Australian Capital Territory

Fee-Free TAFE Funding

Looking to enhance your skills for better employment opportunities? If you're in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), you might be eligible for complimentary training.

What is Fee-Free TAFE funding?

Fee-Free TAFE (ACT) is a governmental scheme designed to provide eligible ACT residents with the opportunity to obtain a fully accredited diploma, certificate qualification, or short course at no cost.

This exciting initiative targets vital career areas experiencing skill shortages, offering excellent job prospects. It gives priority to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, unpaid carers, young individuals, women, people with disabilities, and those who are unemployed.

An array of qualifications is available, particularly in rapidly growing sectors such as aged care, hospitality, nursing and healthcare, IT, construction, agriculture, childcare, disability support, and manufacturing.

Eligibility for the Fee-Free TAFE (ACT) program requires you to be at least 15 years old and a resident (or employed) in the ACT. You must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold an approved visa, and not be currently attending school.

Importantly, your training doesn't have to be completed with TAFE ACT alone; numerous eligible Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) are also authorised to provide these free qualifications.

Find a fee-free tafe course in your area.

Eligibility criteria

  • be 17 years of age or older
  • not enrolled at school or another program leading to the completion of Year 12
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live or work in the ACT
  • not have enrolled in the course previously

Popular Fee-Free TAFE courses

Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of Fee-Free TAFE funded places and eligibility requirements.

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
FNS30322

Certificate III in Accounts Administration
On Campus
12 months
$1,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administration Officer Data Entry Operator Office Assistant
Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Credit Officer Assistant Accountant Trainee Tax Agent Cashier Night Auditor Trainee Records Officer Assistant Underwriter Collections Officer Local Government Administration Officer Local Government Customer Service Assistant Government Accountant
+ 14 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business
Online
12 months
$0 - $4,450
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Executive Assistant Administration Officer Data Entry Operator
Office Assistant Receptionist Customer Service Representative Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Appointment Setter Operations Coordinator Administration Manager Business Administrator School Administration Officer Personal Assistant Scheduler Administrative Assistant Fitness Studio Manager Communications Manager Trainee Dental Office Manager Retail Team Leader Information Officer Customer Service Officer Brand Ambassador RTO Compliance Officer Enrolment and Admissions Officer Cashier Night Auditor Trainee Records Officer New Home Sales Consultant Operations Officer IT Business Analyst Telemarketer Service Manager Parts Manager Apiarist Crematorium Technician Funeral Director Funeral Assistant
+ 36 more
CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $2,519
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Childcare Assistant Nanny Early Childhood Educator
Family Day Care Educator Room Assistant Childcare Worker Trainee Home Tutor Outside School Hours Care Coordinator Dance Teacher
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Childcare Assistant Nanny Early Childhood Educator Family Day Care Educator Room Assistant Childcare Worker Trainee Home Tutor Outside School Hours Care Coordinator Dance Teacher + 7 more
HLT37315

Certificate III in Health Administration
Blended
6 months
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Medical Receptionist Admissions Clerk Patient Liaison Officer
Ward Clerk Therapy Aide Medical Secretary Dental Receptionist Medical Administrator Clinic Administrator Dental Office Manager Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator Local Government Customer Service Assistant Diabetes Educator Anaesthetic Technician
+ 11 more
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality
Apprenticeship, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $1,380
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Waiter Hotel Porter
Hotel Receptionist Bar Attendant Gaming Attendant Cafe Attendant Concierge Kitchen Attendant Barista Trainee Chef Cellar Door Manager Food Safety Supervisor Night Auditor Bartender Customer Service Manager Tour Guide Community Organiser Tour Driver Cooks Assistant Sandwich Hand Fast Food Assistant Executive Housekeeper Flight Attendant Gym Receptionist Food Service Assistant
+ 24 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $4,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Procurement Officer Team Leader
Supervisor Project Coordinator Area Manager Administration Manager Presales Consultant Business Administrator Business Support Officer Regional Manager Project Officer Fitness Studio Manager Retail Team Leader Account Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Community Engagement Officer Enrolment and Admissions Officer Customer Success Manager Cashier Account Executive Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Digital Business Analyst Customer Experience Manager Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Music Manager Apiarist
+ 27 more
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Online
6 - 18 months
$0 - $4,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor
Project Coordinator Assistant Manager Team Administrator General Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager Project Officer Retail Team Leader Account Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager Customer Success Manager Customs and Border Protection Officer Venue Manager Regional Coordinator Cellar Door Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Operational Risk Manager Innovation Strategist Operations Officer IT Business Analyst Music Manager Sales Representative Telemarketer Sales Consultant Workshop Manager Cleaning Supervisor Plant Supervisor Airport Operations Manager Sheep Shearing Trainer Abattoir Supervisor Food Production Supervisor Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager
+ 40 more
BSB40920

Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
Online
10 - 12 months
$0 - $4,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer
Project Coordinator Digital Project Manager Account Manager Park Manager Intelligence Officer Operational Risk Manager Infrastructure Engineer Operations Officer IT Business Analyst Community Organiser Workshop Manager Technical Project Manager Maintenance Manager
+ 13 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business
Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $5,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner
Governance Coordinator Scheduler Business Support Officer Regional Manager Project Officer Fitness Studio Manager Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Data Miner Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Park Manager Buyer Information Officer Customer Service Officer Brand Ambassador Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Enrolment and Admissions Officer Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer ICT Sales Assistant Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Customs and Border Protection Officer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Social Media Strategist Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Operational Risk Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Administration Officer Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Concreter Duty Manager (Police Force) Apiarist
+ 91 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner Governance Coordinator Scheduler Business Support Officer Regional Manager Project Officer Fitness Studio Manager Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Data Miner Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Park Manager Buyer Information Officer Customer Service Officer Brand Ambassador Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Enrolment and Admissions Officer Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer ICT Sales Assistant Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Customs and Border Protection Officer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Social Media Strategist Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Operational Risk Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Administration Officer Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Concreter Duty Manager (Police Force) Apiarist + 91 more
CHC50121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $2,687
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Childcare Centre Manager Early Childhood Educator Childcare Assistant
Childcare Director Lead Educator Service Director Room Assistant Family Day Care Educator Childcare Worker Home Tutor Dance Teacher
+ 8 more
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management
On Campus
12 months
$3,705
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Motel Manager Gaming Manager Hotel Manager
Restaurant Supervisor Gaming Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Night Auditor Kitchen Manager Demi Chef Chef de Partie Venue Manager Event Planner Cellar Door Manager Food Safety Supervisor Club Manager Cooks Assistant Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager Bakery Manager Executive Housekeeper
+ 24 more
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management
Blended, Online
10 - 18 months
$0 - $5,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer
Scheduler IT Project Manager Project Coordinator Regional Manager Governance Coordinator ICT Project Manager Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Wind Turbine Engineer Investigation Manager National Security Adviser Field Engineer Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Sustainable Farmer Automated Tester IT Auditor Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Technician Operations Officer Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Drilling Supervisor Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Project Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Technical Project Manager Maintenance Manager
+ 49 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housing Officer Family Support Worker Support Worker
Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Intake Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Park Manager Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Intelligence Officer Case Worker Regional Coordinator Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Financial Counsellor Conservation Manager Student Experience Officer Council Member
+ 23 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $2,316
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Trainee Support Worker Disability Support Worker Home Carer Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Support Worker Aged Care Manager Patient Care Assistant Residential Care Officer Senior Support Worker
+ 11 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $2,086
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Trainee Support Worker Home Carer Aboriginal Disability Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader Senior Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker
+ 10 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $1,261
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Coordinator Support Worker Youth Support Worker
Youth Case Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Community Support Worker Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Welfare Worker Animal Shelter Attendant Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Audiometrist
+ 10 more
CHC43015

Certificate IV In Ageing Support
Blended, Online
6 - 18 months
$0 - $1,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Team Leader Residential Care Officer Lifestyle Coordinator
Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Aged Care Manager Aged Care Worker Patient Care Assistant Peer Support Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Senior Support Worker Support Worker Trainee Support Worker
+ 10 more
CHC43215

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
On Campus
1 year
$2,530
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Welfare Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
Rehabilitation Counsellor Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD)
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Welfare Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Rehabilitation Counsellor Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) + 3 more
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
On Campus
6 months
$2,282
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Worker Family Support Worker Peer Support Worker
Support Worker Outreach Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Support Worker Relationship Counsellor Student Counsellor Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach
+ 11 more
CHC40421

Certificate IV in Youth Work
On Campus
12 months
$2,665
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Support Worker Youth Support Worker
Youth Case Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Youth Counsellor Community Coach
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Support Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Youth Counsellor Community Coach + 5 more
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