Queensland

Fee-Free TAFE Funding

Fee-Free TAFE (QLD) is a state government initiative that offers eligible Queenslanders the chance to attain a fully accredited diploma, certificate qualification, or short course at zero cost.

What is Fee-Free TAFE funding?

Fee-Free TAFE (QLD) is a government-led initiative that enables eligible residents of Queensland to pursue a fully accredited diploma, certificate qualification, or short course at no cost.

This program is designed to address skill shortages in key industries, offering robust employment opportunities post-training. It prioritizes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, unpaid carers, young adults, women, individuals with disabilities, and those out of work.

A diverse array of qualifications is available in high-demand sectors such as aged care, hospitality, nursing and healthcare, information technology, construction, agriculture, childcare, disability support, and manufacturing.

Eligibility for Fee-Free TAFE includes being at least 15 years old, residing or working in QLD, being an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or holding a valid visa, and not currently attending school.

Training can be undertaken not only at TAFE institutes but also through various approved Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) across the state, all part of this initiative.

Find a fee-free tafe course in your area.

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 QLD
  • not have enrolled in the course previously (not including foundation skills training)
  • not have completed a qualification previously under Fee-Free TAFE or Free Nursing

Popular Fee-Free TAFE courses

Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of Fee-Free TAFE funded places and eligibility requirements.

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPP20218

Certificate II in Security Operations
On Campus
3 weeks
$20 - $1,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer CCTV Operator
Bodyguard Crowd Controller
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer CCTV Operator Bodyguard Crowd Controller + 2 more
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$30 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Advocate Community Advocate Cultural Advisor
Community Health Liaison Indigenous Support Worker Case Worker Court Support Worker Community Services Officer Behaviour Support Specialist Youth Support Officer Community Worker Community Support Worker Community Outreach Coordinator Social Welfare Officer Intake Worker Mental Health Support Worker Community Educator Migrant Support Worker NDIS Worker Youth Advocate Community Recovery Officer Doula Disability Employment Consultant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Probation Officer Youth Officer Community Care Worker Residential Care Officer Outreach Worker Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Community Development Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Case Manager Support Worker Peer Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Volunteer Coordinator Senior Support Worker Animal Shelter Attendant Aboriginal Community Care Worker Housing Officer Residential Care Worker Family Support Worker Youth Worker Life Coach
+ 44 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 18 months
$49 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Disability Employment Consultant
Gerontologist Health Advisor Hospital Social Worker Global Health Advisor Mental Health Case Manager Education Support Officer Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Disability Advocate Program Evaluator Youth Advocate Clinical Supervisor Aged Care Coordinator Addiction Counsellor Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Doula Community Recovery Officer Community Advocate Child Psychologist Mental Health Advocate Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Community Health Liaison Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Intelligence Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Case Worker Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Researcher Human Rights Activist Community Services Officer Intake Worker Social Welfare Officer Community Arts Worker Community Outreach Coordinator International Development Worker Community Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Youth Support Officer Migrant Support Worker Community Educator Art Therapist Park Manager Regional Coordinator Family Support Worker Student Experience Officer Financial Counsellor Housing Officer Conservation Manager Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Aboriginal Community Care Worker Senior Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Rehabilitation Counsellor Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Care Worker Social Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Council Member
+ 80 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Disability Employment Consultant Gerontologist Health Advisor Hospital Social Worker Global Health Advisor Mental Health Case Manager Education Support Officer Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Disability Advocate Program Evaluator Youth Advocate Clinical Supervisor Aged Care Coordinator Addiction Counsellor Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Doula Community Recovery Officer Community Advocate Child Psychologist Mental Health Advocate Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Community Health Liaison Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Intelligence Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Case Worker Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Researcher Human Rights Activist Community Services Officer Intake Worker Social Welfare Officer Community Arts Worker Community Outreach Coordinator International Development Worker Community Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Youth Support Officer Migrant Support Worker Community Educator Art Therapist Park Manager Regional Coordinator Family Support Worker Student Experience Officer Financial Counsellor Housing Officer Conservation Manager Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Aboriginal Community Care Worker Senior Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Rehabilitation Counsellor Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Care Worker Social Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Council Member + 80 more
SIS30321

Certificate III in Fitness
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $2,390
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor Sports Coordinator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor Sports Coordinator
SIS30321 & SIS40221

Dual Certificate III in Fitness & Certificate IV in Fitness
Blended, On Campus, Online
24 months
$3,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gym Instructor Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gym Instructor Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor
HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Online
12 months
$20 - $2,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Assistant Acute Care Nurse Laundry Worker
Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator Occupational Therapy Assistant Patient Care Assistant Operating Theatre Technician Nursing Assistant Hospital Orderly Ward Assistant Pathology Assistant Allied Health Assistant Hospital Attendant Patient Services Assistant Kennel Hand Animal Shelter Attendant Biomedical Engineer Community Health Liaison Medical Assistant Recovery Nurse Home Care Nurse Intensive Care Nurse Cardiac Nurse
+ 20 more
MSL40122

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
On Campus
7 months
$650 - $5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Analyst Clinical Laboratory Technician Science Technician
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Medical Laboratory Technician Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician
+ 6 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
On Campus, Online
12 months
$20 - $2,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker
Personal Carer Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Home Carer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Personal Carer Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Home Carer + 5 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
On Campus
3 months
$27 - $3,199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Trainee Support Worker Aboriginal Disability Worker Senior Support Worker
Disability Service Officer Disability Support Worker Disability Team Leader Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Home Carer Mental Health Support Worker Disability Advocate Home Care Nurse Education Support Officer NDIS Worker
+ 14 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
Online
12 months
$20 - $1,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Community Arts Worker Caseworker
Hospital Social Worker NDIS Worker Peer Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Support Worker Welfare Worker Outreach Worker Youth Case Worker Youth Support Worker Animal Shelter Attendant Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Aboriginal Community Care Worker Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Audiometrist
+ 14 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
On Campus
3 months
$27 - $3,199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Coordinator Home Care Nurse Gerontologist
Home Carer Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Aged Care Manager Residential Care Officer Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Support Worker Senior Support Worker Trainee Support Worker Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Patient Care Assistant
+ 14 more
AVI20118

Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Air Cargo Examination Officer)
Blended, On Campus, Online
5 days
$219 - $990
  • Must pass a valid background check before accessing security-restricted resources for AVIG0001: Work in a transport security environment.
Additional requirements may apply.
Air Cargo Examination Officer
  • Must pass a valid background check before accessing security-restricted resources for AVIG0001: Work in a transport security environment.
  • Must pass a valid background check before accessing security-restricted resources for AVIG0001: Work in a transport security environment.
Additional requirements may apply.
Air Cargo Examination Officer
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
Blended, On Campus
6 months
$100 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Mental Health Worker
Community Rehabilitation Worker Mental Health Case Manager Mental Health Support Worker Mental Health Advocate Behaviour Therapist Mental Health Practitioner Crisis Support Worker
+ 7 more
SHB50121

Diploma of Beauty Therapy
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $21,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Assistant Cosmetic Nurse Beauty Therapist
Reflexology Therapist Beautician Salon Manager Spa Therapist Waxing Therapist Massage Therapist Laser Therapist Dermal Therapist Electrologist Skin Therapist Dermatology Assistant Clinical Aesthetician Dermal Clinician IPL and Laser Technician
+ 14 more
CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Blended, On Campus
8 months
$100 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapy Assistant Disability Support Worker
Community Support Worker Program Coordinator Wellness Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapy Assistant Disability Support Worker Community Support Worker Program Coordinator Wellness Coordinator + 3 more
BSB30320

Certificate III in Legal Services
Online
12 months
$1,650 - $3,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Secretary Legal Receptionist Legal Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Secretary Legal Receptionist Legal Assistant
CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support
Blended, On Campus
6 months
$99 - $3,950
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Lifestyle Coordinator
Aboriginal Disability Worker Disability Support Worker Disability Team Leader Disability Service Officer NDIS Worker
+ 5 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Lifestyle Coordinator Aboriginal Disability Worker Disability Support Worker Disability Team Leader Disability Service Officer NDIS Worker + 5 more
HLT42015

Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
Blended, On Campus
6 months
$4,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Remedial Massage Therapist Spa Therapist Massage Therapist
Allied Health Assistant Reflexology Therapist Myotherapist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Remedial Massage Therapist Spa Therapist Massage Therapist Allied Health Assistant Reflexology Therapist Myotherapist + 3 more
BSB30220

Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Online
10 months
$10 - $1,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Independent Contractor Small Business Owner
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Independent Contractor Small Business Owner
BSB40320

Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Online
10 months
$50 - $2,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Small Business Owner Franchisee Independent Contractor
Entrepreneur Business Consultant Operations Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Small Business Owner Franchisee Independent Contractor Entrepreneur Business Consultant Operations Coordinator + 3 more
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