Studying in Australia: What is TAFE?

TAFE (Technical and Continuing Education) stands for College of Technical and Continuing Education. It has a history of 100 years, and it is also a unique vocational education and training system in Australia. It belongs to the Australian government's state education departments, and the courses provided are mainly practical and skills.

Characteristics of TAFE course:

1.TAFE courses offered by TAFE College are mainly based on local employment needs, so most courses are in short supply, and most majors can get 60 points when applying for job evaluation of immigrants.

2.TAFE combines theory with practice, with special emphasis on practicality and operability, as well as the cultivation of students' operational ability.

3. Tuition fees for 3.TAFE courses are generally low, averaging about 1000 Australian dollars per year, which is only half of the tuition fees for undergraduate or postgraduate courses.

4.TAFE curriculum language requirements are relatively low, generally requiring 5.5 points, and individual majors should not be less than 5 points in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

5. The entry requirement is high school or above or equivalent to high school education.

2. Which students are suitable for TAFE courses in Australia?

According to the characteristics of TAFE courses, I have concluded that the following types of customers are suitable for choosing TAFE courses:

1. Students whose main purpose is "immigration" are the first prerequisite for choosing TAFE courses. Because most TAFE courses are aimed at local jobs in short supply, immigrants have high job evaluation scores and great employment demand.

2. Students with strong hands-on ability or certain professional skills or practical experience in this field. This kind of students have strong hands-on ability, or have learned some related skills in domestic universities or vocational schools or worked for a certain period of time, such as chefs, barbers, spot welding technicians, etc.

3. Working-class people with average economic conditions. Because the tuition fee of TAFE course is only about half that of university courses, the total annual expenditure plus living expenses is about more than 20 thousand Australian dollars. Students can choose TAFE courses first, continue to study the follow-up courses after emigration, and enjoy the tuition fees of local students.

4. Students with average English level. TAFE courses generally require an English score of 5.5. Students can study the main courses with a minimum score of 5 points.

5. Students with average domestic grades or academic qualifications. Generally, students with average or equivalent grades in domestic high schools will be under greater pressure if they enter undergraduate studies directly. After the transition of TAFE course for two years, students' language and environmental adaptation have made a breakthrough.

3. Are all students suitable for TAFE courses?

TAFE course has its advantages and characteristics, but not all students are suitable for it:

1. Students who have no "immigration" plan. The shortage of TAFE courses is often aimed at the professional needs of Australia. If students return to China, it is often not suitable in China.

2. High school graduates with good family economic conditions and good students' learning foundation. This kind of students have strong learning ability, so it is recommended to choose undergraduate courses when the economy allows. If you want to immigrate, you can choose a major with high vocational evaluation scores among undergraduate majors, such as engineering, teachers' colleges and computers.

3. Students with good domestic undergraduate professional background. If the students are Australian immigrants who are in short supply in China, they can continue to study postgraduate courses in this major, such as accounting, computer science, engineering and so on.