​Information for Parents & Guardians
A qualification from the Central Institute of Technology can be the start of a rewarding career for your child.
Useful facts about training at Central
Training prepares students for work by providing skills and knowledge that lead to employment.
- Qualifications range from Certificates to Diplomas to Advanced Diplomas.
- Certain courses provide a pathway to university study.
- Courses are developed and designed in consultation with industry to ensure that they are relevant to market needs.
- Training takes place in industry standard facilities using machiney and equipment found in the workplace.
- Courses are practical and flexible; students can study full time or part time.
What course to study?
Deciding on what course to choose can be a difficult task. Our interactive course finder tool can help you or your child match a course to their personality, interests or to the skills they'd like to learn.
Career pathways
Whilst a qualification from Central will give students the knowledge and skills to enter the workforce, many other career pathways are created at the same time:
- a qualification to work in a chosen area of speciality
- credit for a more advanced qualification, either in the VET sector or university
- a tertiary entrance ranking as a pathway to university.
Fees and Finances
To get an idea of costs of Central courses, view our fees section.
If you are in need of financial assistance find out about our fee paying options or consider applying for a scholarship.
Support Services
Central has a range of services to help students cope with their studies and to develop a career path.