Melbourne

Government funded courses

Government funding provides subsidised course fees to eligible students in an effort to address skills shortages.

Government funding available in Melbourne

Fee-Free TAFE

Fee-Free TAFE is a Victorian government initiative aimed at providing free training in selected courses to help people gain the skills they need to secure a job. It offers a range of qualifications in industries such as health, construction, and technology, with the goal of reducing the cost of education and increasing job opportunities.

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Eligibility criteria
  • be 17 years of age or older
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live in VIC
Additional criteria may apply.

JobTrainer

JobTrainer VIC is an investment in the vocational education and training (VET) of Victorian workers, school leavers, apprentices, and trainees. It’s a joint undertaking by the Australian and state government of Victoria allowing residents to enrol in free and low cost training.

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Eligibility criteria Additional criteria may apply.

Skills Checkpoint

Skills Checkpoint is a program offering career guidance and training options for older workers within Victoria. It’s designed for people aged over 45 and it helps workers to stay in their current job role, transition to a new role at their workplace or find a whole new career path.

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Eligibility criteria Additional criteria may apply.

Skills First

Skills First allows eligible VIC students to enrol in subsidised qualifications from Certificate I through to an Advanced Diploma.

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Eligibility criteria
  • be 17 years of age or older
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live in VIC
Additional criteria may apply.

Victorian Training Guarantee

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Eligibility criteria
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Additional criteria may apply.

Popular government funded courses

Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of funded places and eligibility requirements.

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
HLT37215

Certificate III in Pathology Collection
On Campus
4 - 8 months
$549 - $8,942
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Phlebotomist Pathology Collector
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Phlebotomist Pathology Collector
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
On Campus, Online
11 months
$3,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Personal Carer
Aged Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Trainee Support Worker Senior Support Worker Disability Team Leader Disability Service Officer Disability Support Worker Aboriginal Disability Worker Home Carer
+ 9 more
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
On Campus, Online
11 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Clinician Crisis Support Worker
Mental Health Practitioner Student Counsellor Mental Health Worker Family Support Worker Support Worker Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Relationship Counsellor Mental Health Support Worker
+ 9 more
MSL40122

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

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Aboriginal Disability Worker Aboriginal Aged Care Worker
Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Disability Service Officer Senior Support Worker Disability Support Worker Trainee Support Worker
+ 9 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Blended, On Campus, Online
11 months
$3,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Patient Care Assistant
Support Worker Disability Support Worker Senior Support Worker Trainee Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Residential Care Officer Aged Care Manager Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Residential Care Worker Community Care Worker
+ 11 more
CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $12,030
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Room Assistant Childcare Worker Family Day Care Educator
Nanny Early Childhood Educator Childcare Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Room Assistant Childcare Worker Family Day Care Educator Nanny Early Childhood Educator Childcare Assistant + 3 more
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
On Campus, Online
12 months
$4,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Intake Worker Community Support Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker
Mental Health Support Worker Residential Care Officer Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Housing Officer Youth Worker Family Support Worker Outreach Worker Youth Justice Officer Support Worker Youth Case Worker Peer Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Senior Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Welfare Worker Community Development Worker Case Manager
+ 18 more
CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Blended
11 - 12 months
$0 - $9,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Project Manager Construction Manager Construction Estimator
Site Foreman Construction Supervisor Building Estimator Building Supervisor Building Contractor
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Project Manager Construction Manager Construction Estimator Site Foreman Construction Supervisor Building Estimator Building Supervisor Building Contractor + 5 more
CHC43215 & CHC43315

Dual Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs & Certificate IV in Mental Health
Online
17 months
$5,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Mental Health Counsellor Crisis Support Worker
Peer Support Worker Welfare Worker Support Worker Outreach Worker Substance Abuse Counsellor Family Support Worker Mental Health Worker
+ 7 more
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Blended
7 - 11 months
$0 - $9,350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Supervisor Building Estimator Construction Supervisor
Site Foreman Construction Estimator Building Contractor Construction Project Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Supervisor Building Estimator Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Construction Estimator Building Contractor Construction Project Manager + 4 more
HLT54121

Diploma of Nursing
On Campus
24 months
$32,631
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Health Nurse Enrolled Nurse Mental Health Nurse
Aged Care Nurse Rehabilitation Nurse
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Health Nurse Enrolled Nurse Mental Health Nurse Aged Care Nurse Rehabilitation Nurse + 2 more
CPC30220

Certificate III in Carpentry
On Campus, Traineeship
18 - 42 months
$0 - $15,553
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Formwork Carpenter Apprentice Carpenter
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Formwork Carpenter Apprentice Carpenter
HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
On Campus
4 months
$6,501
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Allied Health Assistant Patient Services Assistant Hospital Attendant
Occupational Therapy Assistant Pathology Assistant Operating Theatre Technician Nursing Assistant Patient Care Assistant Ward Assistant
+ 6 more
CPC40320

Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator)
Blended
6 months
$9,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Estimator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Estimator
22660VIC

Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk
Online
6 weeks
$500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Student Support Officer Youth Justice Officer Welfare Worker
Youth Support Worker Family Counsellor Youth Case Worker Support Worker Youth Counsellor Outreach Worker Student Counsellor Family Support Worker Child Safety Officer
+ 9 more
FNS40222

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
On Campus
6 months
$8,465
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BAS Agent Assistant Accountant Payroll Officer
Bookkeeper Accounts Receivable Officer Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Accounts Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BAS Agent Assistant Accountant Payroll Officer Bookkeeper Accounts Receivable Officer Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Accounts Officer + 5 more
SIT40422

Certificate IV in Hospitality
On Campus, Online
10 months
$4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Restaurant Supervisor Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor
Hotel Manager Motel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Front Office Supervisor Bar Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Restaurant Supervisor Gaming Manager Gaming Supervisor Hotel Manager Motel Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Front Office Supervisor Bar Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager + 7 more
CHC43215 & CHC42021

Dual Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs & Certificate IV in Community Services
Online
15 months
$4,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Rehabilitation Counsellor
Outreach Worker Family Support Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Rehabilitation Counsellor Outreach Worker Family Support Worker + 2 more
ICT30120

Certificate III in Information Technology
On Campus
6 months
$7,277
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Service Desk Analyst Help Desk Support Data Entry Operator
IT Support Officer Computer Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Service Desk Analyst Help Desk Support Data Entry Operator IT Support Officer Computer Technician + 2 more
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