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
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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Pathology Collector Phlebotomist
CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
On Campus, Online
12 months
$350 - $8,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Room Assistant Family Day Care Educator Childcare Assistant
Early Childhood Educator Childcare Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Room Assistant Family Day Care Educator Childcare Assistant Early Childhood Educator Childcare Worker + 2 more
CPC30220

Certificate III in Carpentry
On Campus, Traineeship
64 weeks
$2,250 - $16,835
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Formwork Carpenter Shopfitter Carpenter
Wall and Ceiling Installer Apprentice Carpenter
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Formwork Carpenter Shopfitter Carpenter Wall and Ceiling Installer Apprentice Carpenter + 2 more
CHC53415

Diploma of Leisure and Health
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 14 months
$5,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Care Coordinator Community Care Worker Diversional Therapy Assistant
Lifestyle Coordinator Therapy Aide Wellbeing Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Care Coordinator Community Care Worker Diversional Therapy Assistant Lifestyle Coordinator Therapy Aide Wellbeing Coordinator + 3 more
CPC50220

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Blended, On Campus, Online
70 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Project Manager Construction Manager
Site Foreman Construction Estimator Site Supervisor Site Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Project Manager Construction Manager Site Foreman Construction Estimator Site Supervisor Site Manager + 4 more
CHC50121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 15 months
$5,750
  • Completed Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Childhood Educator Childcare Assistant Family Day Care Educator
Lead Educator Childcare Worker
+ 2 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Childhood Educator Childcare Assistant Family Day Care Educator Lead Educator Childcare Worker + 2 more
CHC43015

Certificate IV In Ageing Support
Blended, On Campus, Online
9 - 12 months
$3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Residential Care Worker Residential Care Officer
Aged Care Team Leader Support Worker Senior Support Worker Lifestyle Coordinator Aged Care Coordinator
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Residential Care Worker Residential Care Officer Aged Care Team Leader Support Worker Senior Support Worker Lifestyle Coordinator Aged Care Coordinator + 5 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 Inspector Site Manager Building Supervisor
Site Foreman Building Contractor Construction Project Manager Construction Supervisor Building Estimator
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Inspector Site Manager Building Supervisor Site Foreman Building Contractor Construction Project Manager Construction Supervisor Building Estimator + 5 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 Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker
Residential Care Worker Support Worker Disability Support Worker Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Home Carer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NDIS Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Support Worker Disability Support Worker Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Home Carer + 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.
Forensic Science Technician Food Technologist Laboratory Analyst
Clinical Laboratory Technician Medical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forensic Science Technician Food Technologist Laboratory Analyst Clinical Laboratory Technician Medical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Technician + 3 more
CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Blended, Online
9 months
$175 - $3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wellness Coordinator Program Coordinator Community Support Worker
Diversional Therapy Assistant Lifestyle Coordinator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wellness Coordinator Program Coordinator Community Support Worker Diversional Therapy Assistant Lifestyle Coordinator + 2 more
CPC40320

Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator)
Blended, Online
44 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Estimator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Estimator
HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
On Campus
6 months
$175 - $2,875
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hospital Attendant Patient Services Assistant Nursing Assistant
Operating Theatre Technician Hospital Orderly Ward Assistant Patient Care Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hospital Attendant Patient Services Assistant Nursing Assistant Operating Theatre Technician Hospital Orderly Ward Assistant Patient Care Assistant + 4 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support
On Campus
6 months
$175 - $3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NDIS Worker Home Carer Community Support Worker
Disability Support Worker Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NDIS Worker Home Carer Community Support Worker Disability Support Worker Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer + 6 more
CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support
Blended, Online
9 months
$175 - $3,500
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader
Disability Support Worker Residential Care Worker NDIS Worker
+ 3 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader Disability Support Worker Residential Care Worker NDIS Worker + 3 more
SIT40422

Certificate IV in Hospitality
On Campus, Online
10 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Venue Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager
Food Safety Supervisor Hospitality Manager Duty Manager Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Manager Venue Manager Cafe or Restaurant Manager Food Safety Supervisor Hospitality Manager Duty Manager Food Service Supervisor Catering Manager + 5 more
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 Volunteer Coordinator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crisis Support Worker Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator
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.
Roof Plumber Plumber Drainer
Gasfitter
+ 1 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Roof Plumber Plumber Drainer Gasfitter + 1 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 Road Construction Worker
Excavator Operator Loader Operator Grader Operator Dump Truck Operator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Plant Mechanic Road Construction Worker Excavator Operator Loader Operator Grader Operator Dump Truck Operator + 4 more
CHC40221

Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
Blended, On Campus, Online
9 months
$175 - $3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning Support Officer Integration Aide Education Assistant
Teacher's Assistant Teacher's Aide
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning Support Officer Integration Aide Education Assistant Teacher's Assistant Teacher's Aide + 2 more
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