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Overview

If you are looking at options to study in Western Australia, Swan TAFE is an excellent choice for international students wishing to further their English Language skills or to attain a qualification in various fields of study.

The college is one of four major TAFE WA institutions in the Perth metropolitan area funded by the State Government of Western Australia.

Students have access to excellent facilities on campus, and our friendly and knowledgeable lecturers will help make your learning experience rewarding and enjoyable.
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Swan TAFE’s International Centre has already helped thousands of students from nearly 40 countries around the world achieve their academic goals. In the following pages you will find out more about our college & campuses, programs, services, activities and student life.

Our Campuses

The main campuses of Swan TAFE are located at Bentley, Balga, Carlisle, Midland, Thornlie and Armadale. Bentley campus is also the College's main administrative centre and where Swan's International Centre is located.

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

Bentley Campus

The Bentley Campus of Swan TAFE is located just 7kms from the central business district of Perth and is Swan TAFE's largest campus. It is an easy drive from Perth International Airport and easily accessible by public transport or private car.{moszoomthumb imgid=44 style_m=2 style_c=2}

Bentley Campus is situated in a peaceful parkland setting of pine trees, providing a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. It is located next to Curtin University of Technology, in Western Australia's largest educational precinct. The area is also well known for the large amount of student accommodation available.

Facilities

  • Cafeteria{moszoomthumb imgid=45 style_m=2 style_c=2}
  • Customer Service Centre
  • Half-court basketball facility
  • Library with state-of-the-art computers offering free Internet access to students
  • Resort-quality training restaurant offering five star dining at greatly reduced prices
Students also have access to a Computer Assisted Language Laboratory (CALL) that allows for a broad range of teaching and learning methods. The lab is used for presentations, testing vocabulary and conversation skills and self-paced learning for independent study.{moszoomthumb imgid=43 style_m=2 style_c=2}

There is also a working bakery, meat processing workshop, fashion centre, retail simulated shop, a veterinary clinic, and a computer assisted drawing centre open to the public. These training facilities are real working environments.


Features of other Campuses

Midland: Midland Campus is the only TAFE WA provider of Aeroskills training in Western Australia. The campus offers you access to a workshop fully equipped with various aeroplanes and engines to practice your maintenance skills on. If you are training to be a pilot, you will also have access to flight simulators and Jandakot Airport, where you will undertake the flying component of your studies. Our experienced Aeroskills lecturers come from a wide range of backgrounds including an ex-commercial pilot and an ex-RAAF pilot.

Thornlie: The Thornlie Campus has specialised workshops, a simulated office environment, secure computer rooms and science laboratories and offers courses in the areas of community services, mining and engineering, business and information technology and building and construction.


Carlisle: The Carlisle Refrigeration and Air Conditioning unit is also Western Australia's premier centre for refrigeration, air conditioning and associated studies. The purpose built facility is one of the best of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. It is also where Swan TAFE's new Diploma of Automotive Engineering will be conducted.


Balga: The Balga Campus has developed into a major centre for building and construction training. Its advanced equipment provides students with a competitive edge in the training arena and ensures they will continue to receive industry-relevant training.


Specialist Centres

Bentley Hospitality Institute

Swan TAFE’s Bentley Hospitality Institute is a highly regarded provider of hospitality training. Our experienced lecturers are highly knowledgeable and have industry experience from employment in Five Star hotels to Alfresco and Cafe dining.

At this world class training centre, international students are able to study Retail Baking, Commercial Cookery, Asian Cookery, Food & Beverage Supervision and Hospitality Management. See Catalogue

Equine Training Centre - Armadale

Swan TAFE's Equine Training Centre at Armadale is arguably the best horse training facility in the State and has established links with the racing, breeding, farriery and greyhound industries.

The purpose built classrooms, stable complex, large all-weather demonstration area,  training ring, pacing and racing track, tack rooms and associated facilities provide students with outstanding facilities to learn how to handle and manage horses and farm animals.

International students are able to study the Certificate III in Racing - Advanced Stablehand course at this facility.


English Courses

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

Courses offered at Bentley include:

• General English (Elementary to Advanced)
• English for Academic Purposes (Pre-intermediate to Advanced)
• Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)
• Cambridge Advanced English (CAE){moszoomthumb imgid=25 style_m=2 style_c=2}
• Preliminary English Test (PET)
• Conversational English
• English for Special Purposes
• English for Business (Intermediate to Advanced)
• English for Engineering (Intermediate to Advanced)
• English for Computing and Information Technology (Intermediate to Advanced)
• English for Hospitality and Tourism (Intermediate to Advanced)

You can read more about Swan's English Language Centre, programs and services in our English Studies section


Certificate & Diploma Courses

Swan TAFE offers qualifications to international students in over 50 subjects at Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels. Our main program areas include:

• Aeronautics
• Animal Care / Veterinary Nursing
• Baking
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• Child Care
• Commerce
• Commercial Cookery
• Fastrack Diploma of Commerce (articulates to 2nd year University)
• Fashion & Textiles
• Horticulture
• Hospitality
• Information Technology {moszoomthumb imgid=47 style_m=2 style_c=2}
• Fastrack Diploma of Information Technology (articulates to 2nd year University)
• Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
• Refrigeration & Air conditioning
• Viticulture

Our courses emphasise practical and technical skills using facilities and equipment found in contemporary workplaces. You can find all of Swan's courses in our 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:
  • Sightseeing tours
  • Overnight farm stays
  • Outback scenic tours
  • Camping holidays
  • Adventure weekends {moszoomthumb imgid=48 style_m=2 style_c=2}
  • Australian bush holidays
  • Social BBQs, picnics, sporting activities
Dates and details of these events can be obtained from the International Centre.


Student Services

Swan TAFE has an International Centre at its Bentley campus that exists to help all international students studying at any of Swan's campuses.

Administrative staff at the International Office can assist with:
  •  Transport information
  •  Administration enquiries
  •  Attendance matters
  •  Health enquiries
  •  Immigration and visa enquiries
  •  Work permits
{moszoomthumb imgid=32 style_m=2 style_c=2}The Director of Studies can assist you with matters such as:
  •  Study support
  •  Advice about further studies
  •  Other related academic problems
The International Centre is run by specialist staff members who truly understand international students’ needs. All teaching and administrative staff members:
  •  Have undergone cultural awareness training;
  •  Are suitably qualified; and
  •  Have experience in dealing with international students

Student Profiles & Testimonials

bertrand

Student: Bertrand Devienne - Mauritius

Course: Diploma of Hospitality (Management)

Where: Swan TAFE - Bentley

"I am one of the luckiest students from Mauritius to be able to study Hospitality at Bentley Campus. Everything is absolutely great and the atmosphere is nice. The campus is well situated and the facilities are excellent. There is no other place to study."



marie

Student: Marie Brisset - France

Course: Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Where: Swan TAFE - Bentley

"I find studying veterinary nursing extremely satisfying as I get a lot of contact with many kinds of animals. The course content is very interesting and informative. Studying at Bentley Campus is definitely a great experience."


Further Information

Media Gallery

You can view more pictures of students and staff at Swan's various program areas and campuses in the Gallery here


Swan TAFE International Centre

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

Bentley Campus
Hayman Road
Bentley WA 6102

Ph: (+618) 9267 7183{moszoomthumb imgid=30 style_m=2 style_c=2}
Fax: (+618) 9267 7181
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International Centre Website

Postal address:
Swan TAFE International Centre
PO Box 1336
Midland WA 6936
Australia
 
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