Courses
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Find your dream career
Not sure what you want to do in the future? Answer eight short questions about what you like to do and where you like to work, and we’ll show you which careers you’re most suited to.
Free TAFE
Free TAFE is available for a number of courses that are 'high priority' due to skills shortages in some industries. Find out more about the Victorian Government's Free TAFE scheme.
Apprenticeships & traineeships
Build the skills employers want and get paid while you're studying. We offer Pre-apprenticeships, Apprenticeships, and Traineeships across a range of industries, allowing you to combine formal training from GOTAFE with on-the-job training from an employer.
We work with local industries and employers to make sure we're teaching you the skills you'll need in the workforce, so you'll graduate ready to tackle whatever your career has in store.
Learn about apprenticeships & more
Short courses on offer
Upskill quickly with our short courses. With courses in everything from Bookkeeping to Jewellery Making, there's something for everyone. Learn the skills you need to succeed at work, or pick up a new creative hobby.
Do the New You
Ready to try something new? You can – at GOTAFE. You’ll enjoy a great campus life and meet amazing people. There are so many opportunities in trades, health, animal care, agriculture and much more. It’s really affordable, and there are lots of Free TAFE courses. So make a new start today.
A pathway for everyone
Whether you're looking for a more practical alternative to VCE, or you want to undertake some extra study while you complete your schooling, we have study options for you.
We work with local high schools to provide pathways for students looking for something different. Whatever your goals are, we've got the courses to get you there.
VCAL courses
If you're looking for a more practical alternative to VCE, the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) might be for you. VCAL courses are focused on real-life outcomes, so whether you're already working part-time, or want to build practical skills to prepare you for a career in industry, you can earn credits for the work you're doing both inside and outside the classroom.
Find out more about VCALVET Delivered to Secondary Students
If you're looking to get a head-start in your future career, the Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETDSS) program is for you. VETDSS allows you to study a nationally recognised TAFE qualification alongside your Year 10, VCAL, or VCE studies, and give you the opportunity to explore and gain new skills in the industries and career paths that interest you.
Find out more about VETDSSFees & Student Loans
Find out more about course fees and the student loan options available under the Australian government's Higher Education Loan Program (HELP).