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Free TAFE courses at Holmesglen

Study an eligible Free TAFE course in Melbourne and gain practical, job-ready skills for careers in priority industries.

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Free TAFE for priority courses at Holmesglen

Achieve your career goals with our wide range of Free TAFE courses. If you’re an eligible learner, you will not pay course tuition fees when you enrol with us.

Free TAFE is designed to reduce the financial barrier for students wanting to train in courses that have a clear pathway to in-demand occupations in the Victorian economy.

Plus, the Victorian Government has introduced the  Free TAFE priority pathways initiative, which allows you to now complete multiple subsidised courses within the same occupational pathway; all for free* – giving you more opportunity than ever before.

We offer Free TAFE courses across eight study areas at Holmesglen - at a pre-apprenticeship, certificate, or diploma qualification level. These include non-apprenticeship courses and courses that provide pathways to apprenticeships (also called pre-apprenticeships).

*Students eligible for Free TAFE must still pay materials and activities fees, and any third-party costs.

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Explore our Free TAFE study areas and discover what tuition-free course options for in-demand careers are available to eligible learners.

Free TAFE Priority Pathways courses

The Victorian Government's Free TAFE Priority Pathways initiative gives eligible students the opportunity to complete multiple subsidised qualifications within the same occupational pathway. This allows you to build your skills progressively, move from one qualification to the next and prepare for higher-level study or employment in priority industries.

Whether you're starting a new career or looking to upskill, the Free TAFE Priority Pathways initiative provides greater flexibility to continue your learning without paying tuition fees for eligible courses.

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Free TAFE eligibility

You may be eligible for Free TAFE if you meet Victorian Government-subsidised training requirements and are physically present in Victoria during training and assessment.

  • Eligible students do not pay tuition fees
  • Materials, activities and third-party costs may still apply
  • Holmesglen confirms eligibility during enrolment

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Free TAFE is a Victorian Government initiative that removes tuition fees for eligible students studying selected priority courses. Holmesglen offers Free TAFE courses across a range of industries to help students gain practical, job-ready skills.

Eligibility depends on several factors, including your citizenship or residency status and whether you meet Victorian Government-subsidised training requirements. Holmesglen will confirm your eligibility during the enrolment process.

Eligible students do not pay tuition fees for Free TAFE courses. However, materials and activities fees, and any third-party costs, may still apply depending on your course.

The Free TAFE Priority Pathways initiative allows eligible students to complete multiple subsidised qualifications within the same occupational pathway. This provides greater opportunities to build skills, continue your studies and prepare for employment in priority industries.

Holmesglen offers eligible Free TAFE courses across eight study areas, including building and construction, business, computing and IT, education, health, hospitality, horticulture, sport, and more. Available courses may change based on Victorian Government funding.

Start by exploring the available Free TAFE courses and choosing the qualification that matches your career goals. Once you've selected a course, apply online and Holmesglen will assess your eligibility as part of our enrolment process.

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