Find your next
If you’ve completed a TAFE at School course through TAFE Queensland you’ve already made a great decision for your future.
If you don’t know what you want to do for the rest of your life, you’re not the only one. The good news is you don’t need to – you just need to know what you want to do next. With practical courses and flexible choices, you can do what feels right for right now with a higher-level certificate, diploma, apprenticeship, traineeship, or degree pathway from TAFE Queensland.
While certificate and pre-apprenticeship courses give you practical, entry-level skills, further studies will provide you with more specialised skills, opening up exciting career opportunities and pathways to university.
Select your study area below to find your next career move.
- Certificate III in Information Technology (ICT30120)
- Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40217)
- Certificate IV in Business (BSB40120)
- Certificate IV in Cyber Security (22603VIC)
- Diploma of Business (BSB50120)
- 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 Paralegal Services (BSB50720)
- Diploma of Social Media Marketing (10904NAT)
- Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology (MST30819)
- Certificate III in Music (CUA30920)
- Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (MST50119)
- Diploma of Graphic Design (CUA50720)
- Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging (CUA50920)
- 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 - Specialist Make-Up Services (CUA51020)
- Diploma of Visual Arts (CUA51120)
- Certificate III in Community Services (CHC22015)
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121)
- Certificate IV in Youth Work (CHC40413)
- 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 Youth Work (CHC50413)
- Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30321)
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (HLT33115)
- Certificate III in Laboratory Skills (MSL30118)
- Certificate III in Pathology Assistance (HLT37415)
- Certificate III in Pathology Collection (HLT37215)
- Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (MSL40118)
- Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121)
- Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership (SIS40621)
- Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24m Near Coastal) (MAR30921)
- Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35m Near Coastal) (MAR40320)
- 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 (TLI50219)
- Certificate III in Barbering (SHB30516)
- Certificate III in Baking (FBP30521)
- Certificate III in Beauty Services (SHB30115)
- Certificate III in Bread Baking (FBP30417)
- Certificate III in Cake and Pastry (FBP30321)
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30816)
- Certificate III in Hairdressing (SHB30416)
- Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage) (SIT30616)
- Certificate III in Tourism (SIT30116)
- Certificate III in Travel (SIT30116)
- Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery (SIT40516)
- Diploma of Beauty Therapy (SHB50121)
- Diploma of Screen and Media - Specialist Make-Up Services (CUA51020)
- Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management (SIT50116)
- Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE3211)
- Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30811)
- Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control (UEE31211)
Building and construction
- Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying (CPC33020)
- Certificate III in Cabinet Making (MSF31113)
- Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220)
- Certificate III in Flooring Technology (MSF30818)
- Certificate III in Furniture Finishing (MSF30113)
- Certificate III in Gas Fitting (CPC32720)
- Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction (MEM30719)
- Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (CPC30620)
- Certificate III in Plumbing (CPC32420)
- Certificate III in Roof Plumbing (CPC32620)
- Certificate III in Roof Tiling (CPC30820)
- Certificate III in Shopfitting (CPC30120)
- Certificate III in Solid Plastering (CPC1020)
- Certificate III in Stonemasonry (CPC32320)
- Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining (MSF30313)
- Certificate III in Upholstery (MSF30713)
- Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining (CPC31220)
- Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling (CPC31320)
Engineering and design
- Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (MEM30319)
- Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (MEM30219)
- Certificate III in Engineering – Technical (MEM30505)
- Certificate III in Locksmithing (MEM30819)
- Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing (MSM31115)
- Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting (MEM40412)
- Diploma of Engineering - Technical (MEM50212)
Automotive
- Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology (AUR31520)
- Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology (AUR30320)
- Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning (AUR31316)
- Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations – Bus, Truck and Trailer (AUM30218)
- Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR31120)
- Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR30620)
- Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair (MSM31015)
Seize your opportunity with Fee-Free TAFE
The career of your dreams is within reach thanks to Fee-Free TAFE funding. Follow your passion and choose from over 90 industry-recognised courses. With a wide range of skill sets, certificates and diplomas available, now’s the time to get job ready in 2023 with Fee-Free TAFE.
Shave time off a diploma
If you’ve successfully completed a TAFE at School course through TAFE Queensland and decide to apply for a diploma, you may be eligible for a credit transfer. This means that some of your previous studies may count towards your next course, saving you time and money and allowing you to level up your career sooner.
No or low ATAR? No worries.
If you’re worried about your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) score, or aren’t ATAR eligible, don’t stress. Successful completion of your TAFE at School course will qualify you for direct entry into most TAFE Queensland certificate and diploma courses (some exceptions and additional entry requirements apply). And with our diploma-to-degree pathways you can then choose to continue your studies at university, all without an ATAR score.
Learn morePut your skills into practice sooner
One big benefit of continuing your studies after completing a TAFE at School course is that you have the option to earn while you learn. With an industry-recognised qualification under your belt you can do what feels right for right now and start working in your industry, putting your new skills into practice while you complete your studies.
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.
Learn moreGet a leg up with your apprenticeship
If you've completed a pre-apprenticeship course through TAFE at School, why not continue your training with an apprenticeship? To get started you'll need to find an employer, and the good news is we can help with that. Simply register your interest for our Find your apprentice service to get connected with employers in your chosen industry.