Why Choose Swan TAFE?
Effective, practical and industry relevant training is so important in today’s highly competitive work environment. Having the right skills is vital to securing a career and the right training can be the difference between securing employment or a promotion and being overlooked for one.
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Swan TAFE is designed to open doors, as well as provide second chances for people in areas where no one else would.
It’s a gateway to the workforce for early school leavers, a bridge into university for those who missed their first opportunity, and an option for university graduates to enhance their degree with more hands on experience.
Swan TAFE aims to offer you the up-to-date skills, confidence and competitive edge that means you can hit the ground running. Some of the advantages in studying here include:
- Practical training in simulated work environments
- Reduced costs when compared to university training and
- No HECS debts associated with learning as all Swan TAFE fees are paid up-front
Dynamic, industry relevant training & skilled lecturers
Swan TAFE’s training is first class. The College is constantly exploring and developing new training opportunities in response to the needs of Government, Industry and Community groups.
The College’s also keeps track of latest industry developments. Swan TAFE lecturers maintain partnerships with a number of business and industry groups, which allows them to identify industry needs and to customise training to meet specific skills shortages.
This means that students will graduate qualified, skilled and ready for the workforce. The partnerships also provides quality training to lecturers so they maintain their knowledge and expertise.
Industry standard training facilities
Swan TAFE workshops and classrooms offer industry standard facilities and equipment.
Students are provided with hands-on training on campus, in simulated workplaces or on-site in the workplace, which allows them to gain both practical skills and theoretical knowledge to guarantee well balanced training.
Nationally recognised qualifications
All training provided by Swan TAFE is endorsed under the Australian Qualifications Training Framework and provides graduates with a nationally recognised qualification.
Satisfied previous graduates agree
A recent Department of Education and Training Student Satisfaction Survey gave Swan TAFE an overall satisfaction result of 86%, putting Swan TAFE above the state average of 84%.
89% of respondents believe that ‘their training was relevant to their industry’ and 88% of respondents said that they ‘gained the skills they wanted from their course’.