TAFE SA is a vocational education and training service that offers courses leading to recognised awards. Entry to courses is competitive. Courses are employment based and cover a wide range of careers in industry and commerce. Short courses, individual subjects and personal interest courses are also available. Courses offer opportunities to prepare for a career, upgrade skills and knowledge, retrain or proceed to further study at a higher level. Many courses are available using flexible methods of delivery providing resources for study at home, in the workplace or a combination of locations.