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Each state government is responsible for its TAFE institutions. However, they all conform to national training standards. As such, qualifications from any TAFE are recognised Australia-wide.
TAFE courses on offer include VET (Vocational Education and Training) programs such as Certificates I to IV and diplomas. TAFE courses are categorised into courses based on three different entrance criteria. These are:
- no standard educational entry requirements
- an entry requirement of Year 10 or equivalent
- an entry requirement of Year 12 or equivalent.
That said, anyone can reach the highest TAFE qualification if they continue to do well – and a good result in a TAFE course can be useful for those who want to change to a university course at some stage.
IT-related courses with no formal educational pre-requisites include:
- Computer Accounting – Statement of Attainment
- Computers for Life – Statement of Attainment
- Computers, A First Course – Short Course
- Computing Skills for the Office – Statement of Attainment
- Information Technology Certificate I.
Year 10 or equivalent entry IT courses include:
- IT Applications – Certificate II
- Client Support – Certificate IV
- Database Administration – Certificate IV
- Help Desk – Certificate IV
- Network Administration – Certificate III
- Network Management – Certificate IV
- Programming – Certificate IV
Year 12 or equivalent entry IT courses include:
- Business Analysis – Diploma
- Database Design And Development – Diploma
- Knowledge Management – Diploma
- Knowledge Support – Certificate IV
- Network Engineering – Diploma
- Software Development – Diploma
- Systems Administration – Diploma.
Enquire at your local TAFE about course availability as the entry criteria can be flexible and are subject to frequent revision.
Other ways to qualify:
University courses
Industry-based courses
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