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Study Tours with TAFE NSW

Our Study Tours are educational programs that offer students and professionals an immersive Australian learning experience.

Study Tours are tailored to the priorities of your institution or business, and can include English language and subject-specific classes, industry visits and tourist site visits. Participants gain a global perspective of their industry or study area, along with opportunities for personal growth through cultural experiences.

Explore our previous Study Tours below

TAFE NSW Study Tours cater to a wide range of in-demand sectors and course areas. Our in-person Study Tours are a great way for participants to get practical knowledge of Australian industries and valuable on-the-job training. We also offer virtual Study Tours across multiple disciplines, including our specialised English programs.

All Study Tours include a comprehensive orientation session and access to our student support facilities.

Ask our International Study Tours Coordinator for more information.

Hunter Valley Hotel Academy Hospitality Study Tour

The Hunter Valley Hotel Academy at TAFE NSW Kurri Kurri is home to one of our premier Study Tours. This Study Tour offers practical hospitality training in a facility that features an operational hotel, conference centre, commercial kitchen, and training restaurants, bars and cafés.

The program runs for 1 week and includes 9 hours of hospitality, 6 hours of food and beverage and 6 hours of commercial cookery training. Participants gain invaluable industry experience including skills in coffee preparation, commercial kitchen operations, restaurant setup, concierge roles and customer service.

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Animal Study Tours

Our Animal Study Tours are situated in the beautiful Hawkesbury Valley, in Richmond, NSW, with programs ranging from 1 day to 8 weeks. These Study Tours are ideal for students who are passionate about animal health and welfare.

Participants can learn various aspects of animal care. This ranges from health routines and pet grooming to veterinary nursing specialisations like radiography, pathology and dental procedures.

The image shows a group of people, likely veterinary or animal science students, working with horses in an outdoor, covered facility. The horses are secured with harnesses, and the individuals, dressed in blue uniforms or scrubs, are performing various tasks, such as grooming or medical checks. The setting is a large, open area with a grassy field in the background, and there are multiple horses involved in the activity.

Cabin Crew Study Tour

Participants embark on an exhilarating journey into the aviation industry with our short-term Cabin Crew Study Tour. This Study Tour usually runs over 2 weeks at TAFE NSW’s Kingscliff campus.

In our simulated aviation environments, participants learn essential skills to excel as a cabin crew member. It’s a great way to benefit from TAFE NSW’s facilities and targeted training in safety, ensuring passenger comfort and mastering time-critical operations at airports.

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Barista Study Tour

TAFE NSW developed its 4-week Global Barista Study Tour for students of South Korea’s First Academy, who attended the pilot program in June and July 2024.

This Study Tour combines barista and hospitality training with specialised English and employment skills training, at TAFE NSW’s Ultimo campus in Sydney.

As an added benefit, this program also provides successful graduates with a TAFE NSW Statement of Attainment in Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA).

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Australian VET Experience Study Tour

Our Australian Culture and Global VET Experience Study Tours are tailored to a range of disciplines, sectors and industries.

These Study Tours are delivered at TAFE NSW’s Ultimo and Wollongong campuses, with a combination of cultural and industry excursions.

An example of an engineering industry Study Tour includes a visit to our industry partner BlueScope, Australia’s largest steel manufacturer and a leading international supplier of steel products.

TAFE NSW has been delivering this Study Tour in partnership with Gateway Technical College in the USA since 2018.

If you would like a study tour designed for you organisation please get in touch with an International Study Tour Coordinator.

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Study Tour fees and costs

Study Tour fees vary depending on:

the length of the tour
number of participants
area of study

Fees may include:

accommodation with weekday meals
airport pick-up, transport to excursions
program fees
a certificate of participation
welcome and farewell ceremonies

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Find out more

Want to know more about how our Study Tours can benefit your students or employees?

Contact the International Study Tour Coordinator for more information or read more in our Global Engagement brochure.

Global Engagement brochure

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