[NSW] Fee-Free Courses for Engineering, Aviation, Cybersecurity, & More (Maximum 1 Per Semester, Citizens / PR only) @ TAFE NSW

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scrimshaw on 11/11/2024 - 23:42 tafensw.edu.au (376 clicks)
Last edited 12/11/2024 - 17:00 by 1 other user

This is (sort of) a repeat of what I posted back in 2021. The benefits are much less now that covid benefits are over, so you'll only be able to apply for 1 course for free, for the first semester. The second round of applications for Semester 2 is not available via this link yet — check again in 2025.

You choose to study in 24 different disciplines and level up your job-ready skills for free*

Places are limited and not guaranteed. Enrolling or applying early with all required documentation is recommended. The number of funded NSW Fee-free* TAFE places is determined by the terms of the skills agreement between the Australian Commonwealth and New South Wales Governments.

Apply as soon as possible for the best chances of getting a spot

What does Fee-free* mean?
For eligible students, “Fee-free” means your tuition fee will be covered by the Australian and NSW governments. You may still need to pay for materials for your course e.g. a uniform to wear on your work placement. * Eligibility criteria apply.

Who is Eligible for NSW Fee-free TAFE?

To be eligible, you must at the time of enrolment:

• Live or work in New South Wales.
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident, or a humanitarian visa holder.
• Be aged 15 years or over, and not enrolled at any school.
• Be enrolling in a course for the first time for Semester 1 2025 and your studies must commence between 1 January 2025 and 30 June 2025.

And the disciplines are as follow:

• Aboriginal Studies and Mentoring

• Agriculture

• Animal Care and Horse Industry

• Automotive

• Aviation

• Building and Construction Trades

• Civil Construction and Surveying

• Community and Youth Services

• Education and Training

• Electrotechnology

• Engineering

• Farming and Primary Production

• Fashion

• Food and Hospitality

• Healthcare

• Horticulture and Landscaping

• Information Technology

• Mining and Resources

• Music and Production

• Screen and Media

• Sport and Recreation

• Travel and Tourism

• Water Industry Operations

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  jv on 11/11/2024 - 23:45

  +1

  To be eligible, you must at the time of enrolment:

  • Live or work in New South Wales.
  • Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident, or a humanitarian visa holder.
  • Be aged 15 years or over, and not enrolled at any school.
  • Be enrolling in a course for the first time for Semester 1 2025 and your studies must commence between 1 January 2025 and 30 June 2025.

  2 out of 4. Not bad…

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  Jack Scallywag on 12/11/2024 - 00:45

  +1

  Don't get your hopes up until you've checked the entry requirements. Some of these courses require that you are already working in that particular field.

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    sangohan on 12/11/2024 - 17:07

    wow, so if you're unemployed, but wanting to train up for something else than your previous career, you won't be able to use those courses?!

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      scrimshaw on 12/11/2024 - 17:23

      +1

      You just need to start from the very beginning and you might need several semesters to earn the full diploma.

      Certificate I has no pre-requisites, Certificate II requires Cert I, Diploma may require that you completed all the preceding certs if you got no work experience.

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  KARMAAA on 12/11/2024 - 02:19

  This might be a stupid question, maybe not, but what's better: a Cert III or a Diploma? I assume a Diploma.

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    Serious Lee on 12/11/2024 - 05:16

    +1

    Diploma is a higher qualification

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      KARMAAA on 12/11/2024 - 05:19

      Thanks.

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        AmazingJas on 12/11/2024 - 10:50

        In most cases you must have completed a cert iv before they will allow you to do a diploma course.

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          Serious Lee on 12/11/2024 - 17:10

          @AmazingJas: Source?

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            scrimshaw on 12/11/2024 - 17:15

            @Serious Lee: It's listed under Entry requirements of each course, what you need before you enrol. Most Diploma's require a Cert IV or III, or if you don't have one, you need to provide proof of prior knowledge known as an RPL or recognition of prior learning

            https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/recognition-credit-transfer…

            If you have work experience in that field, that counts as RPL and you can start on a Diploma without having to obtain a prior Certificate.

            For e.g Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care requires that you have CHC30121 (Cert III) or CHC30113 (Cert III) OR Answer to the following apply question: Can you provide a transcript or certificate of your academic outcome of one of the above qualifications?

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  OzBragain on 12/11/2024 - 07:53

  Semester 1 2025 Fee Free* TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.

  Is it only semester 1 free or free courses starting in semester 1?

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    scrimshaw on 12/11/2024 - 14:32

    +1

    Semester 2 begins in the middle of the year. You must wait until applications are open to enrol next year.

    You can only apply for Sem 1 course now (fee free)

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      OzBragain on 12/11/2024 - 20:10

      Thanks

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  ilovefullprice on 12/11/2024 - 09:30

  Thanks OP

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  Wilburre on 12/11/2024 - 16:53

  Man being in the ACT sucks sometimes - literally surrounded on all sides by NSW and intelligible. If I moved to Queanbeyan 20 min away from work though - suddenly the fees go from 10k to 0. Oof.

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  Chmmr on 12/11/2024 - 21:37

  jk Anyone got some fake NSW addresses? /jk