Short Courses

Industry Short Courses

Looking for nationally recognised training in high-risk work or industry compliance? Our accredited short courses deliver the credentials and licences you need to get the job done - safely, confidently, and legally.

Starting a specialised role or upskilling your team? Our training helps you stay compliant, build confidence, and grow careers - all aligned with industry standards.

Prefer practical skills without formal certification? Our non-accredited short courses offer flexible, targeted learning for personal or professional growth. For employers, they’re a smart way to sharpen skills and invest in staff development.

Need formal qualifications? Our accredited courses provide Statements of Attainment and industry-specific *licences - ideal for onboarding, retraining, or meeting regulatory requirements.

*Issued through the relevant authority.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book into a course?

Click the Apply Now button against on course page against the date you want to attend. (Note: Employers, please click on the Employer Reservations button to book places for your staff)
Submit your application

Places in courses are limited, and applications are processed in the order they are received. If the course dates you are applying for are filled prior to your application being assessed, you will:

be contacted if a cancellation occurs and a place becomes available, or
be contacted to discuss options, including enrolling in the next available session.

We encourage you to apply early to maximise your chance of securing a place in your preferred course.

I am an employer, can I book my staff in for training?

Yes, we’ve introduced a streamlined online Employer Reservations form allowing you to reserve places for one or multiple employees.

Click the Employer Reservations button on course pages
Submit your reservation
No upfront payment required, invoices will be issued.

TasTAFE will confirm your reservation and send you a unique application link to share with your employees, making it easy for them to complete their enrolment and secure their place.

I am an employer, can training be delivered in my workplace? Do I get a discount if I am a concession card holder?

This varies depending on the type of course.

Concessions are not available for commercial or unsubsidised courses.

Eligible concession card holders may receive a concession rate for local and national skill sets. Please check the tuition fees section on each course page to confirm if a concession rate is available.

You can also find more information on the Fees & Payments section of our website.

Withdrawals and refunds

To be eligible for a refund for a commercial course, you must notify TasTAFE of your intention to withdraw at least 72 hours prior to the commencement of training. This excludes courses of less than five consecutive days if you have a medical certificate.

There is no cooling off period where access to training is available within 24 hours.

Obtain a Unique Student Identifier

The USI is a unique number allocated to everyone who undertakes accredited vocational education and training in Australia. This means that if you are planning to study with TasTAFE you must provide your USI or you won’t be able to complete your application. To create or recover a lost USI, visit the Unique Student Identifier website and follow the instructions.

What happens if I can’t complete my application online? I’m under 16 years of age can I enrol at TasTAFE

In Tasmania, all young people must participate in education or training until they complete Year 12, attain a Certificate III, or turn 18 years of age, whichever occurs first.

To enrol at TasTAFE, you need to be at least 16 years old. There are some exceptions including apprentices and trainees and students who gain approval from TasTAFE and their College or school to study a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification. It’s best to talk to your school careers advisor first or call us on 1300 655 307 to talk about your options.

You can find out more about the school leaving age from the Department for Education, Children and Young People.

Important information about Licensing

TasTAFE delivers the training and assessment but does not issue licences.

Licence application and renewal must be arranged through the relevant authority (e.g. Service Tasmania).

Licence costs are separate, not included in TasTAFE course fees, and are payable directly to the relevant authority.

Before applying, please read the Licensing Information section on the specific course page you are interested in.

PPE requirements

Learners are required to supply and wear their own appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when attending training. TasTAFE does not provide PPE.
Examples of PPE may include safety boots, high-visibility clothing, gloves, safety glasses, or hearing protection.
Requirements vary by course, so before applying please refer to the PPE Information section on the specific course page you are interested in.

Entry requirements

For some specialised courses, learners must meet specific entry requirements in order to enrol and participate in training. Examples of entry requirements may include (but are not limited to):

Demonstrating a satisfactory level of literacy and numeracy
Completion of prerequisite units relevant to the course

Entry requirements vary by course, so before applying please refer to the Entry Requirements section on the specific course page you are interested in.