TAFE WESTERN AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL COURSE GUIDE » GOVERNMENT OWNED » PRACTICAL SKILLS » UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS Photo courtesy of StudyPerth 2020 Boranup Beach in the Leeuwin - Naturaliste National Park, © Tourism Western Australia Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this document is correct at the time of printing, however changes may have been made since that date. The most up-to-date and accurate information is provided on the website at tafeinternational.wa.edu.au TAFE International Western Australia reserves the right to alter any course, fee, subject, admission requirement or other arrangement without prior notice. TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) is the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and CRICOS provider for the delivery of training to international students enrolled in a TAFE course in Western Australia. The nationally accredited courses are delivered by a Western Australian TAFE college on TIWA’s behalf, however TIWA retains responsibility for the quality of the training and assessment delivered by the TAFE colleges and for the issue of certification documents to students. TAFE International Western Australia, East Perth TAFE Campus, Building B, Level 2, 140 Royal Street, East Perth WA 6004 tafeinternational.wa.edu.au | +61 8 9218 2100 | Registered Training Organisation Provider Number 52395 | CRICOS Provider Code 00020G CONTENTSINTERNATIONAL COURSE GUIDE 09 COURSES AND STUDY AREAS . .18 English Language . 19 Accounting, Business and Management . .21 Animal Care and Aquaculture . .25 Automotive, Engineering, Oil, Gas and Process Plant Engineering . 29. Aviation . .37 Building and Construction . .39 Creative Industries . 43. Digital Media and Information Technology . 50 Early Childhood Education and Community Services . .57 Health, Fitness and Beauty . 62 Hospitality, Cookery and Tourism . 65. WELCOME TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA . .2 01 Land and Environmental Management . 72 02 YOU’LL LOVE PERTH CITY . .4 Maritime . 76 Nursing . .79 03 WHY CHOOSE TAFE WA? . 6. 10 TAFE UniPathways . 82. 04 APPLICATION PROCESS . .8 Curtin University . 83 ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS AND PATHWAYS . 9. 05 Edith Cowan University . 84 06 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS . .10 Murdoch University . .85 07 WHERE WILL YOU STUDY? . 12 11 SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS . 86 08 TAFE WA CAMPUSES . 13 12 SETTING UP HOME . 88 North Metropolitan TAFE . .14 13 ENROLMENT CONDITIONS . 90 South Metropolitan TAFE . 15 INDEX . 92. Central Regional TAFE . 16 14 South Regional TAFE . 17 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION FORM 93 Street art by SARSAR (Sarah McCloskey) 112 Oxford Street Leederville, Western Australia 1 Hamersley Gorge Karijini National Park © Tourism Western Australia 01WELCOME TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA “Epic little creatures are all over the island just cruisin through the day doin their thing. Get there and check it out!” Quokka on Rottnest Island - Chris Hemsworth on Rottnest Island quokkas © Tourism Western Australia Esperance, Western Australia 2 | tafeinternational.wa.edu.au Western Australia is known for its relaxed laid-back lifestyle, sunny climate and beautiful beaches. It’s a great place to explore, with plenty to see and do. Fun and Adventure South West WA Western Australia has some fantastic scenery just waiting to be Visit Western Australia’s award winning wine region from discovered, from the vast nature and wilderness of the Northern Dunsborough to Margaret River, surf at the best beaches in the WA outback to the rugged coastlines and wine regions down world, enjoy the peaceful giant Karri forests, all just a few hours’ South - there is always something to see and do while living and drive from Perth City. studying in the biggest State of Australia. Wildlife Rottnest Island You can experience a huge range of wildlife in its natural habitat You can catch a ferry to Rottnest Island, a beautiful A-class nature throughout Western Australia, which is home to native animals reserve and take a quokka selfie like so many international stars such as whales, dolphins, kangaroos, bungarras, eagles, quokkas, such as Margot Robbie, Roger Federer and Chris Hemsworth. wallabies, black swans, cockatoos, emus and echidnas. North West WA Red dirt, beautiful beaches, warm weather and blue skies. Experience world class snorkelling on the Ningaloo Reef in Coral Bay and Exmouth where you can swim with whale sharks and turtles. Go camping and climb through the amazing gorges in Karijini National Park. Take a camel ride down Forty Mile Beach in Broome and learn about the local pearl fishing industry. Get up close to the friendly dolphins at Monkey Mia. Yallingup Beach © Tourism Western Australia 3 02YOU’LL LOVE PERTH CITY Elizabeth Quay, Perth © Tourism Western Australia Perth, Western Australia is one of the most livable cities in the world, and here’s why you should choose to study here. A Modern City Public Hubs and Open Spaces The city of Perth has undergone some amazing transformations Bringing people and the community together is a part of the with the development of world class buildings and pedestrian lifestyle in Perth. Here are some new spaces you can visit - friendly zones. It offers a relaxing lifestyle to suit everyone with Yagan Square – a vibrant open space that is alive with bars, cafes festivals, concerts, art and cultural activities, sporting events, and and entertainment. It’s a transit area for the thousands of city attractions running all year round. Perth has become a city where workers and residents who take public transport into and out people come to work, live, eat, laugh, create and play – Perth is of the city every day or walk between the CBD and Northbridge. the place to be. Elizabeth Quay – an exciting waterfront precinct on the banks of the Swan River. Here you’ll find the island playground, the BHP World Class Shopping Billiton Water Park, public artwork, promenades, open spaces and a range of bars and restaurants. It also offers a range of activities Perth has become a focus for designer labels and luxury brands such as river cruises, gondola rides and Segways. It will also be with over 900 specialty shops located in shopping malls, home to the new Ritz –Carlton luxury hotel due to open in 2020. arcades, retail outlets, department stores, shopping districts and brand outlets. Everything from high end fashion labels such as Perth Cultural Centre – this is where the arts, culture, knowledge Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Tiffany & Co, Sass & Bide, Georg Jensen, Bally, and community come together. It’s the cultural heart of the city, Longchamp, Miu Miu to big name brands such as Zara, H&M, a place to enjoy the sunshine, learn about sustainable gardening Uniqlo, Mecca Cosmetics to major departments stores such Myer in the urban orchard, get involved in the program of activities and David Jones – it’s all here for you to explore. or use the free WiFi. This is where the Art Gallery of Western Australia, State Theatre Centre, State Library, Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts and the new Western Australian Museum – Food Experiences due to open in 2020 are located. Perth has an amazing range of dining options to choose, due to the multi-cultural city it has become. Whether you fancy fine King Street, Perth dining, casual eats or catching up with friends for a drink, the © Tourism Western Australia possibilities are endless. Perth is a food lovers paradise, with a wide range of fresh produce and international cuisines such as Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Korean, Indian and Middle Eastern. Perth is a coastal city, which means fresh seafood is always available along with fresh local produce such as wine, cheese and chocolate. 4 | tafeinternational.wa.edu.au Sports & Optus Stadium West Australians love their sport and we are lucky enough to host some major sporting events such as the ATP Cup at RAC Arena, the Perth Cup at Ascot Racecourse, the Margaret River Pro World Surf league in Margaret River, Cricket at the WACA and of course watching our AFL teams, the West Coast Eagles or the Fremantle Dockers playing Australian Rules football at Optus Stadium. Optus Stadium opened in 2018 and is considered a world class venue. In the past year, it has hosted 43 major events with over 2 million fans attending a range of sporting events and international music concerts that have filled the 60,000 seat capacity. Optus Stadium was recently declared the most beautiful sports facility in the world at the international Prix Versailles 2019 Architecture Awards. Great Weather Perth has a Mediterranean weather climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. It is the sunniest capital city in Australia with incredible blue skies and clean air which allows you to enjoy a year round outdoor lifestyle, perfect for exploring our beaches, taking a bike ride and enjoying outdoor barbecues with friends. Average Average maximum minimum Season Month temperature temperature Summer Dec-Jan-Feb 31 C 16 C Autumn Mar-Apr-May 25 C 14 C Winter Jun-Jul-Aug 18 C 8 C Spring Sep-Oct-Nov 23 C 11 C Swan River, Perth Optus stadium, Burswood © Tourism Western Australia Yagan Square, Perth 5 03WHY CHOOSE TAFE WA? TAFE WA is the government owned, vocational and education training (VET) provider in the State. We offer a large range of Certificates, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas to international students in many study areas. Here are more reasons why you should choose TAFE WA: 1. Easy Access 4. Government Owned and Operated Our entry requirements are lower than a degree program, with You can be confident you have invested in a quality, secured some courses only requiring equivalent to Australian Year 10. When education with TAFE WA. you complete the full pathway to a Diploma or Advanced Diploma level this will help you to gain entry into University with advanced standing in most cases. 5. Lots of Courses We offer over 135 courses in many study areas, with some courses relevant to industries that are currently showing an increased 2.