If you're keen to have a real Australian experience (i.e. koalas, eucalypts, Vegemite on toast) there's no better way than by studying at Federation. Find out how you can make the move and what it's like to be an international student.If you're keen to have a real Australian experience (i.e. koalas, eucalypts, Vegemite on toast) there's no better way than by studying at Federation. Find out how you can make the move and what it's like to be an international student.
TAFE courses
Our TAFE courses give you the best of both worlds – theoretical knowledge and hands-on work experience. You’ll get to make products or deliver services to real clients. You’ll learn about current industry trends. And after you graduate, you can start job hunting straightaway or go on to further study.
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Certificate III in Engineering (Composites Trade)
Why study at Federation
Federation is a big uni with small-uni values. From the moment you receive an offer to the day you graduate, we make sure your experience is personalised. You’ll never get lost in the crowd.
76.7%
of Federation TAFE graduates had an improved employment status after training (above national VET average).
National Centre for Vocational Education Research survey results 2022
National Centre for Vocational Education Research survey results 2022
50+
Federation TAFE courses to choose from.
Free TAFE
courses are fully funded by the Victorian Government.
80%
of future jobs are attainable via a Victorian TAFE education.
The TAFE Value and Perception Challenge Report 2024
The TAFE Value and Perception Challenge Report 2024
Pathways to a TAFE course
If you didn’t finish school or haven’t studied for a while, refresh your maths, oral and written communication skills with a Certificate II in General Education for Adults or focus on specific job skills by doing your VCE Vocational Major.
I was incredibly excited to secure employment while completing my certificate. [This] gave me a boost in confidence and further solidified the idea that I had made the right choice in my career. "
TAFE essentials
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