STUDENT SUPPORT

We’re here to help

At TAFE SA, we strive to make our education programs as inclusive as possible to ensure students can access the opportunities and guidance they need to get the best possible learning and career outcomes.

Our highly skilled Student Services team offers specialised support and wellbeing resources for students. This includes face-to-face individual assistance at most campuses as well as via phone, email or Skype.

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER STUDENTS

TAFE SA’s Aboriginal Access Centre (AAC) provides support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through a variety of programs.

CHILDCARE

TAFE SA operates childcare centres at City West, Port Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Tea Tree Gully and Whyalla locations, offering students with children priority access to casual, part-time and full-time places.

CAREERS AND PATHWAYS

Our career support can help you identify what you want out of study. It includes: > setting vocational goals based on your strengths > developing a career plan > investigating career opportunities.

Career and study pathway guidance is available for prospective students, including those with complex needs.

tafesa.edu.au/career-services COUNSELLING AND WELFARE SUPPORT

If you’re experiencing problems that have an impact on your study, we can help you build the resilience and wellbeing that you need for life’s ups and downs: > dealing with study stress > motivation and organising your time > feeling anxious or depressed > relationship issues or conflict > financial or welfare issues > coping with change or crisis.

tafesa.edu.au/counselling

DISABILITY SUPPORT

TAFE SA provides tailored support to students with disabilities, mental health and other medical conditions to make sure your learning isn’t compromised. Services include information and guidance, individual access plans, assistive technology and equipment, Auslan interpreting and other specialised services.

tafesa.edu.au/disability LANGUAGE AND FOUNDATION SKILLS

Studying at TAFE SA requires that you have functional levels of English literacy and numeracy skills before you apply for and enrol in a course.

Foundation skills courses can help students who need assistance with reading, writing and maths as well as broader skills in communication, problem-solving, teamwork and technology that are necessary to get ready for study or work.

LEARNER SUPPORT SERVICES

Learner support services provide additional case management support for disadvantaged students. This support addresses barriers to learning, enables retention in training and helps students complete qualifications and move on to employment.

LEARNING AND STUDY

Students can access a range of flexible academic support options including access to Studiosity, our free after-hours online academic tutoring service that offers on-demand, one-onone assistance by qualified tutors.

tafesa.edu.au/learning-support

LIBRARIES

Our extensive state-wide library network provides books, magazines, videos, online resources and databases in your subject areas, in both print and electronic formats. Subjectspecific resources and study guides, combined with classes in study skills and research, are designed to support your learning and study needs.