TAFE Courses at Swinburne
Swinburne TAFE is one of Victoria's largest providers of vocational education and training. TAFE courses are offered at all of Swinburne’s Melbourne campuses.
Our students graduate work-ready and are able to think on their feet. This is reflected by the 96 per cent of Swinburne TAFE graduates who are employed or in further study after their training (Source: 2005 Student Outcomes Survey, NCVER).
If you are interested in pathways from a TAFE qualification to an undergraduate degree, the Pathways Program will help you move to the next step with ease.
TAFE Course Options
Pre-Apprenticeships, Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Certificate courses that have formal employment agreements and involve on-the-job training.
Certificates I-III
Courses vary in length and may include basic employment and preparatory skills, broad based induction skills and/or workplace skills at a basic level.
Certificate IV
Normally one year of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time), which can lead to a diploma. Entry is based on successful completion of the VCE or relevant industry experience.
Diploma
Normally one and a half to two years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). Entry is based on successful completion of the VCE or relevant industry experience.
Advanced Diploma
An advanced diploma is the highest level TAFE qualification, requiring two years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time). Entry varies between courses.