TAFE can lead you down some pretty awesome pathways
If you’re considering a vocational qualification after school or even to upskill later in life, don’t overlook TAFE courses!
… I thought TAFE and VET were the same thing?
TAFE institutes are run by government, and fall under the umbrella of vocational education and training (VET). If you’re not too sure what VET is, check out our article that goes through all the ins and outs.
TAFE pathways
TAFE training can be just a stepping stone in a long career or a direct path to your dream job! Here are just some of the pathways related to STEM that you can pursue at different institutes across the country:
Nursing
The Victorian Government has recently announced that a Diploma of Nursing will be a part of the free TAFE scheme – where you can study at any TAFE provider that teaches the course without paying tuition.
Dental assisting
Help dentists with day-to-day tasks, as well as being able to operate x-ray machines and imaging. This gives you the option to continue assisting or eventually undertake more training to become a licensed dentist.
Support teacher
Not sure that you want to be up the front of the classroom, but still keen on a career in STEM education? Consider becoming a support teacher.
Defence career
You can boost your chances of being accepted into the Australian Defence Force by taking this course from NSW TAFE in Defence preparation science.
Manufacturing
There are so many areas that you can specialise in with manufacturing, from furniture making to interior design… there’s plenty to choose from!
Programming and IT
Programming can be the first building block to open up a wide range of options in IT and cyber security. There are many applications and different languages that you can learn.
More options
If none of these take your fancy, you can check out every free TAFE course around Australia. Found your ideal course but it isn’t free? Search ‘TAFE’ and ‘scholarships’.
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