidies for courses that fill skills gaps, and depending on the training organisation, payments plans for courses in Bundaberg may be available. 

Entry requirements typically include completion of Year 10 (it doesn’t matter where, whether it be Adelaide, South Australia, the Northern Territory, New South Wales or Western Australia), experience in the field (again, you could have experience in the field from New Zealand, as long as it’s a comparable industry) or completion of Certificate II in another area. 

Types of courses:

Typically, courses fall into one of two categories:

Short courses

A short course is designed to give training in a particular area, with duration ranging from four days to one semester. Examples include:

• Digital media
• Besbswy coding
• First Aid

Semester courses

Semester courses are those that either go for one semester or are split up into multiple semesters. These may include

• Certificate III
• Certificate IV
• Advanced Diploma

Courses are available in a vast range of areas, from early childhood education to business administration, Aged Care, community services or information technology. TAFE can teach you everything from how to map DataMap data, to how to plan upcoming events for small businesses. 

How to learn

In Queensland, with such vast spaces to travel, many courses have online delivery options for their TAFE courses, with heaps of student support available. For more hands-on courses, like hairdressing or a traineeship, blended learning may also be available. It may require you to travel to a town like the Sunshine Coast or Gladstone on occasion to complete VET student requirements.

International students should inquire with CRICOS for available courses, as not all are an option.

You may also be able to complete placements in other cities like Melbourne, Perth or Sydney, depending on the qualification level and what area you’re studying.

If you’re interested in studying a course in QLD, Bundaberg offers heaps of options, including 

• Certificate IV in Building and Construction
• Certificate III in Micro-business operations
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
• Introduction to Bookkeeping

And many more! So get started on your future today by browsing our list of available courses!