Make the switch – change your course for career success

HAVE you started a uni course that's not right for you? Doing a diploma that's just not cutting it? Or upskilling online and feeling uninspired?

HAVE you started a uni course that's not right for you? Doing a diploma that's just not cutting it? Or upskilling online and feeling uninspired?

According to a recent government study, one in three students quits their chosen path of study before completion. So, if you answered "yes" to any of the questions above, you're not alone.

There's another option that offers you the chance to pursue your career dreams. Make the switch to your ideal course at TAFE NSW by March 25 and you won't be out of pocket, plus you'll be back on your way to a successful and satisfying career.

TAFE NSW is a quality education provider, offering more than 1,200 courses, diplomas and degrees that can take you anywhere you want to go. Every student enrolled in tertiary study elsewhere has the opportunity to change their decision by the census date, which is when fees are due and enrolments are finalised. If you make the switch in time, you'll gain the skills you need for your perfect career.

TAFE NSW teachers are vocational educators, highly qualified in their fields with experience to back it up. This means courses are hands-on and designed for real-world experiences.

"I loved my artistic talents, but couldn't see how that was going to give me a future career," says former TAFE NSW student, Megan Riley, now an award-winning automotive refinishing technician. "If you do an apprenticeship and study at TAFE NSW, you get to earn, learn and have a job at the end of your studies. You're not dropped in the deep end like university students."

Traditionally thought of as the most trusted institution for trades and apprenticeship qualifications, TAFE NSW has evolved into a contemporary, respected provider of courses and qualifications for just about any career.

"When I found out the first five years of a child's life are the most crucial time for learning and development, I realised that I had a passion for this," says Blake Stewart, who gained a Bachelor of Early Childhood at TAFE NSW. "Every lecturer I had at TAFE NSW showed interest in my academic career and my life that went over and above the classroom. They don't see you as a number; they see you as an individual."

Whether you are just starting out, disenchanted with your current course or upgrading your skills, making the switch to TAFE NSW could give you the degree, diploma or certificate that will help you reach your true career goals.

Originally published as Make the switch – change your course for career success