To support Year 12 graduates into work, the Queensland Government offers free TAFE in high priority areas. If you are getting ready to graduate Year 12 or finished school in the last 12 months, you can kick start your career by getting the skills employers want without the fees. Eligible Year 12 graduates must enrol and start training in a high priority qualification within the calendar year after leaving school to take advantage of this great opportunity.
Automotive
The funding is available for following courses as apprenticeships and traineeships only
- Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer (AUM30213)
- Certificate III in Bicycle Workshop Operations (AUR30216)
- Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology (AUR30316)
- Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology (AUR30416)
- Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology (AUR30516)
- Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR30616)
- Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology (AUR30716)
- Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology (AUR30816)
- Certificate III in Automotive Sales (AUR31016)
- Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR31116)
- Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (AUR31216)
- Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning (AUR31316)
- Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology (AUR31416)
- Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology (AUR31516)
- Certificate III in Automotive Drivetrain Technology (AUR31616)
- Certificate III in Forklift Technology (AUR31716)
- Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology (AUR31816)
- Certificate III in Elevating Work Platform Technology (AUR31916)
Agriculture and horticulture
- Certificate II in Agriculture (AHC20116) - traineeship only
- Certificate III in Agriculture (AHC30116) - apprenticeship only
- Certificate II in Horticulture (AHC20416) - traineeship only
- Certificate III in Horticulture (AHC30716) - traineeship only
- Certificate III in Landscape Construction (AHC30916) - traineeship only
- Certificate III in Production Nursery (AHC31116) - apprenticeship only
- Certificate III in Parks and Gardens (AHC31016) - traineeship only
- Certificate III in Rural Operations (AHC32816)
- Certificate III in Sports Turf Management (AHC31316)
Beauty and Hairdressing
- Certificate III in Barbering (SHB30516) - apprenticeship only
- Certificate III in Hairdressing (SHB30416) - apprenticeship only
Building and Construction
The funding is available for following courses as apprenticeships and traineeships only
- Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying (CPC30111)
- Certificate III in Shopfitting (CPC30116)
- Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30211)
- Certificate III in Signs and Graphics (CPC30216)
- Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (CPC30611)
- Certificate III in Roof Tiling (CPC30812)
- Certificate III in Solid Plastering (CPC31011)
- Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining (CPC31211)
- Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling (CPC31311)
- Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing (CPC31411)
- Certificate III in Joinery (CPC31912)
- Certificate III in Stonemasonry (Monumental/Installation) (CPC32313)
- Certificate III in Plumbing (CPC32413)
- Certificate III in Roof Plumbing (CPC32612)
- Certificate III in Gas Fitting (CPC32713)
- Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations (RII30815)
- Certificate III in Civil Construction (RII30915)
Child care
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113) -
- Certificate III in Education Support (CHC30213)
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113) - apprenticeship only
Creative
The funding is available for following courses as traineeships only
- Certificate III in Printing (ICP31215)
- Certificate III in Print Manufacturing (ICP31315) - apprenticeship only
- Certificate III in Print Communications (ICP31415)
Electrotechnology and utilities
The funding is available for following courses as APPRENticeships and traineeships only
- Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications (UEE30411)
- Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30811)
- Certificate III in Electronics and Communications (UEE30911)
- Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control (UEE31211)
- Certificate III in Security Equipment (UEE31411)
- Certificate III in Electrical Fitting (UEE33011)
- Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Transmission Overhead (UET30512)
- Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Rail Traction (UET30712)
- Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology (ICT30515)
- Certificate II in Water Industry Operations (NWP20115)
- Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (NWP30215)
- Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment (NWP30315)
- Certificate III in Appliance Service (UEE32111) - apprenticeship only
- Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32211) - apprenticeship only
- Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead (UET30612) - apprenticeship only
Engineering
The funding is available for following courses as APPRENticeships only
- Certificate IV in Engineering (MEM40105)
- Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (MEM30205)
- Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (MEM30305)
- Certificate III in Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Trade (MEM30405)
- Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction (MEM30705)
- Certificate III in Locksmithing (MEM30805)
Hospitality and cookery
- Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT20316) - traineeship only
- Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (SIT20416)
- Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30616)
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30816) - apprenticeship only
- Certificate III in Catering Operations (SIT30916) - apprenticeship only
- Certificate III in Cake and Pastry (FBP30317) - apprenticeship only
- Certificate III in Bread Baking (FBP30417) - apprenticeship only
- Certificate III in Baking (FBP30517)
Nursing and health
- Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33015)
- Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement (MSL20116)
- Certificate III in Laboratory Skills (MSL30116)
- Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (MSL40116)
- Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care (HLT30113)
- Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (HLT33015)
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting (HLT33015)
- Certificate III in Health Administration (HLT37315)
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (HLT33115)
- Certificate III in Pathology Collection (HLT37215)
- Certificate III in Pathology Assistance (HLT37415)
- Certificate III in Sterilisation Services (HLT37015)
Manufacturing and design
- Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology (MSA30208)
- Certificate III in Furniture Finishing (MSF30113)
- Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining (MSF30313)
- Certificate III in Glass and Glazing (MSF30413)
- Certificate III in Upholstery (MSF30713)
- Certificate III in Flooring Technology (MSF30813)
- Certificate III in Cabinet Making (MSF31113)
News and events
blogs
Sunshine Coast
Funding helps Ben grow a successful future
Year 12 graduate and TAFE Queensland horticulture student Ben Waddell is on track to one day run his own business, after receiving a helping hand from the Queensland Government.
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blogs
Growing potential for women on the land
While working as a young woman in a male-dominated industry has its challenges, Kaitlin Elliot is working hard to prove the disbelievers wrong and inspire other girls to enter the industry she loves.
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news
Sunshine Coast
Fee-free training helps set year 12 graduate on the right path
Marlene Paine has discovered her dream career after completing a Certificate III in Individual Support under the Queensland Government’s Year 12 Fee-free training initiative in 2017.
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