TAFE Western Australia

TAFE continues to review and update its course portfolio and teaching methods to offer the best education possible to its international students.

As of March 2022, the institution is again able to welcome international students to attend courses in person following the change in government guidelines.

Providing students meet the Commonwealth Government requirements, they will be able to enter Australia without needing to quarantine.

A rapid antigen test will need to be taken within 12 hours of arriving in the country, with any positive result being reported. This testing arrangement is an interim plan and may be changed or removed at short notice – students are advised to check the Western Australia Government website for the latest updates.

TAFE is highly regarded for the quality of its teaching. Students will learn from lecturers equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience working in industry. TIWA offers courses tailored towards a job ready outcome, so industry experience is a crucial step to transition students into their future career.

Courses are taught with a mix of work experience so that students get a feel for their future role, learn while on the job, and create ties that will serve once the qualification is complete.

Entry requirements for study at TAFE depend on a number of factors, including students' chosen subject area, the level they want to begin study (certificate or diploma), and their home country's educational system.

The minimum level of English proficiency required for entry into most TAFE courses is the equivalent of an overall academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.5 with no individual band score lower than 5.0. For some countries TIWA may accept high school English results. Some courses, such as nursing and early childhood education, require a higher level of English i.e. academic IELTS 6.0/7.0.

Generally, students that have completed the equivalent of Australian Year 10 will be ready for a certificate III qualification, while students that are educated to the equivalent of Australian Year 12 will be able to enter at certificate IV or diploma level.

For students that need to improve their English language skills, they can package an English course with their TAFE program. TIWA delivers English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) in partnership with Navitas English. TIWA also has partnerships with a range of private English language partners, which means students can receive direct entry into TAFE courses once the required level is achieved.

TIWA is dedicated to employment-focused education, and are well equipped to ensure students are job ready upon graduation. Specialising in hands-on learning, TIWA prepares students for the workforce. They'll have access to essential learning facilities while at TAFE, with contemporary lecture theatres, fully equipped labs and seminar rooms, as well as private breakout areas for independent and group study.

Students will make use of technology and equipment that is used in their chosen field upon graduation. TAFE works closely with industry to ensure resources and facilities are relevant and up to date for students.

Studying at TAFE through TIWA gives students practical training and knowledge using modern facilities and equipment.

Students will learn from expert TAFE lecturers who bring their real-life industry experience to their training. As a result, students will complete their program with a globally recognised qualification and be job ready, with the confidence and skills to start a successful career.

Alongside the core modules of the course, students are able to access support in career skills so that they are fully prepared for the world of work upon graduation.

TAFE also directly partners with some of Australia's best universities, allowing any student to use their TAFE qualification as a pathway to university study.