Pathways

Your pathway to success

Connecting education, careers and community in Gippsland

At TAFE Gippsland, we aim to empower and guide you to develop your own pathway. If you decide vocational education is for you, we offer a range of courses aimed at different levels to achieve different goals including pathways to further VET and university study.

Pathways to TAFE Gippsland

Secondary school pathways

TAFE is a great next step from all senior secondary programs such as:

• VCE, VCE-VM (Vocational Major) and VPC programs
• School-based apprenticeships
• Head Start programs with local schools
• SBAT (School-Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship)

We also run our own senior secondary programs.

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Learn Local Pathway Partnerships

TAFE Gippsland partners with the Gippsland Learn Local Network to provide  clear, supportive pathways into education and training. Together, we align our courses, integrating pre-accredited learning where appropriateand recognise literacy and numeracy skills gained through approved Learn Local programs in our enrolment process.

Learn Locals deliver flexible, community-based programs tailored to adult learners. Whether you’re returning to study, strengthening your literacy and numeracy, or building digital skills, Learn Locals offer a practical and supportive starting point prior to TAFE enrolment.

Pathways while studying at TAFE Gippsland

Our certificate-level courses provide a structured learning pathway that help you build skills and confidence in your chosen field. Each level is designed to support your goals, whether you’re starting out, upskilling or preparing for further study.

• Certificate I and II – Foundational skills and basic industry knowledge
• Certificate III and IV – Develop technical expertise and hands-on experience, preparing you for skilled employment or further study
• Diploma – Specialised training and leaderships skills, opening pathways to supervisory roles or university.

This flexible, tiered approach lets you at a pace that suits your lifestyle and career goals.

Free TAFE pathway courses

More than one Free TAFE enrolment is allowed in a selection of pathway courses within the same sector.

For example: Students who have completed a pathway course under Free TAFE can do another Free TAFE course in the same pathway

Visit the Free TAFE page for more information.

University pathways

Our partnerships with Victorian universities ensure that your education at TAFE Gippsland can be a powerful first step towards higher education pathways and long-term career success.

Partnership with Federation University

More than 30 formal pathway agreements between TAFE Gippsland and Federation University provide a clear route from vocational training to university programs and pathways.

• Diploma-level courses at TAFE Gippsland offer up to 120 credit points towards related bachelor’s degrees at Federation University.
• Our Diploma of Nursing provides guaranteed entry into the second year of a Bachelor of Nursing with Federation University.
• Students who complete VCE (scored and non-scored), VCE-VM or programs such as Certificate III in Mumgudhal tyama-tiyt community, connection and pathways and Certificate III General Education are eligible for guaranteed entry into the Federation University Federation Access Studies (FAST) program.

Pathways with Swinburne University

We have 19 pathway courses available for students to access both online and on campus study with Swinburne University.