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We also have articulation and credit arrangements with a range of universities across Australia. In we provided training to over , students. Approximately Our staff and students are regular recipients of awards for excellence across a wide range of industries. Students and staff regularly win at regional and state levels at the Queensland Training Awards, and we've won Large Training Provider of the Year four years in a row We've also had finalists and winners at the Australian Training Awards.

Our students also regularly win regional and national WorldSkills competitions, like air conditioning and refrigeration apprentice Patrick Brennan who took out bronze at the International Comptition in Russia. TAFE Queensland is the largest and most experienced provider of vocational education and training in the state with a history of serving Queensland's communities for more than years.

Each year we enrol approximately , students across a range of foundation skills and entry level qualifications through to higher education degrees.

Deciding what you're going to do with your life is a huge decision and ultimately, the only person qualified to decide is you. Part of making that decision is investigating and evaluating your options, so we've put together the top 10 reasons why you should you study at TAFE Queensland. Share this story Facebook Twitter LinkedIn. Flexibility With more than nationally-recognised qualifications to choose from at more than 50 locations across the state , and a variety of study modes available, you'll be able to study in a way that suits you.

Industry-standard facilities At TAFE Queensland you'll study in purpose-built facilities including workshops using industry standard equipment, fully functioning health clinics and labs, digital studios, and open to the public restaurants, beauty salons, and gyms. This industry experience may also be paid, depending on the individual institution.

Apprenticeships and traineeships involve compulsory, paid on-the-job training with an employer as part of the qualification. See Work-integrated learning for more information. While TAFE institutes are often quite large, students are typically spread over multiple campuses, which creates a more personalised atmosphere.

Most TAFEs offer student support and recreational services that are similar to those offered by universities such as student clubs, career and accommodation services, child care, counselling, cafeterias and sporting facilities , although the variety of services on offer may be more limited than what you would find at a large university campus. See Student services and facilities for more information. TAFE institute fees vary between courses, institutes and campuses, with some courses attracting government funding referred to as "government-subsidised" courses and others not known as "fee-for-service" or "full-fee" courses.

Eligible students may receive fee concessions or exemptions. Students completing eligible diploma and advanced diploma programs are able to access VET FEE-HELP, allowing them to defer part or all of their tuition fees until they begin earning a certain level of income.

Scholarships may also be available to assist with tuition fees. See Funding your education for more information. TAFE institutes pride themselves on their accessibility and typically have fewer and lower entry requirements than universities. Entry requirements for VET courses vary from the very inclusive 'no entry requirements' for a certificate I to Year 12 for a certificate IV, diploma or advanced diploma. Work experience is also taken into account.

Some courses may also require prospective students to complete tests, interviews, portfolios, auditions and interviews prior to entry. Keep in mind that higher education degrees at TAFE institutes have higher entry requirements similar to those found at universities.

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