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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 Entrepreneurship and New Business (BSB40320)
- Diploma of Accounting (FNS50222)
- Diploma of Business (BSB50120)
- 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 (BSB50410)
- Diploma of Library and Information Services (BSB50520)
- Diploma of Marketing and Communication (BSB50620)
- Diploma of Paralegal Services (BSB50720)
- Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (MST50119)
- Diploma of Graphic Design (CUA50720)
- Diploma of Interior Design (MSF50218)
- Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging (CUA50920)
- Diploma of Music – Performance (CUA50820)
- Diploma of Music - Sound Production (CUA50820)
- 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 School Based Education Support (CHC40221)
- Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs (CHC53215)
- Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHC50313)
- Diploma of Community Services (CHC52015)
- 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 (CHC50413)
- Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) (AVI50222)
- Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter) (AVI50319)
- 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 Entrepreneurship and New Business (BSB40320)
- Certificate IV in Massage Therapy (HLT42015)
- Diploma of Beauty Therapy (SHB50121)
- Diploma of Event Management (SIT50316)
- Diploma of Event Management / Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50316/SIT50416)
- Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50416)
- Diploma of Remedial Massage (HLT52015)
- Diploma of Screen and Media - Specialist Make-Up Services (CUA51020)
- Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management (SIT50116)
- Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business (BSB40320)
- Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas - Electrical (UEE42622)
- Certificate IV in Industrial Automation and Control (UEE43220)
- 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 Building Design (CPP50921)
- Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering (UEE50520)
- Diploma of Engineering - Technical (MEM50212)
- Diploma of Interior Design (MSF50218)
- Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Engineering (UEE62220)
- Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering (UEE60220)
- Advanced Diploma of Engineering (MEM60112)
- Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical (UEE62111)
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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