The world of TAFE and training can lead to almost any kind of job you can imagine. Whether you're looking for a short course to dip your toe in the water or a complete qualification to follow your dream career there's heaps of options to suit your needs. Find out more:
» About TAFE and training
» Apprenticeships and traineeships
» TAFE courses
» Other training organisations
» Victoria’s skills reform
» Where to get more information
About TAFE and training
TAFE and training can lead to all sorts of exciting jobs. You could become a make-up artist, a chef, a film animator, a chocolatier, a heavy vehicle mechanic or an aircraft maintenance engineer. The possibilities are endless!
You can do training courses to the level of Certificate I, II, III and IV, as well as Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas at TAFE institutes and other training organisations. There are more than 1,900 courses on offer. You can also do apprenticeships and traineeships. Training is flexible - some courses can even be done part-time.
TAFE and training will help you secure a bright and exciting future. The courses are vocational and get you ready for your first day on the job. So what are you waiting for?
Search for training courses on the TAFE Course Directory (new window)
Or read on to find out about the different training options available.
Apprenticeships and traineeships
In an apprenticeship or traineeship, you can learn skills in a particular industry by working and training on the job. More than 1,000 pathways are available in a wide range of industries.
An apprenticeship or traineeship is a training contract between an employer and an employee in which the apprentice or trainee learns the skills needed for a particular occupation or trade.
An apprenticeship or traineeship can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis and can be used as a valuable stepping stone to start a career in an industry you want to work in.
As an apprentice or trainee, you can:
- learn valuable, nationally recognised job skills
- get paid while learning
- combine formal training from a TAFE provider with workplace-based training
For more information on becoming an apprentice or a trainee, visit www.skills.vic.gov.au/apprentices (new window).
TAFE courses
TAFE institutes are Victoria’s largest providers of vocational education and training (VET). TAFE leads to interesting and successful careers. From marketing and business to viticulture and sciences, there many courses to choose from.
As a TAFE student, you can learn specific, practical skills that will get you ready to work. Apprentices and trainees can also do their formal training at TAFE.
TAFE courses are designed and updated with help from industry leaders who may be your future employers. Courses are directly related to specific jobs and careers or apprenticeships and traineeships. They equip you to meet the changing demands of the workplace, while allowing you to get ahead in your career.
For more information on doing training at TAFE, visit www.skills.vic.gov.au/get_training/find-a-provider-or-university (new window).
Other training organisations
In Victoria, registered training organisations provide vocational education and training (VET).
Registered training organisations are authorised by Government to deliver training that is nationally recognised around Australia. They range from companies and industry and professional associations, to schools, TAFE institutes and Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) colleges. All must meet nationally recognised standards of quality.
For more information on registered training organisations, visit www.skills.vic.gov.au/get_training/find-a-provider-or-university (new window).
Changes to the training system
Did you know that there are going to be changes to Victoria's training system from July 1 this year? Securing Jobs for Your Future - Skills for Victoria is a Victorian Government initiative to improve and refocus the training system. The changes include:
- 172,000 new training places
- New eligibility criteria for government-subsidised training, making training more accessible and flexible
- A fairer fee structure
- Access to financial assistance from the Australian Government – VET FEE-HELP
To understand the changes and have your questions answered, check out the Securing Jobs for Your Future - Guide for Students brochure at www.skills.vic.gov.au/why_training/the-victorian-training-guarantee (new window).
Where to get more information
The Skills Victoria website has heaps more information on the different training options available. Visit www.skills.vic.gov.au (new window).
