Vocational courses
TAFE NSW Northern Sydney Institute (NSI) offers many types of courses that you can study as an international student. If you have graduated from an English course you can enrol in another vocational course and do further study at NSI.
What does vocational mean? Vocational means technical training, skills based or hands on training. By studying at TAFE NSW Northern Sydney Institute you will be studying at one of Australia’s largest vocational and training institutions.
You may have chosen to study in Australia to improve your career, language skills or to gain employment. TAFE NSW courses are recognised by individuals, businesses and communities all over Australia.
A TAFE qualification (Diploma or Certificate) can help when you are looking for a job.
At Northern Sydney Institute you can gather 'hands on' experience and gain the skills to enter work immediately after you have completed the course.
If you have an idea about the job you want we can help you make it a reality through a range of study options and support services available in the Institute.
Some of our popular courses include:
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NSI has close contacts with industry and our courses are designed to meet the latest industry requirements.
We have specialist training centres for
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The film and television section at the college houses the only digital broadcast-quality training studios in TAFE NSW.
At Northern Sydney Institute we listen to you. Our customers are as diverse as our courses and programs. If you want to get a job in Australia, change your career, manage your own business, or return to work, TAFE NSW can offer you a course or program to suit your needs.
At NSI you can:
- Change your practical work experience into a TAFE NSW qualification
- Get the skills to enter the Australian workforce
- Improve your employment opportunities by learning new skills
- Set yourself on an entirely new career path
- Prepare for and gain credit towards university
To find out about courses offered to international students download the course guide and latest course list.
Or view courses by browsing the:
English Courses
English an Australian Qualification


