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More than ever, the skills we need to build our region and our state are learned at TAFE. The Free TAFE for Priority Courses reduce the financial barrier for students wanting to train in courses that lead to jobs in demand from Victorian employers. Students can train in courses that can lead to jobs in demand from Victorian employers.

Free TAFE for Priority Courses covers tuition fees for priority courses for students who are eligible for government-subsidised training. From January 2022, Free TAFE will expand to offer more than 60 courses, helping to address Victoria’s skills and training needs for its future.  

Free TAFE courses lead to occupations in industries where there are likely to be more jobs and possibilities for career progression into the future. 

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Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk (22510VIC)

This course is designed for professionals who may be required to provide an initial response to victims of family violence but do not have this as a core function to their work role.  Read more

New IT Program for SuniTAFE In 2023

2023 brings a new training opportunity to the region with the introduction of Certificate IV in Information Technology (ICT40120) to SuniTAFE. Read more

Heavy diesel engine simulation for SuniTAFE

SuniTAFE’s heavy automotive workshops at Mildura and Swan Hill campuses have taken delivery of two Cummins X15 training engines to ensure students are using the very latest equipment to hone their skills during training.  Read more

New Free TAFE courses at SuniTAFE to boost a post-COVID Sunraysia

New Free TAFE courses have been announced by the Victorian Labor Government, in an initiative that will provide more Free TAFE courses in the Sunraysia region in 2022. Read more

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