Free TAFE and apprenticeships extended for under 25s in Queensland

Even more young Queenslanders will be able to take advantage of Free TAFE and Free apprenticeships for under 25s as it will be extended until 30 June 2023. Since August 2018, the initiative has already helped 56,000 Queenslanders get the skills and training in sectors including health, community services, hospitality, building and construction and education support.

Queenslanders aged under 25 could continue to enrol in 26 Free TAFE programs and 139 Free apprenticeships programs up to 30 June 2023 and pay no course fees.

“Our Free TAFE and Free apprenticeships for under 25s initiative is an additional $21 million investment to provide young people with access to free certificate III TAFE courses across a wide range of areas,” Minister Farmer said.

The Palaszczuk Government has delivered record investment in skills and training in this year’s State Budget, investing $1.2B for Queenslanders to access programs such as free training, subsidised training or dedicated work preparation programs.

• The top free TAFE courses are:
  • Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Certificate III in Individual Support
  • Certificate III in Education Support
  • Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
  • Certificate III in Community Services
• The top free apprenticeship courses are:
  • Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
  • Certificate III in Carpentry
  • Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
  • Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
  • Certificate III in Hairdressing