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Once you have decided what course is right for you, you’ll need to begin the application process.

For some courses – like short courses and skill sets – the application process is very straightforward and will only take a few minutes to complete your details.

Other courses will need you to provide documentation and/or evidence that you can satisfy the entry requirements of your chosen course. These might be results from your previous qualification, or a police check or proof that you hold a specific licence.

When you apply for a course, you may also be asked to:

provide evidence that you meet the educational requirements of the course (i.e. provide a copy of your previous qualification, proof of your work skills, or language literacy and numeracy ability)
support your claim for recognition (i.e. provide certified copies of your previous qualifications and/or other evidence)
support your claim for a fee concession by providing relevant documentation (i.e. a Health Care Card).

Doing an application is easy, and our short video will help guide you through the application process.

If you need a hand at any stage, contact us or call 1300 655 307.

How do I apply? What happens if I can't complete my application online? How many courses can I apply for?

We recommend submitting an application for no more than 3 courses at any time. If you are unsure of which course is right for you, please call us to discuss on 1300 655 307.

If you do decide to submit an application for more than one course, please make sure you identify your course preferences. You can do this within the Student Portal | My Applications after submitting your last application. Please Note: Once an offer has been made, your other applications may be closed.

If you would like to advise of changes to your course preferences, or cancel an application, please email apply@tastafe.tas.edu.au.

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.

Create your TasTAFE account

If the course you want to apply for has an 'apply now' button next to it, you will be able to apply for that course online.

Clicking the button will prompt you to create an account in our TasTAFE Student Portal (if you haven’t already created an account with us), and begin the application process.

If you are applying in person or over the phone, our Client Services staff will assist you through the process.

Obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI)

If you don’t already have one, you will also need to create a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

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.

Find out more about the Unique Student Identifier (USI)

Complete your personal details

You’ll need to complete your personal details and course selection – either online or via the hardcopy Student Application Form. These include your contact information – residential and postal address, phone number and current personal email address.

You’ll also be asked to fill out your citizenship or residency status. If you are an international applicant or hold an international visa, please speak to one of our Client Services staff members and they will be able to advise you what the next steps are.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

At TasTAFE we believe that the things you already know how to do should be formally recognised. Whether it be a hobby, the work you currently do, a volunteer role, or even a family or sporting club commitment, over the course of your life you’ll have gathered a wide range of skills, knowledge and experiences.

When you apply for a course at TasTAFE you can ask to receive recognition of prior learning and skills that are relevant to the course you are applying for. These may include skills gained through schooling, formal/informal learning, life experience/s and/or employment and work experience. You may also be able to apply for credit transfer for units that you have successfully completed previously or with another training organisation.

You will need to show evidence for prior learning and for any units you have previously completed, so you can claim relevant credit transfers.

Please note: Recognition is awarded for a whole unit of competency only. Partial recognition will not be awarded. It is also possible to apply for credit for TasTAFE subjects if you decide to study at university.

Find out more about Recognition

What happens next?

Throughout the application process, you may be requested to provide additional information or evidence/documentation.

If your application is successful, you will be notified via email or via the TasTAFE Student Portal. To accept your offer, simply respond to the email.

If your application is unsuccessful, we will contact you via email. If you don’t gain entry into your preferred course, you may have the option to enrol in another course at a later time or at a different location. If the course is full, you will be placed on a waiting list, and as soon as a place becomes available, we will send you a new offer via email.

If you’re not successful, we can also help you choose another course that will help you meet your educational and career goals. Our Student Support staff will be happy to offer you course advice and help you through this process.

If you have any concerns about the outcome of your application, please contact us at apply@tastafe.tas.edu.au for prompt review.

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