Queensland offers free TAFE for Year 12 graduates in 2020
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If you finished school in 2019, you can kick-start your career by getting the skills employers want without the fees! The Queensland Government is offering free TAFE in over 160 qualifications in high-priority areas.
Free TAFE courses in Queensland for Year 12 graduates
Agriculture and horticulture
- Certificate II and III in Agriculture
- Certificate II and III in Horticulture
- Certificate III in Landscape Construction (available as an apprenticeship)
- Certificate II and III in Parks and Gardens (available as an apprenticeship)
- Certificate II and III in Production Horticulture
- Certificate III in Production Nursery — apprenticeship
Automotive
The funding is available for the following courses as apprenticeships and traineeships:
- Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
- Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology
Aviation
- Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing — apprenticeship
- Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) — apprenticeship
- Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) — apprenticeship
Beauty and Hairdressing
- Certificate III in Barbering — apprenticeship only
- Certificate III in Hairdressing — apprenticeship only
Building and Construction
The funding is available for the following courses as apprenticeships and traineeships:
- Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying
- Certificate III in Carpentry
- Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
- Certificate III in Plumbing
- Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
Child Care
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (available as an apprenticeship)
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care — apprenticeship only
Community Services
- Certificate II and III in Community Services
- Certificate III in Individual Support
Creative
The funding is available for the following courses as apprenticeships
- Certificate III in Print Manufacturing
- Certificate III in Print Communications
Electrotechnology and utilities
Funding is available for the following courses as apprenticeships and traineeships
- Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
- Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
- Certificate III in Fire Protection Control
- Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
Engineering
Available only for courses as apprenticeships:
- Certificate III in Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Trade
- Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
- Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Education
- Certificate III in Education Support
Nursing and Health
- Certificate II and III in Health Support Services
- Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting
- Certificate III in Health Administration
- Certificate III in Pathology Collection
Hospitality and cookery
- Certificate I, II and III in Hospitality — traineeship only
- Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery — apprenticeship only
Laboratory science
- Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement
- Certificate III in Laboratory Skills (available as a traineeship)
Manufacturing and Design
The following courses are available only for courses as apprenticeships:
- Certificate III in Cabinet Making
- Certificate III in Flooring Technology
- Certificate III in Glass and Glazing
Meat and Food Processing
- Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) – apprenticeship
Resources and mining
- Certificate III in Drilling Oil/Gas (On shore) — traineeship
The full list, as well as more information about enrolling, is available via the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training’s website.
