Qualifications and Awards

At TAFE Illawarra you can select from a wide selection of courses and training programs offering various qualification levels and awards.

TAFE Statement/Statement of Attendance are awarded for specialist courses focusing on specific skills.
Statement of Attainment courses introduce you to an area of work or can help you gain additional skills in a particular occupation. When you complete a Statement of Attainment it can be used as a credit transfer into a higher level TAFE NSW course.
Certificate I courses teach the foundation skills required in some industries and are often a part of a suite that you can progress through.
Certificate II courses provide preparation for employment and/ or apprenticeships. They may also include traineeships with an on-the-job component.
Certificate III courses teach well-developed skills in a range of occupational areas.
Certificate IV courses usually teach supervisory skills and advanced technical skills which may build upon skills acquired in the workplace, a Certificate III course or equivalent.
Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas prepare you for work that requires a broad range of complex technical skills and in-depth knowledge. These courses often include training in management, planning and evaluation, budgeting and finance, as well as the knowledge and skills of the vocational area you have chosen.
Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas may be studied following completion of a Degree or an Advanced Diploma. They usually include either training to build on your undergraduate program, or training in a new professional area.

For more information on TAFE NSW qualifications and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) go to https://www.tafensw.edu.au/about/qualifications.htm