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Free TAFE for priority courses

Free TAFE and discounted JobTrainer courses give more Victorians the chance to get the skills they need to land a job and take charge of what's next.

Free TAFE for priority courses

Free TAFE and discounted JobTrainer courses give more Victorians the chance to get the skills they need to land a job and take charge of what's next.

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What is Free TAFE?

Free TAFE gives more Victorians the chance to study at TAFE. Eligible students do not pay tuition fees for a range of vocational qualifications.

RMIT is training people for priority jobs that are creating opportunities for individuals to reskill in industries that are most likely to be in demand in the post-COVID-19 economy.

If you’ve lost your job or experienced reduced hours due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, you might be eligible for a Free TAFE course.

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Any Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen is eligible to do one Free TAFE for priority course in Victoria if they meet the following criteria:

  • under 20 or upskilling
  • aged under 20 (regardless of any other qualifications they might hold)
  • are 20 or older and enrolling in a course that is a higher qualification than the highest qualification previously attained

Victorians may also be eligible if they need additional support and are:

  • unemployed and clients of the Jobs Victoria Employment Network
  • retrenched workers
  • automotive supply chain workers
  • looking to change careers
  • Victorians who want to reskill, change careers, improve their employment prospects and/or meet the needs of local industries, subject to availability of TAFE places, and prioritised based on need.
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What is JobTrainer?

If you are thinking about upskilling in areas of job growth or simply want to future proof your career post-COVID-19, you could be eligible for JobTrainer.

JobTrainer is a joint initiative between the Commonwealth and State Government which provides 320,000 more training places and additional funding for free or low-fee (20% of the listed tuition fee) training courses for young people and job seekers. 

Courses will be available to eligible Victorians across a range of industries with skills shortages, such as health, construction, agriculture, community services, food processing, financial services, logistics and beauty services. Eligible applicants will be able to access up to one full qualification and one short course or skill set under the JobTrainer fund.

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To qualify for JobTrainer, you must: 

  • Be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen or asylum seeker and:
  • Be aged 17 – 24, or
  • A job seeker of any age, where a job seeker is defined as a person who: holds a valid and current Commonwealth Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or Veteran’s Gold Card; or is unemployed

You also must not have commenced a full JobTrainer qualification before.

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Accounting

Browse programs similar to Free TAFE for priority courses
Study type Program name Location Code
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
C4398
Melbourne City
 C4398
{ "Program code" : "C4398", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping", "School" : "Vocational Business Education", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4398
C4398
C4398
Vocational
Vocational
Diploma of Accounting
C5390
Melbourne City
 C5390
{ "Program code" : "C5390", "Program name" : "Diploma of Accounting", "School" : "Vocational Business Education", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C5390
C5390
C5390
Browse programs similar to Free TAFE for priority courses
Study type Program name Location Code
Vocational
Vocational
Advanced Diploma of Accounting
C6163
Melbourne City
 C6163
{ "Program code" : "C6163", "Program name" : "Advanced Diploma of Accounting", "School" : "Vocational Business Education", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C6163
C6163
C6163
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
C4398
Melbourne City
 C4398
{ "Program code" : "C4398", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping", "School" : "Vocational Business Education", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4398
C4398
C4398
Vocational
Vocational
Diploma of Accounting
C5390
Melbourne City
 C5390
{ "Program code" : "C5390", "Program name" : "Diploma of Accounting", "School" : "Vocational Business Education", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C5390
C5390
C5390

Art and design

Browse programs similar to Free TAFE for priority courses
Study type Program name Location Code
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Design
C4382
Brunswick
 C4382
{ "Program code" : "C4382", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Design", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4382
C4382
C4382
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
C4402
Melbourne City
 C4402
{ "Program code" : "C4402", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Interior Decoration", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4402
C4402
C4402
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging
C4373
Melbourne City
 C4373
{ "Program code" : "C4373", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4373
C4373
C4373

Building

Browse programs similar to Free TAFE for priority courses
Study type Program name Location Code
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
C4338
Melbourne City
 C4338
{ "Program code" : "C4338", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4338
C4338
C4338
Vocational
Vocational
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
C5256
Melbourne City
 C5256
{ "Program code" : "C5256", "Program name" : "Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C5256
C5256
C5256
Browse programs similar to Free TAFE for priority courses
Study type Program name Location Code
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)
C2225
Bundoora, Melbourne City
 C2225
{ "Program code" : "C2225", "Program name" : "Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C2225
C2225
C2225
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
C4338
Melbourne City
 C4338
{ "Program code" : "C4338", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4338
C4338
C4338
Vocational
Vocational
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
C5256
Melbourne City
 C5256
{ "Program code" : "C5256", "Program name" : "Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C5256
C5256
C5256

Community services

Browse programs similar to Free TAFE for priority courses
Study type Program name Location Code
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
C3401
Melbourne City
 C3401
{ "Program code" : "C3401", "Program name" : "Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C3401
C3401
C3401
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
C3402
Melbourne City
 C3402
{ "Program code" : "C3402", "Program name" : "Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C3402
C3402
C3402
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
C4364
Melbourne City
 C4364
{ "Program code" : "C4364", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4364
C4364
C4364
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Community Services
C4363
Melbourne City
 C4363
{ "Program code" : "C4363", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Community Services", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4363
C4363
C4363
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Youth Work
C4352
Melbourne City
 C4352
{ "Program code" : "C4352", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Youth Work", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4352
C4352
C4352
Browse programs similar to Free TAFE for priority courses
Study type Program name Location Code
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
C3401
Melbourne City
 C3401
{ "Program code" : "C3401", "Program name" : "Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C3401
C3401
C3401
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
C3402
Melbourne City
 C3402
{ "Program code" : "C3402", "Program name" : "Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C3402
C3402
C3402
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
C4364
Melbourne City
 C4364
{ "Program code" : "C4364", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4364
C4364
C4364
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Community Services
C4363
Melbourne City
 C4363
{ "Program code" : "C4363", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Community Services", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4363
C4363
C4363
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Disability
C4365
Melbourne City
 C4365
{ "Program code" : "C4365", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Disability", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4365
C4365
C4365
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Youth Work
C4352
Melbourne City
 C4352
{ "Program code" : "C4352", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Youth Work", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4352
C4352
C4352
Vocational
Vocational
Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
C5345
Melbourne City
 C5345
{ "Program code" : "C5345", "Program name" : "Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C5345
C5345
C5345

Education

Browse programs similar to Free TAFE for priority courses
Study type Program name Location Code
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Education Support
C4349
Melbourne City
 C4349
{ "Program code" : "C4349", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Education Support", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4349
C4349
C4349
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
C4377
Melbourne City
 C4377
{ "Program code" : "C4377", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Training and Assessment", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4377
C4377
C4377
Browse programs similar to Free TAFE for priority courses
Study type Program name Location Code
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Education Support
C4349
Melbourne City
 C4349
{ "Program code" : "C4349", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Education Support", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4349
C4349
C4349
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
C4377
Melbourne City
 C4377
{ "Program code" : "C4377", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Training and Assessment", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4377
C4377
C4377

Health

Browse programs similar to Free TAFE for priority courses
Study type Program name Location Code
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
C3393
Melbourne City
 C3393
{ "Program code" : "C3393", "Program name" : "Certificate III in Dental Assisting", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C3393
C3393
C3393
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
C3401
C3401
{ "Program code" : "C3401", "Program name" : "Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C3401
C3401
C3401
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
C3402
Melbourne City
 C3402
{ "Program code" : "C3402", "Program name" : "Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C3402
C3402
C3402
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
C4364
Melbourne City
 C4364
{ "Program code" : "C4364", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4364
C4364
C4364
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
C4367
Melbourne City
 C4367
{ "Program code" : "C4367", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4367
C4367
C4367
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Promotion)
C4406
Melbourne City
 C4406
{ "Program code" : "C4406", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Promotion)", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4406
C4406
C4406
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Radiography)
C4407
Melbourne City
 C4407
{ "Program code" : "C4407", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Radiography)", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4407
C4407
C4407
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Youth Work
C4352
Melbourne City
 C4352
{ "Program code" : "C4352", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Youth Work", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4352
C4352
C4352
Vocational
Vocational
Diploma of Nursing
C5365
Melbourne City, Bundoora
 C5365
{ "Program code" : "C5365", "Program name" : "Diploma of Nursing", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C5365
C5365
C5365
Browse programs similar to Free TAFE for priority courses
Study type Program name Location Code
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
C3393
Melbourne City
 C3393
{ "Program code" : "C3393", "Program name" : "Certificate III in Dental Assisting", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C3393
C3393
C3393
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
C3401
Melbourne City
 C3401
{ "Program code" : "C3401", "Program name" : "Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C3401
C3401
C3401
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
C3402
Melbourne City
 C3402
{ "Program code" : "C3402", "Program name" : "Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C3402
C3402
C3402
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
C4364
Melbourne City
 C4364
{ "Program code" : "C4364", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4364
C4364
C4364
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
C4367
Melbourne City
 C4367
{ "Program code" : "C4367", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4367
C4367
C4367
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Promotion)
C4406
Melbourne City
 C4406
{ "Program code" : "C4406", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Promotion)", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4406
C4406
C4406
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Radiography)
C4407
Melbourne City
 C4407
{ "Program code" : "C4407", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Radiography)", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4407
C4407
C4407
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
C4397
Melbourne City
 C4397
{ "Program code" : "C4397", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4397
C4397
C4397
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Youth Work
C4352
Melbourne City
 C4352
{ "Program code" : "C4352", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Youth Work", "School" : "Vocational Design and Social Context", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4352
C4352
C4352
Vocational
Vocational
Diploma of Nursing
C5365
Melbourne City, Bundoora
 C5365
{ "Program code" : "C5365", "Program name" : "Diploma of Nursing", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C5365
C5365
C5365

Information Technology

Browse programs similar to Free TAFE for priority courses
Study type Program name Location Code
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Cyber Security
C4408
Melbourne City
 C4408
{ "Program code" : "C4408", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Cyber Security", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4408
C4408
C4408
Browse programs similar to Free TAFE for priority courses
Study type Program name Location Code
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Cyber Security
C4408
Melbourne City
 C4408
{ "Program code" : "C4408", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Cyber Security", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4408
C4408
C4408
Vocational
Vocational
System and Network Plus Technician Skill Set
S0162
Melbourne City
 S0162
{ "Program code" : "S0162", "Program name" : "System and Network Plus Technician Skill Set", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
S0162
S0162
S0162

Trades

Browse programs similar to Free TAFE for priority courses
Study type Program name Location Code
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
C4338
Melbourne City
 C4338
{ "Program code" : "C4338", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4338
C4338
C4338
Browse programs similar to Free TAFE for priority courses
Study type Program name Location Code
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)
C2225
Bundoora, Melbourne City
 C2225
{ "Program code" : "C2225", "Program name" : "Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C2225
C2225
C2225
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
C4274
Melbourne City
 C4274
{ "Program code" : "C4274", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4274
C4274
C4274
Vocational
Vocational
Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
C4338
Melbourne City
 C4338
{ "Program code" : "C4338", "Program name" : "Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services", "School" : "Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences", "Plan and CRICOS combination" : "", "National curriculum code" : "", "Career" : "Vocational", "College" : "" }
C4338
C4338
C4338
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JobTrainer is available nation-wide and encompasses a wider variety of courses than Free TAFE. If you're eligible and you choose to study a course under the JobTrainer Fund, it means you only pay 20% of the listed tuition fee.

However, many of the courses available through the JobTrainer Fund are also on the Free TAFE for priority courses list. If you're eligible for one of these JobTrainer courses, you will not pay any tuition fees either. 

JobTrainer funding is available for accredited diplomas, certificates, or short courses, with state and territory governments responsible for determining which qualifications and short courses to prioritise from the agreed list (which focuses on training in areas of anticipated employment growth).

Want to stay updated on which RMIT courses will be covered by the JobTrainer Fund? Provide your details to catch important announcements and more information.

  • The tuition-free priority course list includes 42 non-apprenticeship courses and 20 courses that provide pathways to apprenticeships (also known as ‘pre-apprenticeships’).
  • The tuition-free priority courses lead to occupations in industries where there are likely to be more jobs. Some of them lead to work in important areas like preventing family violence, rolling out the National Disability Insurance Scheme in Victoria and delivering our major infrastructure projects.
  • Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • Diploma of Accounting
  • Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
  • Advanced Diploma of Accounting
  • Certificate IV in Ageing Support
  • Certificate II in Agriculture
  • Certificate III in Agriculture
  • Certificate IV in Agriculture
  • Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production)
  • Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
  • Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
  • Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
  • Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
  • Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying
  • Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
  • Certificate III in Civil Construction
  • Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision
  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
  • Certificate III in Community Services
  • Certificate IV in Community Services
  • Diploma of Community Services
  • Certificate III in Concreting
  • Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing
  • Certificate IV in Cyber Security
  • Certificate III in Dental Assisting
  • Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
  • Certificate IV in Disability
  • Certificate III in Education Support
  • Certificate IV in Education Support
  • Certificate IV in Engineering
  • Certificate III in Horticulture
  • Certificate III in Hospitality
  • Certificate III in Individual Support
  • Diploma of Justice
  • Certificate IV in Mental Health
  • Diploma of Nursing
  • Certificate IV in Plumbing and Service
  • Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure
  • Certificate III in Tourism
  • Certificate IV in Youth Work
  • Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology
  • Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology
  • Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology
  • Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
  • Certificate II in Baking
  • Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship
  • Certificate II in Construction Pathways
  • Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies (Pre-vocational)
  • Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
  • Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
  • Certificate II in Engineering Studies
  • Certificate II in Furniture Making
  • Certificate II in Glass and Glazing
  • Certificate II in Horticulture
  • Certificate II in Meat Processing (Food Services)
  • Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)
  • Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (General)
  • Certificate II in Production Nursery
  • Certificate II in Salon Assistant
  • Certificate II in Signage and Graphics

If you are eligible, Free TAFE for priority courses pays the tuition fees for your whole course. If you have any additional fees for student services or materials, you’ll need to cover those.

Only the courses on the tuition-free priority course list are tuition fee-free, but RMIT offers lots of other hands-on certificates and diplomas that you can complete to get job-ready sooner.

Victorian Government-subsidised training is when the Government pays a large portion of the cost of your training if you are eligible, and you make a contribution, by paying fees.  

In contrast, Free TAFE covers all the tuition fees for your whole course. You do not have to pay any tuition fees and you’ll only need to cover additional costs (such as materials). 

No. Free TAFE only applies to eligible students who enrolled in a tuition-free priority course that commenced after 1 January 2019.

Free TAFE covers your tuition fees for one course. Once you have enrolled in a tuition-free priority course, you can’t get a tuition-free place again, even if you don’t finish your first tuition-free priority course.

To learn more about Free TAFE or JobTrainer courses offered at RMIT, contact Study@RMIT.

Free TAFE for priority courses is a Victorian Government program that will pay your tuition fees so that you can study in selected courses at TAFE.

If you are planning to continue the same course but transfer to RMIT from another TAFE, the course would continue to be free.

Taking a campus tour is a great way to see what RMIT has to offer, as well as hearing from current RMIT students about their experiences.  

The friendly team at Study@RMIT plan to run a series of free, 30-minute tours at the Melbourne City campus facilities and resources. Our tour ambassador will take you around award-winning buildings, view learning and social study spaces and answer any questions along the way.  

Please note: currently these tours are postponed, and will reopen depending on COVIDSafe advice. However, you can register your interest by contacting us, and we’ll let you know when they will run.  

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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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