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If you’ve completed a certificate course through TAFE Queensland, you’ve already taken the first step towards achieving your greatness.
Whether it's following a passion, becoming your own boss, or finding more time to spend with your family, a certificate qualification from TAFE Queensland will set you on the path to the career of your dreams. But as your training draws to a close, you might be wondering what your next steps are.
One great option is to continue your studies with a complementary course, higher-level certificate or diploma. While a certificate provides essential foundation-level skills, additional studies will help improve your career options and earning potential and can unlock pathways to university.
Select your study area below to see what further study options are available to help you define your greatness.
- Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40222)
- Certificate IV in Business (BSB40120)
- Certificate IV in Cyber Security (22603VIC)
- Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business (BSB40320)
- Certificate IV in Leadership and Management (BSB40520)
- Certificate IV in Project Management Practice (BSB40920)
- Diploma of Accounting (FNS50222)
- Diploma of Business (BSB50120)
- Diploma of Business / Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50120 / BSB50420)
- Diploma of Business / Diploma of Marketing and Communication (BSB50120 / BSB50620)
- Diploma of Human Resources Management (BSB50320)
- Diploma of Information Technology - Advanced Networking and Cloud Engineering (ICT50220)
- Diploma of Information Technology - Advanced Networking and System Administration (ICT50220)
- Diploma of Information Technology - Advanced Programming (ICT50220)
- Diploma of Information Technology - Back and Front End Web Development (ICT50220)
- Diploma of Justice Studies (10972NAT)
- Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420)
- Diploma of Library and Information Services (BSB50520)
- Diploma of Paralegal Services (BSB50720)
- Diploma of Project Management (BSB50820)
- Diploma of Social Media Marketing (10904NAT)
- Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB60420)
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts (CUA40620)
- Certificate IV in Residential Drafting (CPP40121)
- Diploma of Building Design (CPP50921)
- Diploma of Graphic Design (CUA50720)
- Diploma of Interior Design (MSF50222)
- Diploma of Music – Performance (CUA50820)
- Diploma of Music - Sound Production (CUA50820)
- Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging (CUA50920)
- Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services) (CUA51020)
- Diploma of Screen and Media (Directing) (CUA51020)
- Diploma of Screen and Media (Post-production) (CUA51020)
- Diploma of Screen and Media (Production Management) (CUA51020)
- Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects) (CUA51020)
- Diploma of Visual Arts (CUA51120)
- Advanced Diploma of Music – Performance (CUA60520)
- Certificate IV in Ageing Support (CHC43015)
- Certificate IV in Community Services (CHC42021)
- Certificate IV in Disability Support (CHC43121)
- Certificate IV in School Based Education Support (CHC40221)
- Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs / Diploma of Mental Health (CHC53215 / CHC53315)
- Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHC50321)
- Diploma of Community Services (CHC52021)
- Diploma of Counselling (CHC51015)
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121)
- Diploma of Mental Health (CHC53315)
- Diploma of English Language Teaching TESOL (11020NAT)
- Diploma of Youth Work (CHC50421)
- Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (HLT40113)
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (HLT43015)
- Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40221)
- Certificate IV in Health Administration (HLT47321)
- Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (MSL40122)
- Certificate IV in Massage Therapy (HLT42015)
- Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership (SIS40621)
- Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (HLT50113)
- Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology and Practice (HLT57921)
- Diploma of Dental Technology (HLT55118)
- Diploma of Laboratory Technology (MSL50122)
- Diploma of Leadership and Management / Diploma of Sport (BSB50420 / SIS50321)
- Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121)
- Diploma of Practice Management (HLT57715)
- Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT52021)
- Diploma of Sport (SIS50321)
- Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal) (MAR40220)
- Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal) (MAR40320)
- Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) (AVI50222)
- Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter) (AVI50322)
- Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) (AVI50519)
- Diploma of Logistics (TLI50221)
- Diploma of Process Plant Technology (PMA50116)
- Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology (PMA60116)
- Certificate IV in Baking (FBP40221)
- Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)
- Diploma of Beauty Therapy (SHB50121)
- Diploma of Event Management (SIT50322)
- Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50422)
- Diploma of Screen and Media - Specialist Make-Up Services (CUA51020)
- Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management (SIT50122)
- Diplome Avance de Gestion Culinaire - Cuisine (Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management) (SIT60322)
- Diplome Avance de Gestion Culinaire - Patisserie (Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management) (SIT60322)
- Certificate IV in Building and Construction (CPC40120)
- Certificate IV in Engineering (MEM40119)
- Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting (MEM40412)
- Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business (BSB40320)
- Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas - Electrical (UEE42622)
- Certificate IV in Industrial Automation and Control (UEE43220)
- Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations) (CPC40920)
- Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Hydraulic Services Design) (CPC40920)
- Diploma of Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering (UEE51220)
- Diploma of Applied Technologies (22460VIC)
- Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (CPC50220)
- Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) (CPC50320)
- Diploma of Engineering - Technical (MEM50212)
- Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) CPC60220
- Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Engineering (UEE62220)
- Advanced Diploma of Engineering (MEM60112)
- Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical (UEE62122)
Enter the fast lane
If you’ve successfully completed a certificate course through TAFE Queensland and decide to enrol in a higher-level certificate or diploma in a related study area, you may be eligible for a credit transfer. This means that some of your certificate studies may count towards the higher-level qualification, saving you time and money and allowing you to level up your career sooner.
Kick start your career
One big benefit of continuing your studies after completing a certificate qualification is that you have the option to earn while you learn. With an industry-recognised qualification under your belt, you can start working and gaining experience in your industry while you continue your study journey.
Study your way
If you’re keen to keep studying but are wondering how to fit your studies around other work or family commitments, we have good news. We offer many of our courses via flexible study modes including part time and online, allowing you to continue your study journey no matter what your schedule is.
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Make it work for you
There are a range of scholarships, and state and federal government subsidies available that may help reduce the cost of your studies. Visit TAFE Queensland’s funding eligibility calculator to see what you could be eligible for. You may also be able to apply for a TAFE Queensland payment plan or government-funded VET Student Loan which will allow you to pay off your course fees gradually in instalments.
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