Find out more about skills and training with these free resources and services:
- learn more about Free TAFE courses and priority industry pathways.
- search over 500 courses and 350 occupations on the Victorian Skills Gateway. You'll find everything from accounting to youth work.
- contact the TAFE and Training line for advice on training courses, funding and more.
- visit a Skills and Jobs Centre for in-person advice. They can help you with starting out in the workforce, training courses, career planning and more.
- read the Victorian Skills Plan to find out about future skills and training needs.
- browse our Employment Forecast Dashboard for statistics on in-demand and emerging jobs.
- explore more resources below and bookmark this page for future updates.
Search for training courses
Search over 500 TAFE and training courses on the Victorian Skills Gateway. You may be eligible for government funding.
Skills and Jobs Centres
Get free career, employment and training advice at your nearest Skills and Jobs Centre.
Is VET a good fit for me?
Get job ready with Vocational Education and Training (VET). Learn the skills and knowledge you need to get started in the workforce, change careers or return to the workforce.
Apprenticeships and traineeships
Want to earn an income while you gain practical skills and knowledge? Find out how to do an apprenticeship or traineeship.
Financial assistance for training and other expenses
Free TAFE or Skills First funding could help cover the cost of your training. Other support and funding may also be available to help you while you're studying.
Learn Local – skills for study, work and life
Learn Local courses can help you get the skills you need for study, work and life. These low or no cost short courses are flexible and can be tailored for your needs.
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Get the skills you need for the job you want with Free TAFE
Looking for a new direction? Choose from over 80 Free TAFE courses to learn new skills for a career change, or to kick-start your career.
Check your eligibility for funding
You may be able to have some of your training course fees subsidised through government funding. Find out more about Skills First eligibility.
TAFE is hiring
Victorian TAFEs are hiring people with on-the-job experience and skills across all sectors. Visit the Jobs at TAFE portal to search for opportunities to train and support students.
Make a difference. Do a job that matters.
Studying or planning your career? There are community services jobs available where you can make a real difference.
Get a digital career with the Australian Government
Get paid to study in a digital or ICT discipline, and use your life experience and transferable skills. Opportunities available in regional and metro Australia.
Get started with training
Get started with Vocational Education and Training (VET) here. You can also do a training course as a pathway into uni. Learn about the courses on offer and related occupations.
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