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Discover training options to build job-ready skills, start a career, change direction or learn something new. Your pathway begins here.

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Vocational education and training (VET) helps you build real skills for real jobs and rewarding careers. It combines practical, hands-on training with classroom learning so you get industry-specific skills and a recognised qualification.

VET can be a pathway to a new career, an opportunity to upskill and improve your career, or a great way to gain new skills. Courses are flexible and offered across Victoria by registered training providers.

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TAFE

Learn about training offered through Victoria’s TAFE institutes.

Apprenticeships and traineeships

Explore apprenticeships and traineeships, which combine hands-on work experience with formal study to gain specific skills.

Community-based learning

Learn Locals offer low-cost courses for all Victorians at over 200 locations across the state. Your goals, your way.

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Changing careers

Time for a change? Explore new career directions and start your next chapter.

Upskilling

Upgrade your skills and knowledge and take your career to the next level.

Starting out

Launch your career with a range of entry-level courses and study pathways.

Becoming an apprentice or trainee

Combine on-the-job training with classroom learning.

Training as a school student

Give your career a head start! Learn about your training options in secondary school.

Training as an international student

Get support to help you thrive while living and training in Victoria.

Using training as a pathway to university

Turn your skills or training into a degree – explore pathways to higher education.

Learning new skills close to home

Learn with people from your local community in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.

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Free training advice near you

Get expert help with career planning, job searching, and training options – no matter your background or goals.

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Where can training take you?

Free TAFE helps the student become the teacher

Chris returned to study as a mature-aged student and is now an IT teacher, thanks to Free TAFE.

Free TAFE made Jo’s dream of becoming a nurse real

When Jo lost both her dad and her best friend to cancer, she saw firsthand just how valuable a nurse’s work is.

Oat milk coffee leads to new career through apprenticeship

Alexia wasn’t sure what she wanted to do with her career, but the answer came to her over coffee.

Free TAFE is changing lives

Diana Pasos’ positive outlook pointed her to a career in aged care, which she loves.

How one woman found her groove in the trades

Tash needed a career change and was inspired by women in construction on social media to try carpentry.

Connecting through Auslan

Becoming fluent in Auslan has given Bianca Oldham a way to support her Deaf son.

A new country meant new training pathways for tradie Tom

A move from the UK to Australia gave Tom Cotterill access to vocational training at school, which helped him realise he wanted to be a plumber.

Updated 30 March 2026

Training and careers in Victoria’s growing industries

Explore training, skills and job opportunities in high demand industries across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

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