Study In Australia Tafe Tasmania

What is TAFE Tasmania ?

TAFE Tasmania is the Australian Training Provider for the Year - a high quality vocational education and training organisation providing a wide range of nationally accredited courses to meet the learning needs of individuals, business enterprises and industry.

In Tasmania, TAFE has been providing extensive, vocational training since 1888. All courses are Government approved and registered and are now part of a National curriculum. Successful completion of TAFE courses can lead to more advanced study at TAFE or credit towards university courses.

TAFE Tasmania's facilities include modern libraries, computer laboratories, simulated workshops, hospitality kitchens and cafeterias. We also have excellent residential accommodation.

TAFE Tasmania offers accredited training courses within the following program areas:

• Business
• Information Technology
• Natural Resources
• Engineering
• Community Services
• Hospitality
• Tourism
• Natural Therapy
• Science

Modern, well-equipped campuses and study centres are located in the following

• Campbell Street (Hobart City)
• Clarence (Eastern Shore, Hobart)
• Drysdale Campus (Hobart City)
• Alanvale (Northern Suburbs, Launceston)
• City Campus (Launceston City)
• Drysdale (Launceston City)
• Devonport
• Burnie

Our qualified, experienced and helpful teachers can assist you in deciding on a course of study that suits your particular needs. Our teachers provide expert individual tuition, and can guide you through self-paced learning resource packages. You can either study 'online' using the latest in information technology, or attend classes on one of our many campuses. Your training can take place in any of our first-class facilities, or in a workplace environment.

Why study at TAFE Tasmania

International student program
TAFE Tasmania has provided education and training to full-fee paying international students since 1987. Currently we have enrolled more than 150 international students representing twenty different countries.

In Tasmania, an international student at TAFE Tasmania will:

• study at a Government approved institution
• receive quality education and training in small classes, with attention to individual learning needs
• have access to the latest technology
• study in modern facilities
• be in classes with a mix of Australian and international students
• enjoy a secure and friendly lifestyle
• live in a beautiful and clean environment
• enjoy low cost accommodation and the lowest cost of living in Australia
• as graduates of Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses gain entrance and credit at Australian universities

Special services for International Students

• The TAFE International Student Program has a commitment to providing quality education and support. We provide all international students with:
• Free airport collection
• Assistance with finding short and long term accommodation
• Institute orientation
• City and campus orientation
• English language support
• Personal and social counselling
• Study and career counselling
• Academic support
• A range of social and sporting activities

Course Progression
Arrangements have been made in most fields of study for successful students of Tasmanian TAFE Institutes to gain credit towards a University degree.

Tasmania
Tasmania is an island state located off the south-east tip of Australia. It is similar in size to Sri Lanka and Java and approximately twice the size of Taiwan.

Tasmania has a small population of fewer than half a million people. The climate is temperate, without extremes of heat or cold. Tasmanians enjoy four distinct seasons. The average daily temperatures range from 12 C in winter, to 23 C in summer.

Tasmania is world famous for its natural beauty, national parks and wilderness areas which attract many international visitors each year.

It also has an established reputation for quality natural produce and seafood.

Tasmania has the world's cleanest air, and rain water.

In quality of life Tasmania is unequalled with a friendly, secure environment, the lowest crime rate in Australia and no traffic jams or pollution.

City sophistication, with theatres, restaurants, night clubs and sporting facilities, is found in the main population centres:

Hobart
Few cities in the world can equal this capital city's spectacular setting. Hobart's population (approximately 195,000) lives in a city which combines the charming 'old' with the exciting 'new' against a backdrop of Mount Wellington, the sea and the Derwent River. Hobart offers the advantages and facilities of a big city, without the drawbacks.

Launceston
Situated on the Tamar River, Launceston is Tasmania's second largest city with a population of around 94,000. It is described as 'The Garden City' because of its many attractive gardens and parks. Historic buildings add character to this modern city which offers a variety of recreational, cultural, entertainment and educational services.

Devonport
With a population of 25,000, Devonport is situated on the Mersey River and is the main centre of a rich and picturesque agricultural region. It is the port for the 'Spirit of Tasmania' the overnight ferry linking Tasmania with mainland Australia. Devonport has many sporting, recreational and educational facilities and a comprehensive shopping area.

Burnie
With a population of approximately 22,000, Burnie is a modern city situated on a busy, deep-water port. It services a productive rural area and also supports an extensive industrial base.

Like Devonport, Burnie features a thriving shopping centre and excellent sporting, recreational, entertainment and educational facilities.