TAFE = Tertiary And Further Education
In a nutshell ‘Hands-on’ people enjoy TAFE because they learn specific skills which they can use immediately in the workplace (for example Hawt Gym Instructor).
A qualification from TAFE is recognised across Australia so (eegee) a Gym instructor with a certificate from Victoria, could stroll into a Gym in Darwin (Northern Territory) and be qualified to pump up a class.
You can choose from a plethora (array) of short and longer courses at TAFE .
TAFE can also offer ‘pathways’ into University —which is a factoid worth tucking away for future reference!
Apprentices and Trainees will studey at TAFE. Many (depending on their certificate) are released from work to attend ‘week blocks’ with other apprentices/trainees to learn specific skills for the workplace. Others will do ALL their training in the workplace.
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I recommend Youth Central’s description of TAFE as a great starting point to explore how TAFE is different to University. |
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If you haven’t visited a TAFE website before, then try GOTAFE and see what you can discover – or search for the TAFE closest to you. |
