Central Institute of Technology TAFE

We are one of Australia’s largest training providers. We deliver over 300 ​nationally accredited training courses to over 29 000 students annually making us the primary deliverer of higher education technical and vocational qualifications in Western Australia.

From its inception over 115 years ago as Western Australia’s first post secondary education provider, we have continued to expand to meet the needs of the public and industry. Recently we have expanded our delivery to include courses ranging from Certificate I to Associate Degrees and created more pathways for further study at university.  ​​​

• Awards and qualifications
• Degrees and associate degrees
• Uni pathways
• Uni connect
• VET in schools
• Apprentice/traineeships and workbased
• Online
• Short courses
• Academic testing
• Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
• Recognition of prior learning

Campus services and facilities

• Perth
• Leederville
• East Perth
• Mt Lawley
• Nedlands

Scholarships

Each semester, scholarships are available in the following categories:

• Academic excellence
• Access & equity 
  • Disability or chronic medical condition
  • English as second language
  • Low Income
• Accounting
• Beauty therapy
• ​Building construction
• Hospitality

Mick Young scholarships

The purpose of Mick Young Scholarships is to assist students experiencing financial hardship to achieve employment related qualifications through TAFE study.​

Koolark scholarships

Scholarships specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islan​ders are also available.

Foyer Oxford scholarships

These scholarships are for current residents of Foyer Oxford.

Why TAFE?

• We are a government funded and regulated training provider. We meet the highest standards and cut no corners.

• We have been training for 115 years! Plenty of time to refine our skills.

• We are flexible. You can study full time, part time, online or even just for a few weeks. 

• Our courses get you ready for the workplace. You'll learn the vital practical skills employers want as well as the theory.

• Over 80% of our students get jobs after completing their qualifications, with the bulk of the rest moving onto university.​

• We can help with your fees through programs like VET FEE-HELP or insta​lment plans.

• North Metroplolitan TAFE colleges are situated at convenient locations.