School leavers
Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE can help you get your dream job.
With around one in five school leavers taking up study at TAFE, you'll study with other young people while gaining practical industry skills in your chosen study area. Explore a broad range of study options today with Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE.
Why study at SQIT?
Improve your tertiary entrance rank
Gain credit towards university
Courses and pathways to university
How to enrol
Why study at SQIT?
At Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE we offer:
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over 300 nationally accredited certificate to diploma and advanced diploma level courses across more than 20 industries
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full-time, part-time, online study options and small class sizes
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'direct to university' pathway courses which can also save on a whole year's HECS-HELP fees by up to $5000 and
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TAFE teachers who are commercially experienced so that you get real practical working knowledge from industry professionals.
As a TAFE graduate you will be well prepared for the workforce and in demand by employers.
Improve your tertiary entrance rank
Studies in any Certificate (III or IV), Diploma or Advanced Diploma programs at Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE will improve your tertiary entrance rank, and can help you get into the university course you want.
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Minimum tertiary entrance (competency based training) |
Maximum tertiary entrance rank (including special tertiary admission test results) |
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| Completed Advanced Diploma | 91 (OP 6) | 98 (OP 2) |
| Completed Diploma | 82 (OP 10) | 91 (OP 6) |
| Completed Certificate IV | 74 (OP 13) | 89 (OP 7) |
| Completed Certificate III | 68 (OP 15) | 82 (OP 10) |
Gain credit towards university
Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE has study credit arrangements with universities. You may be eligible for credit for any TAFE studies you have completed, reducing your study time and university costs.
Many of our Diploma programs can earn up to at least a year's credit towards degree programs.
The Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE has credit agreements with:
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Australian Catholic University
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Central Queensland University
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Griffith University
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James Cook University
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University of Sunshine Coast
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University of Southern Queensland
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Queensland University of Technology (QUT).
Some universities also accord bonus ranks for completion of TAFE qualifications. Contact the universities for details of bonus schemes.
Courses and pathways to university
Some of our programs have dual enrolment arrangements in place with universities including the University of Southern Queensland.
Once you have gained your diploma through Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE you are eligible for direct entry into second-year university.
This 'direct to university' pathway provides you with credit for your TAFE study equivalent to at least a year of university study, allowing you to graduate with two qualifications in the same time it would take to complete your degree.
You also save on a whole year's HECS-HELP fees - up to $5000.
Your diploma study provides you with the practical skills employers look for, giving you an edge in today's competitive job market. You can even get a head start on your career by getting a job in your chosen industry upon completion of your diploma and while you complete your degree.
For guaranteed entry, you must apply for these programs via Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). Current dual qualification programs include the following:
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Diploma of Accounting |
Bachelor of Commerce or Business |
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Diploma of Business |
Bachelor of Business # |
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Diploma of Community Welfare Work |
Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling) |
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Diploma of Child Studies |
Advanced Diploma in Children's Services |
Bachelor of Education # (Early Childhood) |
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Diploma of Visual Arts |
Combined Bachelor Visual Arts / Bachelor of Education for Secondary School Art Teaching |
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Diploma of Multi-media |
Bachelor of Multi- Media Studies |
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Diploma of Information Technology |
Bachelor of Information Technology # |
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Diploma of Nursing Care (Pre-enrolled) |
Bachelor of Nursing # |
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Diploma of Beauty Therapy |
Associate Degree in Applied Science or Advanced Diploma in Health Science |
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Diploma of Events Management or Tourism |
Bachelor of Tourism Management |
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Diploma of Photography |
Bachelor of Photography |
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# Dual enrolments with the University of Southern Queensland. Programs are subject to change. Visit the QTAC website for the most current information and entry requirements.
Search our extensive range of courses to find the right one for you. Choose a few subjects or do the whole qualification - it's up to you!
How to enrol
The program you choose will generally determine how you apply to study with us. Find out how to enrol or contact the Customer service centre at a campus near you.