Enrol online by following the prompts in our online enrolment portal, on the phone by calling our Customer Support team on 131 601, or in person at one of the TAFE NSW locations. But before you do, there are a few simple steps you need to complete first.

1. Choose which course you would like to study, and then how you want to study (full-time, part-time, or online). You may also need to decide on a TAFE NSW location where your course will be delivered or whether you prefer to study online.

2. Check the course’s entry requirements to ensure that it is at the right level for you, and that you have the required prior qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience needed to enrol.

3. You will need to have a unique student identifier (USI) to enrol. You can register for your USI here.Your USI tracks your records and results, and is used to provide evidence of your studies when you apply for a job or undertake further study.

4. Identify any Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or credits. This may reduce the amount of learning required and allow you to achieve your qualification faster. To apply for RPL, please prepare any relevant documentation (testamurs, transcripts, school qualifications, etc.) as these will be needed during the enrolment process.

5. Depending on your specific course, and your particular situation, the cost of your fees could vary. You may also be eligible for a subsidy, an exemption, or a scholarship. Be sure to check if your chosen course has any additional fees, equipment and protective clothing requirements. TAFE NSW offers a range of payment options, including payment plans, and VET Student Loans are also available for approved diploma and advanced diploma courses. Eligibility criteria apply.

Where can I get enrolment help?

If you’re having trouble with any aspect of your enrolment, course selection, or just need advice on career goals, TAFE NSW offers free course planning and career guidance for all current and future students.
For a confidential discussion, contact the careers planning services at your nearest TAFE NSW location.

Depending on your circumstances, as well as the specific course you enrol in, you may be eligible to apply for course fee concessions, government subsidies, loans, payments by installment, or fee support.

Below are some of the subsidies and fee concessions available to TAFE NSW students. For specific criteria, a list of available scholarships and more information about fee concessions, please visit the TAFE NSW website.

Smart and Skilled
Smart and Skilled qualifications are subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligible students can choose from hundreds of qualifications, from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma. You can learn more about Smart and Skilled here.

Additional Subsidised Qualifications and Courses
TAFE NSW provides training and services for specific groups to meet government priorities outside the Smart and Skilled fee arrangements. Courses are offered across the key programs of:

• TAFE NSW HSC Studies and Educational Pathways,
• Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (TPC),
• Aboriginal Education and Language qualifications, and
• Foundation Skills for Learner Drivers.

Learn more about vocational training preparation subsidies here.

Fee Exemptions
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are eligible for exemption from paying the Smart and Skilled student fee if they live or work in NSW or live at identified postcodes which border NSW.

Students who live or work in NSW and who receive a disability support pension and students with a disability (clients of a Teacher/Consultant for students with a disability or a specialist professional) are exempt from paying the Smart and Skilled student fee.

Students who are the current dependent child, spouse or partner of a recipient of a Disability Support Pension are exempt from paying the Smart and Skilled student fee.

Visit this page for more information on Fee Exemptions.

VET Student Loans
This Commonwealth Government program allows you to access loans for TAFE NSW courses that:

• have a high national priority,
• meet industry needs,
• contribute to addressing skills shortages, or
• lead to employment outcomes.

You can learn more here about VET Student Loans and if you qualify.

Fee Waivers
Students who have a listed humanitarian visa may be eligible for a fee exemption for training at a Certificate I to Certificate IV qualification level.
Temporary visa holder can learn more about their entitlements and eligibilities here.

Concession Fees
Students who live or work in NSW and receive eligible Commonwealth benefits or allowances, may also be eligible to receive the Smart and Skilled Fee-Free Scholarship.
Eligible benefits include:

• Age Pension
• Austudy
• Carer Payment
• Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payment
• Family Tax Benefit Part A (maximum rate)
• Farm Household Allowance
• Newstart Allowance
• Parenting Payment (Single)
• Sickness Allowance
• Special Benefit
• Veterans' Affairs Payments
• Veterans' Children Education Scheme
• Widow Allowance
• Widow 'B' Pension
• Wife Pension
• Youth Allowance

If you are a recipient of an eligible benefit or allowance, the concession fee may also be available to your dependent child, spouse or partner. Click here to learn if you qualify.

TAFE NSW provides a wide range of pay-as-you-go and flexible payment options so that you can get on with your studies and not stress about paying everything upfront when you enrol.

Options include:

• Instalment plans
• Personalised payment plans
• Split payments

To learn more about the TAFE NSW range of payment methods and instalment options, please visit the TAFE NSW website.

The amount of your first payment and the number of instalments will depend on which course you study and your individual circumstances. To apply for a payment plan please get in touch with the TAFE NSW location where you intend to study, to learn about the specific options available for you.

BE IN TOUCH

To learn how you can fast-track your study career with credit for previous learning and experience, please contact TAFE NSW:

• By phone 131 601 (inside Australia) or +61 2 8218 4897 (outside Australia),
• By sending us an online message via the TAFE NSW enquiry form,
• In person at your nearest TAFE NSW location, or
• Via live chat online.

Phone 131 601 (inside Australia) or +61 2 8218 4897 (outside Australia) live online, by sending us an online message via the TAFE NSW enquiry form.

You may be able to achieve your qualification faster by getting recognition for your previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience, relevant to your course. Recognition may be granted through one of the following ways:

Credit Transfers
All currently enrolled TAFE NSW students who have previously completed relevant training with TAFE NSW or another Registered Training Organisation (RTO), can apply for credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you can successfully undertake an assessment process to clearly show you have previously gained the equivalent skills or knowledge, you may be granted credit for units of competency, or in some cases up to 100% of a course

Articulation
Articulation arrangements allow you to be given study credit towards higher level qualifications in TAFE NSW. A prearranged credit transfer arrangement must exist for articulation to be granted.

BE IN TOUCH

To learn how you can fast-track your study career with credit for previous learning and experience, please contact TAFE NSW:

• By phone 131 601 (inside Australia) or +61 2 8218 4897 (outside Australia),
• By sending us an online message via the TAFE NSW enquiry form,
• In person at your nearest TAFE NSW location, or
• Via live chat online.

Phone 131 601 (inside Australia) or +61 2 8218 4897 (outside Australia) live online, by sending us an online message via the TAFE NSW enquiry form.

Wherever you are in your career or whatever level you want to study, TAFE NSW has a course that's right for you. With over 1,200 courses, certificates and degrees, as well as a range of full-time, part-time, flexible and online study options to choose from, we have everything you need to be ambitious.

TAFE NSW offers:

• Associate and Bachelor Degrees
• Graduate Certificates and Diplomas
• Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas
• Certificates I-IV
• Short courses

TAFE NSW understands that knowing where to start with course selection can be difficult, so we offer FREE career counselling for all current and future students.

TAFE NSW Career Counsellors can assist with:

• Making career plans and decisions
• Choosing the best course to meet your needs
• Career development and re-entering the workforce
• Providing information about using your overseas qualifications
• How to get recognition for your existing skills, current qualifications and previous experience
• How to use your TAFE NSW qualifications for further study, including university
• Balancing work pressures and study

To get advice and to discuss your course options, contact the careers planning services at your nearest TAFE NSW location.

Each year, TAFE NSW welcomes more than 3,500 students from all around the world, to study with us. We provide help and support for all your study-related needs and our friendly staff can help you to settle quickly into Australia.

However, before you arrive there are some steps you need to take to ensure everything is in order and your enrolment is able to be processed correctly.

• Before you apply to study at TAFE NSW, you should check the evidence you will need to provide to obtain a visa. You can do so via this website.
• Check your course’s entry requirements, making sure you meet the English language and academic requirements of the course you want to study. Some courses also require you to complete additional entry requirements e.g essay or portfolio submission along with your application.
• Download the TAFE NSW application form, complete the form and submit your application. You must also sign and return the Terms and Conditions page, and attach certified copies of your supporting documents to your application.
• If your application is successful, we will send you a Letter of Offer, as well as an invoice for fee payments. To accept the offer, sign the acceptance form and pay the fees and charges listed on your invoice.
• Once TAFE NSW has received your payment, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment form which you can use to apply for your student visa.
• The final step before you can actually enrol with TAFE NSW, is to obtain your Unique Student Identifier (USI). Your USI is free and easy to create, and gives you access to your training records and transcripts, and creates an online record of your recognised training and qualifications gained in Australia.

BE IN TOUCH

To learn how you can fast-track your study career with credit for previous learning and experience, please contact TAFE NSW:

• By phone 131 601 (inside Australia) or +61 2 8218 4897 (outside Australia),
• By sending us an online message via the TAFE NSW enquiry form,
• In person at your nearest TAFE NSW location, or
• Via live chat online.

Phone 131 601 (inside Australia) or +61 2 8218 4897 (outside Australia) live online, by sending us an online message via the TAFE NSW enquiry form.