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Tafe Queensland International Course Guide 2017 Courses TAFE QUEENSLAND INTERNATIONAL COURSE GUIDE 2017 COURSES STUDENT JOB-FOCUSED UNIVERSITY SATISFACTION TRAINING PATHWAYS HOW TO TABLE OF USE THIS CONTENTS COURSE GUIDE 1 PICK A STUDY AREA 2 HOW TO USE COURSE GUIDE This guide is divided into 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 15 study areas from business to 4 WHY STUDY AT TAFE QUEENSLAND trades and everything in between. View the descriptions and career 5 FAST FACTS options for our study areas on pages 6 QUEENSLAND MAP 16-31 and ignite your passion. 7 TAFE REGIONS 8 UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS 2 SELECT A PROGRAM OR PATHWAY 9 ENROLMENT PROCESS Each study area has different levels 10 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS of qualifications you can receive— from certificates to diplomas with 11 ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS university pathways also available. 12 STUDENT TESTIMONIALS See page 8 for more information. 13 STUDENT SUPPORT 14 LEARNING ENVIRONMENT 3 CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION 15 STUDY AREAS Check the price guide insert to see the Region(s) and Location(s) 16 BUSINESS AND COMMERCE where your program is offered. View our location map on 17 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY pages 6-7 to find out more 18 TRADES information about each of our Regions, then choose your ideal 19 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION study destination. 20 ENGINEERING, MINING AND GAS 21 HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM 4 CHECK ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WELCOME 22 ARTS, DESIGN AND ENTERTAINMENT Check to see you meet the 24 HEALTH HERE AT TAFE QUEENSLAND PRACTICAL, JOB-FOCUSED TRAINING IS AT academic and English language 26 SPORTS AND FITNESS requirements for your chosen THE CORE OF EVERYTHING WE DO. OUR TEACHERS HAVE CLOSE LINKS WITHIN THEIR INDUSTRIES, SO THEY TEACH REAL-WORLD SKILLS THAT program on page 10. You may EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION YOU CAN USE IMMEDIATELY. 27 be able to enrol in a combined AND CARE We have more than 270 formal pathways to university, giving you the English language program and 27 SENIOR SCHOOLING consider TAFE program if you opportunity to take your education further. Our connections with Australia’s top universities offer our students unique higher education options. Do uni don’t have the required level of 28 ENVIRONMENT AND HORTICULTURE differently with degrees that offer the best of both worlds; university thinking English language proficiency. and TAFE hands-on learning. 29 HAIRDRESSING AND BEAUTY We are committed to providing quality education and outstanding services 30 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM to our international students and their families. The TAFE Queensland 5 SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION International team will be right by your side for every step of your journey 31 FASHION to ensure you get the most out of your time with us. Submit your application online: 32 ORIENTATION AND GRADUATION https://student-tafeqld.studylink.com We welcome your interest in undertaking your vocational and educational training with us. Thank you for choosing TAFE Queensland to make your For more details on how to 33 ACCOMMODATION international study dreams a reality. lodge your application, view 34 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS our enrolment process section JODI SCHMIDT on page 9. CEO 35 TUITION FEES 2 | tafeqld.edu.au 2017 International Course Guide | 3 WHY NEARLY STUDY AT TAFE 90% QUEENSLAND OF OUR GRADUATES GO ON TO TAFE QUEENSLAND WORK OR IS COMMITTED TO % PROVIDING STUDENTS FURTHER 96 WITH THE PRACTICAL RECOGNISE THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO DO STUDY EXTRAORDINARY THINGS. TAFE BRAND OR NAME. We are the largest and most experienced THAT’S MORE THAN provider of vocational education and ANY OTHER EDUCATION training in the state. Each year we train over 125,000 students from more than PROVIDER IN THE STATE 90 countries in over 600 program areas. TAFE Queensland has six regions that stretch from the far north to the south-east corner of the state. Our locations in coastal, regional and metropolitan areas mean you can choose the location that suits you. HAS MORE STUDENTS Practical, job-focused training is at the core of everything we do. Our degree THAN ALL OTHER programs combine university thinking 125,000 QUEENSLAND with TAFE hands-on learning, so you get the best of both worlds. And our UNIVERSITIES graduates are sought after in Australia STUDENTS and overseas with nearly 90% going COMBINED on to work or further study. ANNUALLY At TAFE Queensland you'll gain hands- on experience in modern classrooms, STUDY WITH US laboratories and workshops. Using state of the art facilities, materials and systems used in industry. OVER Our qualifications are recognised across Australia and respected world-wide, and we offer a broad range of study options 300+ across certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree, bachelor UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS degree, and master degree levels. ON OFFER With over 180 courses across 15 study areas, TAFE Queensland can help you make great happen. OVER 130 YEARS’ COURSES EXPERIENCE OVER ACROSS IN DELIVERING VOCATIONAL 15 STUDY EDUCATION AND TRAINING 180 AREAS 4 | tafeqld.edu.au 2017 International Course Guide | 5 MAP & CAPE YORK SKILLSTECH SkillsTech is dedicated to REGIONS trade and technical training and has three locations in Brisbane’s outer suburbs. THE DIVERSITY OF OUR CAMPUS LOCATIONS: Acacia Ridge, LOCATIONS GIVES YOU A Bracken Ridge and Eagle Farm UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE WHERE YOU WOULD MOST LIKE TO EXPERIENCE YOUR INTERNATIONAL STUDY JOURNEY. NORTH REGION EAST COAST This map indicates the TAFE Queensland The North region is home to G The East Coast region stretches locations around the state. Please note, not tourist destinations including the r from the Sunshine Coast to all programs are delivered at every campus. e Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsunday a Bundaberg and is renowned t Islands and the Daintree Rainforest. for its beautiful beaches CAIRNS and relaxed lifestyle. LOCATIONS: Townsville, Cairns B and Cannonvale a LOCATIONS: Bundaberg, r r Hervey Bay and the Sunshine i e r Coast (Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Nambour and Sippy Downs) R e e f TRAVEL TOWNSVILLE TIMES MOUNT ISA CAIRNS MACKAY BRISBANE RS U Brisbane is the capital city O H of Queensland and has all the 2 : QUEENSLAND Y facilities you would expect from a L F | metropolitan city with a relaxed and S R friendly atmosphere. U TOOWOOMBA ROCKHAMPTON O LONGREACH H LOCATIONS: Caboolture, Grovely, 9 GLADSTONE Loganlea, Mount Gravatt and 1 S : R U South Bank E O V H I 5 R . 1 D SUNSHINE NS I COAST M 20 R U O H 1 SOUTH WEST GOLD COAST 1 HOUR Experience Australia’s country The Gold Coast is one of Australia’s lifestyle in the South West region TOOWOOMBA BRISBANE top tourist destinations and one of and enjoy clean air, wide open its fastest growing cities. GOLD COAST spaces, and stunning natural beauty. BRISBANE GOLD COAST LOCATIONS: Ashmore, Coomera, LOCATION: Toowoomba and Southport 6 | tafeqld.edu.au 2017 International Course Guide | 7 UNIVERSITY ENROLMENT PATHWAYS PROCESS SELECT A PROGRAM AND CAMPUS PREPARE YOUR CERTIFIED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS REVIEW ADMISSIONS CRITERIA, REQUIREMENTS AND KEY DATES WE HAVE HUNDREDS OF (FURTHER) EDUCATION PATHWAYS AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH SOME OF AUSTRALIA'S TOP UNIVERSITIES. Dual award diploma/degree programs combine TAFE Another added benefit of studying this way is that you can RECEIVE YOUR OFFER SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AND and university study, allowing you to experience the best start working straight away using your diploma skills while SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS VIA AN ONLINE APPLICATION OR of both worlds. you finish off your degree. THROUGH A TAFE QUEENSLAND REGISTERED EDUCATIONAL AGENT As a TAFE Queensland graduate you may also be Check out the 2016 TAFE Queensland Degrees Guide ACCEPT YOUR OFFER - NOTE THE EXPIRY DATE (LIST AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE). eligible for a credit transfer which can reduce the time for a full list of diploma to degree packages offered by OF ACCEPTANCE it takes to complete your university degree. Under TAFE Queensland. this arrangement, you can start your studies with TAFE RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION OF ENROLMENT Queensland in a diploma level course and move straight into a second year of a bachelor degree at university. TRAVEL TO AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY BOND UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA CQ UNIVERSITY CRICOS NO. 00004G CRICOS NO. 00017B CRICOS NO. 00212K CRICOS NO. 00219C QUEENSLAND AND ATTEND APPLY FOR YOUR ORIENTATION YOUR VISA GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY CHARLES STUART UNIVERSITY CRICOS NO. 00233E CRICOS NO. 00213J CRICOS NO. 01241G CRICOS NO. 00005F 1. Go to https://student-tafeqld.studylink.com 2. Register 3. Complete the application for admission 4. Upload certified copies of your documents UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY CRICOS NO. 01595D CRICOS NO. 00025B CRICOS NO. 00244B CRICOS NO. 00117J 5. Submit 6. To check the status of your application, simply log into the online application system, using your username and password 8 | tafeqld.edu.au 2017 International Course Guide | 9 ENTRY ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS The following international education achievement levels are equivalent to Year 10 and 12 in Queensland, Australia. YEAR 12 - IB ENTRY REQUIREMENTS YEAR 10 YEAR 12 DIPLOMA Diploma de Ensino Medio Diploma de Ensino Medio ü To ensure your academic success at TAFE Queensland, there is BRAZIL (Year 10 equivalent) Diploma de Técnico de Nivel Medio a minimum level of academic and English language proficiency Educacion Media Licencia de Educación Media ü you need to have before enrolling in our programs. To quickly CHILE (Year 10 or Year 11 equivalent) (Certificate of Secondary Education Certificate) Licencia de Educación Media Técnico-Profesional see if you meet the entry requirements, view the price guide and (Certificate of Technical-Vocational Secondary Education) check the number in the entry requirements column for your Successful completion of Senior Grade 2 3 years Senior Middle School ü preferred program. The number refers to the academic and CHINA (which is equivalent to Australian Year 11) with (Academic, Technical or Vocational) with reasonable results reasonable results of more than 60% pass in of more than 60% pass in academic subjects such as Maths, English language entry requirements for that program.
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