Pathways to employment and further study
Senior Phase of Learning
Finish School at TAFE Queensland
Study at TAFE while still at school
Adult Tertiary Preparation Program
Articulate from TAFE to university
Short courses
Additional information
Senior Phase of Learning
Creating the skilled workforce that Queensland employers and industries need is a shared responsibility and should start at the Senior Phase of Learning. Young people who turn 15 on or after 1 January 2006 are required to stay at school until they achieve a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) or a Certificate III or higher vocational qualification or have turned 17.
Students must be 15 years of age to enrol in the programs - schools can arrange the required forms for completion and ensure these are forwarded onto the Schools consultant at TAFE.
Finish school at TAFE
Senior Studies Program
Complete your standard secondary studies and achieve an Overall Position (OP) in an environment that is more like university than high school.
The Senior Studies Program offers a wide variety of course options and is available at the following institutes:
Alexandra Hills campus, Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE
Hervey Bay campus, Wide Bay Institute of TAFE
You can undertake Board of Senior Secondary School Studies subjects, modules in TAFE accredited courses, or a combination of both. This allows you to gain industry skills while completing Senior studies.
Study at TAFE while still at school
Study with TAFE while still at school through:
-
Direct enrolment into programs at TAFE
-
Delivery in schools by TAFE
-
School-based apprenticeships or traineeships.
The following TAFE Queensland institutes offer Senior Studies programs.
Read more about the new legislation on the Department of Education, Training and the Arts website or contact your local institute.
Adult Tertiary Preparation Program
Not everyone enters tertiary study through the traditional pathway of secondary schooling to year 12.
The Adult Tertiary Preparation (ATP) program is designed to help improve your chances of gaining entrance to tertiary institutions, by developing your research, writing and general study skills and gaining a senior equivalent certificate.
The program is especially suitable for adults who have been away from formal education for some time and would like to enhance your job prospects.
Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years or turning 18 in the first year of the program.
Find further information on Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation.
Articulate from TAFE to University
As a TAFE graduate, you can articulate to university and in some cases obtain credit transfer to reduce the time it takes to complete your degree.
TAFE has credit transfer arrangements with:
-
Griffith University
-
Queensland University of Technology
-
Australian Catholic University
-
University of Southern Queensland
-
Central Queensland University
-
James Cook University
-
University of the Sunshine Coast
-
Other regional universities.
For more information, refer to the Pathways to university page. Prior to enrolling, you should always contact both the relevant TAFE institute and the relevant university for correct and up-to-date information, and to find out the necessary application procedures.
Short courses
Not sure what you want to study? Want to cultivate a creative talent or hobby? TAFE Queensland offers a range of short, non-accredited courses without formal assessment.
Additional information
For further information, please refer to the Pathways to university page. Additional information can also be accessed via the following links:
Queensland Study Authority website
Department of Education, Training and the Arts
Senior Education and Training Plan (SET Plan)
Senior Phase of Learning
Queensland Skills Plan.
Other languages