How to apply to Start TAFE Now
How to Apply
STEP 1
Select the Start TAFE Now Course Options tile on the Start TAFE Now Homepage and select your desired course
STEP 2
Select the How to Apply button on the course page followed by Apply Now
STEP 3
Select the Start TAFE Now applicant tile
STEP 4
Register for a new student ID or login with your current ID
STEP 5
Continue through the Start TAFE Now Application portal to submit your application. You will need to attach your signed Start Now Study Authorisation Form before submitting your application. If you are applying for ACM20121 you must also attach the completed Vocational Agreement Employer Pack (refer to entry requirements information on the course page)
STEP 6
Complete your Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB). The BKSB is a Maths and English competency test that provides an overview of your learning strengths so that we are able to support you during your studies at CQUniversity.
What to expect after applying
After submitting your application, you will receive the following emails:
- Application acknowledgement
- Request to complete BKSB
- Outcome of your application.
If your application is successful you will also receive a welcome email with the confirmation of your enrolment and STN resources.
Your application will not be assessed until completed in full with all supporting documentation and completion of BKSB.
Applications for Start TAFE Now (STN) are open throughout the year. Course commencement dates will differ depending on course availability. Please review the Start TAFE Now Key Dates 2024 for application closing dates for each intake period.
Monthly Intakes
- BSB30120 Certificate III in Business
- CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support
- CUA31120 Certificate III in Virtual Arts
- CUA51120 Diploma of Virtual Arts
- FNS30322 Certificate III in Accounts Administration
- SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant (Gladstone, Mackay and Rockhampton only)
- SIS20122 Certificate II in Sports and Recreation
- SIS30115 Certificate III in Fitness
- SIT20122 Certificate II in Tourism
- SIT30122 Certificate III in Tourism
Mid Year (July) Intakes
- 10935NAT Certificate II in Autonomous Technologies
- ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care
- MSL20122 Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement (Mackay, Gladstone and Rockhampton residential school requirement)
- SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery (Mackay and Rockhampton only)
- SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality (Mackay and Rockhampton only)
- SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality (Mackay and Rockhampton only)
No Further Intakes for 2024
Start TAFE Now Course Options
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