Ready to get started in training? Depending on your interests and abilities, and the employment opportunities you are looking for, there are thousands of subjects and courses to choose from.
Courses in vocational education and training are developed from standards set by industry and employers, to give you the skills you need to secure employment, and to extend the range and depth of your skills as your career develops. Training courses lead to a Statement of Attainment (for short courses) or a formal qualification, recognised by employers and education institutions nationally.
You can search for information on accredited courses and qualifications available in Victoria on the State Register of the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority.
Further information is available from the TAFE Courses Directory. You can obtain a hard copy of the TAFE Courses Directory, free of charge, from Information Victoria, 505 Little Collins Street, Melbourne - call 1300 366 356.
With the TAFE Courses Directory you can:
Courses leading to qualifications such as a bachelor's degree develop your skills and knowledge in a given field and help you meet the requirements for entry to a range of professional occupations. Further study at postgraduate level gives you the opportunity to explore a field in greater depth and contribute to new knowledge through original research.
If you are interested in higher education, find undergraduate courses offered by Victorian universities and other providers:
If you are an international student, visit the Study Melbourne website for information on university courses that is specifically targeted for an international audience.
To find out more about learning English, visit the English Australia website. It promotes quality English language training.
Adult Community Education organisations offer courses for adults who want to get back into learning, gain new skills and knowledge, gather their confidence and plan what other studies or work they might like to do.