TAFEWA Central West

The most common form of study at Central West TAFE is full time face-to-face classess. Generally full time study consists of 16 - 20 hours of classes per week. In addition to this you may be required to complete study or assignments in your own time. Most classes will be scheduled during the day but some courses do have evening classes.

If you would prefer to study part time, you can enrol in a full time course but choose to study only a couple of units at a time.

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Throughout the region many clients are unable to participate in face-to-face classes. Whether it be due to the distance from campus, work commitments or personal preference, the College can provide training opportunities through flexible learning.

Flexible learning allows you to study in your own home or workplace at a time and pace that suits you and your lifestyle. It is a way of studying that allows you to acquire or update skills without setting foot on the campus. Flexible learning may also offer you the opportunity to mix off campus study with some units on campus in class, so offering you the best of both worlds.

Flexible learning students are supported by tutors and in many regional centres can access the facilities of the local Telecentre.

On-line learning is an exciting innovation in training delivery that allows sudents from remote areas to access education and training options via the Internet. Many students are now taking up the opportunity to study on-line.

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For more information about our flexible learning courses, please phone us at (toll free) 1800 672 700 or direct at (08) 9956 6105 or email us. You can also come see us personally at the College located in A Block (Geraldton).

If sending us an enquiry via email, please include a contact phone number to ensure that we can provide you with a high level of customer service.

Apprenticeships and traineeships are opportunities for you to earn as you learn with the majority of the training taking place on the job. You can enrol in an apprenticeship or traineeship course once you have a position with an employer.

Traineeships. Generally a traineeship is a structured program for 12 months or more on a full time or part time basis. A trainee gains work experience with an employer and has the opportunity to learn new skills in a hands on environment. Traineeships can help you decide on a career as nearly all training is provided on the job.

Apprenticeships. Generally an apprenticeship is a structured program of 4 years that leads you to becoming a qualified tradesperson. The majority of the training takes place on the job with an employer but you will also be required to do blocks of off the job training at the TAFE campus.

For employers - Apprentice Training Schedule Book

Pre-apprenticeships. Central West TAFE also offers a number of pre-apprenticeship courses. These courses usually take 12 weeks to complete and can assist in gaining an offer of an apprenticeship from an employer.

For more information, please contact our Coordinator at (08) 9956 2773 or visit Apprenticeships and Traineeships web site.

We also offer short courses for your personal and professional development.

Please view our current ITN lifestyle course guide to see what we are offering now.

Interactive Training Network (ITN) also brings you a range of courses and delivery methods to suit your requirements.