Residential status: Any Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen is eligible for a Free TAFE in Victoria.
Previous qualification: You can do your first Free TAFE course no matter what qualifications you already hold. This applies to all qualifications - whether they be through TAFE or university. This is because the 'upskilling rule' has been removed.
Multiple Free TAFE courses: You can do multiple Free TAFE courses in the same occupational pathway listed under 'Free TAFE Priority Pathways' below.
This is because the 'once-in-a-lifetime limit' requirement for Free TAFE has now been removed for Priority Pathways.
Note: Students who choose a Free TAFE course that is not part of a Priority Pathway can only study one Free TAFE course.
Students whose only Free TAFE fee waiver was under JobTrainer can also do another Free TAFE course, either in a pathway or non-pathway program.
Free TAFE priority pathways do not include apprenticeship pathway courses.
See the Priority Pathway Scenarios section below for examples of students eligible for Free TAFE.
While Free TAFE covers tuition fees, there may be additional expenses, such as materials fees. Call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or contact us via our online enquiry form if you are unsure.
(In alphabetical order)
Full Time Standard Student (TAFE based student) - 1 year, Apprenticeship - 2 to 3 Years
22 weeks
This course is delivered online via facilitated workshops on with options of Monday evenings from 6.00pm to 9.00pm.
11 months
6 months
Full time 3 days per week over 10 months, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
,2 days per week over 18 months
6 months
9 months
,12 months
12 months
,15 months
Full Time Standard Student (TAFE based student) - 1 year, Apprenticeship - 2 to 3 Years
Traineeship and Non-Traineeship duration is 12 months. Traineeship training plan to be negotiated with employer. Non-Traineeship is self paced and online.
4 Day Course
8.30am to 4.30pm
Training is delivered on Docklands campus
6 mnt F/T
,1 yr P/T
13- 15 weeks
Program will be delivered over 3 days
Profile Funded - 1 year
Trainee - 18 months
1 year (Full Time)
,2 years (Part Time)
1 year (Full Time)
,2 years (Part Time)
1 year (Full Time)
,2 years (Part Time)
6 months
9 Months
12 months
12 months
,Flexible
,18 months
6 months
This course is delivered online via facilitated workshops on with options of Monday evenings from 6.00pm to 9.00pm.
18 month delivery (approx.)
24 month delivery (approx.)
Traineeship and Non-Traineeship duration is 12 months. Traineeship training plan to be negotiated with employer. Non-Traineeship is self paced and online.
Profile Funded - 1 year
Trainee - 18 months
6 - 12 months - Prior construction experience or experience in other related areas may allow for fast tracked/accelerated completion of the course.
11 months
9 months
,12 months
1 year (Full Time)
,2 years (Part Time)
21 months
1 year (Full Time)
,2 years (Part Time)
12 months
1 year (Full Time)
,2 years (Part Time)
9 months
6 months
Full time: 3 days per week on campus. Duration: 2 years.
,Part time: 1 day online and 1 day on campus. Duration: 2.5 years.
22 weeks
Full Time Standard Student (TAFE based student) - 1 year, Apprenticeship - 2 to 3 Years
Program will be delivered over 3 days
4 Day Course
8.30am to 4.30pm
Training is delivered on Docklands campus
6 mnt F/T
,1 yr P/T
Full time 3 days per week over 10 months, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
,2 days per week over 18 months
12 months
,Flexible
,18 months
12 months.
18 months 2 days per week
13- 15 weeks
2 years, 2 days per week.
6 months
9 Months
18 months 2 days per week
7 months Standard course
Traineeship: 12 - 18 months (Full time) 18 to 24 months (Part time)
7 months
24 month delivery (approx.)
Profile Funded - 1 year
Trainee - 18 months
6 - 12 months - Prior construction experience or experience in other related areas may allow for fast tracked/accelerated completion of the course.
2 years, 2 days per week.
18 month delivery (approx.)
24 month delivery (approx.)
Traineeship and Non-Traineeship duration is 12 months. Traineeship training plan to be negotiated with employer. Non-Traineeship is self paced and online.
Profile Funded - 1 year
Trainee - 18 months
21 months
9 months
Our Diploma of Community Services (CHC52021) is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills in community development, casework and group work. This community services course prepares you to work as a social welfare worker, and provides you with an understanding of human rights, cultural inclusion, Indigenous culture, issues and strategies for effective service delivery.
Our Diploma of Community Services is also ACWA (Australian Community Workers Association) Accredited.
This qualification reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, coordinating and/or delivering of person-centered services to individuals, groups and communities. At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Workers are usually providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Workers may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management; program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.
Special note: Prior to undertaking clinical work placement all students must obtain an International Police Check, Victorian Police Check and Working with Children Clearance (WWCC). Students will be responsible for the costs associated with requirements. If placements are taken outside of metropolitan Melbourne any accommodation costs that may be incurred will be the responsibility of the student.
Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.
To enrol with Kangan Institute, you are no longer mandated to have evidence of your COVID 19 Vaccination. It is important to note that as a part of your studies, you will be required to complete a placement component. While no longer mandated, individual Placement hosts will be guided by their individual policies and procedures in relation to vaccination requirements for staff and students. Students who are attending a community services organization for placement purposes will need to comply with the policies and procedures of their host service.
This course requires face to face classroom study and compulsory work placement (arranged by Kangan Institute) of 400 hours
You will be assessed throughout the course, assessments may include written, oral or practical assessments. These assessments are designed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required in order to achieve this qualification. Your teacher will provide you information on how you will be assessed for each unit. We use a online Learning Platform to communicate to students, distribute learning materials and assessment. Your assessment will be required to be submitted using our Online Platform also.
There is the opportunity for re-assessment and appeal, which you can discuss with your teacher.
Major study areas
21 months
12 months.
18 month delivery (approx.)
24 month delivery (approx.)
Full time: 3 days per week on campus. Duration: 2 years.
,Part time: 1 day online and 1 day on campus. Duration: 2.5 years.
Blended - 12 months
Online - 9 months
6 - 12 months - Prior construction experience or experience in other related areas may allow for fast tracked/accelerated completion of the course.
With the Free TAFE priority pathways, you can progress from a certificate to a diploma within the same study area without paying tuition fees for each individual course. This is because the 'once-in-a-lifetime limit' for Free TAFE has now been removed for priority pathways. You can find out more here https://www.vic.gov.au/free-tafe
You can continue to study your Priority Pathway at Kangan Institute even if you have started the Pathway at another institute.
Free TAFE is a Victorian Government program that will pay your tuition fees to study in selected courses at TAFE for eligible students.
While Free TAFE covers tuition fees, there may be additional expenses, such as student services fees or materials fees. Call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or contact us via our online enquiry form if you are unsure.
Residential status: Any Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen is eligible for a Free TAFE in Victoria.
Previous qualification: You can do your first Free TAFE course no matter what qualifications you already hold. This applies to all qualifications - whether they be through TAFE or university. This is because the 'upskilling rule' has been removed.
Multiple Free TAFE courses: You can do multiple Free TAFE courses in the same occupational pathway listed under 'Free TAFE Priority Pathways' below.
This is because the 'once-in-a-lifetime limit' requirement for Free TAFE has now been removed for Priority Pathways.
Note: Students who choose a Free TAFE course that is not part of a Priority Pathway can only study one Free TAFE course.
Students whose only Free TAFE fee waiver was under JobTrainer can also do another Free TAFE course, either in a pathway or non-pathway program.
Free TAFE priority pathways do not include apprenticeship pathway courses.
Free TAFE courses are periodically revised to include courses from growth industries, such as Early Childhood Education, Health, Construction and Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Community and Disability Services.
See the Free TAFE course list above for the updated courses offered at our TAFE.
You can do tuition free priority courses at Victorian TAFE institutes, including universities that offer TAFE courses.
To find a course near you, contact the Training and TAFE line on 131 823.
Students can only access one Free TAFE course in their lifetime, except in the following circumstances.
Contact the Training and TAFE line on 131 823 or visit www.TAFE.vic.gov.au.
