There are two main study options for students who have finished high school vocational education or university. Vocational education is offered either through TAFE (Australian government institutions) or through a vast range of private colleges.

Courses are for up to two years on a full-time basis and include Certificates 1, 2, 3 and 4 and Diploma programs. Many courses are designed to provide very specific skills for the workplace.

Some of the most popular options include Business administration, Accounting, Commercial Cookery, Information Technology, Marketing, Hairdressing and Beauty, Aviation, Graphic design, Travel and tourism etc.

Course fees range from about $5,000 - $12,000 per year.