TAFE qualifications, ranked by AQF level
55 nationally accredited Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications. Every page carries the training.gov.au code so you can take it straight to an RTO and ask about delivery dates.
Certificate III - AQF level 3
Certificate III in Agriculture
AHC30122 - AHC - Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation
Production-focused agriculture qualification. Common pathway for cropping, livestock and broad-acre work.
Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
UEE32220 - UEE - Electrotechnology
Apprenticeship outcome for licensed refrigeration and air-conditioning work. Required for ARCtick licence.
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
HLT33115 - HLT - Health
Support qualification for physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and podiatry practices.
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
AUR31120 - AUR - Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
Apprenticeship outcome for truck and heavy-vehicle diesel mechanics. Strong demand in transport, mining and agriculture.
Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
CPC33020 - CPC - Construction, Plumbing and Services
Apprenticeship outcome for bricklaying and blocklaying. Strong demand across residential and commercial construction.
Certificate III in Cabinet Making
MSF31113 - MSF - Furnishing
Apprenticeship outcome for cabinet making and joinery, including kitchen and built-in furniture installation.
Certificate III in Carpentry
CPC30220 - CPC - Construction, Plumbing and Services
Apprenticeship outcome for carpentry trade work, including framing, fixing and form-working.
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
SIT30821 - SIT - Tourism, Travel and Hospitality
Apprenticeship outcome for chefs. Covers kitchen operations, menu development and food-safety supervision.
Certificate III in Concreting
CPC30320 - CPC - Construction, Plumbing and Services
Apprenticeship outcome for concreting trade work, including formwork, finishing and decorative concrete.
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC30121 - CHC - Community Services
ACECQA-approved entry qualification for educator roles in long day care, family day care and outside-school-hours care.
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
UEE30820 - UEE - Electrotechnology
Formal apprenticeship outcome for licensed electrical work in Australia. Required for state Electrical Contractor and A-Grade licensing.
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
MEM30322 - MEM - Manufacturing and Engineering
Apprenticeship outcome for boilermaker and welder trades. Covers structural and pressure-vessel work.
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
MEM30219 - MEM - Manufacturing and Engineering
Apprenticeship outcome for fitting and turning, machining and mechanical-trade work.
Certificate III in Hairdressing
SHB30416 - SHB - Hairdressing and Beauty Services
Apprenticeship outcome for hairdressers. Covers cutting, colour, chemical services and salon operations.
Certificate III in Driving Operations
TLI31222 - TLI - Transport and Logistics
Industry qualification for professional truck and bus drivers. Covers fatigue management, chain of responsibility and load restraint.
Certificate III in Horticulture
AHC30722 - AHC - Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation
Practical horticulture qualification covering plant identification, soil and pest management.
Certificate III in Hospitality
SIT30622 - SIT - Tourism, Travel and Hospitality
Front-of-house qualification covering food and beverage service, bar work and barista skills.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
CHC33021 - CHC - Community Services
Entry qualification for aged-care work in residential and home-care settings. Covers personal care, dementia support and safe medication assistance under supervision.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
CHC33021 - CHC - Community Services
Specialisation in supporting people with disability under the NDIS. Covers active support, dignity of risk and safe transfer practices.
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
AUR30620 - AUR - Automotive Retail, Service and Repair
Apprenticeship outcome for car and light-vehicle mechanics. Includes diagnostics, service and repair of petrol, diesel and hybrid systems.
Certificate III in Music
CUA30920 - CUA - Creative Arts and Culture
Foundation performance qualification. Common feeder to the Cert IV in Music and Bachelor of Music programmes.
Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
CPC30620 - CPC - Construction, Plumbing and Services
Apprenticeship outcome for painting and decorating. Required for licensed painting work in some jurisdictions.
Certificate III in Plumbing
CPC32420 - CPC - Construction, Plumbing and Services
Formal apprenticeship outcome for licensed plumbing in Australia. Required for state plumber registration.
Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
CPC32612 - CPC - Construction, Plumbing and Services
Apprenticeship outcome for roof plumbing. Covers stormwater, gutters, downpipes and metal roof installation.
Certificate III in Security Operations
CPP30419 - CPP - Property Services
Entry licensing qualification for unarmed security officers. Required for state security licensing in every Australian jurisdiction.
Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
CPC31320 - CPC - Construction, Plumbing and Services
Apprenticeship outcome for wall and floor tiling. Includes waterproofing units required for wet-area work.
Certificate IV - AQF level 4
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
ACM40418 - ACM - Animal Care and Management
Industry-recognised veterinary-nursing qualification. Many graduates progress to clinical leadership roles.
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
FNS40222 - FNS - Financial Services
Foundation bookkeeping and accounting qualification meeting the educational requirements for BAS agent registration with the Tax Practitioners Board.
Certificate IV in Business
BSB40120 - BSB - Business Services
Broad business qualification covering operations, customer service and basic finance. Specialisation streams in records, leadership, sustainability or operations.
Certificate IV in Cyber Security
22445VIC - ICT - Information and Communications Technology
Entry-level vocational cybersecurity qualification. Strong fit for graduates seeking SOC analyst and helpdesk-with-security roles.
Certificate IV in Disability Support
CHC43121 - CHC - Community Services
Advanced disability-support qualification with greater autonomy in service planning and behaviour-support practice.
Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
CHC40221 - CHC - Community Services
Education-support qualification for teacher's aide and integration-aide roles in schools. Includes literacy and numeracy support modules.
Certificate IV in Emergency Management
PUA42712 - PUA - Public Safety
Vocational qualification for paid and volunteer emergency-management roles across SES, fire, ambulance and local government.
Certificate IV in Information Technology
ICT40120 - ICT - Information and Communications Technology
Generalist ICT qualification with elective streams in networking, programming, web development, cyber awareness and gaming.
Certificate IV in Mental Health
CHC43315 - CHC - Community Services
Vocational qualification for mental-health support work in community, residential and outreach settings.
Certificate IV in Patisserie
SIT40721 - SIT - Tourism, Travel and Hospitality
Advanced patisserie qualification covering chocolate, sugar work, plated desserts and bakery production.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
TAE40122 - TAE - Training and Education
Minimum vocational teaching qualification for RTO trainer and assessor roles under the Standards for RTOs.
Diploma - AQF level 5
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
SHB50121 - SHB - Hairdressing and Beauty Services
Beauty therapy diploma covering facials, body treatments, makeup, manicures and pedicures.
Diploma of Accounting
FNS50222 - FNS - Financial Services
Accounting diploma covering financial reporting, management accounting, tax and audit. Counts towards TPB registration requirements for BAS agents.
Diploma of Business
BSB50120 - BSB - Business Services
Mid-level business qualification. Most providers offer specialisations in management, organisational development, leadership or operations management.
Diploma of Community Services
CHC52021 - CHC - Community Services
Mid-level community-services qualification covering case management, client assessment and program coordination across welfare and family services.
Diploma of Counselling
CHC51015 - CHC - Community Services
Entry pathway into counselling practice and membership of the Australian Counselling Association at Level 1 or 2.
Diploma of Applied Cyber Security
22334VIC - ICT - Information and Communications Technology
Accredited Victorian cybersecurity diploma widely delivered through TAFE NSW, TAFE QLD and other state providers. Covers SOC operations, governance and incident response.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC50121 - CHC - Community Services
ACECQA-approved diploma that qualifies the holder to work as a lead educator in early-childhood services and as a service director in many jurisdictions.
Diploma of Graphic Design
CUA50720 - CUA - Creative Arts and Culture
Production-focused graphic design qualification. Strong fit for studios and in-house design teams.
Diploma of Human Resource Management
BSB50320 - BSB - Business Services
HR diploma covering recruitment, performance management, industrial relations and workforce planning.
Diploma of Information Technology
ICT50220 - ICT - Information and Communications Technology
Diploma-level IT qualification with electives in software development, front-end web, cybersecurity, data analytics, networking and game development.
Diploma of Leadership and Management
BSB50420 - BSB - Business Services
Generic management diploma. Frequently used by frontline managers progressing to operational and middle-management roles.
Diploma of Logistics
TLI50221 - TLI - Transport and Logistics
Mid-management logistics qualification covering supply chain, warehouse operations and freight forwarding.
Diploma of Marketing and Communication
BSB50620 - BSB - Business Services
Marketing qualification covering campaign planning, digital channels, content and analytics. Common direct entry for agency and in-house coordinator roles.
Diploma of Music Industry
CUA50820 - CUA - Creative Arts and Culture
Music-industry diploma covering performance, production, sound engineering and music business.
Diploma of Nursing
HLT54121 - HLT - Health
Two-year diploma leading to registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA. Includes more than 400 hours of supervised clinical practice.
Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging
CUA50920 - CUA - Creative Arts and Culture
Photography diploma covering studio, location and commercial practice plus post-production.
Diploma of Project Management
BSB50820 - BSB - Business Services
Project management diploma covering scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk and stakeholder management. Widely accepted by Australian Government and ASX-listed employers.
Diploma of Screen and Media
CUA51020 - CUA - Creative Arts and Culture
Screen-and-media diploma covering editing, sound, camera operation and short-form production.