The world is your oyster.
As a mature age worker your value in the Australian job market is increasing all the time. The numbers of young people entering the workforce are declining and many employers are already facing skill shortages. Current population and workforce trends predict that by 2010 there will be serious labour shortfalls across all industries.
People in your age group will play an important part in meeting the future needs of the Australian workforce – it is projected that 85% of labour market growth between 2002 and 2012 will be from workers over 45. This means that now, more than ever, studying at TAFE NSW can improve your opportunities and career options.
The experience, knowledge and skills you have gained over the years is more of an asset than you may realise. TAFE NSW can help you to make the most of what you already have, take advantage of the opportunities that are out there right now, and take the next step towards a successful future.
Are you…
Returning to the workforce after a break?
If you have been out of the workforce for some time, for instance bringing up a family, or caring for an elderly parent, starting back can be daunting.
TAFE NSW can give you the confidence and skills you need to get back into the workforce, give you help with your career direction, new vocational skills and the latest computer know-how.
Looking for specialist skills, right now?
TAFE NSW can offer short courses that focus on specific skills which increase your employability and chances of promotion. For instance, we can train you to use a new software package, new equipment or new technology.
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Switching industries?
Do you need to change industries? At TAFE NSW you can retrain to move into a skills shortage industry, where there is plenty of opportunity for a successful career. Skills shortage industries include electrical trade, health and community services, manufacturing, hospitality and information technology.
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TAFE NSW has a course especially for you.
TAFE NSW has identified a range of courses which will help you achieve your goals. You can do courses in areas such as: automotive and building trades, business, children’s services, computer skills, conservation and land management, electrical trades, engineering, health services, horticulture, hospitality, information technology, manufacturing and many more.
Talk to your local TAFE about what is happening at a campus near you.
You can also go to Find a Course to see all the courses being offered around the state. TAFE NSW has more courses, in more career areas than any other training provider in the country. Whatever you want to do, wherever you want to go, we can help you get there.
- TAFE NSW is flexible and responsive to your needs.
- TAFE NSW training is practical and focused on your immediate work requirements.
- TAFE NSW teachers have extensive experience helping people develop new skills.
TAFE NSW will give you recognition (RPL) for your existing experience and skills. You already have a wealth of life, work and study experiences. We can give you recognition (RPL) so you don’t have to re-learn what you already know – and you may even finish your course in less time.
TAFE NSW can help people from overseas. You might have arrived in Australia and have overseas qualifications but want to do further study at TAFE NSW. We can carefully consider whether your qualifications can be used to obtain advanced standing in your chosen course.
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TAFE NSW will give you the support you need. Professional career counselling, an extensive library network and a full range of student support services.
TAFE NSW Institutes are waiting for your call. There are ten TAFE NSW Institutes and over 130 locations across NSW, as well as the Open Training and Education Network (OTEN), for education and training by distance.
Call your local TAFE NSW institute for information about courses to suit you.
Institute |
Contact/email |
Phone |
| Hunter Institute |
|
(02) 4923 7600 |
| Illawarra Institute |
|
131 601
or (02) 4229 0601 |
| New England Institute |
|
(02) 6768 2370 |
| North Coast Institute |
|
131 601
or (02) 6586 2249
(from outside the Institute area) |
| Northern Sydney Institute |
Customer Contact Centre |
131 674 |
| Riverina Institute |
Course Information Offices:
Albury
Wagga Wagga |
(02) 6058 2800
(02) 6938 1300
|
| South Western Sydney Institute |
Hoang Tran, Course Information Officer |
1300 66 55 65 |
| Sydney Institute |
|
1300 360 601 |
| Western Institute |
Course Information Office |
131 601
or (02) 6391 5607
(from outside the Institute area) |
| Western Sydney Institute |
Customer Service Office |
131 870 |
| OTEN |
Course Information |
1300 362 346
or 02 715 8333 |
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