23 May 2020

When you’re finishing up school, it’s hard to know what to do next. Pressure mounts when your parents are asking you what you’re doing after grad and you’re expected to set some solid plans in stone.

It almost feels like your post school plans have become the subject of constant nagging, which turns you off the idea of planning for your future. And that’s a fair call, because who is expected to have their whole life figured out by the time, they finish school?

But if you know you’re not about that university life, TAFE is a gnarly post school option for a multitude of reasons. It’s accessible, flexible, hands-on and there’s something for everyone, whether you’re keen on Arts & Design, Hospitality & Tourism, Hair & Beauty, Building & Construction, Healthy & Lifestyle… and everything in between!

All in all, TAFE is a solid post school option. Don’t believe it? Well, here are some fun facts.  Arguably Australia’s most prominent fashion designer, Alex Perry, studied fashion design at TAFE. Beloved TV Personality and host of The Block, Scott Cam, also went to TAFE, his path to success starting with a carpentry apprenticeship. Now you’re equipped with some success stories to prove the naysayers wrong!

More importantly, our mates at TAFE SA are South Australia’s largest provider of vocational education and training so it should definitely be on your cards in your post school plan. Here’s why.

They care for you

With an alumni of more than one million students, you know you’re in safe and knowledgeable hands. And the courses at TAFE SA are designed to be really flexible, with a range of delivery options to suit your needs and goals for your post school journey. This is super helpful when you’re young and figuring everything out!

They offer variety

TAFE SA has all different qualifications, from Certificates through to diplomas and degrees, depending on whether there is a new hobby/side hustle that you’d like to explore, or a dream career path. No matter how niche, nuanced or competitive your field of interest is, TAFE SA’s nationally recognised courses cover more than 80 areas of industry and activity.

They are practical based with loads of industry connections and expert teachers

TAFE SA relies on practical and hands on experience. They’re responsive to the needs of employers and they work with industry groups to deliver relevant, high quality training that aligns with contemporary career opportunities. And you’re being taught by industry professionals too. This means that you won’t enter the work force feeling like a lost puppy, rather knowing exactly how to get the job done.

They have boss facilities

TAFE SA has a reputation for having some red hot and unique learning facilities. Some of these include:

Adelaide College of the Arts:

This is Australia’s only tertiary institution housing the study of performing arts, visual arts and design all in one building. With industry-standard performance and exhibition spaces, workshops and studios, this will lead you to success.

The Regency International Centre:

This is a world-class facility that delivers training in commercial cookery, hospitality and recreation with a state-of-the-art brewery, cheese-making facility, coffee academy and winery, and training facilities such as Graduates Restaurant and Results Cafe.

The Mining, Engineering and Transport:

This features a high-bay workshop for heavy transport, spray painting and spot repair booths, mining training practice drill rig and drill pad, land information systems survey equipment and computer software, CAD suite, advanced manufacturing 3D scanning and so so much more.

So, with an abundance of facilities, flexibility, range in courses and a hands-on approach that’ll guarantee you success in the workplace, TAFE SA is a pretty unreal post school option for you!

Don’t hesitate to suss out TAFE SA’s expo booth here to learn more and enquire!