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We understand that balancing study with everyday life can be challenging. That’s why we have a range of flexible study options to help you achieve your study goals. Online learning is often the perfect option for people who work full time, lead busy lives, or would rather study when it suits them. Studying online also lets you have more control of your learning by allowing you to manage your workload and set your own deadlines.
Why study online with TAFE Queensland
More people complete their online qualifications with TAFE Queensland than with any other online education provider in Australia. We're proud to say that 80 per cent of people who start with us actually finish their online course, that's compared to the national average of just seven per cent.
Dedicated support team
Our secret is in our student support. Our e-learning environment keeps you connected and engaged with your teachers throughout the online learning experience. We also have a dedicated student support team committed to helping you get the most out of your student experience, from enrolment through to graduation.
Online study options
We have a number of different online delivery mode options for our courses.
If you’re looking for speed, structure and autonomous learning you might like to consider our ‘online self-paced’ courses.
Our ‘online virtual classroom’ courses offer a unique option for students who prefer to engage with learning via computer, but still want to interact with teachers and students.
Some of our courses are ‘online with on-campus practical training’. This means that although a majority of the course will be delivered online, you will need to come into campus at certain points during your course in order to complete.
All about online study
When you study an online self-paced course with TAFE Queensland we recommend that you enrol in one or two units at a time. You will then have a period of 12 weeks in which to complete the units. This is to ensure you can balance your studies with your other work and family commitments. If you have adequate reasons why you would like to complete more than two units at a time you may be able to do so with your teacher's recommendation.
Some courses offer their units in clusters of up to four units. Units are clustered into topics or study areas allowing you to complete all units and assessments in the topic at the same time. You can see if your course offers individual units or clusters by reviewing the units tab on the relevant course page.
There are no set hours of study when you study an online self-paced course with TAFE Queensland. But to give you an idea of how much time you'll need to allocate to your studies we recommend that you allow between 10-20 hours per week, depending on your level of study.
As a student doing an online self-paced course you'll have access to a range of online resources through Connect — your online study platform. Through Connect you can access your units, study resources, and interact with your teachers and classmates. You'll study using a variety of learning methods including video clips, research projects, and our live webinar platform: online rooms.
Your knowledge and understanding will be assessed regularly throughout your online studies using a variety of different methods. Assessment methods vary between courses and may include assignments, online quizzes, or exams. Courses that include vocational placements may also require you to submit logbooks, portfolios of evidence, or third party reports from your employer.
Just because you're studying online doesn't mean you have to study alone. You can contact your teachers from Monday to Friday via phone and email. Generally teachers will respond to any questions you may have within 24-48 hours. You will find the contact details of all your teachers in Connect. Your teachers will also use Connect to post news items, additional study resources, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Studying online offers great flexibility, but it also requires adequate time, resources and support. Take our quiz to see if studying online is the right study option for you.
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Studying online offers great flexibility, but it also requires adequate time, resources and support. Take our quiz to see if studying online is the right study option for you.
Upcoming start dates
Our online self-paced courses have multiple intakes every year so you can get started whenever it suits you. Our study periods are 12 weeks long so they can easily fit in with your busy lifestyle.
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