Free TAFE for Under 25's

Get qualified without the cost with the Queensland Government's Free TAFE for under 25s program. Choose from a range of courses in high-priority areas and kick start your career with an industry-recognised qualification. Secure your future and get the skills employers want without the fees.

How does it work?

Learn in-demand skills

To support school leavers into work, the Queensland Government offers free TAFE training in high-priority areas. These qualifications have been selected based on skills demand and advice from industry, ensuring students develop the skills needed by employers and the Queensland economy.

Find the right qualification for you

There are dozens of qualifications to choose from across a range of study areas including child care, community services, health, hospitality, agriculture, and horticulture. Plus, you can choose the study mode that suits you with many qualifications delivered both on campus and online.

There's no time to waste

Eligible students must enrol and start training in a high-priority qualification whilst under 25 to take advantage of this great opportunity.

Benefits of free TAFE training

Get qualified without the cost

If you take advantage of Free TAFE for under 25s funding, the full cost of your training at TAFE Queensland will be covered. That means you won't have to contribute anything towards your training fees — you may still however need to pay some smaller costs such as uniforms or other resources.

Ensure your skills are in demand

The added benefit of completing a qualification in a high-priority area is that you're guaranteed to develop in-demand skills and graduate with strong job prospects. You'll stand out from the crowd and be ready to hit the ground running with the industry-relevant skills employers are looking for.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible for Free TAFE for Under 25s funding, you must:

be aged under 25 years at the point of enrolment and not be at school
be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen
not hold, and not be enrolled in, a certificate III or higher-level qualification, not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training.
permanently reside in Queensland.
enrol and start a high-priority qualification with an approved training provider (such as TAFE Queensland)

If you hold a visa you must also ensure your visa subclass is eligible for subsidised training.

There are also additional eligibility rules that apply for students completing an apprenticeship or traineeship as part of the program.

Available courses

Agriculture and horticulture

Child care

Community services

Electrotechnology and utilities

Hospitality and cookery

Nursing and health

Manufacturing and design

Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology (MSA30208)

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Year 12 graduate and TAFE Queensland horticulture student Ben Waddell is on track to one day run his own business, after receiving a helping hand from the Queensland Government.

Free TAFE leads to job outcome

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