South Metropolitan TAFE Courses for International Students

This guide lists South Metropolitan TAFE courses that Nepali students can apply to, with each course’s level, length and campus. We read them all on the official pages of TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA), which admits its international students. For campuses, fees in Rs and work rights, see our South Metropolitan TAFE profile, and for grades, English scores and the application steps, see our South Metropolitan TAFE admissions guide. For other options, start from our guide to studying in Australia from Nepal.

Which South Metropolitan TAFE courses can Nepali students apply to?

TIWA lists certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas taught by South Metropolitan TAFE, about 50 course listings by our count, and no degrees.

The courses come in 3 levels:

• Certificate III and IV: usually 1 or 2 semesters, and trades such as carpentry run 4. A Certificate III or IV is often the first step to a diploma.
• Diploma: usually 1 to 3 semesters, teaching job skills. The 1-semester diplomas first need a Certificate IV.
• Advanced diploma: usually 2 semesters after a related diploma, such as the Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design. The electrical one runs 4 semesters from Year 12.

A semester is about half a year. Availability changes, so confirm each course on TIWA’s course catalogue, because the same course may run at another TAFE college in Western Australia instead. Check every course on the CRICOS register, because only CRICOS courses can be studied on a student visa.

Which South Metropolitan TAFE courses can lead to a 485 visa?

No course gives you a 485 visa automatically, and South Metropolitan TAFE graduates would look at the Post-Vocational Education Work stream if they meet its rules.

Diplomas and trade qualifications need that stream, which depends on the skilled list and a skills assessment. Home Affairs also asks that your course is CRICOS registered and meets the study rule of at least 92 weeks. Many courses here are shorter than that, so check the CRICOS weeks. Read our Australia 485 visa page for the streams, lengths and fee.

TIWA’s about page says its courses are registered on CRICOS. The TIWA pages we read don’t list which courses qualify for a 485, so don’t treat any row below as a yes.

Which South Metropolitan TAFE courses are popular with Nepali students?

The table shows South Metropolitan TAFE’s courses in the areas most popular with Nepali and Indian students, up to two per area, with each one’s level, length and campus.

Most of these courses start in February or July, so check the course’s own page for its exact status.

Where a diploma says “after a Certificate”, you study that course first, and TIWA can package the two together. Fees are shown on each course’s page.

What do you need for each course level?

From Nepal, TIWA asks for Grade 12 with a 60% average, with IELTS 6.0 and no band under 5.5 for direct entry to most courses.

• Certificates and diplomas: IELTS 6.0, or PTE 50 with no band under 42, as for the Certificate IV in Hospitality.
• Advanced diplomas: the same English on most, plus a diploma first, as for the Advanced Diploma of Engineering.
• Early childhood: IELTS 6.0 with no band under 6.0, as for the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Diploma of Nursing: IELTS 7.0 with writing at 6.5, plus police and health clearances, on the course page.

To see where your +2 grades stand, convert your NEB GPA to a percentage with our NEB GPA calculator.

How do you choose the right South Metropolitan TAFE course?

Start with your background and your plan after graduation, then check the course’s CRICOS code, intakes and campus on South Metropolitan TAFE’s own course page before you apply.

• Coming from +2? Pick a course that follows from your +2 subjects or your job plan, because you must explain that choice under Genuine Student. VET visa applications from Nepal face tough assessment, so read our Australia visa success rate from Nepal page first.
• Already hold a bachelor’s degree? A move down to a certificate or diploma needs a very clear reason, so talk it through before you apply. Our Genuine Student guide shows what officers look for.
• Want to be a registered nurse? A Diploma of Nursing leads to enrolled nurse. Registered nursing needs a bachelor’s, and we found no nursing package on TIWA’s degree pathways page.
• Check the campus. Courses here are tied to set campuses, and these are spread across Perth. Cookery runs at Bentley and Mandurah, and the IT courses at Murdoch.

For more on each type of course, see our guides to diploma courses in Australia, early childhood education courses and aged care courses in Australia. Our branches in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Itahari and Pokhara can help you compare.

Frequently asked questions about South Metropolitan TAFE courses