Victoria

Government Funded Courses in VIC

Find subsidised courses and check if you're eligible for funding in Victoria.

Government funding available in VIC

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.

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.

Popular government funded courses

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

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HLT37215

Certificate III in Pathology Collection

On Campus
4 - 8 months
$0 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support

Blended, Online
8 - 9 months
$175 - $4,300
  • 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.
  • 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.
CPC30220

Certificate III in Carpentry

On Campus, Traineeship
64 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC53415

Diploma of Leisure and Health

Blended, Online
12 - 14 months
$0 - $5,750
  • 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, Online
9 months
$175 - $3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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.
22660VIC

Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk

Online
6 weeks
$500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPC40320

Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator)

Blended, Online
44 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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