International courses
At Gold Coast Institute of TAFE a wide range of English language courses and certificate to diploma level courses are available to international students.
Choose from a comprehensive range of online English language courses that meet your academic, professional or personal needs. Beginner to advanced levels are available.
Study English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) courses with Gold Coast Institute of TAFE.
ELICOS is also called English Language Programs for International Students (ELPIS).
For full details, terms and conditions of academic entry requirements, enrolment, assessment and refunds at the Institute contact the International Student Centre at Gold Coast Institute of TAFE.
Certificate and diploma courses
Gold Coast Institute of TAFE offers a wide range of certificate to diploma level courses to international students. A number of courses offer pathways to university and graduates will gain the skills and knowledge to enter the workforce.
Download the 2009 International Student Guide [PDF 3.81mb] or the 2010 International Student Guide [PDF 3.07mb] for course information.
| Course name | Course duration | Start dates | University pathways* |
|---|---|---|---|
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Accounting - Diploma |
50 weeks |
February, July |
|
| Aged Care - Certificate III | 20 weeks | January, July | |
|
Automotive Mechanical Technology - Certificate III |
102 weeks |
January (class full), April, July, October |
|
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Building Design and Technology - Diploma |
101 weeks |
February |
|
|
Business Studies - Diploma |
50 weeks |
February, July |
GU |
|
Children's Services - Certificate III |
20 weeks |
January |
|
|
Children's Services - Diploma (includes Certificate III in Children's Services) |
71 weeks |
January |
BU, USQ, GU |
| Engineering (Heavy Fabrication) - Certificate IV | 94 weeks | February | |
|
Events - Diploma |
50 weeks |
February |
|
|
Fitness - Diploma |
61 weeks |
January |
BU |
|
Food Processing (Retail Baking - Combined) - Certificate III |
50 weeks |
February, July |
|
|
Furniture Making (Cabinet Making) - Certificate III |
94 weeks |
February |
|
|
Graphic Design - Diploma |
97 weeks |
February, July |
GU |
|
Hairdressing - Certificate III |
77 weeks |
January, April, July, October |
|
|
Hairdressing Salon Management - Diploma |
30 weeks |
July, October |
|
| Hairdressing Salon Management (with Certificate III in Hairdressing) - Diploma | 107 weeks | January, April, July, October | |
|
Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) - Certificate III |
50 weeks |
February, July |
|
|
Hospitality - Diploma |
50 weeks |
February, July |
GU, CQU, JCU |
| Hospitality (with Food Processing) - Diploma | 100 weeks | February, July | GU, CQU, JCU |
|
Hospitality (with Commercial Cookery) - Diploma |
100 weeks |
February, July |
GU, CQU, JCU |
|
Information Technology (Networking) - Diploma |
45 weeks |
February |
|
|
45 weeks |
February |
|
|
| Interactive Digital Media - Diploma | 76 weeks | February, July | GU, USG |
|
Interior Technology - Diploma |
97 weeks |
February |
|
|
Marine Craft Construction (with Engineering - Boat Building) - Certificate III |
92 weeks |
July |
|
|
Massage Therapy - Certificate IV |
21 weeks |
January, July |
|
|
Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nurse) - Diploma |
78 weeks |
January, July |
GU, USQ, ACU, USC |
|
Sport (Athlete Support) - Diploma |
44 weeks |
January |
|
|
TESOL - Certificate IV |
22 weeks |
February, July |
|
|
Tourism - Diploma |
50 weeks |
February, July |
JCU |
* University articulation pathways are subject to change
University Index
BU - Bond University
USQ - University of Southern Queensland
ACU - Australian Catholic University
CQU - CQUniversity Australia
SCU - Southern Cross University
JCU - James Cook University
GU - Griffith University
QUT - Queensland University of Technology
USC - University of Sunshine Coast
For enrolment dates please contact our International Student Centre
*Vacation periods apply after the first 10 weeks in both of these courses
Please contact us for further information.
CRICOS provider code: 03037G
