TAFE and training after secondary school
Find the right pathway after secondary school
On this page
- Find a training course
- Earn while you learn
- Use training as a pathway to university
- Get free career advice
- Learn about future job growth
- Plan your career
- Career success story
- More free help and resources
If you’re finishing or leaving secondary school, a TAFE and training course can be a pathway to your career. You can choose from a wide range of courses so you’re bound to find something you’re interested in.
Find a training course
Visit the Victorian Skills Gateway(opens in a new window) to search over 500 courses at TAFE and training providers across Victoria. There are also over 350 related occupations to explore.
You may be eligible for government funding to help pay for your course, such as Free TAFE.
Contact the TAFE and Training Line for information about courses and training providers near you. Discover some tips on getting started with TAFE and training.
Earn while you learn
If you’d like to earn an income while you train, apprenticeships and traineeships are available for some jobs.
Use training as a pathway to university
You may be able to get entry into a university course by doing a training course first, then using it as a pathway to get into university.
Get free career advice
Contact your local Skills and Jobs Centre for qualified, independent advice and support on training, career planning and finding a job in your area.
Learn about future job growth
Find out about high demand industries in Victoria with these resources:
- growing industries in Victoria
- training and careers in Melbourne and regional Victoria
- training and career success stories from across Victoria
- employment projections across industries and regions
- Jobs and Skills Atlas(opens in a new window) (Australian government).
Plan your career
Explore these career planning sites and tools to help with ideas:
- My Future(opens in a new window)
- Your Career(opens in a new window)
- Jobs Victoria(opens in a new window)
- Youth Central(opens in a new window).
Career success story
Tahlia channels her creative flair into a career in floristry
“I found that the skills I was learning in the course I was able to practise in the workplace. It lights up people’s faces when they see their idea come to life from the flowers they have chosen.”
More free help and resources
TAFE and Training Line
Get help and information about TAFE and training courses, qualifications and training providers in Victoria.
Skills and Jobs Centres
Get free qualified, independent advice and support on training, career planning and finding a job in your local area.
Training and careers in growing industries
Learn about high demand industries in Victoria. Find out where you could work, what kind of jobs you could do, and what training you’ll need.
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.
Discover training, courses and careers
Find out about skills and training for in-demand and emerging jobs, including free resources and services.
Updated 17 June 2025
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