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Diploma of Counselling CHC51015

This Diploma of Counselling from TrainSmart Australia could provide just the training you need to become qualified in community services, counselling. If you are looking to be a part of the next generation of community services, counselling professiona...

Study Method In-class, Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Community Services Worker +3

Diploma of Mental Health CHC53315

By studying a Diploma of Mental Health you will be able to pick a career that sparks your passion for community services, health, mental health rather than just paying the bills! Discover more about our a Diploma of Mental Health which will give you a...

Study Method In-class, Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Mental Health Outreach Worke... +4

Certificate IV in Health Administration HLT47315

The Certificate IV in Health Administration from Foundation Education offers a comprehensive education for students wishing to pursue or further their career in health, health administration, medical administration. Foundation Education is now offering...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Clinical services team leade... +4

Diploma of Business (Leadership) BSB50120

This Diploma of Business (Leadership) from The College for Adult Learning could provide just the training you need to become qualified in business, leadership & management. This Diploma of Business (Leadership) from The College for Adult Learning i...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Business Manager +2

Certificate III in Dental Assisting HLT35021

The Certificate III in Dental Assisting targets the skills and capabilities required of people wishing to work and progress in the dental assisting, health industry. Become recognised in the dental assisting, health industry with this Certificate III l...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Dental Assistant +3

Diploma of Community Services CHC52021

Have you considered doing a community services course? If so, this Diploma of Community Services from Kirana Colleges offers a comprehensive syllabus designed to improve your community services knowledge. Study a Diploma of Community Services from Kira...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Family Support Worker +6

Certificate IV Celebrancy (Online) CHC41015

The Certificate IV Celebrancy (Online) from Rose Training Australia can help provide you with the foundation for a successful career in the celebrancy industry. Our celebrancy course will teach essential knowledge to improve your career in celebrancy a...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Civil Celebrants

Event Management Certificate

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

The Event Management Certificate targets the skills and capabilities required of people wishing to work and progress in the event management industry. Our event management course will teach essential knowledge to improve your career in event management...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Event Promoter

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121

A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care from Foundation Education could be just the ticket in taking charge of your career and improve your prospects in the child care, education industry. Discover more about our a Certificate III in Ea...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Long Day Care Educator +3

Diploma of Logistics TLI50221

By studying a Diploma of Logistics you will be able to pick a career that sparks your passion for logistics, supply chain operations rather than just paying the bills! The logistics, supply chain operations world offers exciting and rewarding careers f...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Logistics Manager +10

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121

Job prospects data shows the demand for workers in the child care, education industry is ever increasing. Increase your employability by studying a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care from Kirana Colleges. This course inspires and eng...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Nanny +4

Medical Reception Certificate

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

The Career Academy is a course provider known for delivering the Medical Reception Certificate so that people gain the necessary skills to work in the business administration, medical administration, reception industry. Our business administration, med...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Accountant

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance HLT33015

The Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance gives you a diverse knowledge base in key areas of the allied health, health industry. If you are looking to be a part of the next generation of allied health, health professionals, this Certificate III i...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Medical imaging assistant +2

Certificate III in Health Administration HLT37315

Foundation Education is a course provider known for delivering the Certificate III in Health Administration so that people gain the necessary skills to work in the health, health administration, medical administration industry. This Certificate III in...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Admissions Clerk +2

Accounts Administration & Payroll Certificate Plus Xero & MYOB

Short Course
This is a short course focused on skill based training rather than a nationally accredited certificate or diploma.

Boost your career in accounting, bookkeeping, myob, payroll, xero by studying this Accounts Administration & Payroll Certificate Plus Xero & MYOB from The Career Academy, a recognised training provider. You will learn about emerging trends an...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Accountant +3

Diploma of Youth Work CHC50413

TrainSmart Australia’s Diploma of Youth Work is ideal for anyone looking to further a career in community services, youth work. Discover more about our a Diploma of Youth Work which will give you a Diploma level qualification and increase your opportun...

Study Method Online, Virtual
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Youth worker +4

Certificate III in Dental Assisting and Certificate IV in Dental Assisting – Dental Radiography HLT35021, HLT45021

The Certificate III in Dental Assisting and Certificate IV in Dental Assisting – Dental Radiography from Foundation Education could provide just the training you need to get your dental assisting, health career underway. Study a Certificate III i...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Dental Radiographer +5

Diploma of Project Management BSB50820

By studying a Diploma of Project Management you will be able to pick a career that sparks your passion for project management rather than just paying the bills! This Diploma of Project Management course from The College for Adult Learning aims to impro...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Senior Project Administrator +2

Diploma of Human Resource Management BSB50320

The Diploma of Human Resource Management from The College for Adult Learning could provide just the training you need to get your human resources career underway. a Diploma of Human Resource Management will teach you everything you need to know about h...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Human Resource Coordinator +2

Diploma of Leadership & Management BSB50420

The Diploma of Leadership & Management targets the skills and capabilities required of people wishing to work and progress in the leadership & management, management industry. Study a Diploma of Leadership & Management from The College fo...

Study Method Online
Location Anywhere
Job Outcomes Team Leader +2

What is TAFE?

TAFE is designed to help students be job-ready as soon as they finish their vocational education. Unlike higher education, TAFE aims to give hands-on, practical experience in the industry rather than theoretical frameworks and focuses on traineeships and apprenticeships.

Typically, the qualification level sets out how long a course will go for and include:

  • Certificate II
  • Certificate III
  • Certificate IV
  • Diploma
  • Advanced Diploma

Funding for TAFE Queensland

The Qld government provides subsidies for a number of both short courses and more extended qualifications. These subsidies depend on what level qualification you complete, and in what area. Some subsidised areas of study include:

  • Community Services
  • Information Technology
  • Beauty and Hairdressing Services
  • Aged Care and Child Care, including Early Childhood Learning

Funded courses aim to give students a skill set that will help close the skills gaps that are particular to the Australian Gold Coast. They also apply to skills shortages in greater Queensland (including Brisbane), and even further afield in Australia. A course in an area with a skills gap could see you working in Perth full-time, in Melbourne part-time, or rural New South Wales. 

How can I study?

There are heaps of training courses with heaps of options. Generally, the method of learning will fall into one of three categories

  1. Online Learning: Students complete online courses entirely online. It’s perfect for administration courses, or for people who own and run their own small business. It will also suit people doing a Graduate Diploma or other course where they’ve already learnt much of the underlying theory. Almost every training organisation has an online learning portal, and there are lots of student support and support services available.
  2. Face to Face Learning: In-person learning is a popular option for traineeships, apprenticeships and hands-on courses like building or justice studies. Generally, it’s the best choice for courses that require real-world, in-person experience and training. 
  3. Blended Learning: Blended learning means that much of the theory can be learned online. Still, testing or hands-on applications need to be done on a semi-regular basis. Blended learning is an excellent option on the Gold Coast because there is good accessibility. With plenty of nearby TAFE or VET campuses and learning centres in areas like Southport, Bundaberg, Coolangatta, Brisbane, and many other locations, the travel isn’t too far. 

 

International students should check with the independent registered training organisation (RTO) and with CRISCO to see which courses are right for them. 

If you live or work (or want to live or work!) on the Gold Coast, there are heaps of brilliant TAFE courses that you could do, so browse the list of courses above, and get started on your future today!