Overview
Your choice of study with Wide Bay Institute of TAFE
Welcome to Wide Bay Institute of TAFE
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE offers a range of high quality education programs and is an ideal location for students to undertake study while enjoying an active and safe lifestyle.
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE is the largest and most established provider of education and training in the Wide Bay Region. The institute is a government training organisation, and as part of the TAFE Queensland network, is able to draw upon the vast experience and resources of Queensland's largest training organisation.
Our modern facilities combined with our highly qualified and experienced staff means you will be provided with the skills and knowledge that will prepare you for university or the workforce. You will receive practical education and training of the highest standard while studying at Wide Bay Institute of TAFE, ensuring you are on your way to the successful future you deserve.
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE is registered to deliver over 300 courses and enrols around 10,000 students each year.
Not only are TAFE Diploma courses an excellent pathway to University, but Wide Bay Institute of TAFE also offers several "Diploma to University degree" programs.
When you successfully complete your studies at Wide Bay Institute of TAFE, you will receive one of the following qualifications:
- Advanced Diploma
- Diploma
- Certificate IV
- Certificate III
- Certificate II
- Certificate I, or
- Queensland Certificate of Education.
Students completing their English Language studies will receive one or more of the appropriate English Language proficiency certificates. Visit our English language program page for further details or visit the International Students section for International Programs.
Our continued success is largely due to the fact that we go to great lengths to ensure our courses meet the needs of the International education and training arena and that we continue to provide the highest standards of client support to our students.
Be your best - train with the best
Queensland's dynamic Wide Bay region has given rise to one of Australia's leading providers of training to industry. The Institute manages and delivers effective, innovative industry training programs - for local operations and large national corporations, from Wide Bay to Western Australia.
Wherever you're based, whatever you do
With campuses in Bundaberg, Gympie, Maryborough and Hervey Bay, Wide Bay Institute of TAFE is the largest and longest established training provider in the region. Our expertise extends far and wide. With a nationwide team of experienced and accredited trainers, Wide Bay Institute of TAFE manages and delivers training throughout Australia.
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE is a nationally-accredited, quality-endorsed training provider. All training programs are delivered in accordance with the Australian Quality Training Framework, and are recognised Australia-wide.
As demonstrated by the Institute's success in providing BIG W's certificate training nationally, Wide Bay Institute of TAFE has the expertise and infrastructure to manage and deliver training programs for major corporations, Australia-wide.
And, apart from the number of Training Awards and Achievements, Wide Bay Institute of TAFE is also registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS - Provider Code: 02013A), under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act).
So, when it comes to satisfying your education and training needs, make sure you deal with one of Queensland's and Australia's best, Wide Bay Institute of TAFE
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
A training organisation must be registered if it wants to issue Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications in the Vocational Education and Training sector and to deliver the associated training and/or undertake the associated assessment.
As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Wide Bay Institute of TAFE must meet the "Standards for Registered Training Organisations" set out in the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF).
Overview of the training system
The Australian training and education system offers over 12,000 courses that are recognised internationally and are of world-class standard. The cost of living and tuition fees in Australia compare well with most other countries, with quality tuition being more affordable in Australia than the United Kingdom or the USA.
Australia offers a safe studying environment for international students, and a standard of living that is among the highest in the world.
Australia has the third-largest number of international students in the English-speaking world behind the USA and the United Kingdom, but in many countries Australia is the most popular destination for international study.
Australia has a standardised system of qualifications, and together with a great lifestyle. It is no wonder more than 180,000 international students choose to study in Australia. These strengths, together with Australia's long history of teaching international students, is proof that international students in Australia and their parents enjoy a level of service and financial protection that is unrivalled.
Australia has a dynamic multicultural society in which students can learn and travel in an English-speaking country. There are also the added advantages of being in close proximity to Asia, and the fact that international students can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full-time during vacation periods.
Emphasis is placed on not only understanding concepts, but also on their applications and theories. This includes the ability to critically examine different viewpoints and arguments, to collect and analyse data, to develop an argument in a logical form and participate in discussion and debate with other students and teachers. This is an active learning process and not a passive listening one. Should assistance to develop a student's study skills be required, most institutions offer counselling services.
Find out more about the Training System on the Department of Education and Training website.