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To skill the workforce for the future through high-quality, personalised education and training, TAFE NSW has an excellent reputation for industry and business partnerships.
TAFE NSW has been delivering training for more than 130 years. These connections can ensure that students get the highest level of practical training by providing a high-quality, job-ready workforce, and they constantly adapt the courses and facilities to suit local community and industry needs.
TAFE Digital is part of TAFE NSW, Australia’s largest online education provider. Innovators in the digital era, they break new ground in online learning to provide students with superior knowledge and skills to get the job they want.


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Deadlines, entry requirements & more
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Bachelor of Nursing - ACU (University Degree Pathway)
Upcoming intake
April (28/04/2025)
Deadline
March (28/03/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: Year 12 or equivalent International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 Cambridge International: GCE A-Level (3 passes with an aggregate score of 5) Score is based on Advanced Level where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. Note: AS subjects are not acceptable. Additional Requirements: Numeracy Skills - All students will need to complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) assessment and achieve a competency of at least Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) This is a requirement of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) English Requirements: Academic IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 across all bands or equivalent Academic PTE with an overall score of 65 and minimum score of 65 in each component TOEFL (iBT) with the following minimum scores: overall 94, Reading 24, listening 24, speaking 23 and writing 27 Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the 4 components English is your primary language and you have completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English, including at least two years between years 7 and 12, in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland [6] Completion of at least five years (full-time equivalent) continuous education (secondary, vocational, tertiary) taught and assessed solely in English, in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland [7] Other equivalent as per AHPRA Registration Standard for Nursing and Midwifery Please note that the results can be collected across two (2) tests within a six (6) month period) English Requirements: Academic IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 across all bands or equivalent Academic PTE with an overall score of 65 and minimum score of 65 in each component TOEFL (iBT) with the following minimum scores: overall 94, Reading 24, listening 24, speaking 23 and writing 27 Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the 4 components English is your primary language and you have completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English, including at least two years between years 7 and 12, in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland Completion of at least five years (full-time equivalent) continuous education (secondary, vocational, tertiary) taught and assessed solely in English, in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland Other equivalent as per AHPRA Registration Standard for Nursing and Midwifery Please note that the results can be collected across two (2) tests within a six (6) month period)
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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care in Birth-5 (TAFE NSW Degree Pathway)
Upcoming intake
July (21/07/2025)
Deadline
June (20/06/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements Year 10 or equivalent. International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of Satisfactory for three subjects. International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) OR GCE O-Level (4 Passes). English Requirements Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) TOEFL (iBT) 46 Academic PTE with an overall score of 42 SPM English 1119 Grade C6 HKDSE English Language Level 3 International GCSE English as First Language Grade C or 4 International GCSE English as Second Language Grade B or 5 Cambridge English: B2 First / First Certificate in English (FCE) - 162 Cambridge English: C1 Advanced / Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - 162 Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency / Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - 162 Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of C in each of the 4 components TAFE NSW General English Program Completion of Year 12 or equivalent or higher-level studies in one or more of the following countries: UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland Completion of Year 12 (with a pass in English subject) or equivalent or studies at Certificate IV level or higher in Australia Location Specific Requirement: Only TAFE NSW Ultimo will offer a package of Certificate IV in Business, Diploma of Business and Bachelor of Business with direct credits. English Requirements: Academic IELTS 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in any band (reading, writing, listening and speaking) Academic PTE with an overall score of 50 and minimum score of 42 in each component TOEFL (iBT) with the following minimum scores: overall 64, Reading 16, listening 16, speaking 16 and writing 16 Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - 169 STEP EIKEN Grade Pre 1 SPM English 1119 Grade C6 HKDSE English Language Level 4 International GCSE English as First Language Grade C or 4 International GCSE English as Second Language Grade B or 5 Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the 4 components TAFE NSW General English Program Completion of Year 12 or equivalent or higher-level studies in one or more of the following countries: UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland Completion of Year 12 (with a pass in English subject) or equivalent or studies at Certificate IV level or higher in Australia
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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Upcoming intake
July (21/07/2025)
Deadline
June (20/06/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: Year 10 or equivalent International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of Satisfactory for three subjects Cambridge International: International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) OR GCE O-Level (4 Passes) WORK PLACEMENT Work placement builds on the knowledge and skills you gain in your course and helps prepare you for success in the work place. During your course you'll undertake 160 hours of mandatory work placement in an approved children’s education and care service in Australia. TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement with a suitable industry employer. Before you start work placement: You must complete a valid Australian Working With Children Check Meet vaccination requirements Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires Completion of any required work placement readiness activities RECOMMENDED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE To be prepared for this course, it is recommended that you have: The ability to problem solve and work with people in difficult situations and circumstances Empathy, patience and the capacity to empower others Good organisational skills and the ability to multitask and respond well to rapid change The ability to perform CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) while kneeling on the floor LICENSING REQUIREMENTS No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Under the Education and Care Services National Law (2011), the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) publishes lists of approved early childhood education and care qualifications and information regarding regulatory requirements. To understand Australian licensing requirements, please visit: ACECQA English Requirements: Academic IELTS 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in any band (reading, writing, listening and speaking) Academic PTE with an overall score of 50 and minimum score of 42 in each component TOEFL (iBT) with the following minimum scores: overall 64, Reading 16, listening 16, speaking 16 and writing 16 Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - 169 STEP EIKEN Grade Pre 1 SPM English 1119 Grade C6 HKDSE English Language Level 4 International GCSE English as First Language Grade C or 4 International GCSE English as Second Language Grade B or 5 Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the 4 components TAFE NSW General English Program Completion of Year 12 or equivalent or higher-level studies in one or more of the following countries: UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland Completion of Year 12 (with a pass in English subject) or equivalent or studies at Certificate IV level or higher in Australia
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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)
Upcoming intake
July (21/07/2025)
Deadline
June (20/06/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: Year 12 or equivalent If you completed Year 12 in NSW (HSC), a Band 4 in 2 Unit English or equivalent is required. International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 Cambridge International: GCE A-Level (3 passes with an aggregate score of 5) Score is based on Advanced Level where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. Note: AS subjects are not acceptable. English Requirements: Academic IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each section) Academic PTE with an overall score of 58 and minimum score of 50 in each component TOEFL (iBT) with the following minimum scores: overall 79, Reading 19, listening 20, speaking 20 and writing 20 Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the 4 components TAFE NSW English for Academic Purposes Completion of Year 12 or equivalent or higher-level studies in one or more of the following countries: UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland Completion of NSW HSC or equivalent or studies at Certificate IV level or higher in Australia
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Upcoming intake
July (21/07/2025)
Deadline
June (20/06/2025)
Academic Requirement
Academic Entry Requirements To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you. English Language Requirements: IELTS Academic: Overall score 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) PTE Academic: Overall score 50 (minimum score of 42 in each component)
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Bachelor of Applied Commerce in Accounting
Upcoming intake
July (21/07/2025)
Deadline
June (20/06/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: Year 12 or equivalent International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 Cambridge International: GCE A-Level (3 passes with an aggregate score of 5) Score is based on Advanced Level where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. Note: AS subjects are not acceptable. Additional Requirements: Applicants who meet the Academic and English entry requirements will be invited to a pre-entry interview to discuss their career plans and suitability for entry into the course. The interview process will also include a short literacy and numeracy assessment. English Requirements: Academic IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each section). Academic PTE with an overall score of 58 and minimum score of 50 in each component. TOEFL (iBT) with the following minimum scores: overall 79, Reading 19, listening 20, speaking 20 and writing 20 Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the 4 components. TAFE NSW English for Academic Purposes. Completion of Year 12 or equivalent or higher-level studies in one or more of the following countries: UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland. Completion of NSW HSC* or equivalent or studies at Certificate IV level or higher in Australia.
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Mandatory documents
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Application
- Application: Questionnaire
- English Language: English Proficiency Transcript/Results
- Student Authorization: Permission to share and process personal data
- Academic: Transcripts & Certificates
- Identity: Passport Certified Adventus for University Application
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Scholarships
- TAFE NSW International Scholarship - 15% Scholarship - 15% Scholarship based on merit, which will be applied as credit against the TAFE NSW International course tuition fees, payable each semester, for the entire duration of the Higher Education course only.
- $500 Scholarship - Total Scholarship value of $500 (AUD) based on merit, for selective Vocational courses only.