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.
Learn more- 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
Skills First
Skills First allows eligible VIC students to enrol in subsidised qualifications from Certificate I through to an Advanced Diploma.
Learn more- 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
Popular government funded courses
Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of funded places and eligibility requirements.
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Certificate IV in Disability Support
- 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.


Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Certificate III in Carpentry
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Diploma of Leisure and Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Certificate IV In Ageing Support
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Mental Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Dual Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs & Certificate IV in Mental Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate III in Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
