TAFE and training after secondary school

If you’re finishing or leaving secondary school, a TAFE and training course can be a pathway to your career. You can choose from a wide range of courses so you’re bound to find something you’re interested in.

Find a training course

Visit the Victorian Skills Gateway(opens in a new window) to search over 500 courses at TAFE and training providers across Victoria. There are also over 350 related occupations to explore.

You may be eligible for government funding to help pay for your course, such as Free TAFE.

Contact the TAFE and Training Line for information about courses and training providers near you. Discover some tips on getting started with TAFE and training.

Earn while you learn

If you’d like to earn an income while you train, apprenticeships and traineeships are available for some jobs.

Use training as a pathway to university

You may be able to get entry into a university course by doing a training course first, then using it as a pathway to get into university.

Get free career advice

Contact your local Skills and Jobs Centre for qualified, independent advice and support on training, career planning and finding a job in your area.

Learn about future job growth

Find out about high demand industries in Victoria with these resources:

growing industries in Victoria
training and careers in Melbourne and regional Victoria
training and career success stories from across Victoria
employment projections across industries and regions
Jobs and Skills Atlas(opens in a new window) (Australian government).

Plan your career

Explore these career planning sites and tools to help with ideas:

Career success story

Tahlia channels her creative flair into a career in floristry

“I found that the skills I was learning in the course I was able to practise in the workplace. It lights up people’s faces when they see their idea come to life from the flowers they have chosen.”