TAFE Certificates and Diplomas

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Upskill, retrain or get started with our wide range of TAFE certificates and diplomas available online and on campus at locations across regional Queensland.

Choose from entry-level Certificate I and II courses for a basic introduction or gain more advanced knowledge and skills and be job-ready with a Certificate III or IV. Our TAFE Diplomas are the next step up, with in-depth study that can lead to more highly skilled job outcomes and pathways to further study.

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Find the right course for you. Explore our TAFE certificate and diploma options by interest area.

Why Study TAFE at CQU

9 in 10 TAFE grads

achieved their main reason for doing their training

NCVER National Student Outcomes Survey 2025

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Great Employment Outcomes

91% of TAFE grads secured employment or enrolled in further study

NCVER National Student Outcomes Survey 2025

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9 in 10 TAFE grads

recommended the training they completed

NCVER National Student Outcomes Survey 2025

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    The best thing about studying at CQU TAFE is the knowledge and professionalism of the lecturers and the fact they go above and beyond just teaching you – they will actually explain things in a way you can understand.

    Metesha Cox

    Diploma of Community Services

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Start TAFE Now (STN)

Start your vocational education training while still in school with our Start TAFE Now program and gain credit for your high school certificate.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Our apprenticeships and traineeships are developed in consultation with industry and involve practical learning experiences.

School-Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SAT)

Find out more information about completing a School-Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship with CQUniversity.

Short Courses and Micro-credentials

Build your skills and enhance your employability with our range of in-demand short courses and micro-credentials.

TAFE Subsidised Training

Reduce the fees you pay with government subsidised training, from free to low-fee TAFE course options.

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit

Learn more about RPL and credit and find out how it can help reduce your study load and the time it takes to complete your study.

Study TAFE

Give more power to your future with the TAFE that’s powered by a Uni. We’re Central Queensland's official TAFE with regional campus and state-wide online course options.

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