Free TAFE makes it real
Turn your passion into a career
With 80 qualifications and short courses offered across Victoria at more than 90 campuses with state-of-the-art training facilities, Free TAFE makes it possible for you to build a rewarding career.
From cyber security to construction, Free TAFE courses are linked to industries where skills are in high demand. No matter which course you choose, you can feel confident that you’ll graduate job-ready and in demand.
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Free TAFE providers
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Find a TAFE near you
Explore over 90 TAFE campuses across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
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Free TAFE courses
Discover a range of Free TAFE courses in Victoria. Explore by course name or select multiple study areas and course types to narrow your search.
Free TAFE eligibility
Find out who can access Free TAFE in Victoria, including eligibility for residents and asylum seekers, and options for completing multiple Free TAFE courses.
Does Free TAFE mean the course is completely free?
TAFE course costs are made up of 3 parts:
- course (tuition) fees
- student fees
- course materials.
Free TAFE means you don’t pay the tuition fees.
Each TAFE or course may have additional student fees for student services and/or course materials fees. You should ask your preferred TAFE for information about additional fees.
To help with costs that are not covered by Free TAFE, many TAFEs offer student loans, payment plans or scholarships. You’ll find more information on each TAFE website.
Learn more About Free TAFE.
Got a question about Free TAFE?
We’re here to help. Please complete this form with your questions and the TAFE and Training Line will be in touch.
Where could Free TAFE take you?
Whether you’re considering your next steps after secondary school, switching careers, re-skilling or upskilling, discover what our students and graduates are saying about TAFE.
Chris returned to study as a mature-aged student and is now an IT teacher, thanks to Free TAFE.
When Jo lost both her dad and her best friend to cancer, she saw firsthand just how valuable a nurse’s work is.
Diana Pasos’ positive outlook pointed her to a career in aged care, which she loves.
Becoming fluent in Auslan has given Bianca Oldham a way to support her Deaf son.
Updated 26 March 2026
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