Free TAFE program
Free TAFE helps you get qualified for in-demand jobs, without the tuition fees.
Get qualified, without the tuition fees.
Free TAFE offers 80 tuition-free courses in high-demand industries like health, construction, cyber security and more.
Whether you’re kickstarting your career or switching paths, you’ll gain job-ready skills, real-world experience and the support you need to succeed – all at a TAFE near you.
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.
About Free TAFE
Free TAFE helps Victorians get the skills they need, free from tuition fees.
Browse Free TAFE courses
Agriculture and horticulture
Automotive and engineering
Beauty and hairdressing
Building, construction and trades
Education and training
Finance and business support
Health and community services
Hospitality and tourism
Information technology
Transport and logistics
Veterinary studies
Find a TAFE near you
Explore over 90 TAFE campuses across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Search by suburb or postcode
Where could Free TAFE take you?
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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