Free TAFE Pathways
What are Free TAFE pathways?
Free TAFE Priority Pathways are groups of Free TAFE courses in priority study areas that can be completed without paying tuition fees.
Agriculture Free TAFE Pathway example
- Certificate III in Agriculture
- Certificate IV in Agriculture
If you complete a Free TAFE Certificate III in Agriculture, you will be able to complete the Certificate IV in Agriculture without paying tuition fees.
You'll still need to meet the course entry requirements and pay applicable amenities and materials fees.
Free TAFE Priority Pathways at Melbourne Polytechnic
Community and Family Services pathways
When you complete an eligible community services Free TAFE course, you'll be able to enrol in the Diploma of Community Services CHC52021. (You'll still need to meet the diploma entry requirements - check the course pages for more info.)
Certificate IV in Community Services CHC42021
- Case Worker
- Community Development Worker
- Community Support Worker
- Welfare Support Worker
- Outreach Worker
Diploma of Community Services CHC52021
- Child Protection Worker
- Family Service Worker
- Community Service Worker
- Community Development Worker
- Social Housing Coordinator
- Community Service Case Manager
- Case Support Worker / Manager
- Community Group Facilitator
- Mental Health Worker
Mental Health and AOD pathways
When you complete an eligible community services Free TAFE course, you'll be able to enrol in the Diploma of Community Services CHC52021. (You'll still need to meet the diploma entry requirements - check the course pages for more info.)
Certificate IV in Mental Health CHC43315
- Mental Health Rehabilitation Support Worker
- Community Support Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Recovery-Oriented Mental Health Practitioner
- Psychosocial Disability Support Worker
- Outreach Worker
Diploma of Community Services CHC52021
- Child Protection Worker
- Family Service Worker
- Community Service Worker
- Community Development Worker
- Social Housing Coordinator
- Community Service Case Manager
- Case Support Worker / Manager
- Community Group Facilitator
- Mental Health Worker
Accounting pathway
When you complete the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping FNS40222 Free TAFE course, you'll be able to access Free TAFE for the Diploma of Accounting FNS50222. (You'll still need to meet the diploma entry requirements - check the course pages for more info.)
Diploma of Accounting FNS50222
- Accounting Manager
- Payroll Officer
- Financial Analyst
- BAS Agent
- Bookkeeper
Building and surveying pathway
When you complete a building certificate, you'll still be able to access Free TAFE funding for the other courses in the Free TAFE pathway, including diplomas. (You'll still need to meet the course entry requirements - check the course pages for more info.)
Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing CPC31420
- Industrial Waterproofing Specialist
- Labourer
- Construction Site Tradesperson
- Domestic Waterproofing Specialist
- Commercial Waterproofing Specialist
- Subcontractor
Certificate IV in Building and Construction CPC40120
- Contracts Administrator
- Construction Project Supervisor
- Project Manager
- Site Manager
- Building / Construction Estimator
- Construction Manager
- Site Supervisor
- Registered Builder
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50220
- Registered Builder
- Site Manager
- Construction Project Supervisor
- Contracts Administrator
- Project Supervisor
- Project Manager
- Construction Manager
- Site Supervisor
- Building / Construction Estimator
Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying CPC60121
- Building Inspector
- Building Certifier
- Building Surveyor
Agriculture pathway
When you complete an agriculture certificate, you'll still be able to access Free TAFE funding for the other courses in the Free TAFE pathway. (You'll still need to meet the course entry requirements - check the course pages for more info.)
Certificate III in Agriculture AHC30122
- Station Hand
- Livestock Transport Driver
- Farm Operator
- Farm Hand
Certificate IV in Agriculture AHC40122
- Farm Operator
- Farm Manager
- Team Leader
- Agricultural Industry Supervisor
Early Childhood Education
When you complete your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121, you'll still be able to access Free TAFE funding for the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50121. (You'll still need to meet the course entry requirements - check the course pages for more info.)
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care CHC30121
- Nanny providing personalised care for families
- Assistant Educator in Early Learning Centres and kindergartens
- Educator in occasional care programs run by leisure centres
- gyms
- or local councils
- Out-of-School Hours Care assistant in primary school programs
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50121 (Non-Traineeship)
- Long Day Care
- Nanny
- Occasional Carer
- Out of School Hours Carer
Nursing and Personal Care
When you complete your Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33021, you'll still be able to access Free TAFE funding for the Certificate IV in Disability CHC43121 and other courses in the Nursing and Personal Care priority pathway. (You'll still need to meet the course entry requirements - check the course pages for more info.)
Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33021 (Ageing and Disability (Non-Traineeship))
- Home and Community Care Worker
- Disability Support Worker
- Aged Care Worker
Certificate IV in Disability Support CHC43121 (Non-Traineeship)
- Social Trainer
- Day Support Disability Officer
- Disability Team Leader
- Behavioural Support Officer
- Community Development Officer
- Disability Support Assistant (Schools)
- Support Facilitator (Disability)
- Disabilities Supervisor
- Disability Service Officer
- Senior Disability Worker
- Marketing Coordinator (Disability)
- Social Educator (Disability)
- Lifestyle Support Officer
- Project Officer
- Senior Personal Care Assistant
Information Technology Pathway
When you complete your Certificate III in Information Technology ICT30120, you'll still be able to access Free TAFE funding for the Certificate IV in Cyber Security 22603VIC. (You'll still need to meet the course entry requirements - check the course pages for more info.)
Certificate III in Information Technology ICT30120
- Level 1 Helpdesk Support
- Junior Cloud Engineer
- IT Support
- Network Administrator
- Junior Web Developer
Certificate IV in Cyber Security 22603VIC
- Cybersecurity Practitioner
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cybersecurity Incident Response Practitioner