Many people hold more than one qualification from more than one education provider. Some qualifications provide general skills; others are more specialised, practical or advanced.
Having a range of qualifications makes your son or daughter eligible to apply for more jobs. When they enter the workforce, their career and salary prospects will also be improved if they keep their skills up-to-date by taking short courses.
Some TAFE qualifications are also recognised as 'prior learning' by universities. In other words, if your son or daughter completes a TAFE qualification before applying to university, they will not need to study university subjects that are similar to subjects they have already passed at TAFE. This will shorten their degree and reduce the cost of university study. Credit recognition is usually given on a case-by-case basis, however this search tool can be used as a guide.