Make the switch to TAFE NSW
If you have been thinking about a change of course, it’s not too late to switch up your study goals in 2024. Whether you want to live the creative life, a healthy life, or help others live their best life, TAFE NSW offers flexible and affordable study and course options to help you pursue the career you really want.
Popular courses to consider when making the switch
Information Technology
Switch to the tech life. The digital economy is booming, so get on board and gain expertise in all things internet and computer related.
Education & Training
Inspire others and nurture the minds of the next generation of learners to reach their full potential with an education and training qualification.
Short Courses
Launch a new career or upskill for career advancement with a TAFE NSW short course, perfect for those looking to switch things up.
Helpful resources to start your study journey with TAFE NSW
2024 Career Guide
Explore all the TAFE NSW study options in one place and connect to your perfect career.
Subsidised Training
Affordable study options are available to support eligible students making the switch.
Study Seeker Quiz
No matter what your goals, find the course that’s right for you with our Study Seeker quiz.
Why make the switch to TAFE NSW?
Flexible learning
At TAFE NSW, you can study face-to-face, online, or via teacher-led virtual classrooms, including full-time and part-time study options. The choice is yours...
Explore pathways
Get practical industry training quicker with a short course, then pathway to a certification, or even transition into a diploma or degree.
Study support is available
Individual student support is available to help you succeed, from day one to graduation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Contact your current institution for information on how to withdraw from your course before your education provider’s census date.
- To find a course that interests you, explore hundreds of TAFE NSW courses here.
- Find out more details on How to Apply or Enrol in a course at TAFE NSW.
- Click on the "Enrol" or "Apply" button on the course location page.
- Accept your offer.
There are many reasons for changing courses and TAFE NSW can help make that switch easier, with course transfers or university transfers. TAFE NSW recognises that you may have skills and knowledge gained through working, volunteering or previous study, which could be directly relevant to your course. This is called “recognition”. You can get recognition in two different ways:
- Credit Transfer – recognises your previously completed studies, which may allow for entry into a qualification and/or provide credit towards the qualification.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – recognises skills, knowledge or experience you have gained outside of the formal education and training system and how they may meet the requirements of your qualification.
Find out more about recognition and credit transfer here.
A range of criteria apply for course fees, access to government subsidised training, student loans, payment by instalment, fee concessions and fee exemptions that are available to eligible students. For more information click here.
Yes, the TAFE NSW Counselling and Career Development Service is free and confidential and is designed to help current and prospective students succeed in their studies at TAFE NSW, as well as in their chosen career.
- Prospective TAFE NSW students can access the service to assist with course choice decisions and career planning.
- Students enrolled with TAFE NSW can access a range of services to assist in career development and personal support.
Click here to find out more about the free TAFE NSW Counselling and Career Development Services.
Yes, a Credit Transfer can be obtained to receive credit for previously completed unit(s) of competency, including previous study at TAFE NSW. Ask your Teacher/ Head Teacher for details of credit transfer arrangements and identify the units in your new course that match your previous study, then complete the Enrolment Adjustment Credit Form and submit for your Teacher/ Head Teacher to complete.