Turn your passion into a career
With over 80 qualifications and short courses offered across Victoria at more than 90 campuses with state-of-the-art training facilities, Free TAFE makes it possible for you to build a rewarding career.
From cyber security to construction, Free TAFE courses are linked to industries where skills are in high demand. So you can be confident that no matter which Free TAFE course you choose, you’ll be job-ready and in demand when you graduate.
A smart career move
TAFE graduates find jobs at the same rate as university graduates.
A TAFE qualification gives you practical, industry-relevant skills that are highly valued by employers.
And your skills can turn into strong earning potential. The median salary of TAFE graduates (Certificate IV and above) are higher than those of university graduates with a Bachelor's degree.
TAFE also supports you to up-skill or re-skill, depending on where you are at and your future needs.
With TAFE, you'll be set up for a sustainable and rewarding career.
Does Free TAFE mean the course is completely free?
TAFE course costs are made up of 3 parts:
- course (tuition) fees
- student fees
- course materials.
Free TAFE means you don’t pay the tuition fees.
Each TAFE or course may have additional student fees for student services and/or course materials fees. You should ask your preferred TAFE for information about additional fees.
To help with costs that are not covered by Free TAFE, many TAFEs offer student loans, payment plans or scholarships. You’ll find more information on each TAFE website.

About Free TAFE
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