What is Fee-Free TAFE funding?
Fee-Free TAFE (NSW) is a government initiative that allows eligible residents of NSW to grab a fully accredited diploma, certificate qualification, or short course — completely free.
This fantastic program focuses on career paths where there are skills shortages and excellent job prospects, at the same time prioritising First Nations people, unpaid carers, young people, women, people with disabilities, and people who are unemployed.
There are loads of qualifications up-for-grabs in the coming months, especially in high-growth sectors like aged care, hospitality, nursing and healthcare, agriculture, information technologies, construction, agriculture, childcare, disability support, and the manufacturing industries.
To be eligible for a free course under the Fee-Free TAFE (NSW) program you must be at least 15 years old and already be living (or working) in NSW. Additionally, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident (or hold an approved visa) and no longer going to school.
Please note: you don’t have to complete your training with NSW TAFE, there are plenty of eligible Registered Training Organisations (RTO) who are also approved to deliver free qualifications.
Eligibility criteria
- be 15 years of age or older
- not enrolled at any school
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
- live or work in NSW
- not have enrolled in the course previously
Popular Fee-Free TAFE courses
Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of Fee-Free TAFE funded places and eligibility requirements.
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Certificate IV in Mental Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate III in Health Administration
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate III in Patisserie
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Diploma of Leadership and Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Diploma of Human Resource Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Business (Administration)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate III in Pathology Assistance
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate III in Individual Support
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Business
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Patisserie
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Business (Operations)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
