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Getting onto a hairdresser apprenticeship
For students looking to enroll in any sort of vocational training at TAFE, whether as a beautician, a landscaper or a plumber, it is often a requirement that they undertake an apprenticeship as part of their study.
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Occupational hazard training
Occupational hazard training plays an important role in preparing you for a career across many industries and sectors. Read More

Community Centres
A community centre is a place where the community can come together for group activities, social support, and adult learning. Read More

Improving your business skills
Learning business skills can be a great way to set you apart in the job market and enhance your employability. Read More

First Aid training
First aid training is an invaluable skill to have in an emergency and all businesses with over 50 employees are required to have a trained first aider by law. Read More

Flight lessons
Humans taking to the sky has always marked significant moments in history, just look at the Wright Brothers, or how the Moon landing stopped the nation. Read More

Hospitality courses
Gaining skills in hospitality can ensure you are employable wherever you go, including travelling overseas or moving interstate. Read More

Improving your computer skills
Most workplaces in the current job market require their employees to have basic computer skills. Read More

Gardening courses
Gardening can be a satisfying pastime and a rewarding career. Learning to grow and identify healthy plants is a fantastic skill, and one which can be learnt a number of ways. Read More

Learn a language
The world is getting smaller every day. Better technology and cheaper, faster and more accessible travel are constantly helping to connect the world as a global village. Read More

Sustainability and climate change: Studying for a green job
In 2008 the CSIRO released Growing The Green Collar Economy, a report that investigates the skills, innovation and workforce dimensions of the transition to a more environmentally sustainable society. Read More

Give the gift of learning
Christmas is almost here and while buying presents for family members and friends can seem like a daunting task, buying a course as a gift is a great solution. Read More

Why study an MBA?
A Masters in Business Administration, or MBA, is a masters degree in business. The central topics in the MBA program are designed to provide students with a finite knowledge of various areas of business such as finance, accounting, marketing, operations management and human resources. But why study an MBA? Read More

Top tips for studying an online or distance course
Educational institutions are offering more and more courses that can be studied online and via correspondence. Read More

The Australian Qualifications Framework
What is the Australian Qualifications Framework, and how can it benefit those seeking tertiary study in a university degree or TAFE course? Read More

Green careers and courses
Demand for green and sustainable courses is thriving in Australia, with many seeking environmental jobs. Read More

Studying for a career in Community Welfare
With an interest in community issues and social welfare, Jay Gleeson enrolled in a Bachelor of Social Work degree at Sydney University. Dave Drayton speaks to Jay about the degree, his current work in the field and the state of the community welfare jobs sector. Read More

Studying for a career in Law
Did you know that 70% of graduates with legal degrees do not strictly practice law? Or that a business law double degree can provide a real head-start in corporate and finance law? Legal graduate James Maher speaks to Dave Drayton about the ins and outs of studying law. Read More

Studying for a career in Fitness and Personal Training
Following a five-year stint serving as a paratrooper in the Australian Army, 25-year-old Antony Spano was looking for a way to turn his love of the outdoors and physical training into a full-time job. Mr Spano enrolled in and completed a Certificate III and Certificate IV in Fitness at the Australian Institute of Fitness, St Leonards, a Punchfit personal training course and a Punchfit sports nutrition course. Read More

Finding accommodation at university
University is a time of change for many students, the least of which is finding student accommodation outside of home. Read More

Study pathways into project management
A career in project management provides you with the opportunity to manage teams of employees, oversee projects from inception to completion and implement a range of strategies within the workplace. Read More

Study pathways into HR
Human resources (HR) departments keep workplaces running smoothly. Read More

How to get into university
Studying a university degree or course is a great way to open up career possibilities, and have more freedom of choice in the workplace. Read More

Should you study at university?
The question of what to do once you finish school is a big one, and the choice of going either to university, TAFE, studying a trade, or working is an uncertainty that can daunt many. Read More

How to choose your institution
Once you have graduated from school, you must decide on what course you would like to study. Read More

The many different modes of studying
If you have made the decision to study a course at university or TAFE, you will also have to consider how you choose to study. Read More

Indian business school builds Sydney campus
An Indian business school is investing $45 million in building a new campus in western Sydney, creating 150 jobs. Read More

Why study an online course?
Studying for a qualification can lead to a better job, more money or a complete career change. Read More

Is an iPad essential for students?
Adelaide University has embraced technology and is offering new science students a free iPad next year, while The University of Melbourne's Trinity College has offered the device to 50 students and 20 staff as part of a trial. Read More

Australian universities slip in world ranking
Recent university rankings from The QS World University Rankings and The Times Higher Education Magazine show Australian universities have slipped from last year. Read More

Making it big on the small screen
RMIT graduate Desmond Ang studied a Bachelor of Communications (Professional Communication), majoring in Journalism, and now writes for CNBC Asia Pacific's Cash Flow. Read More

How do I get a scholarship?
There are hundreds of scholarships and grants available to both domestic and international students in Australia, which could help finance your studies. Read More

University open days
University open days are a great way to find out as much as you can about uni courses before you make a decision. Read More

Adventures abroad: TESOL courses
Ever wanted to travel overseas, meet new people, discover new cultures and earn some money at the same time? A TESOL certification might be for you. Read More

Repaying your student loan
A student loan, or higher education loan, helps students spread the cost of education. But before taking one out, it is important to understand how you will be paying it back. Read More

Business Management: 'Lots of possibilities'
Xanthe Comino, a 23-year-old marketing graduate, is currently studying for a postgraduate qualification at RMIT in Melbourne, following a Bachelor of Business Management at the University of Queensland. Read More

What should I study if I want a job overseas?
Overseas employment is a great way to see the world and meet new people while still earning money. Read More

Which courses could help me start my own business?
To start a small business, or to start a home business, you not only need a great and innovative idea, but the skills to develop it. Read More

What course can help me get a part time job?
When you’re looking for a part time job, it’s not unusual to find that many employers prefer or require their staff to have some sort of training or qualification. Read More

Choosing the right course to study
Trying to find a course to study after school can be a difficult and lengthy task. Read More

Labor pledges $3 million for apprenticeships
Labor has pledged $3 million to bolster apprenticeship training but the Coalition has dismissed the scheme as a 'con'. Read More

Immigration policies could lead to fall in international students
Universities Australia has warned tougher visa conditions in conjunction with a strong Australian dollar could lead to a decline in international students. Read More

Apprenticeship training program gets a boost
The Australian government is pumping in an additional $661 million to create some 39,000 training placements and 225,000 apprenticeships spots. Read More

Griffith University offers free online course in franchising
The Griffith University's Centre for Franchising Excellence (Asia-Pacific) is offering a free online education programme to help potential franchisees seal a deal. Read More

Top ten tips for moving interstate
So, you’ve decided that the best course for you is on the other side of the country. Find our handy 10 tips. Read More

Top ten tips for renting in Australia
Here are top ten tips to renting in Australia, including your rights and obligations as a tenant. Read More

Registered Training Organisations
There are an estimated 4,000 registered training organisations (RTOs) operating across Australia offering vocational education, apprenticeship and traineeship training and assessment services. Read More

Studying at university
A university education is vastly different from that of secondary or high school education. Knowing what is expected of you will enable you to manage your time and studies better. Read More

Ten tips to save money
The cost of living in Australia can be expensive. Check our budgeting tips for students on a shoestring – save money while still enjoying your course and university life. Read More

Ten free activities in Australia
As a student on a tight budget in Australia, there are plenty of free activities available. Make the most of your student discounts, save money and explore Australia. Read More