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TAFE through the lens of photography student Jessica Parra Article

Profile photo of Jessica Parra. She looks towards the camera. Her expression is serious, with a slight smile. She has brown hair and brown eyes. The background of the photo is completely grey.

Jessica Parra is a student at North Metropolitan TAFE (NM TAFE) studying CUA60420 Advanced Diploma of…

18-Dec-2023
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Blueprint of success: Sachiho's journey in Civil and Structural Engineering Article

Student Sachiho smiles towards the camera. She stands in the foyer of North Metropolitan TAFE's Perth campus.

Sachiho Ikemoto has recently obtained a 52889WA Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering at North Metropolitan TAFE’s East…

15-Dec-2023
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Making a passion, a career: photography student Pedro Poveda Article

Student Pedro from NMTAFE, stands in a darkly lit room. A soft yellow light comes from the top right corner of the photograph, providing enough light so that we can see Pedro's portrait. He smiles to the front left of the photograph. He has brown hair and brown eyes and wears a brown shirt.

Pedro Poveda will soon graduate from his studies in CUA60420 Advanced Diploma of Creative Product…

15-Dec-2023
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2022 International Student of the Year: Nachi Kunitake Article

Student Nachi stands out the front of a glass window. She has blonde hair, wears a white shirt and her name badge is clipped onto her shirt. She faces the camera with a smile.

Originally from Japan, Nachi Kunitake says she was drawn to Australia because of the country’s beautiful weather, stunning natural environment, and friendly and welcoming people.

30-Nov-2023
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Serving up success, how Ben Tan went from student to lecturer Article

Ben Tan faces the camera smiling. He has brown hair and brown eyes and wears a formal grey button shirt. In the background is a restaurant. There's tables with white table cloths draped over the top. Glassware is placed on the tables fashionably. There are chairs tucked into the tables neatly. On the back wall, the bottom half if covered with wood whilst the top half is a white wall.

Ben Tan was born in Singapore and moved to Perth, Western Australia (WA) in December 2007 to pursue his studies in commercial cookery and hospitality management at the Bentley campus of South Metropolitan TAFE (SM TAFE).

28-Nov-2023
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Lights, camera, action! Zaki finds her passion for film at NM TAFE Article

Student Zaki at North Metropolitan TAFE. She stands, facing the camera. In the background are several orange e-scooters and the NMTAFE campus. There are green trees to the right of her in the background.

Ayaka ‘Zaki’ Yamazaki is from Nagano, Japan. Since she was a child, she’s dreamed of studying overseas. 

24-Nov-2023
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TAFE International Western Australia Course Guide 2024-25 Article

Student standing outside building of TAFE Northbridge campus in Perth

To help you succeed in your future career, TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) offers globally recognised courses delivered by dedicated lecturers with industry experience and connections. You can choose from over 100 courses in specialist areas at 22 locations across Perth and regional areas of WA.

20-Nov-2023
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Study at TAFE in 2024 – Applications closing soon! Article

International student Camille in blaze, holding clipboard

If you’re located outside of Australia, applications close on Friday 1 December 2023. If you’re currently living in Australia, applications will be accepted all the way up to orientation, which takes place in the last week of January 2024.
 

27-Oct-2023
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5 years later, Pilsu Park shares his journey after graduation Article

Image of smiling student Park Pilsu. He is faced towards the camera. He wears a black jumper. Behind him is a wooden wall and a mirror.

Pilsu Park graduated from South Metropolitan TAFE’s Rockingham campus in 2018, completing the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry.

25-Oct-2023
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On a mission to work in early childhood education: Athena Chu Article

Student Athena standing in foyer of Perth TAFE campus. She wears a black t-shirt and a backpack on one shoulder. She faces towards the camera with a big smile.

Thinking of moving to Australia to pursue tertiary education? Like many other international students, you might be drawn to Perth’s laid-back atmosphere and amazing educational opportunities. 

17-Oct-2023
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