Education and career counselling

All TAFE NSW counsellors are qualified and experienced.

They provide educational and career guidance to help you choose courses that align with your:

• skills
• interests
• career goals.

They can help whether you’re:

• leaving school
• entering the workforce
• returning to work
• changing careers
• looking to upskill.

They can guide you to:

• gain practical skills to get your dream job
• improve study skills for university
• turn your passion into a business
• prepare yourself for that next career move
• improve your confidence when returning to the workforce.

Counselling staff will work with you to develop strategies that assist you to:

• make the right course choices
• prepare for your course studies
• enrol in your course
• apply for recognition (credit for experience and/or qualifications)
• manage your time and develop study skills
• combat learning difficulties and exam anxiety
• fit time to study around work or family demands
• prepare for exams and assessments
• navigate other concerns or questions about returning to, or continuing, study.

At TAFE NSW, we know that studying with us is just one step in your journey. Our careers counsellors will also provide advice and guidance on post-study career planning.

This includes:

• how to set goals based on your skills
• career exploration and planning
• re-training options
• job search skills
• how to write resumes, applications and cover letters
• interview preparation
• referrals to specialist job placement services.

If you’re currently enrolled or are interested in gaining a TAFE NSW qualification, you can book a counselling session with us.

Call our Counselling Administration team to make an appointment with a TAFE NSW counsellor. Call 131 601 and choose option 5, then option 2.

The TAFE NSW Counselling and Career Development Service is a free and confidential service. TAFE NSW counsellors are bound by law and need to provide information when legally required to do so.

This could apply if:

• your life is in danger or at serious risk of harm
• someone else’s life is in danger or at serious risk of harm
• the information is for a court subpoena, which is a compulsory request for copies of relevant records. This may be to protect a child or young person from serious harm.

If you need to speak with a counsellor in your own language, please notify the administration team when making your appointment. You may be referred to another counsellor who speaks your preferred language.