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TAFE Victoria

TAFE Victoria offers practical, hands-on training to help you build skills, gain qualifications and find career opportunities. Explore courses, campuses, Free TAFE, support services and more.

Free TAFE makes it real

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.

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Study at TAFE

Free TAFE program

Free TAFE helps you get qualified for in-demand jobs, without the tuition fees. Choose from 80 qualifications.

Search for courses

Explore the full range of TAFE courses on offer, including Free TAFE, short courses and more on the Victorian Skills Gateway.

Applying for TAFE

Explore how to apply for TAFE in Victoria, check entry requirements, key dates and ways to have your previous study or experience recognised.

Why TAFE?

Discover why TAFE is a smart study choice – practical training, modern facilities, strong job outcomes and hundreds of courses to choose from across Victoria.

Learn about training course and qualification levels

From a short course to an Advanced Diploma, this explainer will help you pick the right course level.

Information about TAFE in your language

Information about TAFE in languages other than English

Find a TAFE near you

Explore over 90 TAFE campuses across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Search by suburb or postcode

Advice and support

Support programs

Explore a range of support programs that make education and training more accessible and inclusive.

Get financial assistance for training and other expenses

You may be eligible for Free TAFE or Skills First funding to help pay for your training.

Make a complaint as a student

Find out what to do if there is an issue with your training course or training provider.

News

Chisholm is gearing up with a new electric vehicle facility

Chisholm Institute has a new facility that provides essential training in electric vehicles (EVs).

Seven years of Free TAFE in Victoria

We’re celebrating 7 years of Free TAFE in Victoria!

New automotive and construction training facilities coming to South West TAFE

Construction has started on South West TAFE’s new Building Innovation and Design Centre.

Browse all TAFE Victoria news.

About us

About TAFE Victoria

We help Victorians get the skills they need to kickstart their career, upskill or change career pathways through our network of leading training providers.

TAFE services for the community

Discover affordable, high-quality services at your local TAFE, while supporting students in real-world training environments.

Where could TAFE take you?

Explore real stories of people from different backgrounds who have found new opportunities, skills, and built their careers through TAFE.

Updated 2 March 2026


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