Welcome to the TAFE NSW - Illawarra Institute website

The Illawarra Institute is renowned for delivering world class vocational education and training that is relevant, timely and of the highest quality in order to meet the training needs of individuals, business and the community.

The Illawarra Institute enrolls approximately 40,000 students per year and comprises of 14 campuses from Wollongong in the North, down the South Coast and across to Bega and the Southern Highlands.

To find out more about our locations and facilities go to campuses.

Why TAFE?

Businesses and individuals choose TAFE NSW - Illawarra Institute for many good reasons:

• TAFE is focused on providing courses which result in excellent job outcomes.
• TAFE works closely with industries and businesses to make sure the skills you learn are relevant.
• TAFE NSW - Illawarra Institute can tailor courses and programs that are specific to the training needs of any business or organisation.
• Employees often look for workers with TAFE qualifications mainly because you are job ready and will have gained excellent practical skills during your time at TAFE.
• You can upgrade your existing skills to move ahead in your career. TAFE also offers recognition for the skills and knowledge you may already have, so that means less time studying and more time for you.
• TAFE NSW is the largest provider of vocational education and training in NSW.
• TAFE NSW employees are highly qualified, caring staff who have relevant industry experience.
• The learning environment is unique, supportive and friendly. There are a number of ways you can study including full time, part time, flexibly and online, depending on your requirements.
• TAFE NSW qualifications are recognised not only throughout Australia but across the world.
• TAFE NSW - Illawarra Institute is a nationally registered training organisation with quality benchmark status.
• TAFE NSW - Illawarra Institute offers the most support for students of any training organisation by far. No matter what your circumstances might be you will be well supported throughout your time with TAFE. We can provide a range of assistance including, for example, help with maths and English, assistance with a disability, advice from our counsellors in choosing the right career for you and access to fantastic library services.
• TAFE allows you to complete part of your studies and return at anytime to continue them.
• A course at TAFE NSW can get you the job you really want and if you love your work then it is not work.

You can go to students in focus to hear from some of our current students.