Victoria

Government Funded Courses in VIC

Find subsidised courses and check if you're eligible for funding in Victoria.

Government funding available in VIC

Fee-Free TAFE

Fee-Free TAFE is a Victorian government initiative aimed at providing free training in selected courses to help people gain the skills they need to secure a job. It offers a range of qualifications in industries such as health, construction, and technology, with the goal of reducing the cost of education and increasing job opportunities.

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Eligibility criteria
  • be 17 years of age or older
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live in VIC
Additional criteria may apply.

Skills First

Skills First allows eligible VIC students to enrol in subsidised qualifications from Certificate I through to an Advanced Diploma.

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Eligibility criteria
  • be 17 years of age or older
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live in VIC
Additional criteria may apply.

Popular government funded courses

Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of funded places and eligibility requirements.

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Blended, On Campus, Online
7 - 12 months
$150 - $8,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Room Assistant Family Day Care Educator Childcare Worker
Early Childhood Educator Childcare Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Room Assistant Family Day Care Educator Childcare Worker Early Childhood Educator Childcare Assistant + 2 more
CHC50121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Blended, On Campus, Online
9 - 15 months
$250 - $7,500
  • Completed Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Family Day Care Educator Lead Educator Childcare Worker
Childcare Assistant Early Childhood Educator
+ 2 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Family Day Care Educator Lead Educator Childcare Worker Childcare Assistant Early Childhood Educator + 2 more
HLT37215

Certificate III in Pathology Collection
On Campus
4 - 8 months
$0 - $6,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Pathology Collector Phlebotomist
Blood Collector Venipuncturist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Pathology Collector Phlebotomist Blood Collector Venipuncturist + 2 more
CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Blended, On Campus, Online
70 weeks
$0 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Supervisor Site Manager Construction Project Manager
Construction Manager Site Foreman Construction Estimator Building Estimator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Site Supervisor Site Manager Construction Project Manager Construction Manager Site Foreman Construction Estimator Building Estimator + 4 more
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Blended, On Campus
44 weeks
$0 - $10,718
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Supervisor Site Foreman
Building Contractor Construction Project Manager Building Inspector Site Manager Building Supervisor
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Building Contractor Construction Project Manager Building Inspector Site Manager Building Supervisor + 5 more
CPC30220

Certificate III in Carpentry
Apprenticeship, On Campus
64 weeks
$0 - $16,835
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Shopfitter Formwork Carpenter Carpenter
Wall and Ceiling Installer Apprentice Carpenter
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Shopfitter Formwork Carpenter Carpenter Wall and Ceiling Installer Apprentice Carpenter + 2 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Online
12 months
$1,390 - $3,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NDIS Worker Home Carer Aged Care Worker
Personal Carer Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Residential Care Worker Support Worker Disability Support Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NDIS Worker Home Carer Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Residential Care Worker Support Worker Disability Support Worker + 6 more
MSL40122

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
On Campus
7 months
$650 - $5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Medical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician
Clinical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Analyst Food Technologist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Medical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician Clinical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Analyst Food Technologist + 3 more
CHC40221

Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
Blended
42 weeks
$200 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning Support Officer Education Assistant Integration Aide
Teacher's Assistant Teacher's Aide
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning Support Officer Education Assistant Integration Aide Teacher's Assistant Teacher's Aide + 2 more
CHC53415

Diploma of Leisure and Health
On Campus, Online
14 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Therapy Aide Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapy Assistant
Community Care Worker Wellbeing Coordinator Care Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Therapy Aide Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapy Assistant Community Care Worker Wellbeing Coordinator Care Coordinator + 3 more
CHC43015

Certificate IV In Ageing Support
On Campus, Online
12 months
from $350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Coordinator Aged Care Worker Support Worker
Residential Care Worker Aged Care Team Leader Residential Care Officer Senior Support Worker Lifestyle Coordinator
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Coordinator Aged Care Worker Support Worker Residential Care Worker Aged Care Team Leader Residential Care Officer Senior Support Worker Lifestyle Coordinator + 5 more
11021NAT

Certificate IV in English Language Teaching (TESOL)
Blended
26 weeks
$500 - $6,840
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
English Tutor ESL Teacher Language Tutor
EALD Teacher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
English Tutor ESL Teacher Language Tutor EALD Teacher + 1 more
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)
Blended, Online
47 weeks
$850 - $9,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Construction Manager
Building Supervisor Construction Site Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Construction Manager Building Supervisor Construction Site Manager + 2 more
CHC50221

Diploma of School Age Education and Care
Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Program Officer Program Coordinator Education Assistant
Program Leader Outside School Hours Care Coordinator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Program Officer Program Coordinator Education Assistant Program Leader Outside School Hours Care Coordinator + 2 more
CPC40320

Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator)
Blended, Online
44 weeks
$650 - $9,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Estimator Building Estimator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Estimator Building Estimator
CHC43515

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
On Campus, Online
10 months
from $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crisis Support Worker Support Worker Peer Support Worker
Volunteer Coordinator Mental Health Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crisis Support Worker Support Worker Peer Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Mental Health Worker + 2 more
RII30820

Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
On Campus
12 months
$250 - $9,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Plant Mechanic Grader Operator
Loader Operator Dump Truck Operator Excavator Operator Road Construction Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Plant Mechanic Grader Operator Loader Operator Dump Truck Operator Excavator Operator Road Construction Worker + 4 more
CPC40920

Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Operations)
Blended, On Campus
11 months
Unavailable
  • Completed Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Gasfitter Drainer Plumber
Roof Plumber
+ 1 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Gasfitter Drainer Plumber Roof Plumber + 1 more
CPC30720

Certificate III in Rigging
On Campus
12 months
$250 - $9,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rigger
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Rigger
CPC20220

Certificate II in Construction Pathways
On Campus
4 months
$1,250 - $5,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Worker Formworker Builders Labourer
General Labourer Construction Labourer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Worker Formworker Builders Labourer General Labourer Construction Labourer + 2 more
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