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Information for Learners : Education Pathways

A quick search link is available on the Short Courses Victoria web site for short courses across all fields of interest, available in towns and cities all over Victoria. Created and managed by the Department of Education, Employment and Training.

Call the course lines below to access information about short courses.

• The TAFE and Training Line is a telephone-based service that can be accessed from most centres in the state for the cost of a local call. The service provides information regarding both accredited and short courses offered at TAFE Institutes, Universities, private providers and Adult and Community Further Education centres. Callers will be provided with information such as location, duration, major study area.

TAFE and Training line enquiries 131 823 hours 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday - Friday

• The TAFE Courses Directory is a directory providing detailed information about accredited TAFE courses and providers in Victoria . The directory is produced annually and distributed to education and training providers. It is available to the public through Information Victoria (call 1300 366 356) or can be accessed online.

University Course Information

• The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) provides details on courses offered through university. Courses are grouped according to ten broad subject fields.
• Open Learning Australia (OLA) - is a national consortium of several universities which delivers university and TAFE courses using a combination of broadcast television, print and electronic communication. OLA is actively involved in developing a wide range of educational material.
• The University of the Third Age Network - Victoria Inc (U3A)

Options for Other Groups.

• Adult Migrant Education Services (AMES) is Australia 's leading provider of quality English language programs and related services.
• Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc. - (VAEAI) Established in 1976 as the Victorian Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (VAECG), the Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc. (VAEAI) is a community based and controlled organisation. The major aim of the VAECG was to develop processes for the involvement of Victorian Koorie community members in decision-making regarding education and training provision for Koorie students. This goal continues to be the core of the organisation’s principles of Koorie community empowerment.
• Youth Central provides one central source of information for all of your job hunting needs, placing all the latest career profiles, educational pathways and job opportunities at your fingertips. They can also be reached at 1800 15 20 25.