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Transition Programs

 What we do

Transition Programs develops and supports student pathways through senior secondary general and vocational education on to further study and careers. 

We are responsible for the management of courses providing pathways to tertiary education, higher level vocational training and employment. As part of our work we consult with other education agencies ranging from schools through to universities. 

Our courses include:

• Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC)
• Higher School Certificate (HSC) delivered in TAFE, in a number of modes including one year intensive HSC, usual two year HSC, reduced units for adult students or accumulation of the HSC up to five years, as approved by the NSW Board of Studies. The new Industry Curriculum Frameworks are available as part of study for the HSC through TAFE. 
• TAFE HSC Pathways, which allows students to complete the HSC, as well as a TAFE vocational certificate and and be eligible for the Universities Admission Index (UAI).

Our courses provide students with a variety of TAFE vocational studies as well as providing tertiary preparation competencies. Students successfully completing vocational studies receive credit transfer into TAFE vocational certificates. Students may gain dual certification, in either the TPC or the HSC, by completing vocational certificates.

 Study Enquiries

If you require information about courses and careers relating to this program area choose the Courses & Careers link at the top of this page.

If you require information about applying for a course within TAFE NSW go to the TAFE NSW website. You can also contact the TAFE Information Centre on 131 601 (Interstate call: 02 8289 4777) or contact the Course Information Office at your local college. 

The Support Services section of the TAFE NSW website or the contact at the Information Centre or local college will provide you with information about things such as:

    • course applications and enrolments
    • advanced standing or exemptions for previous studies or experience
    • TAFE calendar
    • disabilities services
    • childcare services
    • travel concessions
    • financial assistance

If you don't know who to talk to, you can contact your local TAFE Campus (or search the White Pages under TAFE NSW with a Business/Government search type).

The International Students Centre assists and advises international students who would like to study in Australia on a student visa at a TAFE NSW institute, TAFE English language centre or a NSW government high school.   International Students can get help at all stages, from initial enquiries through to post course completion.

 A&GE Contact

Enquiries about course development, resource projects, flexible delivery and professional development activities for this A&GE area can be directed to:

TAFE NSW - Access & General Education Curriculum Centre
PO Box 357
Granville NSW 2142
Australia
Phone: 02 9846 8101  (International: 61 2 9846 8101)
Fax:     02 9846 8195  (International: 61 2 9846 8195)

Location:
68 South Street
Granville NSW 2142

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