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TAFE Victoria

TAFE Victoria offers practical, hands-on training to help you build skills, gain qualifications and find career opportunities. Explore courses, campuses, Free TAFE, support services and more.

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Free TAFE makes it real

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.

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Why TAFE?

Discover why TAFE is a smart study choice – practical training, modern facilities, strong job outcomes and hundreds of courses to choose from across Victoria.

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Find a TAFE

Explore Victoria’s TAFE campuses on an interactive map, featuring more than 90 locations across metropolitan Melbourne and regional areas.

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Free TAFE program

Free TAFE helps you get qualified for in-demand jobs, without the tuition fees. Choose from over 80 qualificaitons.

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Applying for TAFE

Explore how to apply for TAFE in Victoria, check entry requirements, key dates and ways to have your previous study or experience recognised.

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Learn about training course and qualification levels

From a short course to an Advanced Diploma, this explainer will help you pick the right course level.

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Information about TAFE in your language

Information about TAFE in languages other than English

Advice and support

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Support programs

Explore a range of support programs that make education and training more accessible and inclusive.

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Get financial assistance for training and other expenses

You may be eligible for Free TAFE or Skills First funding to help pay for your training.

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Make a complaint as a student

Find out what to do if there is an issue with your training course or training provider.

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Hospitality scholarship program

Study hospitality, commercial cookery or kitchen management with TAFE Victoria’s Hospitality Scholarship Program. Eligible students can receive $10,000 towards their studies at participating TAFEs.

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Where could TAFE take you?

Discover how TAFE graduates are building rewarding careers and shaping their futures. Explore real stories of people from different backgrounds who have found new opportunities, skills, and confidence through TAFE.

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Training and careers in Victoria’s growing industries

Explore training, skills and job opportunities in high demand industries across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

About us

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About TAFE Victoria

We help Victorians get the skills they need to kickstart their career, upskill or change career pathways through our network of leading training providers.

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TAFE services for the community

Discover affordable, high-quality services at your local TAFE, while supporting students in real-world training environments.

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Thinking about training?

Discover training options to build job-ready skills, start a career, change direction or learn something new – your pathway begins here.

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