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[NSW] Free TAFE Short Courses (2 Free Courses per Person) @ TAFE NSW

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[NSW] Free TAFE Short Courses (2 Free Courses per Person) @ TAFE NSW

Siasia on 04/08/2021 - 18:42 tafensw.edu.au (5829 clicks)
Last edited 18/09/2021 - 18:38 by 2 other users

TAFE NSW, in conjunction with the NSW Government, is offering a number of fee-free* short courses to all NSW residents*, but places are limited.

Courses are a mix of self-paced online or teacher-led virtual classrooms, which can pathway into a variety of full TAFE NSW qualifications.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you need to be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizens, you need to be 15 years or over, no longer at school and living or working in NSW.

Terms and Conditions

You can only enrol in up to two Fee-Free* Courses at a time. If you are a TAFE NSW staff member or contractor, you cannot enrol in a Fee-Free* course.

Update: New Courses for Spring semester, added 16-Sep-2021

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Statement of Attainment in Building a Website

Statement of Attainment in Business Administration - Computing Skills

Statement of Attainment in Business Skills for Supervisors

Statement of Attainment in Create and Design Spreadsheets

Statement of Attainment in Design and Build a Website

Statement of Attainment in Digital Security Basics

Statement of Attainment in Drones in Agriculture

Statement of Attainment in Emotional Intelligence

Statement of Attainment in Food Handling

Statement of Attainment in Food Safety Supervision

Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Accounting

Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Community Pharmacy

Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Community Services Industry

Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Real Estate

Statement of Attainment in Medical Administration

Statement of Attainment in Medical Terminology

Statement of Attainment in Producing Documents and Spreadsheets

Statement of Attainment in Reading and Writing for Adults

Statement of Attainment in Small Business

Statement of Attainment in Social Media Engagement

Statement of Attainment in Start Your Career in Beauty

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alidli on 04/08/2021 - 19:03

+3

Passed the first course years ago
- salmon123 on 04/08/2021 - 19:55
  
  +2
  
  dealing or using or both?
  - alidli on 04/08/2021 - 19:56
    
    +2
    
    The expression on my face should give you a clue.
    - [Deactivated] on 04/08/2021 - 19:57
      
      +3
      
      Is it a sobering expression?
    - salmon123 on 04/08/2021 - 19:58
      
      +4
      
      oh - just suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome, cos o' yo momma? apologies.
- Farfromnear on 05/08/2021 - 02:27
  
  Thinking about taking it. How’d you find it?
  - Click_It on 05/08/2021 - 13:53
    
    I don't think that's what he meant
Sapiens on 04/08/2021 - 19:05

+12

Man, that is a pretty boring list of courses. Mechanics, Welding - that would be great
- [Deactivated] on 04/08/2021 - 20:37
  
  +7
  
  They cant deliver Welding and Mechanics online :)
  - Trishool on 04/08/2021 - 22:24
    
    +3
    
    And yet 8 people upvoted that comment 🤣
    - Click_It on 05/08/2021 - 13:54
      
      +3
      
      I'm waiting for my online welding class damn it!
Wizard on 04/08/2021 - 19:05

+13

"you need to be 15 years or over, no longer living"
- naedtrax on 04/08/2021 - 19:10
  
  +13
  
  I'm a prime candidate for these courses then, I'm dead inside.
- [Deactivated] on 04/08/2021 - 19:58
  
  +1
  
  Shame jv lives in Vic…
  - Other on 04/08/2021 - 20:23
    
    +1
    
    If you just change the letters around you can qualify.
Homr on 04/08/2021 - 19:12

+1

which course will help get me a pay rise?
- Hugh G Rection on 04/08/2021 - 19:40
  
  +17
  
  food handling course will probably get you a pay rise at McDonald's.
shortgum on 04/08/2021 - 19:25

lol. please define 'no longer living' .
dm02 on 04/08/2021 - 19:25

Anyone who's done one of these:
do you get access to a tafensw.edu.au email if you're on a short-course?
- CacheHunter on 04/08/2021 - 19:47
  
  I did during a similar offer when covid first hit early last year.
  - hardya on 04/08/2021 - 19:50
    
    Everyone lives in NSW
  - chriise on 04/08/2021 - 20:56
    
    Do you lose it after the course finishes ?
    - Borg on 05/08/2021 - 00:27
      
      No. Usually lasts a good year plus.
- nosrad on 04/08/2021 - 20:13
  
  +1
  
  yes. @studytafensw.edu.au
  - dm02 on 04/08/2021 - 21:00
    
    Any clue how long it takes to become active after starting the course?
  - TaurusHead on 05/08/2021 - 11:25
    
    Activated within 5 mins of sign up for me, However I had my application filled up before but enrolled in a course this time.
- graceyym on 05/08/2021 - 11:55
  
  I got a Tafe email after signing up and enrolling!
Serapis on 04/08/2021 - 19:56

+7

"Statement of Attainment in Medical Terminology"

No thanks, I've watched enough ChubbyEmu to know -emia means presence in blood.
Oxygenzero on 04/08/2021 - 20:16

Is this [TARGET] only for citizen?
- FutureTech on 04/08/2021 - 21:42
  
  +1
  
  And people living in nsw
Santa on 04/08/2021 - 20:19

+3

"Statement of Attainment in Reading Plans for Builders"

One would have thought that Reading Plans would be required skill to be a builder.
- OneJay on 04/08/2021 - 20:26
  
  +1
  
  The skills are mutually exclusive - the Builder just builds, whilst you read the plans for the Builder.
- [Deactivated] on 04/08/2021 - 20:39
  
  +2
  
  Yeah a bricklayer would only know how to lay straight, sometimes they get that wrong too.
CacheHunter on 04/08/2021 - 20:58

+3

I am a bit worried that the page that the main link goes to is headed 'lockdown learning' and the second course on the list (Computing Skills) says that it takes 17 weeks.
Do TAFE know something about Gladys' plans that she hasn't let on yet?
- AlienC on 05/08/2021 - 02:01
  
  +1
  
  TAFE OR FATE
dtingy on 04/08/2021 - 21:01

+1

Wish more courses are offered under this deal…
Feeblely on 04/08/2021 - 21:30

which one can get me a job :(
- Miss B on 04/08/2021 - 22:06
  
  +18
  
  Only you can get you a job. It may not be easy or quick. It took me a long time between jobs because I basically have a panic attack in interviews and freeze up and can't answer the interview questions. I've overcome most of my anxieties, but none of my strategies work in interviews, I'm going to have another crack with a new psychologist.
  
  Once I get a job they keep me though. Two of my jobs I've gotten because I interviewed for something else, failed the interviews and got given temp jobs. Both temp jobs were only a couple of months, one ended up turning into a 10 year job (before they decided to outsource overseas), my current one I've been in for over 3 years now.
  
  Believe me, I know it's not always easy to get a job, but the best thing you can do is apply for as many jobs as possible that are suitable. Make sure your resume and cover letters are on point (it's a good idea to get someone to look over them, even better if they're involved in hiring).
  
  I also did uni online while I was working. I'm not working in my chosen profession, because there was no way of getting the job I wanted without being good in an interview, but I'm happy doing what I do and I think it helps when applying for jobs anyway.
  
  If there's a particular job you want, figure out what you need to be able to do it. Also it's better not to have big gaps in your resume, so studying can help fill gaps if it's a while between jobs.
  
  Anyway, that's my unsolicited advice, maybe you're already doing everything you can. Good luck with the search, I hope you get a job soon.
- Deal Hunter Go on 05/08/2021 - 11:17
  
  I suppose you can check the "Career Opportunities" or "Course Details" at the webpage of your course of interest and check Indeed or Seek websites for the amount of those jobs near you. Note the course duration though. Maybe you can complete it faster if you give it a lot of energy in a smart way.
smurfinaus on 04/08/2021 - 23:05

+1

Which of those are the most useful?
- OneJay on 04/08/2021 - 23:12
  
  Probably “Statement of Attainment in Construction Materials and Work Health and Safety”.
quick-dry on 05/08/2021 - 00:10

+3

"STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY"

Completing this course will provide you with: A strong pathway towards further study in cyber security

maybe you're really building a firewall? (Should there be a short course on proofreading?)

Are any of these actually much use if you were looking to enter the relevant field? e.g. Construction Materials and WHS, or Cyber Sec Basics?
- OneJay on 05/08/2021 - 11:06
  
  +1
  
  In an educational sense, you could learn everything in the course within an hour by just searching the learning objectives on YouTube and making notes. I suppose the actual qualification looks tidy on your resume though.
  
  Last week I got a Statement of Attainment for an LO forklift licence and the registered training organisation I attended sent it to me on actual good quality parchment paper (with a parchment ID). I’ve stuck it onto the front of the fridge so everyone can see I’m a Master Forkliftman…
  - Deal Hunter Go on 05/08/2021 - 11:18
    
    +1
    
    Mastaaaaaa.
  - quick-dry on 05/08/2021 - 19:46
    
    I kinda figured that was the depth of info, wondered if anyone actually cared about them.
    
    Now if they had a course to be a Master Forkliftman, I'd be all over that just for the name value, Are you concerned that this could backfire and more people at home will troll you with household tasks requiring moving items from low to high or vice versa? :p
Mujy on 05/08/2021 - 03:00

Which of these would do me best for a career in programming ?
- Scrobo on 05/08/2021 - 10:36
  
  +1
  
  The Cyber Security one wouldn't hurt. So many programmers I work with are remarkably ignorant of the issues.
  
  The nationally recognised Statement of Attainment in Digital Security Basics equips you with the fundamental skills and knowledge in personal and organisational digital security. Learn to recognise cyber security risks and gain and introduction to computer networking concepts.
  
  This is a fully government subsidised course. Eligibility criteria applies.
  
  LEARN NEW SKILLS
  
  Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:
  
  Recognise threats in networks, machines, applications, data, users and infrastructure
  Understand common cyber security attack mechanisms
  Understand the tools and systems organisations can use to protect from cyber attacks
  Configure a computer operating system adding security
  Use foundational Linux commands
  - Mujy on 05/08/2021 - 13:53
    
    What are your thoughts on the:
    
    Statement of Attainment in Business Administration - Computing Skills
    
    I know it's only excel, PowerPoint, word and and so on but do you find yourself needing these skills as a programmer? Do you think this is worthwhile or just the Statement of Attainment in Digital Security Basics ?
    
    Currently enrolled in a coding bootcamp starting soon so I'd like something complimentary
    - LinkMonkey on 05/08/2021 - 15:38
      
      +1
      
      @mujy IMHO if your interest is in coding, just focus on the boot camp.
      The Business Administration, Computing Skills, will just be a distraction and lead you away from the core fundamentals of the boot camp.
      The only office software you REALLY need to learn is email and some version of a text editor, either WordPad/NotePad/Atom/etc, and you will pick that up as you go through boot camp.
      Similar with the Cyber Security one. If you have absolutely nothing else to do with your time then go ahead, but you'll learn more from a few hours of YouTube video.
      - Mujy on 05/08/2021 - 18:45
        
        +1
        
        @LinkMonkey: @linkmonkey I really appreciate the write up will stick to coding and make better use of my time, thankyou!
- vinnychase on 05/08/2021 - 10:39
  
  Statement of Attainment in Mental Health
  - graceyym on 05/08/2021 - 11:57
    
    I wanted to do this one but it had some video call sessions in classes weekly (during work hours) and also some possibility of going into a physical class so couldnt do it :(
    - Goosey on 05/08/2021 - 12:02
      
      I think this one is all online? I just enrolled and there's a session in the evenings from 5.30pm to 8.30pm if that's not cutting it too close to work hours.
      - graceyym on 06/08/2021 - 11:58
        
        @Goosey: I saw that they had sessions on Wednesday from 1pm to 4pm from memory, and that was for about 9 weeks or so
- Serapis on 05/08/2021 - 13:26
  
  I recommend the beginner programming courses on EDX instead of these.
  
  https://www.edx.org/learn/computer-programming
  
  It depends what you plan on specializing in (e.g big data, cybersecurity, game dev, machine learning, cloud computing)/ what language you want to learn.
  - Mujy on 05/08/2021 - 13:46
    
    Thanks for the reply, I'm already due to start a coding bootcamp in a week, just wanted to make use of the value of these TAFE qualifications, so what do you think would be the best?
    - Scrobo on 06/08/2021 - 16:07
      
      Honestly, only the security one, and having a basic knowledge of cyber security will be valuable for you.
    - Serapis on 08/08/2021 - 20:26
      
      I honestly wouldn't waste my time with these ones if you're going right towards coding, none of these ones appear to be relevant. Focus on building on whatever language you're learning at the bootcamp by putting your learning into practice.
BargainKen on 05/08/2021 - 14:13

Any courses in bargain hunting? 👍
b3au on 05/08/2021 - 18:34

Do you get a TAFE NSW email address with these?
- Gehirn on 05/08/2021 - 20:27
  
  yes
johninmelb on 06/08/2021 - 11:33

Why are there so many questions about the availability of a TAFE email address?

Why is this more important than actually learning, or updating as the case may be, a useful job skill?
- graceyym on 06/08/2021 - 11:59
  
  Umm for bargains & discounts..? Isn't that why we're all on OzBargain for? Don't think many of us came here to learn unless it's learning how to save money or score a freebie.
  - johninmelb on 06/08/2021 - 13:28
    
    I have a UTAS email address, but I have only had one discount from it in the 5 years I have had it and that was a sizable discount on the conference fee to attend a big family history conference in the US back in 2017.
    
    What am I missing out on?
    
    It was accidental that I came here to learn - one unit of the UTAS Family History course being offered free was posted here as a bargain. Since genealogy is my passion, I signed up. I ended up doing all eight units and graduating with the Diploma. I never dreamed that I would graduate from a university and get to wear the gown and mortar board etc. So thanks to OzBargain, I did.
    
    And what about all the Udemy courses that are posted every week?? I know some people just collect these courses like others collect stamps or barbie dolls. But surely some have actually done a course or three. And,.. I am guilty, I have collected a few courses, but not yet started one, specially the Excel ones which I want to do.
naru6705 on 07/08/2021 - 12:09

I saw the deal and registered but then I realised I don’t need tafe I have masters degree, anyways how do I I unenroll?
- Borg on 09/08/2021 - 18:51
  
  +1
  
  You have a Masters Degree and only realised it……..and you are asking use how to unenroll :-)

alvian on 09/08/2021 - 09:24

+4

Statement of Attainment in	Full fee	Study load (hours/week)	Duration (weeks)
Business Administration - Computing Skills	$1,199.00	14	17
Alcohol and Other Drug Work	$1,177.00	10	6
Producing Documents and Spreadsheets	$1,144.00	7.5	4
Business Skills for Supervisors	$1,045.00	23	12
Construction Materials and Work Health and Safety	$1,001.00	5	10
Mental Health	$979.00	6	9
Reading Plans for Builders	$825.00	2	10
Digital Security Basics	$580.00	10	12
Medical Terminology	$500.00	7	12
Food Handling	$170.00	1	12

winterr on 20/08/2021 - 07:14

+2
Some extra courses have been added and looks like more will be coming too

An extra 60 short courses will be offered to people in New South Wales to study for free during lockdown.

Statement of Attainment in Building a Website

Statement of Attainment in Community Pharmacy

Statement of Attainment in Emotional Intelligence

Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Accounting

Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Community Services Industry

Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Real Estate

Statement of Attainment in Medical Administration

Statement of Attainment in Reading and Writing for Adults

Statement of Attainment in Small Business

Statement of Attainment in Social Media Engagement
scrimshaw on 16/09/2021 - 15:07

+1

The new courses advertised for Mid September has been added, with individual links to application forms
Alanw on 18/09/2021 - 18:04

Anything equivalent in Victoria?
- samehada on 18/09/2021 - 18:27
  
  +1
  
  VIC has much better free Tafe courses than anywhere else. Some Diploma courses is also free under the scheme. There is another scheme to upskill under SkillF First scheme as well.
Homr on 18/09/2021 - 18:25

Which of these course can teach me programming and give me skills to make a bot?
samehada on 18/09/2021 - 18:25

Victoria is much better with Free Tafe, there are much more courses for Free TAFE in VIC. It is worth to move to VIC to study.

https://www.vic.gov.au/free-tafe

Some of the good courses is Swinburne and Holmesglen for not charging extra "Student Service Fee". You can even take 2 courses free if you are unemployed. One is under JobTrainer and one under Free-Tafe scheme.

Some good courses are Cert 3 in Commercial Cookery, Child Care, Aged Care, Cert 4 in Cyber Security. They even have some Diploma courses under FreeTAFE like Diploma of Nursing.

If you want to study maybe consider moving to Melbourne.
bettina44 on 18/09/2021 - 18:26

+1

it's two fee free courses per person, at a time :)

i've done a statement of attainment for digital illustration and illustration in the past and have started one for makeup last week, can't recommend them enough!
Zapwap on 18/09/2021 - 18:54

Victoria is called the education state for a reason..or not?
- samehada on 18/09/2021 - 18:57
  
  It truely is, the list of courses under FreeTafe is extensive and it is a full Cert 3/4 even Diploma not just short courses.
MCAS on 19/09/2021 - 18:15

Wow not even cert3…
Bargain434 on 19/09/2021 - 19:56

Has anyone done the spreadsheet courses, or would Udemy be better?

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