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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer CCTV Operator
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
On Campus, Online
12 months
$2,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aboriginal Disability Worker Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Trainee Support Worker
Disability Service Officer Disability Support Worker Senior Support Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Home Carer
+ 9 more
MSL40122

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
On Campus
7 months
$5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forensic Science Technician Medical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Attendant
Laboratory Technician Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forensic Science Technician Medical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector + 3 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
On Campus
3 months
$3,199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Mental Health Support Worker Trainee Support Worker
Aboriginal Disability Worker Disability Support Worker Disability Team Leader Disability Service Officer Senior Support Worker Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker
+ 10 more
HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Online
12 months
$2,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Allied Health Assistant Patient Services Assistant Hospital Attendant
Occupational Therapy Assistant Patient Care Assistant Operating Theatre Technician Nursing Assistant Pathology Assistant Ward Assistant
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Allied Health Assistant Patient Services Assistant Hospital Attendant Occupational Therapy Assistant Patient Care Assistant Operating Theatre Technician Nursing Assistant Pathology Assistant Ward Assistant + 6 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
On Campus
3 months
$3,199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Care Assistance Worker Residential Care Officer Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Support Worker Aged Care Manager Senior Support Worker Disability Support Worker Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Trainee Support Worker Home Carer Patient Care Assistant
+ 11 more
FNS40217

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Online
24 months
$1,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Assistant Accountant Accounts Clerk
Accounts Receivable Officer Bookkeeper Accounts Officer BAS Agent
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Assistant Accountant Accounts Clerk Accounts Receivable Officer Bookkeeper Accounts Officer BAS Agent + 4 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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor
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.
Fitness Instructor Personal Trainer Gym Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fitness Instructor Personal Trainer Gym Instructor
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 18 months
$100 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housing Officer Community Care Worker Family Support Worker
Aboriginal Community Care Worker Community Development Worker Community Corrections Officer Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Case Manager Intake Worker
+ 10 more
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
Blended, On Campus
6 months
$3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Relationship Counsellor Peer Support Worker
Support Worker Student Counsellor Family Support Worker Mental Health Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Support Worker
+ 9 more
CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Blended, On Campus
8 months
$3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diversional Therapy Assistant Lifestyle Coordinator Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diversional Therapy Assistant Lifestyle Coordinator Occupational Therapy Assistant
AVI20118

Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Air Cargo Examination Officer)
Blended, On Campus, Online
5 days
$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
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$100 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Intake Worker Mental Health Support Worker
Residential Care Officer Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Housing Officer Family Support Worker Youth Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Community Development Worker Case Manager Peer Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Senior Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator
+ 18 more
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services)
On Campus
12 months
$5,017
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Special Effects Makeup Artist Hair and Makeup Artist Makeup Artist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Special Effects Makeup Artist Hair and Makeup Artist Makeup Artist
SHB50121

Diploma of Beauty Therapy
On Campus
12 months
$21,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Manager Beautician Waxing Therapist
Spa Therapist Laser Therapist Dermal Therapist Massage Therapist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Manager Beautician Waxing Therapist Spa Therapist Laser Therapist Dermal Therapist Massage Therapist + 4 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business
Online
12 months
$1,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Customer Service Representative Receptionist Data Entry Operator
Executive Assistant Administration Officer Personal Assistant Office Assistant Appointment Setter Operations Coordinator Administration Manager Business Administrator School Administration Officer Scheduler Administrative Assistant Payroll Clerk Accounts Clerk
+ 13 more
CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support
Blended, On Campus
6 months
$3,950
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aboriginal Disability Worker Disability Support Worker Disability Team Leader
Disability Service Officer
+ 1 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aboriginal Disability Worker Disability Support Worker Disability Team Leader Disability Service Officer + 1 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
Online
12 months
$1,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Peer Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator
Support Worker Outreach Worker Youth Case Worker Youth Support Worker Welfare Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Peer Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Support Worker Outreach Worker Youth Case Worker Youth Support Worker Welfare Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker + 6 more
BSB30320

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