IF YOU’VE ever considered studying to enhance your skills or to change or start a new career, there has never been a better time with the State Government expanding eligibility for Free TAFE.
Under recent changes, community members will no longer be required to meet specific age, upskilling or reskilling requirements, meaning that most are now eligible to study selected courses under Free TAFE.
Travis Heeney, GOTAFE CEO, welcomed the announcement, saying, “We know our regional economy is changing faster than ever, and we must be responsive to the local industry, employment and training needs of our community.
“The expansion of the Free TAFE program will provide more opportunities for our local community members to access high quality training and support the growth of our skilled workforce, aligned with the needs of our industries and other communities,” said Mr Heeney.
GOTAFE currently offers 40 free courses including Diplomas in Accounting and Nursing, Certificate IV in Cyber Security, Certificate III in Hospitality, and many more.
“Students can study for free in a number of industries that are currently facing high demand including Nursing, Community Services, Veterinary Nursing, Hospitality, Training and Assessment, and Early Childhood Education and Care. This will lead to opportunities in important areas and make a positive difference in the community,” Mr Heeney said.
“Our courses will give you real-world, hands-on experience so you can graduate with job-ready skills. We have a range of opportunities to support a variety of career paths,” he added.
To find out more about Free Courses available at GOTAFE, please visit www.gotafe.vic.edu.au/freetafe
