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TAFE courses

Our TAFE courses give you the best of both worlds – theoretical knowledge and hands-on work experience. You’ll get to make products or deliver services to real clients. You’ll learn about current industry trends. And after you graduate, you can start job hunting straightaway or go on to further study. 

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Certificate III in Engineering (Composites Trade) 

Why study at Federation

Federation is a big uni with small-uni values. From the moment you receive an offer to the day you graduate, we make sure your experience is personalised. You’ll never get lost in the crowd. 
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79.4%
of Federation TAFE students would recommend Federation TAFE (above national VET average).
Victorian Skills Authority, 2024 RTO Performance Summary Report
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50+
Federation TAFE courses to choose from.
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Free TAFE
courses are fully funded by the Victorian Government.
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80%
of future jobs are attainable via a Victorian TAFE education. 
The TAFE Value and Perception Challenge Report 2024

Pathways to a TAFE course 

If you didn’t finish school or haven’t studied for a while, refresh your maths, oral and written communication skills with a Certificate II in General Education for Adults or focus on specific job skills by doing your VCE Vocational Major. 

I was incredibly excited to secure employment while completing my certificate. [This] gave me a boost in confidence and further solidified the idea that I had made the right choice in my career. "
— Emma, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

TAFE essentials 

Keen to find out more about Federation? Start with the basics.