Why TAFE?

TAFE offers practical training, modern facilities, strong job outcomes and hundreds of courses to choose from across Victoria.

Practical training for your career

With hundreds of courses delivered across more than 90 Victorian campuses with cutting-edge facilities, TAFE offers the training and support you need to be job-ready.

TAFE prepares you for in-demand jobs
TAFE gives you access to in-demand jobs in existing and new industries
Skills for your career
Many TAFE graduates enjoy strong employment and salary outcomes
Modern training facilities
More new facilities across Victoria in priority and emerging fields
Hundreds of courses to choose from
150+ courses are available in business, ICT, finance, design and more

TAFE prepares you for in-demand jobs

A TAFE qualification can lead you into a rewarding career or provide a pathway to further study in a range of existing and new industries.

Free TAFE courses are available in growth industries where skills are in high demand, such as construction, healthcare, community services, cyber security and agriculture.

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Free TAFE courses

Not sure what to study? Discover a range of Free TAFE courses in Victoria and uncover the courses that suit you.

Modern training facilities

TAFEs provide practical learning in spaces that feel like real workplaces. You’ll gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities with modern equipment. This means you’ll be ready to start your career with confidence.

The specialised facilities for industry-specific training include:

  • fully equipped nursing labs simulating real hospital environments
  • hair and beauty salons
  • commercial kitchens and student-run restaurants
  • agricultural and horticultural facilities, including smart farms with high-tech automation and computing systems
  • workshops for automotive, carpentry, plumbing and electrical training.

TAFE facilities across Victoria

Browse the image gallery to view some of the specialised facilities available for industry-specific training.

  • Students learn how to use equipment with a patient.
  • Industrial training equipment setup with electrical control cabinets used for hands on technical training at the Clean energy centre.
  • Automotive training workshop with two vehicles on hoists, including an electric car in the foreground and one car raised for servicing.
  • Plumbing student fitting some pipes amongst the wodden frame structure
  • Student working on a flower arrangement at Box Hill Institute
  • Student adding final touches to dish in a busy training kitchen
  • Students listening to the teacher and holding a dog
  • Student cutting a customer's hair whilst teacher is observing
  • Barber facilities set up at Box Hill Institute

  • TAFE Gippsland - Health

  • TAFE Gippsland - Clean Energy Centre

  • TAFE Gippsland - Clean Energy Centre

  • TAFE Gippsland - Plumbing

  • Box Hill Institute - Floristry

  • Box Hill Institute - Fountains Restaurant

  • Box Hill Institute - Pets

  • GOTAFE - Hair and Beauty

  • Box Hill Institute - Hair, Beauty and Personal Services

Build practical skills for your career

A TAFE qualification gives you practical, industry-relevant skills that are highly valued by employers.

And your skills can turn into strong earning potential. With TAFE, you'll be set up for a sustainable and rewarding career.

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Where could TAFE take you?

Explore real stories of people from different backgrounds who have found new opportunities, skills, and built their careers through TAFE.

Choose from hundreds of courses

TAFE offers more than just trades training. Studying at TAFE can lead to a career or start a pathway to further study in:

  • clean economy and renewable energy
  • creative arts and design
  • veterinary nursing
  • engineering technology
  • agriculture and horticulture
  • cyber security and IT.

A TAFE qualification can lead to a wide range of careers and further study pathways.

Ready to take the next step?

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Search for courses

Explore the full range of TAFE courses on offer, including Free TAFE, short courses and more on the Victorian Skills Gateway.

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Skills and Jobs Centres

Get free qualified, independent advice and support on training, career planning and finding a job in your local area.

Find a TAFE near you

Explore over 90 TAFE campuses across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

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Free TAFE

With 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.

Learn more about Free TAFE
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