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Career GuideDesign Centre Enmore / Eora / Petersham / Randwick / St George / Sutherland / Ultimo

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Contents About usReasons to study at Sydney TAFE ............................................................................2Going global ............................................................................................................................3Industry and community connections ....................................................................4Degree in excellence ..........................................................................................................6Pathways to university ......................................................................................................8Green careers .........................................................................................................................9Campus life ............................................................................................................................10Study pathways ...................................................................................................................14Support services .................................................................................................................16

Careers and industries Animal Care ......................................................................................................................18 Built Environment and Property Services ......................................................19 Business, Legal, Finance and Government ..................................................25 Community .....................................................................................................................30 Creative Arts ...................................................................................................................32 Digital Media ..................................................................................................................38 Engineering ......................................................................................................................41 Fashion ..............................................................................................................................42 General Education and Employability Skills ................................................43 Hairdressing and Beauty .........................................................................................44 Health and Applied Science .................................................................................46 Information Services and Technology .............................................................52 Languages, Interpreting and Translating ......................................................54 Retail, Advertising, Marketing and PR .............................................................55 Tourism, Hospitality and Events ..........................................................................58 Trades ................................................................................................................................60 Transport and Logistics ...........................................................................................64

Getting inQualifications explained ...............................................................................................68Fees and financial help .................................................................................................69Scholarships .........................................................................................................................70Apply and enrol ...................................................................................................................71Careers index .......................................................................................................................72

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Joshua ToomeyWinner, 2011 Australian Training Awards, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander of the YearWinner, 2011 NAIDOC Student of the Year

I really have a great network of support around me – from

my teachers at Petersham TAFE, to my employers and my family.

Originally from an Aboriginal community in West Dubbo, Joshua applied in 2006 for the Ausgrid Indigenous Pre-apprenticeship program at Petersham College. With focus and diligence, Joshua gained an apprenticeship and has now completed his full electrical trade qualification.

David RiordanInstitute Director, TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute

In the 2013 Career Guide you will find out about

why for over 120 years students have chosen Sydney TAFE to deliver them a career focused education.

Whether you are looking for your first job, a promotion or a change in careers Sydney TAFE can help you get there.

I look forward to seeing you around campus in 2013.

Sydney TAFE is one of the largest and most innovative

education and training providers in Australia.

In 2011 88.1% of our students were satisfied with the overall quality of the training and 86.1% were employed or in further study after training*

* NCVER 2011 Student Outcomes Survey, TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute (December 2011)

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Practical degrees and pathways to universitySydney TAFE now offers a range of degree programs.

Our degrees prepare you for professional practice in learning environments where you are encouraged, supported and challenged to maximize your potential. The launch of our bachelor degrees in 2011 was so successful that we are expanding our offerings and currently provide students with the opportunity to study a degree in 3D Art and Animation, Design, Applied Finance and Accounting.

If the degree programs that we offer don’t suit you, then take advantage of our strong links with Australian universities by studying a diploma or advanced diploma with us before transferring to a university of your choice.

For a full list of Sydney TAFE degree programs and pathways to university turn to page 6.

Reasons to study at Sydney TAFECareer focused educationOur vocational programs range from short courses to three-year bachelor degrees. Each program is put together in consultation with industry so you learn and practise the skills employers want:

in classrooms through traditional face-to-face learning, video conferencing and online lectures

in seminars and workshops with leading industry figures

in the workplace through internships

in Sydney TAFE’s unique industry-standard hairdressing salons, recreational facilities, commercial kitchens, maritime simulator, vehicle repair units, hydraulics centre and many other workplace environments.

To learn more about the industry-standard facilities available on your chosen course, visit

sydneytafe.edu.au/careers

Recognition of prior experienceWe are unique in recognising that the knowledge you have gained through working, volunteering, studying and simply living – can be valuable to your education. That’s why we encourage you to tell us about your previous experiences to gain credit towards your Sydney TAFE qualification and shorten the time it takes you to complete your course.

Support after you graduateThrough our Alumni network you will be invited to exclusive networking events, exhibition previews, meet with our industry based Ambassadors and gain access to additional career support. The Alumni network will enable you to stay in contact with your friends and teaching staff whilst building industry based relationships within your chosen area.

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Film students from Randwick College had the time of their lives on a study tour to New York. See their adventures on film.

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Ways to globalise your educationAdding international experience or foreign market knowledge to your resume, could put you ahead of the pack at graduation time.

Learn a languageWe teach over 12 European and Asian languages in flexible classes during evenings and weekends. You can study a new language at beginner’s level all the way up to improving a language at advanced level.

Volunteer in a developing country2.7 billion people around the world live in poverty, and by donating your time and skills, you have the opportunity to witness on-the-ground change, and affect lives for the better. In July 2012 Sydney TAFE students took part in a pilot program in Bangalore run by the 40K Foundation. The students lived in a quarry community with local families and taught numeracy, literacy and life skills to children.

In 2011 some of our building and construction students also travelled to Samoa to help rebuild a tsunami struck village as part of the Groundswell project.

Study in a foreign countryYou could spend a semester studying in Denmark, Singapore, UK or Japan and gain credit towards your studies at Sydney TAFE. Exchange programs are currently open to students of Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Technology, IT Networking and Jewellery and Object Design.

Going globalSydney TAFE works to ensure it prepares its students for an international and multicultural workplace by providing exposure to different countries, cultures and languages – we’re going global.

Network with industry leaders overseasTake part in a study tour abroad with a group of fellow students, to immerse yourself in your chosen industry. In 2012:

Film and Television and Visual Merchandising students travelled to New York

Music students travelled to Los Angeles

Children Services students travelled to Denmark

Advertising students travelled to Singapore

Public Relations students travelled to Hong Kong.

These trips allowed students to meet with successful industry players, in countries renowned for producing top educational opportunities in these fields.

Learn from fellow studentsEvery year Sydney TAFE accepts over 2,000 international students to study at one of our seven campus locations. This provides all Sydney TAFE students with the opportunity for cross-cultural learning.

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International studentsStudying in a new country is an exciting experience. However, we recognise that you may need some assistance along the way. Sydney TAFE has a team of multicultural coordinators who can offer you advice and referral services for any course, visa or personal concerns.

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Industry and community connections

Internships and mentoringWe offer a range of courses that combine work placements, internships and mentoring opportunities to give students real life exposure to their industry while they study. In 2012 our students have internships in New York, intern roles at the 2012 Australian Film Festival, art administration placements with Kogarah City Council, advertising internships with JWT Singapore, clinical placements with Ramsay Health Care and numerous individual work placements across a wide range of other industries including real estate, community services, design and IT.

Students can also network and be mentored by industry leaders through teacher’s connections and formal mentoring programs such as the hospitality Appetite for Success and Tasting Success mentoring schemes.

Industry events, excursions and competitionsThroughout the year our students exhibit their work and practice their skills at industry events including the Pyrmont Uncorks Mudgee food and wine festival, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Shopfront Showcase project, Head On Photo Festival, WorldSkills competitions, Mercedes-Benz Australian Fashion Week and more.

Students are also encouraged to enter local, national and international competitions to profile their work. In 2012 students have represented NSW at the Bake Skills Competition, Design Institute of Australia Awards, Sheet Metal Industry Association Awards, Golden Image Awards and National Spark Awards.

Many courses also include hands-on excursions so you can get a real taste of your industry. Animal care students, for example, get direct access to Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park and the Animal Rescue Hospital, while visual merchandising students visited Barney’s department store in New York and children’s services students experience forest kindergartens in Denmark.

Industry leading teachingOur teachers are passionate about their industry, offering in-depth knowledge, gained from many years of practical experience, as well as great networks for their students.

They are internationally recognised as experts in their field, winning and judging major competitions and exhibitions, invited to give talks and write papers worldwide, awarded global scholarships and representing their industry at national events.

Our teachers have run their own leading businesses or worked for major multinational, specialist firms or trusted local companies. They are dedicated professionals, passing on their skills and knowledge while continuing to practice their profession at the highest level.

Industry benchmark facilitiesOur colleges offer students access to some of the most sophisticated technology and newest training facilities available. Students who train in these real world settings are genuinely work ready – they know what to expect and how to manage situations in the workplace.

You too could train in our new marine bridge simulator, sustainable hydraulics centre, dedicated laboratories, on-site training gyms and sporting facilities, hair, beauty and massage clinics, commercial kitchens and training restaurants, television and radio studios, theatre and audiovisual suites, on-site child care centres, connected classrooms, design studios, on-site floristry outlet ‘The Ultimate Florist’, specialist dental technology centre, campus travel centre, on-site workshops and opening in 2013 the $16.9 million AutoCel transport centre.

Guest speakersStudents benefit from monthly industry talks at Design Centre Enmore and through the knowledge and expertise of guest speakers at other colleges, such as Lanie Lane, Sydney TAFE graduate and rising pop star; film industry leaders from Dendy and Hopscoth Films; fashion designers Luke Sales and Anna Plunkett (Romance was Born); and Father Chris Riley, founder and CEO of Youth Off The Streets.

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Industry involvement

We provide our students with as many opportunities as possible to engage with and participate in the industry they wish to join after graduation.

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Chinese Year of the RabbitStudents from the Diploma of Costume for Performance and the Advanced Diploma of Live Production, Theatre and Events took on valuable work experience by creating costumes and props for the Chinese New Year Parade.

Students played a hands-on role in one of Sydney’s most culturally significant events – fitting costumes and arranging last minute schedule changes.

Show stopping flowersStudents of floristry at Ultimo College took part in the renowned Sydney Royal Easter Show Grand Parade. The students created a flower-filled float and took inspiration from The Jungle Book and fairy tales.

Working on such a highly-visible event provided fantastic real-world experience for our students, who received great feedback from the public during the show.

Battle of the DJsOur Event Management students organised a DJ competition at Tone bar in Surry Hills in May 2012. The students worked on all aspects of the event from organising the talent to venue hire. All proceeds from the event were donated to the Queensland Flood Relief Appeal.

Roll up RedfernVisual merchandising students from Ultimo College helped transform shop windows in Redfern into works of art after Sydney TAFE joined forces with the City of Sydney Council and local businesses. A total of 14 retailers allowed students to dress their windows to entice shoppers and improve the overall look of the area.

The project formed part of the council’s Roll Up Redfern campaign which encouraged shopkeepers to re-establish glass fronts and ditch their roller shutters which many had in situ since the 1980s when Redfern was not as safe.

Community projects

Sydney TAFE is committed to building strong links with businesses and communities to benefit our students’ education, and to support local initiatives that improve the lifestyle of Sydney-siders.

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Degree in excellence

Bachelor of 3D Art and AnimationProgram aimsStudents will acquire industry relevant knowledge and skills in 3D modelling, lighting, texturing, rigging, animation, visual effects, programming and compositing. This is supported by a theoretical and practical grounding in art and animation principles, and in the expression of narrative structure.

Course structureThis three-year degree is set across six semesters. Toward the end of the course, students will build on their mastery of the fundamentals and use this to choose an area of creative specialisation (3D art, animation or final-look rendering and compositing). They will acquire a deeper understanding of the essential 3D digital skills and create a show-reel that demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of production standards and processes as expected by professional studios.

Professional practice and internshipsPractice studio, team projects and internship opportunities are available to allow students to gain invaluable insight into the world of work, preparing them for the job market.

Career opportunitiesTypical industries for a 3D artist or animator to work in include filmmaking, game design and development, television, online content development, advertising and visualisation. Across Australia, local studios offer career opportunities for artists and animators, several of which undertake projects on an international scale and work extensively with major producers of entertainment.

Bachelor of Design (Interior Design)Program aimsStudents will learn how to create innovative, original interior design concepts, explore the spatial, structural and material elements of built interior environments and develop a comprehensive understanding of interaction between interior spaces and the people who use them.

Course structureAs a guide, the degree can be completed during three years of full-time study or six years of part-time study. During your final semester, you will be encouraged to synthesise the knowledge gained throughout your studies by initiating and completing an individually-conceived major project, under the guidance of a design educator.

Professional practice and internshipsStudents are required to undertake a work-based placement in a design practice1. The interior design internship program will involve students working in a sponsoring organisation for a specified period of time, on a defined project of mutual benefit to the student and the sponsor. This internship represents an outstanding opportunity to put the knowledge acquired during your studies into practice.

Career opportunitiesThere is a definitive industry focus to all project work, allowing students to embark upon careers in applied design ahead of the traditional academic curve. After graduating, students could find themselves designing a wide variety of interior environments – from single and multilevel residential spaces to large-scale commercial projects.

6 1 In certain agreed circumstances, where students are already working in industry or a suitable internship cannot be found, one (previously unselected) elective can be undertaken in place of the internship.

In 2011, TAFE NSW Higher Education bridged the traditional gap between vocational training and university by introducing its first degree – the Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) at the Design Centre Enmore. Building upon the success of our first bachelor program, we now also offer degrees in 3D Art and Animation, Applied Finance (Financial Planning) and an Associate Degree of Accounting.

For further information on all of our degree programs visit sydneytafe.edu.au/degrees

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First six students graduate with TAFE NSW degree

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Bachelor of Applied Finance (Financial Planning)Program aimsGraduates will be in a strong position to build relationships with clients, think problems through to provide solutions to clients’ concerns and integrate theoretical and practical knowledge to suit the requirements of this complex industry.

Course structureSet across six semesters, this three-year degree is structured to encourage professional progression and development. Students will be provided with the practical and theoretical skills required for a professional career in financial planning.

Professional practice and internshipsStudents are required to undertake a compulsory internship in a professional environment. An internship offers an invaluable insight into the world of work, preparing students for their future career. It also provides the opportunity to put the knowledge and skills gained during study into practice.

Career opportunitiesGraduates of the degree could pursue a variety of roles including work as a financial planner, para-planner, business investment analyst, investment adviser, client relationship manager, financial analyst or stockbroker and work in the areas of client service and administration, superannuation, insurance and wealth management.

Associate Degree of AccountingProgram aimsThis associate degree is a two-year higher education qualification that not only aims to prepare students for work in the accounting industry but also builds the skills required for success at university. Students learn the foundations of accounting as well as how to research and evaluate information, form ideas and write essays and papers.

Course structureTo successfully complete the Associate Degree of Accounting students must complete a total of 16 subjects each worth 10 credit points. You may choose to study full-time (2 years/4 semesters) or part-time (4 years/8 semesters).

Professional practice and internshipsGain work experience relevant to the accounting profession through an internship subject, which will provide the opportunity to establish valuable professional contacts.

Career opportunitiesWe have collaborated with our partner universities, Certified Practicing Accountants Australia and Innovation Business Skills Australia to ensure that our associate degree addresses the needs of the accounting profession.

On successful completion of the program graduates will be able to work in the accounting profession in positions such as a self-employed bookkeeper, tax accountant, small business accountant, payroll supervisor, receivables/payables supervisor2.

This career pathway has been endorsed by CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAA) and Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and provides you with the skills to commence their professional certification programs on completion of your accredited bachelor degree at university, after which you will be qualified for careers in areas such as auditing and insolvency.

University pathwaysComplete our two-year program and you could enrol into the third year of a bachelor degree at one of our partner universities3.

72 Suggested careers are subject to professional experience and relevant industry body certifications.

3 Subject to terms and conditions as prescribed by each partner

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Save time and money In some cases, the credit transfer you receive

for your Sydney TAFE qualification can significantly cut the time it takes to earn your degree as well as saving thousands on university fees.

Recognised qualifications Earning a nationally recognised diploma or

advanced diploma qualification on the way to your degree can help you gain work in your chosen field while you continue your studies at university.

Invaluable study skills The research, analysis and study skills you

will learn while completing your qualification at Sydney TAFE will help pave the way for a successful transition to higher education.

Practical knowledge The hands-on skills gained through your

Sydney TAFE qualification will provide a practical foundation for your university studies and will enhance your employability in the field.

Strong industry relationships Our strong industry ties and job placement

services mean we can help you get work while you study or after you graduate. It also means you can get a feel for the career you have chosen before you opt for further study.

With over 800 nationally recognised courses and flexible training on campus, in the workplace, online and via distance learning, we can help you achieve more than you ever imagined possible – including a fast-track to your university degree.

Find out how we can get you on track to your degree today. Visit us at

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

Special university partnership programsWe also offer several degree programs on-site at our colleges in partnership with the University of Wollongong and Charles Sturt University. New partnerships will also start in 2013 with Deakin University and the University of Ballarat.

Bachelor of Commerce programs University of Wollongong (UoW)The partnership between Sydney TAFE and UoW offers students undertaking either a Diploma of Events or a Diploma of Hospitality (Management) the opportunity to co-enrol in a Bachelor of Commerce.

Australian Graduate Management Consortium Charles Sturt University (CSU)The Australian Graduate Management Consortium is a joint initiative of CSU and TAFE NSW. It offers you the opportunity to study a Graduate Certificate in Management or a Graduate Certificate in Organisational Change at St George College. The qualifications are awarded by CSU but the actual courses are delivered by Sydney TAFE.

University of BallaratIn 2013 Sydney TAFE will launch a new partnership with the University of Ballarat’s Bachelor of Applied Management degree being delivered on site at St George College.

Deakin UniversityFrom 2013 many Sydney TAFE diplomas and advanced diplomas will also include articulation pathways into various Deakin University bachelor degrees. For further information visit

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

or call 1300 360 601.

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Pathways to universityIf we don’t offer the bachelor degree you’re interested in, then why not study a diploma or advanced diploma with us before transferring to a university of your choice?

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Why focus on sustainability?In 2009 the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) endorsed the Green Skills Agreement, which seeks to build the capacity of the vocational education and training (VET) sector to deliver the skills for sustainability required in the workplace.

As Sydney moves towards a low-carbon economy, Sydney TAFE is focusing on improving teaching standards and offering a wider range of Green Skills units to fulfil the demand for suitably trained employees.

What are skills for sustainability?Skills for sustainability, or Green Skills, are the technical skills, knowledge, values and attitudes needed in the workforce to develop and support sustainable social, economic and environmental outcomes in business, industry and the community.

Sydney TAFE awarded for sustainability In 2012, for the second time running, Sydney TAFE won the prestigious HP Eco Solutions Printing Award for driving environmentally sustainable methods in imaging and printing. Our energy consumption, paper use, recycling responsibly policies as well as our carbon footprint were all examined and we came out on top across Australia and New Zealand.

A sustainable education with Sydney TAFEWe currently offer over 197 courses with a sustainability component, across a wide range of study areas including electrical engineering, refrigeration, screen printing, interior design and decoration, fashion design, administration services and human resources management.

Many of our teachers and trainers are continually upgrading their skills to maintain currency in both teaching and sustainability.

A green career thanks to Sydney TAFEWe aim to be catalysts for change and to be at the forefront of industry trends and requirements, which is why we maintain a strong connection with industry in all of our study areas.

Ultimately this provides greater opportunities for future employment for students who are educated and trained in Green Skills at Sydney TAFE.

Content on this page refers to initiatives described on the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education website.

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Green careersThe Australian Government is implementing policies that will support the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. The transition will mean an increase in the demand for new skills, particularly skills for sustainability.

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Campus life

Design Centre Enmore has excellent facilities to make your learning experience comfortable, convenient, fun and rewarding. The college is located close to vibrant Newtown which has a multitude of restaurants, bars, book shops and a Dendy Cinema. College facilities include:

flexible learning centre access to real workplace environments modern studios, specialist workshops and labs fully stocked art shop gallery conference room discounted binding service cafeteria and courtyard car parking laptop access in recreational areas comprehensive library.

Transport linksSeveral buses service routes along King Street and Enmore Road, and the campus is within walking distance from Newtown and St Peters train stations. Parking is available on-site.

For further information about Design Centre Enmore facilities visit

sydneytafe.edu.au/enmore/facilities

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Eora College is a vibrant, professional, community-focused education centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Eora takes its name from the Gadigal language of the Aboriginal nation that originally inhabited the Port Jackson area around Sydney Harbour. College facilities include:

flexible learning centre access to real workplace environments fully-equipped media studios and theatre comprehensive library.

Transport linksThe college is a 10-minute walk from Redfern Station and is serviced by regular buses that travel along City Road and King Street.

For further information about Eora College facilities visit

sydneytafe.edu.au/eora/how-find-us

Eora College

333 Abercrombie StreetChippendale NSW 2008

Design Centre Enmore

110 Edgeware RoadEnmore NSW 2042

Each of our colleges has an active student association that provides a great range of facilities and support services to ensure that Sydney TAFE students benefit from a positive college experience outside of class.

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11Corner of Darley Road and King Street, Randwick NSW 2031

Petersham College

Petersham College has three friendly, community-focused campuses in the heart of Sydney’s Inner West. Whether you choose to study at our West Street, Crystal Street or Annandale campus, you’ll find excellent facilities for both study and play. College facilities include:

flexible learning centre access to real workplace environments bookshop comprehensive library TAFE radio cafeterias car parking child care centre (West Street) discounted treatments with our beauty therapy and hairdressing

students.

Transport linksAll three campuses are serviced by regular buses. Both Petersham campuses are a short walk from Petersham train station, and the Annandale campus is only a five-minute walk from Rozelle Bay light rail station.

For further information about Petersham College facilities visit

sydneytafe.edu.au/petersham

Crystal Street Campus27 Crystal StreetPetersham NSW 2049West Street CampusCorner Gordon and West StreetsPetersham NSW 2049Annandale CampusJohnston StreetAnnandale NSW 2038

Randwick College is a vibrant, modern campus in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. Students who study here will be able to enjoy the beautiful Centennial Parklands and Coogee Beach, which is just a short bus ride away. College facilities include:

flexible learning centre access to real workplace environments comprehensive library bookshop cafeteria car parking gymnasium massage clinic.

Transport linksThe college is accessible by many buses from the CBD, North Shore and Eastern suburbs.

For further information about Randwick College facilities visit

sydneytafe.edu.au/randwick

Randwick College

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Sutherland College has two excellent campuses in Loftus and Gymea. Situated in one of Sydney’s most beautiful and spacious areas, campus life at Sutherland is motivating and enjoyable. College facilities include:

flexible learning centre access to real workplace environments comprehensive library bookshop cafeterias car parking child care centre (Loftus) gymnasium (Loftus) discounted treatments with our beauty therapy and hairdressing

students (Gymea) massages in our student training clinic (Loftus) Embark student training restaurant (Loftus).

Transport linksGymea campus is a five-minute walk from Gymea railway station, and is serviced by two main bus routes. Loftus campus is a two minute walk from Loftus railway station.

For further information about Sutherland College facilities visit

sydneytafe.edu.au/gymea/how-to-find-us sydneytafe.edu.au/loftus/how-to-find-us

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Sutherland College

St George College is a large, friendly, community-focused campus that offers one of the first bachelor degrees available at Sydney TAFE – Bachelor of Applied Finance. College facilities include:

flexible learning centre access to real workplace environments comprehensive library bookshop cafeterias car parking child care centre.

Transport linksThe college is served by regular buses from Rockdale, Kingsgrove and Hurstville. Kogarah train station is a 10-minute walk from the college.

For further information about St George College facilities visit

sydneytafe.edu.au/stgeorge/how-to-find-us

St George College

Gymea CampusCorner Hotham Road and The KingswayGymea NSW 2227Loftus CampusRawson AvenueLoftus NSW 2232

Campus life (continued)

Main campusCorner President Avenue and Princes HighwayKogarah NSW 2217

Montgomery Street campus19 Montgomery Street Kogarah NSW 2217

Hogben Street campusHogben StreetKogarah NSW 2217

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Ultimo College is an exciting campus located near to bustling Chinatown. Also nearby is Darling Harbour with fantastic bars, restaurants and the IMAX theatre. College facilities include:

flexible learning centre access to real workplace environments recreational areas including the international student lounge and

outdoor areas where students can host events a comprehensive library Design Gallery and Café – showcasing and selling artworks, jewellery,

photography and garments created by our students bookshop gymnasium cafeteria and cafés long day child care centre car parking nearby multi-faith prayer rooms and chaplaincy service The Apprentice student training restaurant The Ultimate Florist – managed by our floristry students discounted treatments with our beauty therapy and hairdressing

students.

Transport linksUltimo College is a five-minute walk from Railway Square bus terminal, and an eight-minute walk from Central train station.

Accessible parking is offered on Mary Ann Street, and discounted parking is offered at several local parking stations.

For further information about Ultimo College facilities visit

sydneytafe.edu.au/ultimo/facilities

731 – 695 Harris StreetUltimo NSW 2007

Ultimo College

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Move on from high schoolGet ahead in your career before you finish high school.Complete a vocational qualification up to certificate II while you finish your HSC. Students get to spend half a day each week at Sydney TAFE studying subjects such as tourism, construction and business (this method of study is called TVET).

You can also finish your HSC at the same time as earning a part-time training wage in a trade apprenticeship or traineeship.

Study pathwaysNo matter what your study goal is, we have a course to suit you.

Gain basic workplace skillsDevelop skills that allow you to communicate effectively with colleagues, advance your computer literacy skills and create documents to a professional standard.

If you’ve just arrived in Australia, we have courses that will introduce you to Australian culture and develop your English language skills.

Improve your career prospectsStudy with us to gain a professional licence, continued professional development points or to gain a formal qualification for the skills and experience that you’ve learned through professional practice.

Go to universitySydney TAFE has strong links with Australian universities so our graduates have a clear pathway to university education, often with generous credit arrangements. We offer several degree programs in partnership with the University of Wollongong and Charles Sturt University. Students graduating from selected advanced diplomas can get up to two years credit in agreed degree programs.

Receive support as an Indigenous studentSydney TAFE offers courses and facilities specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. We have exciting programs delivered at all of our colleges and Eora College – our community-based education centre in the heart of Redfern, focuses particularly on the needs of our Indigenous students. We also provide specialist student support services and culturally-appropriate programs at the Yulang Aboriginal Education Training Unit.

Become a trainee or apprenticeAs a trainee or apprentice you can learn a skill or trade through a combination of work and training while earning a wage. You’ll work several days a week while studying at times that suit you.

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Get a degreeWe now offer degree programs that prepare you for professional practice by providing a solid foundational knowledge as well as technical skills that allow you to excel in your chosen industry. Turn to page 6 to read more about our bachelor programs in 3D Art and Animation, Applied Finance, Accounting and Interior Design.

Study in Australia as an international studentEach year more than 2,000 international students choose Sydney TAFE programs. We offer a wide range of opportunities for international participants, including English language courses, vocational courses and study tours.

Refresh your knowledge with a short courseWe have a variety of short courses that are offered in all of our subject areas. Short courses are designed to give you either an introduction to a course area, or to give you a quick but thorough skill update.

Gain skills in sustainabilityWe are committed to sustainable practices and offer Green Skills units in over 197 courses including electrical engineering, refrigeration, screen printing, interior design and decoration, fashion design, administration services and human resources management.

Train your employeesAt Sydney TAFE we provide flexible, customised training for businesses by delivering nationally recognised courses. We increase your value in the marketplace by up-skilling your staff to current industry standards based on the most up-to-date technology and compliance requirements.

Study courses tailored for students from diverse backgroundsWe are committed to promoting opportunities for female students from diverse backgrounds, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

Sydney TAFE offers flexible study to help students manage personal responsibilities and get back into the workforce after a break from employment.

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Student AssociationSydney Institute Student Association (SISA) supports students by providing essential services, facilities, legal advice and activities for its members. Membership is voluntary and provides a wide range of on-campus discounts for parking, textbooks, gym memberships and much more.

sydneytafe.edu.au/studentassociation

Counselling/career developmentOur counsellors are available at all of our campus locations and can assist with issues ranging from personal concerns that may be affecting your studies, through to choosing the right course, practising study skills and career planning. All of our counselling services are free to Sydney TAFE students.

sydneytafe.edu.au/counsellingcareers

Indigenous student supportOur Aboriginal student support coordinators provide advice to students who are studying at Sydney TAFE. We offer tutorial assistance, help with enrolments and advice on applying for ABSTUDY. For further information contact the Yulang Aboriginal Education Training Unit.

sydneytafe.edu.au/studentservices/aboriginal-services

Child careWe have child care centres at Ultimo College, Sutherland College – Loftus campus, St George College and Petersham College. Places are open on a long day, short day or part-time basis to children under the age of six whose parents are enrolled in a Sydney TAFE course. Fees are determined by the number of hours your child attends a child care centre and you may be able to get fee assistance through Centrelink.

sydneytafe.edu.au/studentservices/child-care

Disabilities supportTo ensure that all our students have an equal opportunity to participate in Sydney TAFE programs, we provide a wide range of support services to help them achieve their educational and career goals.

If you have a disability and would like further information about our services visit

sydneytafe.edu.au/studentservices/disabilities-support

or call the Disability Unit at Ultimo College on 02 9217 3690.

Support servicesSydney TAFE provides students with support for academic and personal issues. We also provide tailored services for our students with special needs.

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LibrariesEach of our colleges has its own library and when you enrol you are eligible to become a member. You are entitled to borrow from the TAFE NSW network of more than one hundred libraries, each of which stocks thousands of books, online magazines, journals and DVDs.

sydneytafe.edu.au/library

eLearningWe offer flexible study options that allow students to balance academic, work and lifestyle commitments. You can study using a combination of classroom and online learning (we call this blended learning) or choose a course that is delivered entirely online.eLearning at Sydney TAFE gives you the flexibility to:

• accesslearningmaterialsandactivitieswhenand where you choose

• downloadonlinematerialstocomplementyour face-to-face learning

• communicatewithteachersandfellowstudents by email, instant messaging and in forums.

sydneytafe.edu.au/currentstudents/study-online

Learner supportWe can assist with literacy, numeracy, language, maths, science, computing, communication and other learning skills necessary to complete your studies.

sydneytafe.edu.au/studentservices/learner-support

CareersConnect@SICareersConnect@SI is a free online job vacancy and careers information service for all Sydney TAFE students and graduates. More than 5,000 employers from a vast range of industries advertise with us, many on an exclusive basis, which gives you a much better chance of finding your dream job.

sydneytafe.edu.au/careersconnect

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Why study with us? Develop specialist skills in areas like pet grooming,

breeding and (companion) animal training.

Students access industry directly through excursions to many different animal workplaces including: Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park (where students gain significant hands-on experience with captive native animals), RSPCA, Taronga Zoo, Animal Rescue Hospital, Australian Reptile Park, Port Macquarie Koala Hospital, Tuggerah Lakes Sanctuary Wetlands Refuge, Bargo Dingo Sanctuary and dog grooming businesses.

Your skills and interests … you love animals and can handle them with confidence and

patience

you are a good communicator and team player

you are observant, compassionate, organised and methodical.

Animal Care

Career facts About 12,000 people work as

animal attendants in Australia and this number is expected to grow slightly in the next three years.

Average weekly earnings are $750 and about half of jobs offer full-time hours.

Around 5,900 people work as veterinary nurses and that number is expected to remain steady during the next three years. Most nurses earn around $750 per week and vacancy levels are low.

Industry: Animal Care

Care attendant, dog groomer, veterinary nurse, companion animal worker

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/animal-care

Non-award Dealing with dangerous dogs

Cynopraxic (philosophy of dog behaviour)

Statement of Attainment Dog training

Puppy training

Certificate III Animal care industry worker

Certificate IV Companion animal worker

Veterinary nurse

Certificate II Animal care attendant

Animal shelter attendant

Attendant kennel hand

Cattery attendant

Pet shop attendant

Assistant dog groomer

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Alex recently won the 2012 Sydney Institute Apprentice of the Year award and is extremely passionate about the carpentry and building industry. His enthusiasm for his trade has seen him give up weekends to help build a bike shelter at Randwick College and helping a fellow student who had learning difficulties which earned him a Certificate of Appreciation from TAFE for his efforts.

The reason I chose the building industry and the option of being an apprentice was that I was able

to earn a wage while studying. Also it was important for me that everything I learned at Sydney TAFE I was able to put into practice in the workplace the very next day. Due to my experiences at Randwick College and the mentoring I have received, I want to employ and mentor carpentry apprentices at my own building company one day, and possibily be a trainer.

AlexCertificate III in Carpentry

Only at Sydney TAFEBuilding houses and careers in SamoaIn 2011 students of Building and Construction travelled to Samoa to help rebuild parts of a tsunami-struck village. The trip allowed students to experience a real work environment, and then return to the same village to examine their work and mentor some of the newer student apprentices.

Specialise in sustainable plumbingAdd a sustainable plumbing specialisation to your resume by taking up our new courses in Backflow Prevention and Thermostatic Mixing Valve, and Solar and Heat Pump Transitional Plumber training.

Pathways to university Study Architectural Technology or Building Studies at

diploma level to gain advanced standing at UNSW, UTS, Western Sydney or Newcastle universities.

Study Property (Valuation) at advanced diploma level to gain advanced standing at the University of New England.

Study Structural or Civil Engineering at diploma or advanced diploma level to gain advanced standing at UNSW, UTS, Newcastle or Western Sydney universities.

Built Environment and Property Services

Your skills and interests

You have a real passion for design and architecture. You appreciate practical, real life building scenarios and wish to develop a flair for creative problem solving.

Go to Architecture and Building Design page 20

You’d like to own your own business or be self-employed whilst working outdoors. You’re hands-on and practical as well as accurate with a good eye for detail.

Go to Building and Construction page 21

You are practical and creative with an aptitude for computing and design. You enjoy identifying and solving technical problems using your great communication skills.

Go to Civil and Structural Engineering page 22

You have a passion for building, creating public infrastructure, industry and manufacturing. You enjoy a conceptual challenge and have great problem solving skills.

Go to CAD page 20

You work well under pressure and are prepared to take on continuous professional development courses. You like working with customers, colleagues and contractors and you can communicate well with all.

Go to Real Estate and Valuation page 23

You enjoy geography and like using your maths, science and computer skills. You can work as part of a team and are comfortable supervising others.

Go to Surveying and Spatial Information Services page 24

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Why study with us? We are currently the largest training organisation for diploma

and advanced diploma qualifications in New South Wales.

Learn about the latest innovations in building design technology and sustainable building practices.

Use industry-standard CAD computing facilities and resources. Become competent in Revit, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD and Vectorworks software used by architects, draftspersons, urban designers and interior designers.

Our trainers and professionally-qualified architects all have significant on-going industry experience.

Students of the Diploma in Architectural Technology have the opportunity to participate in a well-established exchange program with two Danish universities.

Architecture, Building Design and CAD

Career facts This is a large employment group

(61,200 people) where vacancies are expected to rise during the next three years.

Most jobs are full-time and currently there is a high level of vacancies listed on the internet.

Architectural and building technicians can expect to earn up to $1,250 per week.

Architectural draftsperson, CAD technician, accredited building designer, continued professional development for architects.

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/architecture

sydneytafe.edu.au/careers/cad

Short Courses ArchiCAD for designers

Revit-introduction for architects

Shadow diagrams

AutoCAD basic skills 2D

AutoCAD for architects – introduction and 2D drawing

Advanced Diploma Architectural sustainable design

Technician/draftsperson

Accredited building designer

Diploma and Vocational Graduate Diploma Architectural draftsperson

CAD technician

Building information modeller

Building project manager

Industry: Built Environment and Property Services

Skill shortage: Australia needs Architects and landscape architects, technicians and

draftspersons.

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Pathway to University There are four university

partnerships, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

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Why study with us? Sydney TAFE offers a broad range of skills and knowledge

within the building trades professions that provide scope for advancement within your chosen career.

We offer a range of courses which are aligned with NSW Fair Trading licensing and registration requirements for building trades and builder’s licensing.

Use your diploma and advanced diploma qualifications as a pathway for advanced standing at selected universities in related degree courses in Construction Management and in Quantity Surveying.

Train with expert industry professionals, many of whom still practise professionally.

Learn in our state-of-the-art facilities including the new Hydraulic Trade Centre and Sustainability Shed training facility.

Building and Construction

Career facts Job vacancies for the trade

professions shown above are expected to grow strongly in the next three years. Construction managers (82,000 people) are set for a huge increase in job vacancies over the next three years.

There are 122,100 carpenters and joiners in Australia and job vacancies are expected to grow strongly up to 2015.

Qualified carpenters and joiners can expect to earn $1,000 per week, construction managers can earn up to $1,500 per week and plumbers average $1,050 per week.

Industry: Built Environment and Property Services

Builder, plumber, estimator, site supervisor, construction manager, project manager, quantity surveyor, contracts manager, building trades such as bricklayer, stonemason, carpenter, skilled labourer, workplace health and safety (WH&S) practitioner, asbestos removalist

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

Short Courses Air and water quality

Bonded asbestos – WorkCover NSW licence

Bonded asbestos removal – construction

Digital signage fundamentals

Embodied energy in building materials

Glazing use and design

Marbling and graining

Mosaic tiling

WH&S and general induction

Orientation of buildings

Owner builder’s licence

Passive solar design

Thermal control and ventilation

Thermal energy and mass

Thermal insulation

Certificate III – trades Carpenter (housing)*

Carpenter- formworker

Carpenter- shopfitter/ joiner

Brick and block layers*

Plastering (wet and dry)*

Wall and floor tiler*

Electrician*

Plumber/roof plumber/drainer/gasfitter*

Sprinkler fitter

Rigger

Dogman

Scaffolder

Sign writer

Certificate IV Site supervisor/

foreman

Self-employed builder*

Construction manager

Contract administrator

Construction estimator

Manager of plumbing contractor business

Diploma Building/construction

project manager

WH&S manager

Self-employed builder*

Statement of Attainment Basic rigging

Elevated work platforms

Forklift

Personnel and materials hoist

Intermediate rigging

Basic and advanced scaffolding

Plumbing control devices

Certificate I Handyman*

Pre-apprentice carpenter

Certificate II Technical specialist in

commercial cleaning

Skill shortage: Australia needs Construction managers, labourers for construction/mining

and plumbers.

*NSW Fair Trading licensed qualification/trade

Also see Electrical, Electronics and Electrotechnology on page 62

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/building

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Why study with us? Following appropriate industrial experience, advanced

diploma graduates can obtain associate membership of Engineers Australia.

Our trainers and professionally qualified civil and structural engineers have significant industry experience.

We offer a blend of workplace assessment, recognition of prior learning and class-based training.

Use your diploma and advanced diploma to gain advanced standing for a Bachelor of Engineering course at university.

Your skills and interests ... you are practical and creative with an aptitude for

computing and design

you like solving technical problems and have an eye for detail

you are a good communicator and happy to work individually or in a team.

Civil and Structural Engineering

Career facts Employment for civil engineers is

expected to grow very strongly over the next three years.

There are currently 49,800 civil engineers working in Australia, and there are a range of engineering occupations on the skills shortage list.

Most roles are full-time and there is a large volume of positions advertised on the internet.

An engineer can expect to earn $1,630 per week.

Industry: Built Environment and Property Services

Civil works leading hand, supervisors and managers, technicians, draftsperson, works inspector, assistant project manager, assistant site manager, continued professional development.

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/civilengineer

Certificate III Civil works labourer

Leading hand

Team leader

Certificate IV Civil works and allied industries

Team leader

Manager

Inspector

Advanced Diploma Draftsperson

Technician

Civil works manager

Assistant site manager

Diploma Apprentice drafter

Draftsperson

Technician

Civil works inspector

Assistant site manager

Projects assistant

Project manager for infrastructure projects

Assistant civil works site manager

Assistant civil works project manager

Skill shortage: Australia needs Civil engineering professionals.

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Why study with us? Sydney TAFE offers the highest level vocational

qualification for the real estate industry and our courses are aligned with NSW Fair Trading licensing and registration requirements.

We are the only college in NSW recognised by the Australian Property Institute.

Choose assessment-only options or undertake workplace assessment instead of class-based training.

Benefit from strong links with local industry professionals who provide work placement opportunities and participate in classes as guest lecturers.

Real Estate and Valuation

Career facts Jobs in real estate have experienced

strong growth over the past five years, and this is predicted to continue until 2015.

There are a large number of vacancies advertised over the internet and average weekly earnings are $955 (plus commission).

Industry: Built Environment and Property Services

Salesperson, real estate agent, property auctioneer, strata manager, real estate developer/investor

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/realestate

Statement of Attainment Work in the real estate industry

Certificate III Registered manager

Salesperson

Diploma Licenced real estate agent

Property auctioneer

Business manager

Advanced Diploma Real estate valuer

Real estate developer/investor

Certificate IV Strata managing agent

Assistant commercial property manager

Asset manager

Assistant real estate agent

Property manager

Licenced real estate agent

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Why study with us? We are the largest training organisation in Australia

providing surveying diplomas.

Train in the many features of ESRI ArcGIS and Mapinfo software – used by spatial technicians across NSW.

Use industry-standard equipment and resources including precision RTK GPS equipment and leading survey Total Stations and CivilCAD software in our dedicated laboratories.

Take advantage of our strong links with local industry professionals who provide work placement opportunities and participate in classes as guest lecturers.

Your skills and interests ... you enjoy geography and have an interest in the

environment

you are skilled in maths, science and computers

you can analyse detailed information and work accurately with others.

Surveying and Spatial Information Services

Career facts Employment in this job group is

expected to grow strongly in the next three years.

There is a high vacancy rate for architectural, building and surveying technicians and graduates could find themselves working in a range of industries across government and private sectors.

Surveyors and cartographers on average earn $1,250 per week

Industry: Built Environment and Property Services

Survey technician, survey draftsperson, spatial technician, GIS technician, cartographer

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/surveying

Certificate III Surveyor’s field hand

Diploma CAD technician

Geographic information systems officer

Cartographer

Technician surveyor

Skill shortage: Australia needs Surveyors and cartographers.

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Why study with us? Access ASIC-compliant courses not commonly available

at other colleges, for example financial planning, superannuation, managed investments, life insurance and be reassured that new regulatory requirements are included in all courses.

Bachelor of Applied Finance (Financial Planning) at Sydney TAFE This specialist degree is accredited by the Financial Planning Association (FPA). The course has a multidisciplinary focus and develops students’ practical skills and knowledge of the financial planning industry. A key feature of this course is the opportunity for students to undertake an industry internship in the third year of the course which enables them to apply their learning in a real workplace situation.

Associate Degree of Accounting at Sydney TAFE Our program aligns with the educational requirements of the Tax Practitioners’ Board with regard to registration as a BAS agent. The associate degree will allow you to develop both practical skills and comprehensive knowledge to equip you for work in the accounting profession. Completion of the program can also offer a flexible pathway to university.

Our Diploma of Financial Planning is available online through Open Universities Australia

Accounting, Bookkeeping and Finance

Career facts There’s strong growth predicted for

the next three years for clerks. The majority of jobs are not full-time but those working five days a week can expect to earn up to $900.

There are many people employed as accountants in Australia (157,600) and future job prospects are average. A typical weekly salary is $1,265 and most jobs are full-time.

Financial planners can expect steady job prospects as there are currently 36,100 people working in this industry with little change predicted during the next three years. Average earnings are the highest within the finance industry, sitting at $1,354 per week.

Industry: Business, Legal, Finance and Government

Accountant, bookkeeper, clerk, financial planner, para-planner, investment analyst, client adviser

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/finance

Short Courses MYOB for business

Statement of Attainment ASIC Tier 1 specialist

knowledge

Certificate III Accounts clerk

Data entry clerk

Certificate IV Accounts payable and

receivable officer

Costing clerk

Associate Degree Accountant

Accounts supervisor

Payroll manager

BAS agent

Financial accountant

Management accountant

Company accountant

Bachelor Degree Business investment

analyst

Financial planner

Para-planner

Financial analyst

Client relationship manager

Stockbroker

Diploma Reconciliations officer

Payroll officer

Project manager

Investment adviser

Client adviser

Advanced Diploma Senior financial clerk

Bookkeeper

Your skills and interests … you can meet deadlines, analyse and solve problems

you enjoy working with numbers and making accurate calculations quickly

can you be discreet with confidential information and do you have strong ethics?

Pathway to University There are six university

partnerships, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

sydneytafe.edu.au / 1300 360 601

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Pathway to University There are seven university partnerships,

refer to sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

Why study with us? Benefit from Sydney TAFE’s established links with industry

and specialist job placement service for students.

Sydney TAFE offers the Charles Sturt University Masters of Management program at St George College.

We can fast track your qualification by recognising your knowledge and life/work experience.

Choose from short to diploma courses that teach you how to establish and run every aspect of your business, and secure finance through a successful business plan.

Our courses provide practical application of skills and knowledge with hands-on experience in line with industry requirements.

Your skills and interests … you have excellent communication and organisational skills

you can take on a leadership and coordination role as well as work as part of a team

you’re analytical and good at making decisions.

Business Management and Office Administration

Career facts Employment for senior managers

is expected to grow slightly during the next three years, with typical weekly earnings peaking at $1,530.

Business administration can provide a great entry point to most industries and lead to jobs such as office managers, receptionists and secretaries.

Employment for office managers is expected to grow slightly in the next three years – weekly earnings average at $1,000. The job prospects for lower level roles aren’t as good; receptionists have a relatively low proportion of full-time jobs (51 per cent) and earnings are low.

Industry: Business, Legal, Finance and Government

Office administrators, small to medium business owners, executive level managers, team leaders, supervisors and department/section managers

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/officeadmin

sydneytafe.edu.au/careers/business

Short Courses Start your small

business (MYOB)

Statement of Attainment Small business

contracting skill set

Certificate II Data entry operator

Office assistant

Receptionist

Certificate IV Accounts supervisor

Duty manager

Entry level manager

Office administrator

Personal assistant

Project officer

Small business owner/ supervisor

Team leader

Training officer

Diploma Administration

manager

Business manager

Customer service manager

Executive assistant

Frontline manager

Office manager

Project team leader

Quality auditor

Section manager

Advanced Diploma Business consultant

Senior manager

Strategic planning

Certificate III Accounts receivable/

payable clerk

Administration assistant

Customer service adviser

Medical receptionist/secretary

Medical records clerk

Payroll clerk

Receptionist

School/student support assistant

Word processing operator

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Also see Library, Information Services and Record Keeping on page 53 and Human Resources on page 28

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Why study with us? We offer traineeships to get you a formal qualification

in exciting areas like project management, government administration and procurement.

Sydney TAFE leads in training for the public sector. Our clients include the Office of State Revenue, Attorney-General’s Department, Department of Education and Communities, Roads and Martitime Services and a variety of large corporate and public sector organisations.

We have the capability and flexibility to meet all public sector training needs with tailored programs for an individual to hundreds of staff across various locations throughout NSW and the rest of Australia.

Your skills and interests … you have a high degree of attention to detail and appreciate

the importance of following protocol

you work well in a team and can take the initiative to lead others

you would like a career with a good work-life balance.

Government

Career facts The NSW public sector is made up

of around nine super departments comprising around 130 key agencies with more than 300,000 employees.

By working for the NSW public sector you can contribute to the success of the NSW community in areas of education, health, environment, justice, tourism, emergency services and transport.

Public sector employment is available at a State, Federal and local council level.

Government jobs pay varying salaries but general clerks can expect to earn $800 per week, customer service managers around $1,240 per week and policy and planning managers up to $1,900 per week.

Industry: Business, Legal, Finance and Government

Project manager, local government administrator, customer service officer, department team leader, contract manager

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/government

Short Courses Participate in project

management

Customer service in the public sector

Statement of Attainment Federal/state government

administrator

Frontline service delivery

Diploma Department manager

Project supervisor/manager

Procurement/contract manager

Advanced Diploma Strategic manager

Strategic planner

Certificate III Customer service officer

Local government administrator

Certificate IV Administration team leader

Project management officer

Procurement and contracting officer

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Why study with us? We offer human resources qualifications up to a high level

advanced diploma and an extremely comprehensive range of WH&S courses.

Get your certification to train and assess for registered training organisations such as TAFE NSW.

Flexible training options to meet individual needs plus recognition of your past experience.

Your skills and interests … you enjoy helping, mentoring or training others

you’re passionate about workers’ rights and safety in the workplace

you’re an objective person who could effectively deal with a conflict situation in the workplace.

Human Resources, Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) and Training

Career facts Human Resources (HR) roles

can be found in a variety of industries including administrative and support services, public administration and safety, financial and insurance services.

Jobs for HR professionals are expected to grow very strongly in the next three years, with an above average proportion of roles being full-time. Average weekly earnings are $1,091.

Current demand for WH&S officers is also strong and expected to continue to grow by 2015. An average weekly salary is $1,279.

Industry: Business, Legal, Finance and Government

WH&S officer/manager, training officer, human resource officer/manager

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/hr

Certificate IV HR officer

Payroll coordinator

Industrial relations coordinator

Employee relations coordinator

Line manager

Entry level WH&S officer

Training officer

Recruitment consultant

People and development coordinator

Advanced Diploma HR consultant

Senior manager

Senior HR adviser

HR specialist

Diploma Generalist HR manager

WH&S manager

Payroll officer

Industrial relations officer

Remuneration consultant

Recruitment specialist

Talent and capability manager

Skill shortage: Australia needs Human resources professionals

Also see Business Management and Office Administration on page 26

Pathway to University There are five university

partnerships, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

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Why study with us? Complete the Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing to meet the

educational requirements for the NSW Fair Trading Licence.

Gain industry experience while you study under highly experienced professionals.

Get your past experience recognised to fast-track your qualification.

Your skills and interests … you have a strong sense of integrity and no criminal

convictions

you work well under pressure and meet deadlines

you’re tactful, discreet and good at observing others.

Legal

Career facts The job outlook for conveyancers

and legal support officers is very good with job opportunities expected to increase in the next three years.

An average weekly salary is $807.

Industry: Business, Legal, Finance and Government

Paralegal, legal support officer, conveyancer

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/legal

Certificate III Legal receptionist

Diploma Executive assistant

Senior legal secretary

Advanced Diploma Conveyancer

Certificate IV Legal support officer

Pathway to University There is one university

partnership, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

sydneytafe.edu.au / 1300 360 601

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Why study with us? Train in on-site child care centres where you interact with

children and their families in quality play sessions.

Flexible training options to meet individual needs plus recognition of your past experience.

Assessments are linked to workplace tasks so learning is both theoretical and practical.

Your skills and interests … you love children and have an interest in their learning and

development

you enjoy assisting, guiding and caring for people

you would enjoy a job where every day is active.

Children’s Services

Career facts Prospects for assistants and centre

managers are good. There is a high demand for child care assistants, and a lower demand for managers as the management group is very small (7,900) and people tend to stay in these roles for a long time.

A low number of child care assistant roles are full-time, so there are opportunities for flexible working hours. Higher level management positions are usually full-time.

Average salaries range from $700 to $1,000 per week depending on experience and qualification level.

Industry: Community

Child care assistant, child development worker, service manager

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

Statement of Attainment Introduction to child care for

women of non-English speaking backgrounds

Certificate I Access to work and further

study in child care

Diploma Service/centre manager

Child development worker

Special needs worker

Vacation care services

Team leader

Certificate III Child care assistant

Family day care worker

Nanny

Certificate IV Recreation assistant

Play leader

Vacation care supervisor

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/children

Skill shortage: Australia needs Child carers and pre-primary school teachers.

Pathway to University There are five university

partnerships, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

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Also see Nursing and Aged Care on page 50

www.sydneytafe.edu.au / 1300 360 60131

Why study with us? Community Services graduates from Sydney TAFE

are highly sought after by employers. Our graduates find employment in government departments such as Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) and Department Ageing Disability and Home Care (ADHC), as well as with numerous NGOs.

Our courses offer pathways to university in degrees such as social work, counselling and youth work.

Our community services partners support our extensive work placement programs by providing practical work experience for our students.

Your skills and interests … you are empathetic and compassionate

you can communicate effectively with a wide range of people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds

you are able to deal with conflict and stressful situations.

Community Services

Career facts Demand for people working in

community services rose strongly over the past five years and it’s expected that there will continue to be high demand until 2015.

A relatively low proportion of jobs are full-time, meaning that work can fit around your personal commitments.

The average weekly wage for community services workers is $1,000.

Industry: Community

Drug and alcohol worker, case manager, family services coordinator, residential care assistant, leisure officer, community worker

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/community

Skill shortage: Australia needs Welfare support workers, personal and nursing support

care workers, aged and disabled carers, health and welfare services managers and social workers.

Statement of Attainment Mentoring in the

community

Community workshops

Community engagement

Certificate IV Drug and alcohol

worker

Outreach officer

Welfare support worker

Volunteer coordinator

House or unit supervisor

Leisure officer

Mental health rehabilitation support worker

Youth and family service coordinator

Diploma Case manager

Program manager

Social welfare worker

Certificate II Entry position in

community services work

Certificate III Supervised community

support worker

Home care worker

Residential care assistant

Pathway to University There are nine university

partnerships, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

sydneytafe.edu.au / 1300 360 601

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Your skills and interests

You are passionate about art and design, colour and form. You’re self-motivated and prepared to promote your ideas to your team or clients.

Go to Design Disciplines on page 33

You have the business and promotional skills for self-employment. You’re also disciplined and artistic.

Go to Fine Arts on page 34

You have an appreciation for nature and a desire to express your creativity. You’re a good communicator and would enjoy owning or managing a business.

Go to Floristry on page 35

You have an interest in contemporary styles and trends in graphics, architecture and fashion. You’re confident with a camera and learning the technical aspects of photography.

Go to Photography on page 36

You enjoy manual work which requires good eyesight and hand-eye coordination. You are interested in typography, art and design.

Go to Printing on page 37

Only at Sydney TAFENew Bachelor of Design (Interior Design)Building upon the success of our diploma and advanced diploma programs, Sydney TAFE introduced the Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) in 2011. This career-focused higher education program combines the practical and theoretical aspects of design. It offers a diverse educational experience, exploring the scope of international creative design practice.

For more on our degree programs turn to page 6.

London calls student award winnerSam Morgan, graphic design graduate of St George College, won the coveted Spark Award in 2011. The national Spark Award was created by renowned Sydney-based design studio Blue Marlin, with the aim of nurturing fresh graphic design talent to give young designers their first break in the industry.

Successful finalists undertook a three-week work placement at Blue Marlin’s Sydney office. As the award winner, Sam claimed a three-month paid contract position with Blue Marlin’s London office.

Pathways to university Some of our courses within photography and design at

diploma and advanced diploma level can lead to advanced standing in degrees at Whitehouse Institute of Design, Raffles College of Design and Commerce, UTS, Newcastle or Western Sydney universities.

Briana has always been creative but found her love for design, and interior design in particular, while travelling in Europe. She was inspired by the architecture there and how buildings reflect the surroundings. She is now following her dreams to carve a career as an interior designer. Briana believes imagination is very important and is excited about the opportunity to combine hers with knowledge gained at Design Centre Enmore.

I feel a great sense of achievement already. I’ve always been artistic and been involved with theatre set designs

so I think that interior design is a great channel for my creativity. I hope to make a real name for myself in the industry.

BrianaBachelor of Design (Interior Design)

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Why study with us? Establish a marketable portfolio through your studies and

showcase your work through regular public exhibitions and displays.

Gain industry experience through work placements and nationally recognised qualifications.

Benefit from our strong network of industry contacts and guest speakers.

Study the new three-year Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) at Design Centre Enmore.

This higher education program will prepare students for employment in the interior design industry in Australia and internationally. It offers a diverse educational experience, placing an emphasis on design in the real world and on the practical demands of the 21st century workplace. For more information see page 6.

Design Disciplines

Career facts There are a very broad range of

career outcomes across the area of Design Disciplines. Job prospects are good and are particularly positive for interior designers.

There are opportunities for full-time as well as freelance work with flexible hours.

Weekly salaries can range from $1,100 for graphic artists to $1,200 for jewellery and industrial designers, through to $1,300 for interior designers.

Industry: Creative Arts

Interior designer, design assistant, illustrator, graphic artist, jewellery designer, product designer, industrial designer

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/design

Short Courses Designing jewellery

with Rhino

Flash design

Flash and Actionscript

Introduction to graphic design and portfolio presentation

Introduction to digital imaging

Introduction to jewellery making

Stone setting in silver

WordPress – content management system

Diploma Graphic artist

Digital artist

Designer/illustrator

In-house interior designer or decorator

Freelance interior stylist

Jewellery and object designer

Computer modelling

Design consultant

Industrial designer

Advanced Diploma Book illustrator

Sketch artist

Editorial illustrator

Comic book/graphic novel illustrator

Designer for events or live productions

Graphic designer

Interior designer

Jewellery and object designer

Industrial designer

Bachelor Degree Residential and

commercial interior designer

Certificate III Jewellery designer for a

retailer or manufacturer

Certificate IV Junior design assistant

in advertising, media, fashion, graphic, jewellery, product or interiors

Skill shortage: Australia needs Illustrators, graphic and web designers.

Also see Fashion, Costume and Millinery on page 42, Digital Media on page 39 and 3D Animation and Digital Effects on page 38

sydneytafe.edu.au / 1300 360 601

Pathway to University There are five university

partnerships, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

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Why study with us? Train in dedicated studios.

Showcase your work through regular student art exhibitions.

Gain industry experience whilst studying under award-winning professionals.

Some courses offer pathways to university or higher diplomas.

Fine Arts

Career facts This is a small, competitive industry

that currently employs 8,500 Australians.

Full-time jobs are rare which provides the opportunity for freelance and flexible working conditions.

The average weekly salary of a professional artist is $720.

Industry: Creative Arts

Arts management, ceramic artist, career artist, art teacher’s aide

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/fine-arts

Short Courses Creating a professional portfolio

Experimental drawing

Mapping the body

Mentoring for artists

Multi-disciplinary arts

Painting studio

Printmaking for artists

Printmaking studio

Certificate II Introduction to training as a

career artist

Advanced Diploma Arts assistant

Self-employed artist

Ceramics craftsperson

Sculptor

Certificate III Ceramics craftsperson

Arts administration internship program

Certificate IV Teacher’s aide in high school,

community or tertiary education

Diploma Studio production potter

Exhibiting ceramic artist

Self-employed painter, sculptor, printmaker, photographer

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Why study with us? Get real-life floristry and retail experience working in our

on-site florist outlet, The Ultimate Florist.

Showcase your work in exhibitions and competitions throughout the year including the Sydney Royal Easter Show, Chinese New Year Parade Floats, Institute Awards, large scale events and corporate functions.

Learn business management skills specific to floristry so you can start your own business.

Study for nationally recognised qualifications with passionate, industry experienced trainers.

Floristry

Career facts There are 5,700 florists working

in Australia and that number is expected to remain steady over the next three years.

The majority of floristry roles are not full-time so there are opportunities for flexible working hours to fit around personal commitments.

The average weekly salary of a florist is $760.

Industry: Creative Arts

Florist, shop owner, manager or supervisor

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/floristry

Certificate II Florist assistant

Certificate IV Senior florist

Florist business manager

Florist business owner

Diploma Specialist freelance florist

Senior floral designer/architect

Certificate III Florist

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Why study with us? We help you to develop a high quality portfolio to attract

future clients and/or gain credit towards an Advanced Diploma of Fine Arts.

Showcase your work through exhibitions and other events, such as the Head On Photo Festival – Australia’s largest photography event.

Join renowned Sydney TAFE graduates such as photo journalists Rick Stevens, Mervyn Bishop, Glenn Lockitch and Andrew Quilty.

Photography

Career facts Photographers can work across a

wide range of industries and are often self employed.

This is a small job group with 10,900 professional photographers currently working in Australia. However, this number is expected to grow significantly within the next three years.

A typical weekly wage is $1,000.

Industry: Creative Arts

Photographer for fashion, advertising, media/sports, galleries, medicine and weddings

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/photography

Short Courses Introduction to digital photography

Introduction to fine arts black and white

Introduction to studio lighting

Certificate IV Photographic assistant

Diploma Career photographer

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Why study with us? Our students are recognised and respected industry-wide,

winning competitions both nationally and internationally such as the Australasian Screen Print Awards and Golden Image Awards (USA).

Learn from award-winning lecturers with strong industry links.

Some courses can be undertaken as part of your apprenticeship training.

Learn using industry-standard equipment and the latest digital technologies.

Printing

Career facts This is a very competitive industry

where job prospects are average for most, apart from graphic designers who are listed on the skills shortage list.

There are currently 3,600 graphic pre-press workers, 16,900 printers and 45,500 graphic and web designers in Australia.

Weekly salaries range from $950 to $1,130.

Industry: Creative Arts

Desktop publisher, digital print manager, graphic designer, screen printer, pre-press technician

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/printing

Certificate II Converting, binding and finishing

Desktop publisher

Digital print operator

Printer’s assistant

Attendant screen printer

Screen printer

Certificate IV Pre-press technician

Graphic designer

Printing estimator

Production manager

Certificate III Cartons and corrugating in

graphic arts

Digital print manager

Mail house worker

Book restorer

Print finisher

Printer

Stencil preparer

Skill shortage: Australia needs Illustrators, graphic and web designers.

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Why study with us? Train in modern facilities with the latest animation software

in the industry (including Maya) and the most powerful computers available in the field.

Our focus is vocational so you gain industry experience through team projects in a studio environment or work placement at a 3D animation studio.

Graduates have gone on to great success in the animation industry in Australia and overseas – working on major feature films including Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, 300, Happy Feet and Pirates of the Caribbean.

Study the new, three-year Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation at Design Centre Enmore.

This three-year professional degree will prepare students for the practical demands of the international 3D and visual effects industry. You will acquire industry-relevant knowledge and skills in 3D modelling, lighting, texturing, rigging, animation, visual effects, programming and compositing.

For more information see page 6.

3D Animation and Digital Effects

Career facts This specialised field is part of the

larger graphic and web designer industry group.

Strong job growth is expected within this industry over the next three years.

Average weekly wages are $1,150.

Industry: Digital Media

3D games artist, 3D designer, visual media artist, 3D modeller

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/3danimation

Short Courses 3D Max for architecture introduction course

Introduction to 3D animation

Bachelor Degree Visual media artist in filmmaking, game design,

television, online content development and advertising

Skill shortage: Australia needs Graphic and web designers,

illustrators, multimedia specialists and web developers.

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Why study with us? Graduate with a portfolio to show employers.

Learn all aspects of film and TV production – from managing production schedules and talent to shooting and editing screen footage.

Showcase your work through student events at Sydney TAFE and external venues.

Experience practical hands-on training in fully equipped facilities including the brand new television studio at Randwick College , radio facilities at Petersham College and fully equipped theatre and audio-visual suites at Eora College.

Gain a global perspective on your industry by taking part in an international study tour to the USA

Your skills and interests … you are technically minded and are interested in special

effects and new technologies

you would enjoy the status and the challenge of producing segments on TV or radio

you are interested in current affairs and have good general knowledge.

Digital Media and Media

Career facts Job prospects in this area are

good, and particularly positive for multimedia specialists and web developers who can expect to see strong growth within the next three years.

There are a high number of vacancies (web and multimedia) advertised on the internet and most roles are full-time.

Wages can range between $1,100 and $1,400 per week.

Industry: Digital Media

Web designer or developer, digital artist, animation/visual effects designer, radio/television producer/presenter, director’s assistant, editor’s assistant, cinematographer, arts officer, publicity officer

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/digital-mediasydneytafe.edu.au/careers/media

Statement of Attainment Video camera operations

Certificate III Archival media technician

Camera/lighting assistant

Radio program maker/producer

Editing assistant

Production assistant

Segment producer

Panel operator

Writer

Researcher

Presenter

Advanced Diploma Director’s assistant

Cinematographer

Documentary maker

Certificate IV Animation/visual effects

designer

Production coordinator

Radio/television producer/presenter

Web designer

Diploma Arts officer

Publicist

Community development officer

Media officer

Assistant producer

Interactive media developer

Radio/television production manager

Skill shortage: Australia needs Multimedia specialist and

web developers.

Pathway to University There are three university

partnerships, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

sydneytafe.edu.au / 1300 360 601

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Why study with us? Gain industry experience and study under trained

professionals such as teachers who are practising performers, recording artists or artist managers.

Perform and showcase your work through student events at Sydney TAFE and external venues.

Train in industry-standard facilities, audio suites and performance areas.

Gain a nationally recognised qualification with a leading provider of music education.

Gain a global perspective on your industry by taking part in an international study tour to the USA

Your skills and interests … you want to take your music or singing further than the

shower or the garage drum kit

you like the idea of being the force behind the talent

you are full of self-confidence, motivation and determination.

Music

Career facts There are 6,500 music professionals

working in Australia.

There are opportunities for flexible working hours as only a small number of positions are full-time.

Salaries for music professionals vary greatly, successful performers, directors and composers may earn $1,100 a week but you will earn less when starting out.

Industry: Digital Media

Music manager, performer, road crew, technical specialist, sound engineer, audiovisual operator

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/music

Certificate II Road crew

Community performer

Diploma Composer

Artist manager

Assistant sound engineer

Certificate III Technical specialist in theatre or

recording studio

Performer

Assistant band manager

Music management/promotions

Assistant sound mixer

Pathway to University There are three university

partnerships, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

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Why study with us? Sydney TAFE’s training in the metal and engineering field is

so highly respected that leading universities such as UNSW send their students to us to for practical skills in a variety of engineering degrees from naval to civil, mechanical, aerospace engineering and more.

Gain your trade qualification and so much more – move into management or run your own successful business.

We deliver our Diploma of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineering via flexible learning options. Students have the choice of attending lessons online via our web conferencing platform that captures live audio and the computer screen of the teacher and video of the classroom or access the recorded lesson at a time that is convenient.

Your skills and interests … you enjoy technical/mechanical activities and analysing how

things work

you perform well both in a team and independently

your working method is careful and accurate.

Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Services and Manufacturing

Career facts This is a large job group (29,500)

that is expected to grow strongly over the next three years.

The majority of jobs available are full-time and the internet vacancy rate is very high.

Expect to earn around $1,440 per week.

Industry: Engineering

Welder, boilermaker or sheetmetal tradesperson, blacksmithing tradesperson, toolmaking tradesperson, refrigeration or air conditioning mechanic, engineering associate/technician

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/engineering-services

sydneytafe.edu.au/careers/mechanicalengineer

sydneytafe.edu.au/careers/manufacturing

Certificate II Operator–process worker

at level CII* (machining and welding)

Operator production worker

Certificate IV Advanced engineering

tradesperson at level C7*

Fluid power systems engineering tradesperson

Diploma Engineering technician at

level C5*

Engineering technician in HVAC

Advanced Diploma Engineering associate at

level C3*

Certificate III Fabrication tradesperson at

level C10*

Industrial blacksmithing fabrication tradesperson at level C10*

Heavy fabrication tradesperson at level C10*

Light fabrication tradesperson at level C10*

Mechanical tradesperson at level C10*

Toolmaking tradesperson at level C10*

Metal finisher

Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic

Watchmaking tradesperson

Skill shortage: Australia needs Materials and chemical engineers,

electrical engineers and sheetmetal workers.

All careers marked * refer to award levels under the Metal, Engineering and Associated Industries Award

Also see Civil and Structural Engineering on page 22

Pathway to University There are four university

partnerships, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

sydneytafe.edu.au / 1300 360 601

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Why study with us? Follow in the footsteps of famous Sydney TAFE graduates;

from the Fashion Design Studio at Ultimo College – Lisa Ho and Alex Perry, and from St George School of Fashion – Project Runway finalist Jon Schembri and Amy Nelson of Lanphi fashion label.

Seize opportunities to connect with industry partners through internships, overseas study tours and possible further study in New York, with the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Train in purpose-built design studios including the internationally acclaimed Fashion Design Studio at Ultimo College.

Train with industry-standard equipment such as the latest Gerber Technology CAD program at St George College.

Exhibit your work and build your portfolio through graduation parades and showcases.

Study with award-winning teachers and industry experts.

Your skills and interests … you are artistic and creative with a flair for style

you have a strong interest in the Australian and global fashion industry.

Fashion, Costume, Millinery and Footwear

Career facts The availability of design roles is

expected to remain steady over the next three years, whereas clothing trade workers (dress and pattern makers) may experience a decline in employment opportunities.

There are 9,500 fashion, industrial and jewellery designers working in Australia.

Average weekly wages can range from $650 for clothing trade workers to $1,200 for designers.

Industry: Fashion

Brand manager/fashion merchandiser, patternmaker, dressmaker, textile artist, fashion designer, milliner, bespoke footwear producer

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/fashion

sydneytafe.edu.au/careers/footwear

Short Courses Introduction to and advanced

fashion illustration skills

Fashion CAD

Introduction to fashion design

Introduction to digital fabric design

Advanced digital fabric design

Innovation in show design

Introduction to footwear

Bespoke footwear production

Advanced Diploma Product manager

Design room manager

Product developer

Patternmaker

Supply chain manager

Brand manager

Fashion designer

Certificate IV Assistant in design/production

development

Apparel cutter

Bespoke dress maker

Fabric designer/printer

Diploma Assistant brand manager

Fashion merchandiser

Costume designer

Wardrobe supervisor

Assistant fashion designer

Pathway to University There are two university

partnerships, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

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Why study with us? Develop skills for a promotion or career change.

Dedicated support services for ATSI students through the Aboriginal Education Training Unit: tutorial assistance, advice with course choices, help with enrolment, access to an Aboriginal student support officer and advice about applying for ABSTUDY.

Communication skills for all levels from basic computer and job seeking skills to effective writing for government agencies/small business and advanced writing, presentation and negotiation skills.

Gain the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) you need to get into university with reliable support services in an adult learning environment.

Become e-literate: learn email protocol, how to use blogs, virtual meeting rooms, voice over IP, social networking sites and RSS feeds.

Take advantage of our range of support services including career guidance, counselling, financial advice and extra tutorial support.

General Education and Employability Skills

Industry: General Education and Employability Skills

For more informationVisit the Sydney TAFE website for full course listings in:

Foundation Studies

sydneytafe.edu.au/careers/foundation

Communication Skills

sydneytafe.edu.au/careers/communication-skills

General Education

sydneytafe.edu.au/careers/generaled

Aboriginal Education

sydneytafe.edu.au/careers/aboriginaled

Computing Skills

sydneytafe.edu.au/careers/computing-skills

Pathways to work,further study and training Improve your communication skills

Communication skills are a prerequisite of employment across all industries; the more advanced your communication skills the better your prospects for both employment and promotion.

Prepare for work or further study The majority of students who do their

HSC or TPC (Tertiary Preparation Certificate) at Sydney TAFE get into university.

Improve your numeracy and literacy abilities 40 per cent of Australians need help

with literacy and numeracy and Sydney TAFE offers a comprehensive network of support services.

Gain confidence in using a range of computer software If you are seeking a promotion or new

employment then computer skills, especially in basic Microsoft Office, will be a requirement.

Take advantage of our Indigenous programs The government is looking for more

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to work in the Australian Public Service (APS).

Your skills and interests … you want to train in a supportive adult learning environment

you need Year 10 or Year 12 equivalent qualifications

you are keen to explore study options for your future.

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Why study with us? Learn in industry-standard facilities with real clients and gain

practical experience.

Train with industry expert teachers – many of whom are actively practising in exciting areas like make-up for commercial television, photo shoots, catwalk and hair shows.

Expand your skills with short, certificate and diploma courses to add to your range of client services and employability.

Your skills and interests … you are a great communicator and enjoy helping people

to look their best

you work well in a team

you would enjoy working in a salon environment.

Beauty Therapy

Career facts Employment for beauty therapists

will grow very strongly over the next three years.

Beauty roles are full-time and part-time, providing plenty of opportunity for flexible working hours.

There are a large number of vacancies currently listed on the internet.

Average weekly salaries range between $600 and $800*.

* Data taken from Fair Work Australia website, Hair and Beauty Award information 2010.

Industry: Hairdressing and Beauty

Beautician, nail technician, salon manager, aromatic massage therapist, beauty therapist, beauty trainer, model

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/beauty

Statement of Attainment Aromatic massage

Certificate II Nail technician

Nail salon manager

Make-up artist

Retail skincare salesperson

Fashion model

Photographic model

Catwalk or live model

Diploma Beauty therapist with

specialised skills

Beauty industry trainer

Beauty salon manager/owner

Freelance beauty therapist

Special make-up artist

Certificate III Beautician

Nail technician

Make-up artist

Certificate IV Beauty therapist

Salon manager

Make-up stylist

Skill shortage: Australia needs Beauty therapists.

Pathway to University There is one university

partnership, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

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Why study with us? Opportunies to meet top industry guest speakers during

your course.

Learn in industry-standard facilities with real clients and gain practical experience through student parades and fashion shows.

Have your previous experience and skills recognised to fast-track your qualification.

Pre-apprenticeship skills to gain employment and get a head start on your apprenticeship training time.

Train with renowned industry expert teachers.

Your skills and interests … you are creative with a flair for style, colour and beauty

you work well in a team

you would enjoy working in a salon environment.

Hairdressing

Career facts There are currently 55,300

hairdressers in Australia and this number is expected to grow moderately over the next three years.

Hairdressing roles are full-time and part-time, which provides opportunity for flexible working hours.

An average weekly wage for a senior hairdresser is between $600 and $800*.

* Data taken from Fair Work Australia website, Hair and Beauty Award information 2010.

Industry: Hairdressing and Beauty

Hairdresser, session stylist, salon receptionist, salon owner/manager

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/hairdressing

Short Courses Men’s hair cutting

Vintage long hair

Bridal long hair

Classic long hair

Creative long hair

Certificate II Salon assistant

Salon receptionist

Certificate III Apprentice hairdresser

Certificate IV Hairdresser

Salon supervisor

Session stylist

Diploma Salon owner/manager

Statement of Attainment Creative cut and colour

Hairdressing salon management

Hairdressing skills

Long hair and session stylist

Skill shortage: Australia needs Hairdressers.

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Muhammad has a Masters in Food Science and Technology from Karachi University in Pakistan but needs to get a local qualification and experience so he can work in the field in Australia. However his previous knowledge and experience counts towards the diploma, meaning it will take him one year to complete instead of two.

The practical side of the course is great, we’re learning how to work in a laboratory environment which is a

great advantage as when you get a job at the end, you’ll be able to do the work straight away. I’d like to work for a major food manufacturing company in quality assurance but this is a diverse field and I could end up specialising in food safety or research. Thanks to Sydney TAFE I know that I’ll have more career options once I’ve finished.

Only at Sydney TAFEStudent massage clinicsStudents of massage work in our college clinics at Randwick and Loftus campuses to experience real client situations and gain exposure to massage clinic environments.

Bridging the nursing skills gapTAFE NSW has designed the Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) in response to Ramsay Health Care’s skills gap. Clinical placements and assessments are provided by Ramsay Health Care, which also employs students who have completed the diploma. On completion of the course, students become eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Pathways to university Study the Diploma of Sport and Recreation (Facilities)

or Certificate IV in Sport (Events and Facilities) to gain advanced standing in a bachelor degree at University of Western Sydney.

Study Diploma of Remedial Massage to gain advanced standing at Charles Sturt University.

Study Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) to gain advanced standing at any university participating in the Universities Australia credit transfer scheme.

Focus on

Health and Applied Science

Your skills and interests

You are a hands-on, practical person with good communication and interpersonal skills.

Go to Dental Studies page 47

You have a passion for food and would enjoy the responsibility of maintaining large-scale quality standards.

Go to Food Technology and Processing page 48

You are interested in health, wellbeing and nutrition and would enjoy working in a medical environment.

Go to Health Care page 49

You are interested in biology, health research and the environment, and would like to work at the forefront of science.

Go to Laboratory Science page 49

You are interested in natural and remedial therapies like massage and aromatherapy, and you have a positive and caring attitude.

Go to Massage page 51

You are tolerant and compassionate and would like a career that would allow you to work anywhere.

Go to Nursing and Aged Care page 50

You would like to have a career centered around keeping fit and healthy.

Go to Sport and Recreation page 51

MuhammadDiploma of Laboratory Technology (Food Testing)

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Why study with us? Sydney TAFE is Australia’s specialist centre for training in

dental technology. We educate students in this field from throughout Australia and overseas.

Our lecturers hold influential positions of leadership in associations such as the Association of Dental Prosthetists, which ensures strong links with industry.

Sydney TAFE is at the forefront of course development nationally, to ensure what you learn reflects all the latest industry developments.

Dental Studies

Career facts There are approximately 5,800

dental technicians, hygienists and therapists working in Australia. Employment is expected to remain steady over the next three years.

There are approximately 20,500 dental assistants working in Australia and that number is expected to grow strongly over the next three years.

Average weekly wages for this job group range between $750 and $1,150. Technicians, hygienists and therapists are at the top end of this pay scale.

Industry: Health and Applied Science

Dental assistant, dental prosthetist, dental technician

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

Short Courses Assisting in dental implantology

Statement of Attainment Implant retained overdentures

Diploma Dental technician

Dental technician (bridging)

Advanced Diploma Dental prosthetist

Certificate III Dental assistant

Certificate IV Dental assistant with

radiography skills

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/dentistry

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partnership, refer to

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Why study with us? Our food science faculty is star rated by the Australian

Institute of Trade Skills Excellence.

Gain industry experience from work placements.

Study under scientific professionals who are experts in their field.

Train with modern resources and equipment in dedicated labs and classrooms.

Food Technology and Processing

Career facts There are 7,700 people employed in

this area and most work full-time.

There are a high number of food technology positions currently advertised online.

An average weekly salary is $1,246.

Advanced food processing operator, laboratory technician, food inspector

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/foodtech

Certificate III Advanced food processing

operator Diploma

Laboratory technician

Industry: Health and Applied Science

Short Courses Food microbiology for food

safety auditors

Statement of Attainment Food safety supervisor

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Why study with us? Health Care qualifications are available from certificate III level

up to diploma level with a great variety of career outcomes from nutrition to optical technician and many more.

Work on innovative research in areas like environmental monitoring, often in conjunction with universities.

Our trainers are highly experienced and respected in the field, having worked on breakthrough research in Australia and overseas in their own scientific careers – from combating pollution to developing vaccines.

Health Care and Laboratory Science

Career facts

Demand for health care and laboratory assistants is expected to be very high over the next three years.

About half of health care assistant roles are full-time, so there’s opportunity for flexible working hours. The majority of laboratory assistant roles are full-time.

The average weekly wage of a health care assistant is $900.

Laboratory assistants who progress to scientist level can earn up to $1,380 per week.

Industry: Health and Applied Science

Hearing aid audiometrist, dietetic/nutrition assistant, optical dispenser, sterilising assistant, laboratory technician, pathology technical officer, mortuary technician, sampler and tester

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/health-care

sydneytafe.edu.au/careers/labscience

Certificate II Sample courier

Field assistant

Certificate III Dietetic assistant

Sterilising assistant

Pathology collector

Mortuary technician

Post mortem assistant

Laboratory assistant

Certificate IV Optical dispenser

Technical assistant

Mortuary technician

Diploma Hearing aid audiometrist

Medical laboratory officer

Laboratory technician specialising in food testing

Laboratory technician specialising in biological or environmental testing

Skill shortage: Australia needs Audiologists and speech pathologists, speech professionals,

medical technicians and natural/physical science professionals.

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Pathway to University There are three university

partnerships, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

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Pathway to University There are four university

partnerships, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

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Why study with us? Gain practical work experience in hospitals and other

medical facilities.

Fast-track your training through recognition of your past experience.

Assessments are linked to your workplace tasks and include simulated clinical practice.

Work on a clinical placement with Ramsay Health Care when you enrol in the Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing).

Nursing and Aged Care

Career facts This is a large occupation group

with 85,200 nursing support staff and 130,600 aged and disabled carers currently working in Australia.

Job prospects are positive as employment in this area rose significantly in the past five years, and will continue to grow strongly in the next three years.

There are opportunities for flexible working hours as this job group has a small proportion of full-time positions.

Average weekly wages can range between $750 and $800.

Industry: Health and Applied Science

Assistant in nursing, care team leader, Indigenous connection worker, specialist mediation worker, carer

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

Statement of Attainment Medication administration for

enrolled nurses

Certificate II Access to careers in aged care

Diploma Division 2 nursing

Certificate III Carer

Support worker

Acute/aged care assistant nurse

Certificate IV Care team leader

Accommodation support worker

Personal aged care worker

Indigenous connection worker

Mediation worker

Skill shortage: Australia needs Nurse managers, aged care nurses, personal and nursing

support care workers, and aged and disabled carers.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/nursing

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Pathway to University There are two university

partnerships, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

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Why study with us? Learn to coach, supervise and manage individuals and

teams as well as conduct sports and recreation activities and programs.

Train with the latest equipment in courses closely developed with industry and enjoy on-site training gyms and sporting facilities. Practise your skills in dedicated massage clinics with real clients.

Depending on your course, you could experience a range of outdoor activities including abseiling, climbing, kayaking and mountain biking.

Study our new Diploma of Sport and Recreation Administration online through Open Universities Australia.

Sport, Recreation and Massage

Career facts

There are approximately 22,800 fitness instructors and 27,500 sports coaches in Australia.

Currently there are 15,600 massage therapists.

This group has a low proportion of full-time jobs meaning there’s opportunity for work to fit around personal commitments.

Employment across this area is expected to grow in the next three years.

Average weekly earnings for fitness instructors and sports coaches range from $500 to $1,000 per week. Sports coaches tend to earn more than fitness instructors and personal trainers.

Industry: Health and Applied Science

Fitness instructor, activity guide, manager of recreational facility, sport development officer, remedial massage therapist

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/sport

sydneytafe.edu.au/careers/massage

Certificate III Lifeguard

Fitness instructor

Outdoor activity guide

Sports promotion

Diploma

Remedial massage therapist

Program manager

Coach adviser

Manager of recreational facility

Event coordinator

Certificate IV

Personal trainer

Trainee for NSW Department of Sport and Recreation

Staff supervisor

Massage therapist

Skill shortage: Australia needs Fitness instructors and massage therapists.

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Why study with us? Gain Microsoft, Sun and Cisco certifications.

Choose from 25 different courses and train with dedicated industry professionals.

Our courses cover a diverse range of areas from 3D animation, multimedia, web design and development right through to networking, programming, systems engineering, e-business and e-security.

Gain a nationally recognised qualification and full membership of the Australian Computer Society with all its personal development and career networking advantages.

Your skills and interests … technology interests you and you have strong computer

skills and technical aptitude

you are a logical problem-solver.

Information Technology (IT)

Career facts Employment for IT professionals is

expected to grow within the next three years, and current internet vacancy levels are very high.

The vast majority of jobs are full-time and the average weekly wage is $1,442.

Industry: Information Services and Technology

Database designer, business intelligence consultant, information architect, customer service representative, IT manager, web developer, games programmer

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/it

Short Courses Adobe certification

CompTia A plus essentials

CompTia A plus practical application

Green IT solutions

Introduction to website design

Microsoft SQL server 2008 implement and maintain

Strategic climate change solutions

Web design XHTML and CSS

Certificate IV Technical or systems

support

Network operations technician

2D/3D artist

Games artist

Audio/visual engineer

Web designer

Digital video producer

Computer engineer

Sales and marketing specialist

Web developer

Diploma Database designer

Java developer

Solutions architect

Systems engineer

Security analyst

IT manager

Digital programmer

Business analyst

Advanced Diploma Business intelligence

consultant

Information architect

Certificate III Software support

Client support officer

Help desk officer

Sales support technician

Skill shortage: Australia needs Web developers and multimedia

specialists.

Pathway to University There are five university

partnerships, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

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Why study with us? Get accreditation from the Australian Library and

Information Association (ALIA) when studying our courses.

Gain skills in all areas of library and information work, with focus on emerging technologies.

Learn in simulated library sessions in our purpose-designed simulated library.

Learn online, face to face or in the workplace through our customised programs.

Our graduates are highly sought after by employers and our courses offer pathways to university.

Your skills and interests … technology interests you and you have strong computer skills

and technical aptitude

you are methodical, with good planning and organisational skills

you enjoy working with people to help them with their information needs.

Library, Information Services and Record Keeping

Career facts There are 14,700 people employed

as librarians in Australia and that number is set to remain steady over the next three years. A small number of vacancies are advertised online so it’s advisable to be creative when looking for a job. There are two specialist employment agencies for librarians and library technicians.

The average weekly wage of a librarian or record keeper is $1,148.

Industry: Information Services and Technology

Library assistant, assistant registry officer, medical records officer, team leader, library customer service officer, digital records creator, information consultant

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/library

Certificate III Library assistant

Administration officer

Assistant records clerk

Certificate IV Medical records officer

Diploma Team leader

Library technician

Records and information coordinator

Pathway to University There are two university

partnerships, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

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Why study with us? Improve your English language skills to pursue your career

or gain access to further education.

Learn a new language for travel, culture, recreation or career advancement.

Some courses offer work experience for people without English as a first language.

Preparation for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and Combined Universities Language Test (CULT) (Advanced Level) and Professional English Assessment for Teachers (PEAT).

We offer courses that can take you from beginner to advanced level in your chosen language, including diplomas and advanced diplomas in interpreting and translating.

Your skills and interests … you want to work as a translator or interpreter

you want to train in a supportive adult learning environment

you want to learn a new or improve a current language.

Languages and Interpreting

Career facts Interpreters and translators are

employed in a range of settings from courts right through to hospitals, schools, workplaces and corporate environments.

Employment in this group rose strongly during the past five years, and will continue to rise within the next three years, providing very positive career prospects.

The average wage of a full-time interpreter is $920 per week.

Industry: Languages, Interpreting and Translating

Foreign language skills, teaching English as a foreign language, preparation for work or further study

We provide commercial courses from beginner to advanced level in:

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/languages

sydneytafe.edu.au/careers/interpreting

Arabic

AUSLAN

Chinese

English

French

Russian

Spanish

Vietnamese

University entry preparation for translating or interpreting degrees

German

Indonesian

Italian

Japanese

Korean

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Having completed a Diploma of Events, Meilisa enrolled in the advanced diploma so that she could continue her studies in marketing. Meilisa acquired an impressive network of industry contacts whilst managing a Rocky Horror Picture Show event which raised over $3,000 for charity. She volunteered at various industry events and as a result of her hard work, secured two internship placements.

I feel passionate about events as it’s great to bring people together and I get a real sense of achievement

from organising them. TAFE gave me the skills I needed for my career and provided opportunities for me to gain practical experience through volunteering at events and industry internships. After my internships I actually had the choice of two jobs!

Only at Sydney TAFEStudents travel to NYCIn 2011, 12 of our visual merchandising students travelled on a study tour to New York where they had the unique opportunity to learn from professionals at successful retailers such as Zara and Macy’s. The trip was such a success that it will be running again in December 2012.

Singapore advertising conferenceUltimo College advertising students travelled to the Spike Asia Advertising festival to take part in seminars and workshops. They also had the opportunity to network with industry heavyweights such as Lowe and Partners, JWT Singapore, Nokia and OMD.

Pathways to university Study Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations at

diploma or advanced diploma level to gain credit towards degrees at Western Sydney, Charles Sturt, New England and Newcastle universities.

Study Retail Management at diploma level to gain credit towards a degree at University of Western Sydney.

A Diploma/Advanced Diploma of Events Management can give you credit towards degrees at UTS, Australian Catholic University, Southern Cross, Western Sydney and Wollongong universities, and Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School.

Focus on

Retail, Advertising, Marketing and PR

Your skills and interests

You’re a creative and well organised person with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You’re a strategic thinker who can work well under pressure and within a team.

Go to Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations page 56

You are a professionally presented person who can take on a leadership role when necessary. You have a great sense of creativity especially when it comes to the use of colour.

Go to Retail and Visual Merchandising page 57

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Why study with us? Graduate with a real portfolio and working knowledge of

high level marketing and advertising strategy.

Our strong industry links mean we are often approached by employers looking for graduates to recruit.

Gain a global perspective on your industry by taking part in an international study tour.

Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations

Career facts There is expected to be strong job

growth in this area over the next three years.

Business events is growing strongly in NSW, with the area of experiential marketing (XM) becoming a key growth area for the industry*.

An average weekly salary is $1,211.

*Data taken from Service Skills Australia Environmental Scan 2012 and Deloitte Access Economics 2012.

Industry: Retail, Advertising, Marketing and PR

Copywriter, creative director, account manager, sales representative, marketing officer, marketing manager, publicist, event coordinator, event manager, event director

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/marketing

Statement of Attainment Conference organiser

Diploma Advertising creative

director

Account planner

Marketing manager

Public relations manager

Advanced Diploma Marketing director

Marketing strategist

Client services director

Certificate IV Copywriter

Account coordinator

Media buyer

Sales representative

Marketing coordinator

Publicity officer

Pathway to University There are six university

partnerships, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

Also see Hospitality on page 58 and Travel, Tourism and Events on page 59

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Why study with us? Sydney TAFE has very strong industry links with major retail

chains, department stores and speciality retailers.

Take part in community projects such as The Shopfront Showcase where our Ultimo College visual merchandising students created new window displays for Redfern shop owners to encourage them to roll up their shutters.

We offer the largest variety of courses for the retail industry. From TVET Retail for high school students, certificate courses to get you into a supervisory role, to high level diploma qualifications to get you to the top of the management ladder.

Take part in international study tours to learn from visual merchandising experts that represent some of the biggest names in retail.

Retail and Visual Merchandising

Career facts The job outlook for visual

merchandisers is average, with slight growth predicted up to 2015. This is a small job group and there is potential for flexible working hours, as some jobs are not full-time.

Vacancies for retail managers are predicted to grow slightly in the next three years and most of the jobs available are full-time. In 2010 there were 238,600 people employed in this area, earning an average of $855 per week.

Industry: Retail, Advertising, Marketing and PR

Sales assistant, store manager, buyer and sales manager, visual merchandiser

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/retail

Statement of Attainment Store presentation for

visual merchandising

Certificate I Access to work within

retail

Certificate III Sales assistant

Shift manager

Checkout supervisor

Diploma Visual merchandising

manager

Store manager

Buyer

Editorial stylist

Certificate II Customer service

officer

Sales assistant

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Pathway to University There are three

university partnerships, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

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Why study with us? Gain training in our specialist simulated workplace kitchens,

hotel suite and real-life restaurants – The Apprentice (Ultimo) and Embark (Loftus).

Take advantage of our strong industry links with companies such as Baker’s Delight, Tourism Training Australia and Hospitality Employment Solutions (HTN).

Students can take part in our mentoring program – Tasting Success. Each year 11 female apprentice chefs are chosen to train under some of Australia’s most renowned restaurateurs including Christine Manfield, Peter Gilmore, Matt Moran and Kylie Kwong.

Be part of the Appetite for Success training program, where we provide hospitality graduates with a high-profile mentor, industry networking opportunities, flexible workshops, master classes and tailored learning plans to develop their business and leadership skills over a 9 to 12 month period.

Get experience training in live system packages, such as Opera, EventPro and Micros

Your skills and interests … you have good communication skills and enjoy working

in a team

you are practical and well-presented.

Hospitality

Career facts

This industry offers a wide range of jobs that in general, have good prospects and are expected to grow within the next three years. Many jobs within hospitality are on the skills shortage list.

Although there are many types of jobs within this group, wages are similar across most occupations – $800 to $900 per week.

Industry: Tourism, Hospitality and Events

Restaurant manager, owner of licensed premises, executive chef, retail baker, patisserie cook, cook, chef, kitchen hand, bar attendant, waiter/wine waiter, receptionist, front office, concierge, housekeeper, barrista, reservations

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/hospitality

Skill shortage: Australia needs Bakers and pastrycooks, cooks

and chefs.

Short Courses Barista introduction

Barista advanced

Food photography

Statement of Attainment Hotel licensees

On premises licensees

Responsible conduct of gambling

Responsible service of alcohol

Food safety supervisor

Certificate IV

Executive chef

Food and beverage supervisor

Front office supervisor

Concierge

Butler

Sous chef

Diploma Restaurant manager

Kitchen manager

Motel manager

Catering manager

Hotel manager

Advanced Diploma Café or small

restaurant owner

Area manager

Operations manager

General manager

Certificate I Access to work

and training for the intellectually disabled

Certificate II Hospitality traineeship

Short order/fast food cook

Certificate III Retail baker

Bakery manager

Accommodation services worker

Coffee shop worker

Qualified cook

Patisserie cook

Food and beverage attendant

Pathway to University There are seven

university partnerships, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

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Industry: Tourism, Hospitality and Events

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Why study with us? Practical hands-on training in our travel agency on campus.

Get experience training in live system packages, such as Galileo, Amadeus, Powerconnect, Cross Check Travel, VTO, EventsPro, airfares, ticketing and reservations systems.

Work on real events like fashion shows, battle of the bands competitions, charity balls, music conferences and movie launches.

Our graduates secure great roles at leading names in tourism and travel like Contiki, Qantas, Intrepid and many more.

There are a wide range of travel and tourism courses available at Sydney TAFE – from TVET Tourism for high school students to certificates and high level advanced diplomas which can lead to university.

Your skills and interests … you have a passion for travel

you enjoy exploring the different cultures, people and places of the world

you communicate well and have strong customer service skills

you’ve got great time management skills and you’re highly organised

you love meeting new people and taking on a mix of administrative and practical tasks.

Travel, Tourism and Events

Career facts Prospects for travel/tour

consultants and coordinators are average and employment is expected to grow moderately. However, sales and marketing roles (across all industries) are expected to grow strongly over the next three years.

The majority of roles are full-time – there are 25,300 travel/tour consultants and coordinators and 49,500 marketers currently working in Australia.

Depending on your role you could earn between $800 and $1,200 per week. Marketers and sales persons are at the top end of this pay scale.

Travel consultant, tour coordinator, marketing manager, tourism manager, business development manager, product manager

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/tourism

sydneytafe.edu.au/careers/events

Short Courses Airfares and ticketing

Tourism computer systems

Events management

Certificate III Travel consultant

Tour desk consultant

Leisure consultant

Corporate consultant

Reservation sales agent

Tour coordinator

Event assistant

Airport check-in

Diploma Retail agency manager

Marketing manager

Product manager

Reservations centre manager

Event coordinator

Advanced Diploma Tourism general manager

Director of sales and marketing

Business development manager

Strategic marketing manager

Event manager

Certificate IV Senior operations coordinator

Reservations sales supervisor

Sales executive

Marketing coordinator

Promotions officer

Product coordinator

Tour guide

Tour director

Tour manager

Adventure/outdoor guide

Pathway to University There are six university

partnerships, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

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Automotive enthusiast, Paul is adding another qualification to his belt in a personal quest to learn as much as possible and perhaps teach in the future. He’s picked up a love of learning after completing various courses at St George College and undertaking apprenticeships at BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Paul has also done some travelling around Europe and hopes to do some more, using his skills along the way.

Sydney TAFE has great teachers and great facilities. The workshops are really good and so is all the

equipment. I want to be hands-on and continue learning about my trade as it changes, for instance we now have an electric car market.

Only at Sydney TAFEAutoCel Transport Centre – new in 2013Our new transport technology centre will significantly enhance Ultimo College’s capacity to deliver cutting-edge training in the light automotive, spare parts, marine, motorcycle, outdoor power equipment and related transport sectors. We plan to showcase best practice in environmental performance, reducing emissions and increasing energy.

These new facilities are scheduled to come on line progressively from mid-2012 onwards.

Clean Energy Council accreditationWe deliver specialised training to licensed electricians that leads to accreditation by the Clean Energy Council. Grid Connected Photovoltaic Installation allows consumers to claim rebates for returning excess energy to the power grid.

Focus on

Trades

Your skills and interests

You have a passion for cars and enjoy all things automotive. You’re practical and enjoy working with your hands and machinery.

Go to Automotive Service and Repair page 61

You enjoy precise and detailed work involving technical, mathematical and mechanical activities.

Go to Electrical, Electronics and Electrotechnology page 62

You are physically fit and observant with good hearing and eyesight. You’re also responsible and trustworthy and happy to deal with the public in an official capacity.

Go to Security and Locksmithing page 63

You are interested in practical and manual work that could provide opportunities for a lucrative career running your own business.

Go to Vehicle Trades and Parts Sales page 61

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Why study with us? We have courses that can take you from an apprenticeship

through to owning your own business.

Learn from industry experts in specialist on-site workshops.

Participate in trade competitions such as WorldSkills.

Complete short courses to gain specific skills like vehicle restoration (panel or paint), airbrushing techniques and motor or marine mechanics.

Automotive Service, Repair, Vehicle Trades and Parts Sales

Career facts There are 19,500 accessory fitters,

9,300 automotive electricians, 98,000 motor mechanics, 15,300 panel beaters and 11,400 vehicle painters working in Australia.

This is a large job group and job prospects differ for each role, but generally employment opportunities are expected to remain steady in the next three years.

Average salaries for automotive electricians are $970 per week, and $780 per week for panel beaters.

Industry: Trades

Accessory fitter, automotive electrician, motor mechanic, warehouse manager/salesperson, marine mechanic, panel beater, vehicle painter, vehicle trimming, parts sales

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/vehicle-repair

sydneytafe.edu.au/careers/auto

Short Course Painting for vehicle

restorers

Statement of Attainment Automotive

apprenticeship or traineeship

Certificate I Access to work within

vehicle trades

Certificate III Vehicle trimmer

Vehicle body panel beater

Vehicle body repair

Vehicle painter

Automotive electrician

Automotive mechanic

Motorcycle technician

Automotive parts sales

Marine mechanic

Outdoor power equipment mechanic

Certificate IV Automotive technician

Diploma Automotive design

technician

Certificate II Automotive paint shop

assistant

Automotive panel beater’s assistant

Assistant in collision repair

Vehicle detailer

Textile fabrication

Assistant sailmaker

Automotive accessory fitter

Automotive air conditioning mechanic

Exhaust fitter

Automotive sales

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Why study with us? Undertake nationally recognised qualifications that meet the

NSW Fair Trading licensing requirements and the national Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council requirements for electrician licensing.

Train with modern tools and equipment in courses closely developed with industry.

Post-trade and short courses for specific industry requirements are also available to boost your employability.

Electrical, Electronics and Electrotechnology

Career facts There are 151,200 electricians

in Australia and employment is expected to increase greatly.

Average weekly wages for electricians are $1,200.

Industry: Trades

Computer systems technician, cabling installer, electrical engineer technician, electronics tradesperson, air conditioning installer, security system installer, electrician (special class)

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/electronics

Short Courses Testing of electrical

equipment

Lighting principles

Statement of Attainment Restricted electrical

work

Certificate II Computer assembly

and repair

ACA-licensed telecommunications cabling installer

Electronics tradesperson

Electrotechnology traineeship or apprenticeship

Security system installer

Split air conditioning installer

Certificate III Electrical mechanic

Instruments electrical tradesperson

Certificate IV Computer systems

technician

Special class electrician

Diploma Electrical engineering

technician

Para-professional engineer

Advanced Diploma Engineering officer

Engineering technologist

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Why study with us? Industry respects our training – in 2008 we trained over

1000 staff from top security employers including the NSW Crime Commission, Chubb Security for Commonwealth and Reserve Bank employees, Business Risk International and SNP Security.

Industry-standard facilities with dedicated workshops.

We offer flexible training options and we recognise your prior experience so that you can fast-track your training.

Security and Locksmithing

Career facts Jobs within this group are expected

to grow slightly within the next three years.

There are 52,500 security officers and guards in Australia. Locksmiths fall within the precision metal trade workers industry group, of which there are 9,600.

Average weekly salaries range between $860 and $960.

Industry: Trades

Locksmith tradesperson, crowd controller, static/mobile guard, security system installer, bodyguard, dog handler, armed guard, security consultant

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/security

Statement of Attainment Pre-licence security operations

Certificate II Apprentice locksmith

Static/mobile guard

Crowd controller

Loss prevention officer

Security system installer

Certificate III Locksmith tradesperson

Bodyguard

Dog handler

Armed guard

Diploma

Security manager

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Why study with us? Undertake nationally recognised theory training in Commercial

Pilot Licence (including Private), Command Instrument Rating or Air Transport Pilot Licence.

Gain advanced standing in degree courses at universities or move into higher diploma courses.

Train part-time or full-time or through short courses while undertaking paid employment.

Learn from industry professionals in dedicated training facilities.

Your skills and interests … you can make accurate judgments quickly and remain calm

under pressure

you have good eyesight and a healthy medical record

you a good communicator who can both lead and work as part of a team.

Aviation

Career facts There are 14,300 people currently

employed as airline transport professionals and that number is expected to grow moderately within the next three years.

Most roles are full-time and there are very few vacancies advertised on the internet, so jobseekers will need to be creative when job hunting.

An average weekly salary is $2,115.

Industry: Transport and Logistics

Charter pilot, flying instructor (with additional training), airline pilot, airline operations manager

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/aviation

Short Courses Private pilot licence theory

Basic flying training that lets you fly anywhere in Australia

Preparation for commercial pilot licence (CPL)

Diploma Instrument flight operations

Charter pilot

Certificate IV Commercial pilot aeroplane

licence

Co-pilot in public transport operations

Preparation for airline transport pilot licence (ATPL)

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Why study with us? Sydney TAFE is the recognised leader in training for

international trade and logistics with specialist training facilities located at St George, in the hub of Sydney’s air and sea trade district.

Some courses can lead to further study in international business and management.

Sydney TAFE has strong links with industry and government and our graduates are highly respected in the sector. Sydney TAFE has delivered logistics training to clients such as APC Logistics, Australia Post and Waste Contractor and Recyclers Association Services NSW.

Your skills and interests … you enjoy practical work and are safety conscious

you are methodical and organised with good attention to detail

you have good numeracy skills and administrative ability.

International Trade and Logistics

Career facts Employment in this job group is

expected to grow moderately over the next three years and currently there is a high vacancy rate for these roles.

There are 84,100 purchasing and supply logistics clerks and 35,700 transport and despatch clerks working in Australia.

Purchasing and supply logistics clerks can expect to earn $950 per week whilst transport and despatch clerks can earn up to $1,200 per week.

Industry: Transport and Logistics

Customs broker, international freight forwarding, operations manager, importer/exporter, warehouse and distribution centre operations, logistics manager, transport manager

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/internationaltrade

Statement of Attainment Licensed customs

broker

International freight forwarding manager

Importer and exporter

WH&S competencies for the transport industry

WH&S competencies for drivers of vehicles operating near overhead wires

Fatigue management competencies for the transport industry

Certificate IV Operations manager

Transport manager

Purchasing and supply manager

Procurements and contracts manager

Purchasing and inventory administrator

Contracts administrator

Customs broking

Import/export manager

International freight forwarding manager

Distribution manager

Transport manager

Diploma Logistics manager

Supply chain manager

Operations manager

Certificate III Distribution centre

supervisor

Purchasing and supply officer

Warehouse supervisor

Receiving and/or despatch officer

Stock controller

Pathway to University There are six university

partnerships, refer to

sydneytafe.edu.au/tafetouni

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Why study with us? Courses are offered at all levels to give you qualifications from

deckhand on a metropolitan passenger ferry right through to captaining a vessel in international waters.

Earn qualifications recognised by AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) and the MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency – UK) to work on international waters.

Be trained on a simulator or on live equipment.

Your skills and interests … do you have a passion for boats and enjoy being out on the

water?

are you physically fit with good hand-eye coordination?

do you enjoy technical activities and operating machinery?

Maritime

Career facts There will be slight growth in this

job group within the next three years. There are currently 7,700 people working as marine transport professionals in Australia.

Most jobs are full-time and weekly wages average at $1,499.

Industry: Transport and Logistics

Coxswain, engine driver, deck hand, survival craft operator, fire fighter

Your career optionsThe following list provides an idea of the sorts of careers and skills offered at each qualification level.

For more informationsydneytafe.edu.au/careers/maritime

Short Courses Deck certificate marine

revalidation

Marine engineering revalidation

Marine GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress Safety System) revalidation

Certificate III Coastal maritime operations –

master class 5

Engine driver grade 2

Certificate IV Coastal maritime operations –

master class 4

Marine engine driving grade 1

Statement of Attainment Advanced fire prevention and

control

AMSA safety training program

Marine GMDSS operation

Proficiency in survival craft

Certificate I Deck hand

Certificate II Coastal maritime operations

Engine driver grade 3

Skill shortage: Australia needs Transport services managers.

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Ambassadors

Amy StilesSolicitor and Lecturer, UTSAmy showed great potential right from the start of her legal career, graduating

from the Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing at Ultimo College in 2002. She graduated with distinction and received the Alan West Award for the most outstanding conveyancing student in the same year.

She went on to pursue her passion for law, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws and Graduate Certificate of Legal Practice from the University of Technology, Sydney, following which she was admitted as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of NSW.

Amy practises as a solicitor at a boutique Sydney law firm, focusing on property matters. She has continued her education, recently completing a Master of Laws at the University of Sydney and is also a lecturer in contemporary business law at the University of Technology, Sydney.

Mark Best Chef, MarqueMark began his working life as an electrician in the goldmines of Western Australia, but later decided

to study commercial cookery at TAFE. A promising award-winning chef from early on, Mark opened his prestigious three-hat restaurant, Marque, in 1999. Marque was named Restaurant of the Year by the Sydney Morning Herald in 2011 and Mark himself was named Chef of the Year by the Good Food Guide in 2010 for the second time.

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Qualifications explained

Entry Level

Which level should you study at? We provide a range of courses from short-term programs to three year bachelor degrees. If you choose to study at a lower level, you can receive credit transfer to a higher level course at a later date. Visit your course page on the Sydney TAFE website for further details.

The information on this page is an overview only. For specific course information and entry requirements visit the Sydney TAFE website

sydneytafe.edu.au

Statement of Attainment

Duration: Short course format

Entry: open

Outcomes: Introduction to a new work area or gain additional skills for your current role.

Certificates

TAFE Plus Statement

Duration: 3-6 months

Entry: varied

Outcomes: Specialist skills for your career development.

Diplomas

Degrees

Certificate I

Duration: 0.5 year full-time to 1 year part-time

Entry: varied

Outcomes: Basic functional knowledge and skills to undertake work, further learning and community involvement.

Certificate II

Duration: 0.5 year full-time to 1 year part-time

Entry: Certificate I, intermediate English language skills

Outcomes: Undertake mainly routine work and create a pathway for further study.

Certificate III

Duration: 1 year full-time to 3 years part-time

Entry: Year 10 and relevant employment/traineeship

Outcomes: A broad range of knowledge and skills to undertake skilled work and create a pathway to further learning.

Certificate IV

Duration: 0.5 year full-time to 2 years part-time

Entry: Year 12, certificate III, relevant employment/traineeship

Outcomes: Broad, factual, technical and theoretical knowledge in a specialised field of work and learning.

Diploma

Duration: 1 year full-time to 2 years part-time

Entry: Year 12, certificate IV, relevant employment/traineeship

Outcomes: Technical and theoretical knowledge and concepts to undertake advanced skilled work, but not as a licensed professional.

Advanced Diploma

Duration: 1.5 years full-time to 2 years part-time

Entry: Year 12, diploma, relevant employment/traineeship

Outcomes: Specialised knowledge to undertake advanced skilled work (but not as a licenced professional) or for further learning.

Associate Degree

Duration: 2 years full-time to 4 years part-time

Entry: Year 12 or certificate IV

Outcomes: Broad theoretical and technical knowledge for highly skilled work or further learning.

Bachelor Degree

Duration: 1.5 years full-time to 2 years part-time

Entry: Year 12, diploma, relevant employment/traineeship

Outcomes: Specialised knowledge to undertake advanced skilled work (but not as a licenced professional) or for further learning.

68 Note that information on this page is taken directly from the Australian Qualifications Framework, First Edition July 2011 publication.

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Fees and financial help

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Fees and chargesBelow is a table of TAFE NSW fees for 2012. Fees for 2013 will be published on the Sydney TAFE website when they are available*. The fees below apply to all students and courses except:

school-based trainees

existing worker trainees

special access courses

short/commercial courses

international students

temporary visa holders

students entitled to a TAFE NSW fee exemption or concession fee.

TAFE NSW fees for 2012Degree $Fee per

subject **

Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation $1,800

Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) $1,800

Bachelor of Applied Finance (Financial Planning)

$1,100-$1,150

Associate Degree of Accounting $1,100-$1,150

Course Type Annual fee Fee persemester

Advanced Diploma

$,1570 $785

Diploma $1,308 $654

Certificate IV $984 $492

Certificate III $724 $362

Certificate II $462 $231

Certificate I $462 $231

Statement of Attainment***

$462 $231

TAFE Statement***

$462 $231

Accredited Short Course***

$462 $231

Apprentices and Trainees

$436 $218

Concession Fees

Government benefit recipients

$53 $53

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

$0 $0

Students with a Disability (****first course p.a.)

$0 $0

Special Access Courses

$0 $0

Payment methodsYou can pay your fees or any other enrolment charges by:

EFTPOS

Mastercard

Visa card

cheque or money order payable to ‘TAFE NSW’.

Please note that we do not accept cash.

For more information visit

tafensw.edu.au/feesandcharges

Financial helpFEE-HELP You may be eligible for an interest-free loan under the FEE-HELP or VET FEE-HELP schemes.

For more information

VET FEE-HELPsydneytafe.edu.au/vetfeehelp

FEE-HELPtafensw.edu.au

Financial assistanceFinancial assistance may be available through Centrelink for students studying full or part-time. Full-time students must be formally enrolled in an approved training program and studying at least 75 per cent of a normal full-time workload.

Some students in receipt of a social security or Veterans’ Affairs income support payment (for example, sole parents, widows or people with a disability) may also be eligible for the Pensioner Educational Supplement (PES) to assist with on-going costs associated with study. Fee concessions may also be available for eligible benefit recipients such as Austudy, Youth Allowance.

* Fees listed for 2012 do not necessarily apply to the 2013 academic year. For a full list of TAFE NSW fees for 2013, check the Sydney TAFE website.

** A full time program consists of 8 subjects per year.

*** Most short courses listed in the 2013 Career Guide are classified as commercial programs qualifying you with a TAFE Plus Statement or TAFE NSW Statement of Attainment. Fees for commercial programs vary and depend on the type of course, attendance mode and course duration. Some commercial programs are eligible for VET FEE-HELP.

**** Students in receipt of a Disability Support Pension and students with a disability (clients of teacher consultants) are entitled to one full fee exemption for one TAFE NSW course per year and are eligible for the Concession fee for subsequent enrolments in that year.

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ScholarshipsAt Sydney TAFE we recognise the significance of access to excellent education, and that’s why we offer an impressive number of scholarships.

Selection criteriaEach scholarship program has an individual selection criteria, however two rules apply to all.

1. Scholarships mainly target students requiring financial support and/or who are from a background of educational disadvantage. Students who are financially comfortable and who do not experience financial hardship should not apply.

2. Applicants must be Australian citizens.

Scholarships are continually approved throughout the academic year, so contact your college for the latest information.

We currently offer scholarships within:

Accounting and Finance

Building and Construction

Design

Electrical and Electronics

Health and Aged care

Hospitality

Laboratory Science

Transport

We also offer specially-funded courses to train as an enrolled nurse.

Visit our website for information on the above programs as well as details on our external and university scholarships.

sydneytafe.edu.au/scholarships

Having started his career as a business analyst, Justin came to plumbing relatively late in life. Although he has a degree in marketing, as he approached his mid-30s, he decided to escape the corporate lifestyle and improve his work life balance. He’s turned his hand to plumbing and chose Randwick College

because of its good reputation and state-of-the-art Hydraulic Trade Centre which helps train students in sustainable plumbing.

The course at TAFE really gears you up to start your own plumbing business by

the time you’ve finished it. That is my ultimate goal but I would like to do some travelling first, maybe go to Canada where I can use my plumbing skills. I think Australian tradesmen have a good reputation. One day I may also take some electrical and building courses to add to my repertoire.

JustinCertificate IV in Plumbing and Services

2012 Scholarship winners

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Apply and enrol1. Choose your course and the college you wish to attend and

check that you meet the course entry requirements.

2. Check the enrolment process for your course on the Sydney TAFE website sydneytafe.edu.au/enrol or call 1300 360 601.

a) Do you have to contact your college? b) Can you enrol online? c) Can you apply online?

Ask your teacher about recognition. You may be able to use your past skills, experience or qualifications to fast track your training.

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Enrolment processYou can enrol or apply online. For courses where you apply online you may need to attend an information session, a compulsory test, audition/interview or supply documentation before you can complete your enrolment.

A number of courses may require you to attend the college to enrol, where you will need to complete the enrolment form, show any required evidence (for example, proof of previous study) and pay the TAFE NSW fee.

Temporary visa holdersMost temporary visa holders are eligible to enrol in TAFE NSW courses if places are available and they meet individual course entry requirements. Some temporary visa holders are required to pay a tuition fee on top of the TAFE NSW fee.

When you enrol you must:

produce a current passport or documentation indicating your visa class/sub-class

complete a standard TAFE NSW enrolment form as well as a supplementary enrolment form for temporary visa holders.

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Careers indexUse our list of careers below to find out which course area can help you achieve your career ambitions.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education

General Education and Employability Skills (page 43)

Accountant Accounting, Bookkeeping and Finance (page 25)

Accredited building designer

Architecture, Building Design and CAD (page 20)

Advertising creative director

Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations (page 56)

Aged carer/nurse Community Services (page 31) and Nursing and Aged Care (page 50)

Animal attendant Animal Care (page 18)

Automotive air conditioning mechanic

Automotive Service, Repair, Vehicle Trades and Parts Sales (page 61)

Automotive design technician

Automotive Service, Repair, Vehicle Trades and Parts Sales (page 61)

Automotive electrician Automotive Service, Repair, Vehicle Trades and Parts Sales (page 61)

Automotive parts salesperson

Automotive Service, Repair, Vehicle Trades and Parts Sales (page 61)

Beauty therapist Beauty Therapy (page 44)

Blacksmith Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Services and Manufacturing (page 41)

Boilermaker Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Services and Manufacturing (page 41)

Bookkeeper Accounting, Bookkeeping and Finance (page 25)

Building and construction project manager

Building and Construction (page 21)

Business intelligence consultant

Information Technology (page 52)

CAD technician Architecture, Building Design and CAD (page 20)

Carpenter Building and Construction (page 21)

Chef Hospitality (page 58)

Child care worker Children’s Services (page 30)

Civil engineer Architecture, Building Design and CAD (page 20), Surveying and Spatial Information Services (page 24) and Civil and Structural Engineering (page 22)

Coastal maritime operations master class

Maritime (page 66)

Community worker Community Services (page 31)

Composer Music (page 40)

Conveyancer Legal (page 29)

Costume designer Fashion, Costume, Millinery and Footwear (page 42)

Coxswain Maritime (page 66)

Customs broker International Trade and Logistics (page 65)

Database designer Information Technology (page 52)

Deck hand Maritime (page 66)

Dental assistant Dental Studies (page 47)

Desktop publisher Printing (page 37)

Dietetic assistant Health Care and Laboratory Science (page 49)

Digital media specialist Digital Media and Media (page 39)

Digital programmer Information Technology (page 52)

Division 2 nursing Nursing and Aged Care (page 50)

Drafter Civil and Structural Engineering (page 22), and Architecture, Building Design and CAD (page 20)

Electrical professional or tradesperson

Electrical, Electronics and Electrotechnology (page 62)

Engineering professional or tradesperson

Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Services and Manufacturing (page 41)

Event manager Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations (page 56)

Fabric designer/printer Fashion, Costume, Millinery and Footwear (page 42)

Fashion designer Fashion, Costume, Millinery and Footwear (page 42)

Florist Floristry (page 35)

Food and beverage supervisor

Hospitality (page 58)

Food processing operator Food Technology and Processing (page 48)

Food safety supervisor Food Technology and Processing (page 48)

Footwear designer Fashion, Costume, Millinery and Footwear (page 42)

Geographic information systems officer

Surveying and Spatial Information Services (page 24)

Graphic designer Design Disciplines (page 33) and Printing (page 37)

Hairdresser Hairdressing (page 45)

Hearing aid audiometrist Health Care and Laboratory Science (page 49)

Hotel receptionist Hospitality (page 58)

Human resources manager Human Resources, Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) and Training (page 28)

Illustrator Design Disciplines (page 33)

Industrial engineer Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Services and Manufacturing (page 41)

Information architect Information Technology (page 52)

Interior designer or decorator

Design Disciplines (page 33)

Interpreter Languages and Interpreting (page 54)

IT manager Information Technology (page 52)

Jewellery and object designer

Design Disciplines (page 33)

Laboratory assistant Health Care and Laboratory Science (page 49)

Legal support officer Legal (page 29)

Career See… Career See…

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Library technician/assistant

Library, Information Services and Record Keeping (page 53)

Locksmith tradesperson Security and Locksmithing (page 63)

Logistics manager International Trade and Logistics (page 65)

Make-up artist Beauty Therapy (page 44)

Marketing manager Travel, Tourism and Events (page 59) and Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations (page 56)

Massage therapist Sport, Recreation and Massage (page 51)

Mechanical engineering professional or tradesperson

Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Services and Manufacturing (page 41)

Media officer Digital Media and Media (page 39)

Medical administrator Business Management and Office Administration (page 26)

Metal fabricator and tradesperson

Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Services and Manufacturing (page 41)

Milliner Fashion, Costume, Millinery and Footwear (page 42)

Mortuary technician Health Care and Laboratory Science (page 49)

Motor mechanic Automotive Service, Repair, Vehicle Trades and Parts Sales (page 61)

Multimedia specialist 3D Animation and Digital Effects (page 38) and Information Technology (page 52)

Music manager Music (page 40)

Nail technician Beauty Therapy (page 44)

Network operations technician

Information Technology (page 52)

Office administrator/manager

Business Management and Office Administration (page 26)

Optical dispenser Health Care and Laboratory Science (page 49)

Owner builders licence Building and Construction (page 21)

Panel beater Automotive Service, Repair, Vehicle Trades and Parts Sales (page 61)

Pathology collector Health Care and Laboratory Science (page 49)

Patisserie cook Hospitality (page 58)

Patternmaker Fashion, Costume, Millinery and Footwear (page 42)

Personal trainer Sport, Recreation and Massage (page 51)

Photographer Photography (page 36)

Pilot Aviation (page 64)

Plumber Building and Construction (page 21)

Post mortem assistant Health Care and Laboratory Science (page 49)

Printing professionals and tradespersons

Printing (page 37)

Public relations manager Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations (page 56)

Radio producer/presenter Digital Media and Media (page 39)

Real estate agent Real Estate and Valuation (page 23)

Records and information coordinator

Library, Information Services and Record Keeping (page 53)

Recreation facility manager

Sport, Recreation and Massage (page 51)

Retail baker Hospitality (page 58)

Retail sales assistant Retail and Visual Merchandising (page 57)

Rigger Building and Construction (page 21)

Roof plumber Building and Construction (page 21)

Sales manager Retail and Visual Merchandising (page 57)

Salon receptionist Hairdressing (page 45)

Scaffolder Building and Construction (page 21)

Screen printer Printing (page 37)

Secretary Business Management and Office Administration (page 26)

Security analyst Information Technology (page 52)

Security manager Security and Locksmithing (page 63)

Sign writer Building and Construction (page 21)

Small business owner/manager

Business Management and Office Administration (page 26)

Social welfare worker Community Services (page 31)

Sound mixer/engineer Music (page 40)

Split air conditioning installer

Electrical, Electronics and Electrotechnology (page 62)

Sports coach adviser Sport, Recreation and Massage (page 51)

Sprinkler fitter Building and Construction (page 21)

Supply chain manager International Trade and Logistics (page 65)

Surveying professional Surveying and Spatial Information Services (page 24)

Systems engineer Information Technology (page 52)

Technical or systems support

Information Technology (page 52)

Telecommunications cabling installer

Electrical, Electronics and Electrotechnology (page 62)

Toolmaking tradesperson Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Services and Manufacturing (page 41)

Tour guide/coordinator Travel, Tourism and Events (page 59)

Training officer Human Resources, Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) and Training (page 28)

Travel consultant Travel, Tourism and Events (page 59)

Vehicle detailer/trimmer/painter/repairer

Automotive Service, Repair, Vehicle Trades and Parts Sales (page 61)

Veterinary nurse Animal Care (page 18)

Visual media artist 3D Animation and Digital Effects (page 38)

Visual merchandiser Retail and Visual Merchandising (page 57)

Wall and floor tiler Building and Construction (page 21)

Warehouse supervisor International Trade and Logistics (page 65)

Watchmaker Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Services and Manufacturing (page 41)

Web designer Information Technology (page 52)

Welder Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Services and Manufacturing (page 41)

Workplace health and safety officer

Human Resources, Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) and Training (page 28)

Youth and family service coordinator

Community Services (page 31)

Career See… Career See…

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Projected Skills Shortage Information. Courses flagged as ‘Skills Shortage’ in this publication have been identified by Sydney TAFE after consultation with the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and Skills Australia. Skill needs and projected occupation shortages change as shortages are filled and other needs arise, and Sydney TAFE research is not definitive or absolute. Readers should always make their own enquiries.

Note that unless stated otherwise, all information under 'Career facts' is taken from Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) trend data. This information is correct at the time of publication but is subject to change as ABS and DEEWR conduct new research.

While Sydney TAFE has made every reasonable effort to ensure that the information in this Careers Guide is accurate and current at the time of publication, (August 2012), some information may still be incorrect or out-of-date. You should always check with the campus offering the course you want to do or call our information centre on 1300 360 601 for the latest information, including availability of the course, before you apply for enrolment at Sydney TAFE.

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