Beyond School 16+

Beyond School 16+

There are four main types of education providers offering study and training to adults or students who have left school. These education providers offer opportunities to study by attending classes on their campus, studying online or studying off-campus.

The main types of education providers are:

  • TAFE institutes – as a TAFE student, you can learn specific, practical skills that will get you ready to work. You can complete your course at a TAFE institution or via a private training provider. For more information, see: Skills Victoria’s TAFE Students
  • Registered training organisations (RTOs) – in Victoria, registered training organisations provide vocational education and training (VET). For more information, see: Skills Victoria’s Training Organisations
  • Studying at a university – as a university student, you can gain a professional qualification with a theoretical focus. Some courses provide specific work skills, (e.g. accounting or medicine) while others provide more 'generalist' skills. You can complete your course at a public university or via a private higher education provider. For more information, see: Skills Victoria’s University Students
  • Learning as an adult – if you are over 18 and have been out of full-time education for at least one year, TAFE classifies you as a ‘mature-age student.
    For more information, see: Skills Victoria's Adult Learners.
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Other options available

As well as studying at University, TAFE, or an accredited training course provided by a registered training provider, there are other options available. These include:

  • Careers – a career includes all the roles you undertake throughout your life - education, training, paid and unpaid work, family, volunteer work, leisure activities and more
  • myfuture – this website is a career information service that helps you find out about career options and get help to plan your study
  • Apprenticeships & traineeships – in an apprenticeship or traineeship you learn skills in a particular industry by working and training on the job
  • Youth Central - this website includes detailed information on finding work, applying for jobs, starting a business and employment rights and responsibilities
  • Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board – the ACFE Board promotes individual and community development through learning.

 

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More information

For information, see:

  • Skills Victoria – this website provides information on education and training options to the community including apprentices, trainees, students, teachers, trainers, businesses and employers
  • Centrelink – this website give you access to relevant education and training information and allows you to apply for payments online
  • Short Courses Victoria – this website allows you to search for the course you want, and find a course provider that is conveniently located near your home or work
  • TAFE Courses Directory – this website allows you to find a qualification, a variety of courses and or subjects that are offered by TAFE institutes throughout Australia
  • Find a University Course – this website allows you to find both undergraduate course and postgraduate courses offered by Victorian universities.