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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
  • Diploma of Agriculture

If you complete a Free TAFE Certificate III in Agriculture, you will be able to complete the Certificate IV in Agriculture and Diploma of 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

6 months

Diploma of Community Services CHC52021

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

Diploma of Community Services CHC52021

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.)

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping FNS40222

Diploma of Accounting FNS50222

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

Certificate IV in Building and Construction CPC40120

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50220

Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying CPC60121

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, including the diploma.

(You'll still need to meet the course entry requirements - check the course pages for more info.)

Certificate III in Agriculture AHC30122

Certificate IV in Agriculture AHC40122

Diploma of Agriculture AHC50122

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

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50121 (Non-Traineeship)

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))

Certificate IV in Disability Support CHC43121 (Non-Traineeship)

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

Certificate IV in Cyber Security 22603VIC