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BECAS Chile Scholarship Program

Education and Training International is pleased to advise that it will be working in conjunction with the Government of Chile to offer Chilean students the opportunity to apply for scholarships to study vocational and technical education at a TAFE College in WA during 2010.

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Overview

Central TAFE is a leader in practical, vocational training in Australia. It is one of the largest TAFE colleges in Western Australia, with its roots going back one hundred years to the days of Perth Technical College, Western Australia's original TAFE institution.

Some 16,000 students including 10,000 part-time students are enrolled at Central TAFE, together with a recruitment of over 1000 international students.

Some of our strengths include:
  • Excellent university pathways for many of our programs
  • Graduate destination surveys show almost 71% of graduates find employment in their chosen field within three months of graduation - in fact students are offered employment by industry before course completion.
  • Recent surveys indicated that 93% of the students would recommend their course to a friend.

Our Campuses

The main campuses of Central TAFE are located at Northbridge, East Perth, Mt Lawley, Leederville, Subiaco, Fremantle and Wembley. Central's International Centre is located at its Northbridge campus.

An interactive map (including addresses) of our campus locations can be viewed here

Northbridge Campus

The Northbridge Campus of Central TAFE is located right in the centre of Perth and is Central TAFE's largest campus. It is in the cultural and entertainment precinct of the city centre, surrounded by major galleries, libraries, shopping centres, cafes and night clubs.


Facilities

Facilities at our Northbridge campus include:
  • Fully-equipped computer labs with internet access.
  • Well-equipped libraries and Independent Learning Centre (ILC) with access to computers, videos, reference books, language learning materials and international newspapers.
  • Bookshop, gymnasium, banking facilities, prayer room, international student kitchen, café-restaurant, outdoor alfresco areas and garden courtyard.

East Perth - e-Central

Only minutes from the heart of the city, eCentral (East Perth campus) is conveniently located close to shops, cafes, restaurants and public transport. Here students can study at one of the most technologically advanced campuses in Western Australia.

The campus has been purpose-built to encourage a strong connection between industry and education. Central TAFE is the first Western Australian TAFE College to negotiate an alliance with Cisco, the world's third largest information technology company. This means Electronic Engineering and Computer Systems students gain experience in using CISCO networks and are eligible to apply for CISCO accreditation, in addition to having the opportunity to gain a Diploma qualification.


Leederville

An inner-city suburb, Leederville is conveniently situated only minutes away from the city centre, and is close to cafés, restaurants, shops, recreation facilities and public transport.


Specialist Centres

W.A. School of Art Design and Media

The Western Australian School of Art Design and Media (WASAD) has been endorsed as the Centre of Excellence in Art, Craft, Design and Media training in Western Australia. The State's oldest visual art tertiary education institution, WASAD has a secure reputation for delivering skills and knowledge with a vocational focus and a competitive edge. WASAD also includes the state's finest purpose-built Fine Art and Studio Ceramics facility.

The School's outstanding facilities include up-to-date technology for Graphic Design and Multimedia, Film and Television, Broadcast, Photography, Printing and Music, as well as computer-aided design for industry, Furniture and Interior Design. See Course Catalogue


English Courses

Central TAFE's Northbridge campus is one of two English Language Centres to offer intensive English studies (ELICOS).

Courses offered at Northbridge include:
  • General English
  • English for Academic Purposes
  • IELTS Plus
  • Certificate III in International Business English
  • Certificate IV in International Business English
You can read more about Central's English Language Centre, programs and services in our English Studies section


Certificate & Diploma Courses

Central TAFE offers qualifications to international students in over 50 subjects at Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels. Our main program areas include:
  • Art & Design
  • Media, Photography, Music & Screen
  • Business
  • Health, Education & Community Services
  • Engineering, Mining, Electrical & Electronics
  • Computing & I.T.
  • Travel & Tourism
  • Sport, Beauty & Lifestyle
  • Building Design & Drafting
Our courses emphasise practical and technical skills using facilities and equipment found in contemporary workplaces. You can find all of our courses in the Course Catalogue


Student Activities & Lifestyle

To ensure international students have a truly fulfilling experience while studying in Perth, opportunities to see and experience life & culture in Western Australia are offered to all students through exciting activities such as: social BBQs, picnics, sporting activities and visits to attractions around the city of Perth.
Dates and details of these events can be obtained from the International Centre.


Student Services

Central TAFE has an International Centre at its Northbridge campus that exists to help all international students studying at any of our campuses.

Administrative staff at the International Office can assist with:
  •  Transport information
  •  Administration enquiries
  •  Attendance matters
  •  Health enquiries
  •  Immigration and visa enquiries
  •  Work permits

Student Profiles & Testimonials

sam

Student: Samantha Lau - Hong Kong

Course: Diploma of Technology (Interactive Multimedia)

Where: Central TAFE - East Perth

"On arriving in Perth, I had worries of a strange country, but these were quickly ended as I was met by an airport transfer and taken to my new home with an Australian family. I have found a good opportunity to learn about new food, Australian people and made new friends. I recommend this to be a good combination to settle in for overseas students visiting Western Australia."



hyeon

Student: Hyeon-Sik Kim - Korea

Course: ELICOS (English Language)

Where: Central TAFE - Northbridge

"The teachers are diligent and friendly and their lectures are well organised. I have also been impressed with the facilities like the International Centre. If you have any problems, they can help solve them. I didn’t have any overseas friends before I came to Perth, but I have a lot of good friends now from all over the world."



Further Information

Central TAFE International Centre

If you have further questions about Central TAFE you can contact the International Centre staff using the details below:

Central TAFE Northbridge campus
25 Aberdeen St, Perth
Level 4, North Wing

Ph: (+618) 9427 1486
 
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