Education & Training International (ETI) – TAFE Western Australia (WA)

CRICOS Code – 00020G / 01723A

Over 2,500 international TAFE students choose to study in Western Australia each year thanks to its quality courses, friendly and relaxed lifestyle, wonderful climate, booming economy and excellent work opportunities. TAFE WA courses involve skills training and many include work experience and job placements. Combined with Western Australia’s growing economy, this close connection with employers means that international students interested in doing part time work are readily available to find work in their fields. ETI offers complete study packages to meet students needs. This may include English studies followed by a TAFE diploma and then direct entry into the second year of a University Bachelor Degree.

TAFE WA is a network of government owned and operated vocational and technical training institutions located across Perth and Western Australia.

TAFE WA is a member of English Australia (EA), the professional association of centres teaching English language courses to overseas students in Australia. All English language courses are accredited by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) to ensure that students receive the highest standard of English language education.

Areas of Study

• Associate Degree of Hospitality Management

• Associate Degree of Business

• Associate Degree of Aviation (Aeronautics)

• Associate Degree of Aviation (Airport Management)

Advanced Diploma Courses:

• Advanced Diploma of Business Management

• Advanced Diploma of Drafting & Design (Civil Engineering)

• Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)

• Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Oil & Gas)

• Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management

• Advanced Diploma of Tourism Management

Diploma Courses:

• Diploma of Business

• Diploma of Community Welfare Work

• Diploma of Children’s Services

• Diploma of Enrolled Nursing

• Diploma of Hospitality Management

• Diploma of Tourism (Combined Streams)

• Diploma of Engineering (Technical – Mechanical)

• Diploma of Airport Management

• Diploma of Aeronautics

In each TAFE program area there are multiple qualification levels Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Associate Degree.

A complete list of courses on offer can be found at www.eti.wa.edu.au

TAFE Locations
TAFE WA is the largest provider of VET Training in Western Australia.

Metropolitan Colleges

• Central TAFE has four campuses – Perth (including the Western Australian School of Art & Design – WASAD), East Perth, Mt Lawley and Leederville. It also has smaller campuses located in Wembley and Subiaco.

• Challenger TAFE has four campuses – Fremantle, Murdoch, WA Maritime Centre and Rockingham. It also has a smaller E-Tech centre located in the heart of Fremantle.

• Swan TAFE has four campuses – Bentley, Thornlie, Carlisle and Midland and an equine training centre located at Armadale.

• West Coast TAFE has one main campus – Joondalup.

Regional Colleges
• Great Southern TAFE – Albany
• Central West TAFE – Geraldton
• South West Regional College of TAFE – Bunbury
• Kimberley TAFE – Broome
• Pilbara TAFE – Karratha

Accommodation
TAFE WA does not offer on-campus accommodation in the metropolitan area. Regional campuses Albany, Geraldton and Bunbury have on campus accommodation. Off-campus accommodation available to students include:

Homestay
This is when students choose to live with a local family. Homestay families are very carefully chosen for students. The cost is between AU$180 - $220 per week including most meals.

Shared Accommodation
Students can arrange to share an apartment with one or more adults. Shared accommodation costs around $180 - $220 per week for rent only. Food and utilities such as electricity, gas and telephone are extra.

Rental Accommodation
Students can choose to rent an apartment or house (either furnished or unfurnished) by signing a legal contract for a fixed period. Usually a bond of 2-4 weeks is required as security before you are accepted. For more information please visit http://reiwa.com/

Hostels
Offer single or shared rooms with shared recreation facilities. As a guide, hostels cost from $300 per week for a private room or $130 per week per person for a shared room. Meals are an additional cost.

Intakes
February and July.

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