Mature Students

If you are an adult learner, returning to or continuing your study, the Polytechnic lets you choose from part-time and full-time training courses.

For you, the Polytechnic is open all year-round, with courses starting at different times so you can access the kind of learning you need, when you need it. Evening courses, together with flexible and online delivery, ensure that you have the opportunity to fit learning around work, family and other commitments.

Whether you want a course to fill a skill gap, you have a longer-term plan to reach certificate or diploma level, or you want to gain credit into a university course, the Tasmanian Polytechnic can help.


What sort of student are You?

Career Navigator

Career Navigator
  • Are you confident and ready to go
  • Looking for a career change
  • Seeking extra qualifications to improve your current job

If you want to choose how and when you study - full-time or part-time as you work then find out about navigating your career

Career Changer

Career Changer
  • Have you been out of education for a while? OR
  • Do you want a job, a career change?
  • Want to undertake further training, OR
  • Are you not sure what career is right for you.
  • Is your writing, maths or reading are holding you back.

Answer yes to any of these?

Then perhaps you are ready to take the steps to change your career

Migrant Learner

Migrant Learner

Do you want more support with your English

Distance Learner

Distance Learner

Do you want to learn in your own regional community?Then find out more

Aboriginal Learner

Aboriginal Learner

Are you eligible for support as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander?

Then find out more.