South Australia

Fee-Free TAFE Funding

Looking to upgrade your skillset and propel your career forward? If you're in South Australia (SA), you might have the opportunity to access free training.

What is Fee-Free TAFE funding?

Fee-Free TAFE (SA) is a state government initiative, providing eligible South Australians the chance to attain a fully accredited diploma, certificate qualification, or short course at no expense.

The program strategically targets sectors with skill shortages, thereby enhancing job prospects for participants. It prioritizes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, unpaid carers, young people, women, individuals with disabilities, and the unemployed.

A wide range of qualifications is on offer, particularly in fields where skilled workers are in high demand, such as aged care, hospitality, nursing and healthcare, information technology, construction, agriculture, childcare, disability support, and manufacturing.

To be eligible for the Fee-Free TAFE (SA) program, you need to be at least 15 years old, live or work in South Australia, be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid visa, and not be enrolled in school.

Training opportunities are available not just at TAFE institutes but also through several approved Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that are part of this initiative across the state.

Find a fee-free tafe course in your area.

Eligibility criteria


You must meet ONE of the following requirements:

  • be a First Nations Australian; OR
  • be 17-24 years of age; OR
  • be unemployed or receiving income support payments; OR
  • be an unpaid carer; OR
  • be a person who identifies as female and is facing economic insecurity; OR
  • be a person who identifies as female and is undertaking study in non-traditional fields; OR
  • be a person with a disability, including autism and neurodivergence.
  • be a certain category of visa holder.

 

As well as ALL of the following requirements:

  • be 16 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 SA

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
CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$99 - $7,000
  • 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.
  • 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.
CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
5 - 12 months
$500 - $8,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$100 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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.
Senior Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Support Worker
Rehabilitation Counsellor Community Development Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Park Manager Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Family Support Worker Financial Counsellor Housing Officer Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Aboriginal Community Care Worker Council Member Social Welfare Officer Intake Worker Community Worker Community Arts Worker International Development Worker Community Outreach Coordinator Community Services Officer Youth Support Officer Social Justice Advocate Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Human Rights Activist Policy Researcher Community Engagement Coordinator Humanitarian Aid Worker Case Worker Intelligence Officer Community Health Liaison Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Art Therapist Migrant Support Worker Community Educator Remedial Yoga Therapist Life Coach Gerontologist Health Advisor Disability Advocate Hospital Social Worker Program Evaluator Education Support Officer Mental Health Case Manager Probation Officer Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Global Health Advisor Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Arts Programmer Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Community Advocate Mental Health Advocate Child Psychologist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Addiction Counsellor Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Community Recovery Officer Doula Aged Care Coordinator Clinical Supervisor Youth Advocate
+ 80 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Senior Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Community Development Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Park Manager Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Family Support Worker Financial Counsellor Housing Officer Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Aboriginal Community Care Worker Council Member Social Welfare Officer Intake Worker Community Worker Community Arts Worker International Development Worker Community Outreach Coordinator Community Services Officer Youth Support Officer Social Justice Advocate Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Human Rights Activist Policy Researcher Community Engagement Coordinator Humanitarian Aid Worker Case Worker Intelligence Officer Community Health Liaison Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Art Therapist Migrant Support Worker Community Educator Remedial Yoga Therapist Life Coach Gerontologist Health Advisor Disability Advocate Hospital Social Worker Program Evaluator Education Support Officer Mental Health Case Manager Probation Officer Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Global Health Advisor Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Arts Programmer Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Community Advocate Mental Health Advocate Child Psychologist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Addiction Counsellor Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Community Recovery Officer Doula Aged Care Coordinator Clinical Supervisor Youth Advocate + 80 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

On Campus, Online
5 - 12 months
$20 - $3,375
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Blended, On Campus
8 - 12 months
$100 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT37215

Certificate III in Pathology Collection

On Campus
8 months
$549 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Online
12 months
$6,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wellness Coordinator Digital Project Manager Health Manager
Early Childhood Center Manager Innovation Strategist Pharmacy Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Quality Control Manager Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Vendor Manager Site Manager Risk Consultant Development Manager Political Consultant Project Director Chief Project Officer Senior Project Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Data Miner Education Coordinator Business Process Analyst Organisational Development Consultant Customer Experience Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Public Administrator Technical Manager Training and Development Manager Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Program Evaluator Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Business Relationship Manager Promotions Manager Company Director Employee Relations Manager Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager Geochemist Transport Manager Strategic Advisor Palaeontologist Nutrition Advisor Photogrammetrist Logistician Nutrition Scientist Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Commercial Manager Healthcare Manager Health Administrator Primary Health Organisation Manager Strategy Manager ICT Project Manager Operations Analyst IT Operations Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager IT Specialist Mining Manager Executive Director Meteorologist Editorial Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Creative Writer Neurologist Agricultural Economist Human Rights Advocate Arts Programmer Film Producer Chief Innovation Officer Location Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Partnerships Manager Corporate Services Manager Theatre Manager Athletic Director Performance Coach Superintendent Clinical Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Social Work Supervisor Wellbeing Coordinator Continuous Improvement Manager Contract Specialist Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Sheriff Aviation Consultant Police Sergeant Leadership Coach Food Service Supervisor Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Regional Manager Presales Consultant Area Manager Assistant Manager Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Business Specialist Business Services Manager Team Administrator Operations Specialist Scrum Master Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO) Technical Consultant Program Coordinator Cost Controller Business Leader Travel Operator Relationship Manager Technical Lead Technical Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Agile Business Analyst Cluster Manager Solutions Architect Customer Success Manager Procurement Consultant Service Director Workforce Analyst Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Performance Manager International Project Manager Financial Regulator Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur Innovation Coordinator National Security Adviser Intelligence Officer Engagement Manager Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Records Manager Social Media Strategist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Museum Director Investigator Watchkeeper Deck Officer Geological Technician Driller Offsider Cabin Crew Supervisor Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Catchment Officer Trade Waste Officer Environmental Health Officer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Dog Trainer Senior Merchandiser Technical Project Manager Workplace Inspector Investigation Manager Rail Safety Manager Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Electrical Fitter Funeral Assistant Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant RTO Compliance Officer Landfill Supervisor Duty Manager (Police Force) Abattoir Supervisor Tour Operations Manager HVAC Technician Reservations Manager Exhibition Manager Executive Housekeeper Service Manager Parts Manager Airport Operations Manager Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Clinical Coder Bakery Manager Drilling Supervisor Grip Gaffer Driller Life Coach Fleet Manager Council Member Local Government Customer Service Assistant Financial Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Museum Assistant Librarian Accounting Manager Financial Controller Fraud Analyst Forensic Accountant Event Director Plant Manager High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Gym Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Resilience Officer Cellar Door Manager Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Radio Producer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Sales Analyst Project Coordinator Supervisor General Manager Office Manager Team Leader Account Manager Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Information Officer Park Manager Strata Manager Event Planner Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Venue Manager Conservation Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Operations Officer
+ 267 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wellness Coordinator Digital Project Manager Health Manager Early Childhood Center Manager Innovation Strategist Pharmacy Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Quality Control Manager Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Vendor Manager Site Manager Risk Consultant Development Manager Political Consultant Project Director Chief Project Officer Senior Project Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Data Miner Education Coordinator Business Process Analyst Organisational Development Consultant Customer Experience Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Public Administrator Technical Manager Training and Development Manager Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Program Evaluator Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Business Relationship Manager Promotions Manager Company Director Employee Relations Manager Research and Development Manager Innovation Manager Geochemist Transport Manager Strategic Advisor Palaeontologist Nutrition Advisor Photogrammetrist Logistician Nutrition Scientist Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Commercial Manager Healthcare Manager Health Administrator Primary Health Organisation Manager Strategy Manager ICT Project Manager Operations Analyst IT Operations Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager IT Specialist Mining Manager Executive Director Meteorologist Editorial Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Creative Writer Neurologist Agricultural Economist Human Rights Advocate Arts Programmer Film Producer Chief Innovation Officer Location Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Partnerships Manager Corporate Services Manager Theatre Manager Athletic Director Performance Coach Superintendent Clinical Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Social Work Supervisor Wellbeing Coordinator Continuous Improvement Manager Contract Specialist Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Sheriff Aviation Consultant Police Sergeant Leadership Coach Food Service Supervisor Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Regional Manager Presales Consultant Area Manager Assistant Manager Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Business Specialist Business Services Manager Team Administrator Operations Specialist Scrum Master Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO) Technical Consultant Program Coordinator Cost Controller Business Leader Travel Operator Relationship Manager Technical Lead Technical Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Agile Business Analyst Cluster Manager Solutions Architect Customer Success Manager Procurement Consultant Service Director Workforce Analyst Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Performance Manager International Project Manager Financial Regulator Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur Innovation Coordinator National Security Adviser Intelligence Officer Engagement Manager Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Records Manager Social Media Strategist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Museum Director Investigator Watchkeeper Deck Officer Geological Technician Driller Offsider Cabin Crew Supervisor Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Catchment Officer Trade Waste Officer Environmental Health Officer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Dog Trainer Senior Merchandiser Technical Project Manager Workplace Inspector Investigation Manager Rail Safety Manager Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Electrical Fitter Funeral Assistant Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant RTO Compliance Officer Landfill Supervisor Duty Manager (Police Force) Abattoir Supervisor Tour Operations Manager HVAC Technician Reservations Manager Exhibition Manager Executive Housekeeper Service Manager Parts Manager Airport Operations Manager Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Clinical Coder Bakery Manager Drilling Supervisor Grip Gaffer Driller Life Coach Fleet Manager Council Member Local Government Customer Service Assistant Financial Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Museum Assistant Librarian Accounting Manager Financial Controller Fraud Analyst Forensic Accountant Event Director Plant Manager High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Gym Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Resilience Officer Cellar Door Manager Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Radio Producer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Sales Analyst Project Coordinator Supervisor General Manager Office Manager Team Leader Account Manager Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Information Officer Park Manager Strata Manager Event Planner Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Venue Manager Conservation Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Operations Officer + 267 more
SHB50121

Diploma of Beauty Therapy

Blended, On Campus
18 months
$8,500 - $18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00093

Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set

Online
13 weeks
$342 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00102

Mental Health Co-existing Needs Skill Set

On Campus, Online
13 weeks
$308 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT31021

Certificate III in Patisserie

On Campus, Online
12 months
$1,600 - $9,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming)

Online
18 months
$1,500 - $4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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