Petersham College - Sydney Institute TAFE NSW

Petersham College offers you a wide range of high quality courses at three friendly, community-focused campuses in the heart of Sydney’s inner west. You may also know us as Petersham TAFE.

Whether you are looking for your first job, a path to university, a promotion or change in your career we are here to help you gain the practical skills, confidence and qualification to achieve your goals.

Practical courses for skills employers want

From short courses to advanced diplomas, you learn skills that employers want. We offer everything from literacy and language to training in skills shortage areas such as electrical trades, hairdressing and child studies, to business programs in accounting and finance, Cisco IT, media, small business, HR and more. Many of our courses have credit arrangements with Australia’s most prestigious universities, offering a path to university.

Why study with us?

• Nationally recognised courses ranging from entry-level certificates through to advanced diplomas and graduate certificates.
• Training for people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Learn from professional teachers with years of industry experience.
• Flexible study options – on campus, at work or online.
• Small, friendly campuses offering excellent facilities and support services.
• Meet local and international students with similar interests and lifestyles.
• Close to inner west cafes, bars and restaurants.
• All campuses are close to public transport.
• Over 100 years serving our local community – industry, events and more.
• Our government-backed security and funding – our students and partners have peace of mind whatever the economic climate.

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Our Commuication, News Media and Radio teaching section's courses will teach you the basic skills and knowledge to develop your media or radio broadcasting career. Find out what our graduates think about our radio and media courses.

Our business training programs

We work closely with local industry to develop programs for employees such as training and assessment, upgrading current staff skills, apprenticeships and traineeships. This includes major indigenous pre-employment programs with Energy Australia, RailCorp and Australia Post.

Contact Workforce Solutions for more information about how we can help your organisation or business or visit our Employer Services pages.

Like to know more about studying at Petersham College?

Phone Crystal Street Campus on (02) 9335 2500, West Street Campus on (02) 9335 2700 or email SIpetersham.Info (AT) det.nsw.edu.au.