Vocational
Adelaide is the only place in the world offering courses that borrow from the Swiss, French and Australian culinary traditions. Adelaide's vocational education and training (VET) system comprises the government-owned TAFE South Australia (with campuses across the state) and a wide variety of private training organizations.
As a VET student, you'll earn qualifications in fields such as IT, primary industries, manufacturing, business and tourism/ hospitality, to name just a few. These qualifications are recognized all over the world; and thanks to Adelaide's pathways, you can easily move across to university degree courses, with your VET qualification counting towards entry.
TAFE South Australia
Renowned for helping more than one million students move on to their chosen career or university degree over the past decade, research shows that 91 per cent of graduates either go on to university of find a job once they have completed their TAFE South Australia qualification - that's a higher rate than any other state in Australia.
- Total student population: 80,000 Total international students: 1,550
- Percentage of international students: 2%
- Teaching staff: 5,400
- Most popular programs: Beauty Therapy, Hospitality, Business, Engineering, English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students, Interpreting and Translating, Cookery and Food Science, Tourism, Performing and Visual Arts
- Course fees: A$8,000- A$21,750 per year
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International College of Hotel Management
ICHM's Swiss Hotel Association Diploma of International Hotel Management is regarded as one of the most prestigious industry qualifications in the world. Worldwide industry internships are arranged by the college, through a network of key contacts in more
than 400 hotels, resorts and hospitality providers. Following the three year diploma program, students can go on to gain the ICHM Bachelor Degree - a university level degree for those seeking top positions in a highly competitive industry.
- Number of Students: 440
- Total international students: 350
- Teaching staff: 20
- Most popular undergraduate degree programs: Swiss Hotel Association Diploma of International Hotel Management, ICHM Bachelor Degree
- Course fees: A$27,700 (A$21,000 tuition, A$6,700 accommodation and meals)
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Australian Nursing and Midwifery Education Centre (ANMEC)
The Australian Nursing and Midewifery Education Centre provides an exciting range of courses and programs that can either support individuals as they enter nursing practice or provide opportunities for existing nurses to maintain and develop skills. Offering students a career pathway beginning with a nursing career at Certificate III level and can also offer education at Diploma level in Nursing.
- Major areas of study: Certificate - Aged Care, Ageing and Disability, Diploma of Nursing, Diploma Community Services Coordination
- Number of students: 100
- Number of international students: 15
- Percentage of international students: 15%
- Course fees: $2,800 - $8,000
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Carrick Institute of Education
With a longstanding history in delivering quality education for over 21 years, Carrick Institute of Education (Carrick) offers a variety of vocational and higher education courses from Certificate II to Advanced Diploma in business, hairdressing, English language, hospitality and tourism. The institute’s reputation, commitment to quality and excellence makes it highly sought after by local and international students.
- Major Areas of Study: Vocational courses (Cert III to Advanced Diploma) in Hospitality, Hairdressing, Business and Community Welfare. English Language courses and Higher Education course: Bachelor of Business (Hospitality & Tourism Management)
- Number of Students: 8000 nationally
- Course Fees: A$1,500 - $39,900
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ClipJoint Education
Since 1970 Clip Joint has provided the quality of service and style that people have come to expect from one of Australia’s most successful hairdressing brands. The unwavering focus on technical excellence combined with a trend aware vision provides all Clip Joint Education students with the highest level of training. Aiming for the highest level of service and education has made Clip Joint Education an award winning RTO, which the local Hairdressing industry heavily supports.
Being at the centre of excellence for hairdressing and make-up training in South Australia, Clip Joint Education has many years’ experience with overseas students and we committed to prepare our students for the exciting experiences of a new country and assist with their career pathways and job placements.
- Major Areas of Study: Certificate III in Hairdressing WRH30109 CRICOS Course Code: 071633A
Certificate IV in Hairdressing WRH40109 CRICOS Course Code: 071634M
Diploma in Hairdressing Salon Management WRH50109 CRICOS Course Code: 071635K
- Number of Students: 530
- Number of International: 65
- Percentage of International Students: 12%
- Teaching Staff: 13
- Course Fees: $8,000 - $15,400
EQUALS International
The EQUALS International Institute is one of Australia's leading private vocational training organisations. For over 18 years, EQUALS has specialised in providing high quality, industry driven learning programs for people all over world. Students enjoy a personal, supportive learning environment and our graduates benefit from excellent career and university opportunities.
- Major Areas of Study: Diploma level qualifications in Nursing, Aged Care Work, Disability and Community Welfare, Hospitality, Business and Remedial Massage Therapy
- Number of Students: 250 across Australia
- Number of International Students: 140
- Percentage of International Students: 56%
- Teaching Staff: 18
- Course fees: A$1,995 - $22,000
- New! EQUALS International Nursing Scholarships
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Le Cordon Bleu
Since being established in 1895, Le Cordon Bleu has grown to become one of the world's most prominent organizations dedicated to culinary and hospitality education. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate hospitality business degrees for entrepreneurial business executives.
- Total student population: 450
- Percentage of international students: 80%
- Teaching staff: 25 dedicated lecturers plus staff from the University of South Australia and TAFE SA
- Most popular degree programs: The Bachelor of Business (International Hotel Management), The Bachelor of Business (International Restaurant Management), Master of International Hospitality Management & MBA (Int' Hotel and Restaurant Management)
- Course fees: A$62,400 (3 years Bachelor degree), Masters from A$31,200- A$34,210
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Quality Training & Hospitality College
Since 1992 Quality Training & Hospitality College (formerly the Quality Training Company ) has gained extensive experience in delivering hospitality and management training both in South Australia and increasingly across Australia. Our experience is multinational and spans diverse markets and a full spectrum of businesses big and small.
- Major areas of study: Specialize in Hospitality Training, from entry level to Advanced Diploma
- Number of students: 400
- Number of international students: 45
- Percentage of international students 11%
- Course fees: $12,000 - $27,000
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