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Vocational and TAFE government funded courses in Victoria

If you meet the eligibility criteria, the government may pay for your training course – either partly or fully. This payment goes directly to the training provider on enrolment, covering tuition fees. You may still have to pay for other costs like study materials, student services, and amenities fees.

Funding in Victoria covers a range of vocational training courses, from certificate III and certificate IVs to advanced diplomas. It also subsidises accredited short courses (skill sets) for targeted upskilling and pre-apprenticeship pathway courses (certificate IIs).

Government funded courses are available wherever you are in VIC, from the heart of Melbourne to regional areas. Schemes are available to Australian citizens and permanent residents, and some are open to New Zealand citizens and asylum seekers.

Eligible students can study government funded courses online or on-campus in Melbourne, Victoria, through a TAFE institute or a private training provider. Only some training providers (or RTOs) are approved for subsidies, and only some courses can be funded. The rest are fee-for-service, meaning that you (or your employer) pay the full cost.

Popular Government Funded Courses in Victoria

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Melbourne College of Further Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (Melbourne Only)

Blended, In-class
The course is delivered over 29 weekly sessions Self-paced learning, which is approximately 15 hours per week It is expected that the course could take you 12 months to complete, though this can vary from person to person 280 hours of practical placement with 2 assessor workplace visits
Melbourne
Accredited
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Serve It Up

Certificate IV in Hospitality (Melbourne Only)

Blended, In-class, Online
Melbourne
Accredited
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Hammond Institute

Certificate IV in Ageing Support (VIC Only, excl. Metro)

Blended, In-class, Online, Virtual
6-12 months 120 hours of work placement
Anywhere
Accredited
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Melbourne College of Further Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Melbourne Only)

Blended, In-class
The course is delivered over 35 weekly sessions (30 theory classes + 4 practical skills classes + 1 first aid class) 160 hours of practical placement with 2 assessor workplace visits Self-paced learning, which is approximately 15 hours per week It is expected that the course could take you 12 months to complete, though this can vary from person to person
Melbourne
Accredited
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Hammond Institute

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (VIC Only, excl. Metro)

Blended, In-class, Online, Virtual
12 Months 120 hours of work placement
Anywhere
Accredited
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Phillips Institute

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (VIC Only)

In-class
Classes are delivered over approximately 22 weeks for full time intakes for Two Days 9am to 3:30pm or 32-34 weeks for part time intakes One evening and one full-day Saturday per week 9am to 3:30pm. Please note: Phillips Institute does not deliver this course as online or distance – we deliver this course as class-based training only. We will transition to distance delivery where restrictions prevent face-to-face, class-based delivery You will have up to one year to complete all course requirements. Some applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior learning where relevant prior skills, knowledge and experience can be demonstrated
Melbourne
Accredited
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Phillips Institute

Certificate III in Individual Support (VIC Only)

In-class
Course duration is 22 weeks of classes for full-time intake, or 28 weeks for part-time intake, with up to one year to complete all course requirements. If you have previous skills, knowledge or experience, you may be able to complete this course in a shorter time frame
Melbourne, Warragul
Accredited
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Hammond Institute

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (VIC Only, excl. Metro)

Blended, Online, Virtual
10 Months
Anywhere
Accredited
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Government Funding Schemes in Victoria

Skills First

Skills First

Skills First is a Victorian government funding scheme that helps eligible individuals pay less for training and upskilling in high-priority areas.

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Skills Checkpoint

Skills Checkpoint

Skills Checkpoint is a government program that helps Australians over 40 retrain and upskill so they can stay in their current role, find a new role, or change careers.

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