In 2019, 85.6% of VET graduates were employed or enrolled in further study after training (VET student outcomes 2019, NCVER).
There are many paths in life, create your own way
After completing a TAFE qualification many of our students progress to a university degree.
Advantages of a TAFE pathway
- Start an industry focused pathway to further study
- Gain practical skills and work experience to complement your degree
- Apply for a part-time job in the industry while you study
- Reduce your study load, qualification length, and fees when you enrol into your degree
Give your job search or career a boost
Many of our students start at TAFE after they have completed a degree at university. Giving them an edge over key competitors when applying for a job or future promotion.
You can graduate with two qualifications!
We can assess your previous studies under our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)(opens in a new tab) process, so you can fast track your TAFE qualification.
Uni partners
We have strong partnerships with all WA universities to enable our graduates to apply for a credit transfer when applying to study at uni. There are dozens of pathways from South Metro TAFE courses to our university partners.
Examples of credit transfer arrangements include:
Curtin University - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Construction) - Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design(opens in a new tab) – up to 200 points or up to 1 year of advanced standing
ECU - Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management or Bachelor of International Hotel and Resort Management – up to 180 points or up to 1.5 years of advanced standing
Murdoch University - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Instrumentation and Control Engineering – Advanced Diploma of Engineering(opens in a new tab) – 24 credit points or 1 year of advanced standing
Full details can be found in the TAFE International WA Uni Pathway Finder tool(opens in a new tab)