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Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) 
The Canberra Institute of Technology is the largest provider of vocational education and training in Australia´s capital. CIT offers over 450 programs across five faculties to local, national and international students to meet the changing needs of business and industry.
Our programs cover a broad range of subject areas including tourism, engineering, interior design, e-business, forensic science, communication and media to name only a few. CIT programs are designed for people who want to study for a career, gain new skills, change careers or prepare for further study. CIT teaches industry-relevant knowledge and skills that are practical and up to date with the latest technology and trends.
Qualifications range from certificate to degree level and provide a range of flexible learning options. CIT students include school leavers, first-time employees, those seeking a new career direction or additional skills and people with specific training needs. CIT staff are industry professionals, with students benefiting from their expertise, support and personal attention.
CIT enjoys excellent working relationships with many international institutions and is host to 600 international students from over 50 countries.
Ask a questionOur programs cover a broad range of subject areas including tourism, engineering, interior design, e-business, forensic science, communication and media to name only a few. CIT programs are designed for people who want to study for a career, gain new skills, change careers or prepare for further study. CIT teaches industry-relevant knowledge and skills that are practical and up to date with the latest technology and trends.
Qualifications range from certificate to degree level and provide a range of flexible learning options. CIT students include school leavers, first-time employees, those seeking a new career direction or additional skills and people with specific training needs. CIT staff are industry professionals, with students benefiting from their expertise, support and personal attention.
CIT enjoys excellent working relationships with many international institutions and is host to 600 international students from over 50 countries.
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CIT is number one priority is the needs of our students. These needs have prompted us to take a number of key steps including:
- Introducing qualifications tailored to students´ needs
- Flexible timetabling to fit into student lifestyles
- Changing the way we deliver programs to meet the needs of industry
- Developing customised training programs tailored to industry requirements
Career and employment outcomes
- Build your career at CIT. Over 89% of our graduates are employed (including overseas!) or in further study within 6 months of graduating.
- Our strong industry links provide access to professional and industry networks.
- Your CIT qualification carries our reputation as one of Australia´s leading training organisations.
Affordable, accessible study
- You'll be pleasantly surprised at how affordable CIT courses are. 50% fee concessions for most students who receive Centrelink benefits, fee instalment plans, financial hardship scholarships and CIT Student Association loans make it even easier.
- Get a head start in your course! You can apply for recognition of your previous work, life or study experience.
A great place to study
- Small class sizes, flexible learning options, online campus, well-equipped learning spaces, teachers who are practicising professionals - just some of CIT´s benefits to help you succeed.
- All the help you need to deal with the pressures of life when you're studying - CIT's student association, childcare centres, academic support, disability and counselling services and the Yurauna Centre for Indigenous students.
Pathways and opportunities
- We'll guarantee you a place if you have successfully completed nationally accredited Vocational and Technical Education studies at school!
- Credit transfer arrangements with 14 Australian universities and great arrangements with the University of Canberra - CIT has plenty of further study pathways into higher education!
- CIT has its own degrees and ANU Associate Degrees are also offered through CIT - higher education qualifications with a strong vocational focus.
- Completing Australian Apprenticeships or Traineeships at CIT ensures you enter the workforce as a highly skilled worker backed by CIT´s reputation for quality.
Language courses
| Course's name | Location | duration | Price/week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary English: Certificates I - IV in English Language Skills | Canberra | from 10 to 15 weeks | from 260 AUD |
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Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a quality assured national framework of qualifications in the school, vocational education and training (VET), and higher education sectors in Australia.
The AQF is a structure of recognised and endorsed qualifications that promotes lifelong learning and provides pathways through Australia’s education and training system.
The AQF is a key national policy instrument to protect the quality of Australian education and training wherever it is delivered. The Framework was developed and is endorsed by all Australian governments through the Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs (MCEETYA) and therefore an AQF qualification is recognised around Australia and by other countries.
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a quality assured national framework of qualifications in the school, vocational education and training (VET), and higher education sectors in Australia.
The AQF is a structure of recognised and endorsed qualifications that promotes lifelong learning and provides pathways through Australia’s education and training system.
The AQF is a key national policy instrument to protect the quality of Australian education and training wherever it is delivered. The Framework was developed and is endorsed by all Australian governments through the Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs (MCEETYA) and therefore an AQF qualification is recognised around Australia and by other countries.
- Bruce Campus Residence has been built in a semi-bush environment and is located on the northside of Canberra City in the grounds of the Canberra Institute of Technology's (CIT´s) Bruce Campus, a five-minute walk from classrooms, canteen, library and the International Student Office.
- Monterey Apartments are located in Canberra City, close to the Canberra Institute of Technology´s (CIT´s) Reid Campus. Positioned centrally, these apartments are also close to our national museums and galleries, a wide variety of shops, restaurants, cafes, cinemas, theatres and transport and Canberra´s beautiful Lake Burley Griffin.
- Bowman House is located in Macquarie on the northside of Canberra City, near to the Canberra Institute of Technology´s (CIT´s) Bruce Campus. Positioned in a residential suburb, Macquarie offers an established shopping centre, a variety of Clubs and the Macquarie Aquatic Centre.
- HomeStay Living with a Canberra family is a great way for you to enjoy your first visit to the National Capital. Familys offer a welcoming environment for you to concentrate on your studies and provides a stable base for your new life in Canberra.
School Accommodation
| Kind | Type | Location | Entrance fee | Price week | Minimum time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Board Homestay | Single | Canberra | 150 | 200 AUD | 1 tyg. |
| Homestay No meals | Single | Canberra | 150 | 120 AUD | 1 tyg. |
| Hostel | Single | Canberra | 150 | 130 AUD | 1 tyg. |
| Student house | Single | Canberra | 150 | 140 AUD | 1 tyg. |
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