Student Stories

The following comments are from students currently studying a TAFE delivered Vocational Course as part of their Higher School Certificate.

"You should only really do TAFE courses if you are interested in the course and looking for employment in future or personal leisure." Hamish Millane, Automotive Mechanics

"I found this course very helpful as I will be pursuing a career in child care and this will be very helpful in my future studies." Tegan Caldron, Children's Services

"The Children’s Services course is great.  The best experience is meeting new people and finding out what they want to do for their future careers.  We do all sorts of fun activities, an example is making pizza! And, you get to eat it!  You find out lots of information about this subject and it gives you insight into careers." Shannon Crowther, Children's Services

"This is fun, not needing to be totally serious, fun activities, great people! Also it gives you life skills." Chautelle Pearce, Children's Services

"I am really enjoying TAFE and thinking of going further and doing it as a job/career." Rachel Dawson, Hairdressing

"Thiis course has helped me develop skills which I would not find at school and I find spray painting to be very enjoyable." Keifer Patch, Paint and Panel

"TAFE has given me an opportunity to study independently – away from school it has broadened my future options and allowed me to take part in opportunities that school didn’t offer." Kiara Bergen, Tourism and Events

"This course has been a great experience with a great teacher for a first year and another wonderful teacher for the second.  This course will prepare me to do further study in fashion design next year.  I have enjoyed this course and wish to pursue a career in fashion." Eliza Watson, Fashion Technology

"WOW What an excellent course to take part in.  It really broadens your horizons, I would say “YES” definitely go for this course if you are looking at working in the retail field." Jessie M, Retail

"The course has allowed me to broaden understanding of the industry. It has allowed me to try things and get an idea about what working in the trade would be like.  It also breaks up the school week a bit and allows some variety." Carl Shubert, Metals and Engineering

"Really interesting course! Lots of fund and Alison is the most knowledgeable person to teach this course.  I learnt many new things that will improve how to practise make-up at home." Mikaela Amato, Beauty -Make-up