TAFE NSW has a well-established reputation in Australia and internationally as a leading provider of vocational education and training. TAFE stands for Technical and Further Education and is similar to a polytechnic in England or a community college in North America. We provide a dynamic learning environment that is highly-interactive and personalised so students gain hands-on experience under the careful supervision of our expert teachers. Each year, Institute staff and students showcase their skills and knowledge and win prestigious international, national and state awards. We are an accredited higher education provider so students can also choose to undertake a degree course at TAFE NSW Institutes and our TAFE NSW Diploma-to-Degree (D2D) programs guarantee successful students entry to our partner Australian universities with credit towards a Bachelor degree. We have highly qualified teachers with business and industry experience. You will learn practical, work-related skills with academic theory which will be an excellent preparation for your future career. Our courses are developed by employer and industry experts. You will be studying in modern, spacious campus facilities with the latest technologies. Class sizes are small, with an average 1:15 teacher/student ratio so you can receive individual attention. With ten institutes and 130 campuses located throughout Sydney and in coastal and regional areas, TAFE NSW offers a range of student experiences, from a busy city lifestyle to more relaxed country environments.