TAFE Western Australia is the largest provider of vocational education and training in WA, and has over 44 campuses located in Perth and throughout regional areas of the state. TAFE’s practical approach to education, taught by teachers who are experts in their field, ensures that you are learning the skills that are relevant to today’s ever-changing world. Most TAFE courses also include an on-the-job work placement and have a firm industry focus, which ensures that the student gains the practical skills and industry knowledge that future employers are looking for. Courses available include certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas and associate degrees.

Areas of study include:

Aviation

Engineering and building

Business, management, commerce and accounting

Community services and health

Design and communication

Hospitality and tourism

Information technology

Science, horticulture and environment

TAFE graduates can get jobs quickly, or move on and continue their studies at university, with advanced standing for the TAFE courses studied. Students can apply for a TAFE Western Australia/ university package, which allows them to combine a TAFE diploma/advanced diploma/associate degree with a bachelors degree from Murdoch University, Curtin University of Technology, or Edith Cowan University.

All TAFE Western Australia colleges offer support services to ensure your education experience in Western Australia is enjoyable and successful. The qualifications you receive here will be recognised by employers and other institutions around the world.

Life in Western Australia

Western Australia is famous for its long days of sunshine, beaches, and friendly people. Perth, the capital of WA, is a modern, cosmopolitan city with a population of over 1.6 million. It enjoys a Mediterranean climate with perfect blue skies and a pollution-free environment. With more hours of sunshine than any other Australian capital city, there is lots of time to enjoy a range of outdoor activities. And it’s not just the great weather – WA has the best lifestyle in the country, world-class education services, fine wines and great food. Perth also has a relatively low crime rate compared to other major cities.

Numerous independent studies have named Perth as one of the most desirable, affordable and safest cities in the world. The cost of living in the city is lower than in the UK, and, even by Australian standards, Perth’s living costs for international students are below those of other major Australian capital cities.

Leading economists have stated that Western Australia is the fastest growing economy in Australia and will continue to lead the rest of the country in 2010 in key areas of economic growth, business investment and construction work. This is great news for international students who chose to study in Western Australia.