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[NSW] Fee-Free TAFE Courses - Certificate II to Advanced Diploma @ TAFE NSW

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[NSW] Fee-Free TAFE Courses - Certificate II to Advanced Diploma @ TAFE NSW
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mafmouf on 10/01/2023 - 11:29 tafensw.edu.au (16219 clicks)
Last edited 10/01/2023 - 12:31 by 2 other users

Hi all,

TAFE NSW is offering a wide range of courses across a bunch of industries. A much better range than the round of free courses offered a couple of years ago.

Note that the "free" aspect is based on eligibility. You can check by answering some questions while attempting to calculate the course costs.

To be eligible for Fee-free* TAFE, people 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.
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  • tofu on 10/01/2023 - 11:58
    +3

    I have started the process just to check the course fees few days ago. Without actually clicking the enrol button on the last payment page, they have calculated the courses and enrolled me into them last night. I shall be starting on it soon…

    • Azro on 10/01/2023 - 12:15
      +2

      There is a "calculate my fee" button at the bottom, you didnt have to start a new applocation.

      • tofu on 10/01/2023 - 12:36
        +3

        the estimate of $0 sounded too good to be true ^^" it also mentions it's subjected to some further conditions/proofs so I started to find out. i was only considering but now it gives me the motivation to study :)

  • Flowerbomb on 10/01/2023 - 12:03
    +2

    Some of the diploma courses say 4 months. How’s that possible when it has for example 8 core and 4 electives.

    • Azro on 10/01/2023 - 12:06
      +5

      Most of them require prior education like cert 3 or 4. So it's basically upskilling short term with RPL.

      • PeeDee on 10/01/2023 - 14:21
        +1

        Where did you find that out? and also how do you know if upskilling is short-term? what if they require extensive amount of prior knowledge?

        • Azro on 10/01/2023 - 16:02

          Click on any course and see if there is this: "SUITABILITY
          IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
          Entry requirements
          This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol"

  • jp19981998 on 10/01/2023 - 12:11

    Anyone know what you need to provide to prove you live or work in NSW?

    • DontNeedThis on 10/01/2023 - 12:13

      By being present in the class? Most these courses are offline, so you can't fake being a NSW resident.

      • jp19981998 on 10/01/2023 - 12:15

        All I have looked at are fully online.

        • DontNeedThis on 10/01/2023 - 12:20
          +2

          Sorry I based my comment on QLD Tafe courses. They were mostly on campus.

        • UndeclaredFreak on 10/01/2023 - 13:25
          +2

          Which ones are online? All the ones I looked at were on campus.

          • blerk on 10/01/2023 - 13:48

            @UndeclaredFreak: Can you filter to TAFE Digital (née OTEN)? Some are online but through the individual campuses but mostly the online offerings are exclusively TAFE Digital.

            • UndeclaredFreak on 11/01/2023 - 11:12

              @blerk: I can't see the option. I can only click on the individual courses one at a time and look at the options.

    • JeBs on 10/01/2023 - 12:15
      +5

      Only someone who doesn’t live or work in NSW would ask such a stupid question.

        • JoeTripodi on 10/01/2023 - 12:28
          +4

          Stealing a quote from the QLD Premier and modifying it , "NSW is for NSWers"

        • JeBs on 10/01/2023 - 12:51
          +8

          To obtain a financial gain by deception is fraud. Lying on a TAFE application and obtaining a free course that should cost circa $5000 should be enough to get the Police involved. Do you understand the magnitude of what you’re doing? Think before you act - and this applies to everyone attempting to do the same.

          • Boomstick on 11/01/2023 - 09:09

            @JeBs: I say let ‘‘em reap the consequences. If an adult doesn’t understand something as basic as the above, they deserve to enjoy their punishment.

          • Psychrometric on 11/01/2023 - 15:23
            +3

            @JeBs: Says all the OzBargainers signing up to subscription services using a VPN in Argentina.

    • tc423 on 10/01/2023 - 12:29
      +3

      Just sign up with your real address don't think anyone would ask you anything.

    • DeToxin on 10/01/2023 - 12:55
      -1

      Probably a bill from one of your utility providers showing your details and address, or an employment contract.

      • Silly-sausage88 on 11/01/2023 - 07:48
        +1

        Nope. However they will send you your certificate by mail so use the address of a friend/relative in NSW.

    • Bargain66 on 10/01/2023 - 13:25

      From memory - when you obtain your USI you use your drivers licence

    • Silly-sausage88 on 11/01/2023 - 07:50

      No - other than NSW address where they will send your certificate. No ID needed (other than unique student identifier). Also - you can just change your address post enrolment as the condition is to be a NSW resident when you apply/enrol not when you complete.

  • DontNeedThis on 10/01/2023 - 12:27

    Does anyone know if Vic will be offering sth similar any time soon?

    • OZKap on 10/01/2023 - 12:35
      +2

      Certain courses in regional areas have been free fur years

      More free courses here https://www.vic.gov.au/free-tafe

      • mrtee on 10/01/2023 - 12:58

        Online or face to face?

        • Clear on 10/01/2023 - 14:14
          +1

          Check the individual ones to see if they are or not.

  • coveredturnip on 10/01/2023 - 12:43
    +1

    Interested in the permaculture course but it's only available in Thurgoona. Thanks anyway OP!

  • ShaneLikesABargain on 10/01/2023 - 13:34
    +3

    Looks like the website is having issues? Having issues loading course pages within any browser.

    • Fybre on 10/01/2023 - 13:41
      +1

      yeah me too. I was thinking it was my internet, but I guess not

      • ShaneLikesABargain on 10/01/2023 - 14:04

        Seems to eventually load if doesn't send a HTTP error. However if the course loads, the location search fails with " Search is currently unavailable, we are working to restore the service.".

  • belongsinforums on 10/01/2023 - 13:53
    +5

    Will chatgpt help me cruise through this?

    • Meconium on 10/01/2023 - 14:06
      +2

      I don’t see any issue with people using artificial prostheses to augment their limited natural attributes. If your brain doesn’t have enough natural intelligence to pass a TAFE course, go with the artificial version! It’s more or less the same, as long as you don’t look too closely.

    • jrvb42 on 11/01/2023 - 11:27
      +2

      I can confirm chatgpt answers many TAFE course questions better and faster than the majority of students.

  • [Deactivated] on 10/01/2023 - 13:57

    All the states and territories are providing many fee free tafe course with the contribution of Commonwealth, state and territory govt so just google it in your state and star learning.

  • bl0xr on 10/01/2023 - 13:59

    Can I still do these courses if I am currently studying at uni?

    • FFx0 on 10/01/2023 - 14:08

      I don't think they will be free given

      Be aged 15 years or over, and not enrolled at any school.

      Source: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/fee-free-short-courses#courses

      • blerk on 10/01/2023 - 14:14
        +1

        “School” is Primary or Secondary. Uni is fine.

        • bl0xr on 10/01/2023 - 14:23
          +1

          Yeah just spoke with a support and said uni is fine :)

  • oadvdotcom on 10/01/2023 - 14:12

    Can study two course? One online one offline.

    • blerk on 10/01/2023 - 14:15
      +2

      From the FAQ:
      Can I enrol in more than one course at a time?
      Yes, you can enrol in a maximum of 2 courses at the same time. However, to give you the best chance of success, please check that the days your courses run do not overlap, and you can commit the time required to manage an increased study load.

      • Dealor on 12/01/2023 - 10:08

        Wow that's impressive !!!

        Could you give me the link for that FAQ? Thanks

  • JeBs on 10/01/2023 - 15:53
    +4

    This is a genuine bargain depending on what you’re applying for. For example, the Cert IV in Training and Assessment was never free for me (when I checked over a year ago anyway) but now a saving of $4999. That price is not exaggerated. Even if you were to find a private provider, cost would be at least $1000+ and their course quality objectionable.

    However, I advise all applicants to avoid wasting tax payer funds. Unless you have a genuine need, please look elsewhere.

    • belongsinforums on 10/01/2023 - 16:19
      +1

      Personally i just know it'll be hard to juggle this with work but I'd love to do it

      • blerk on 10/01/2023 - 17:03
        +1

        One of the assessments in the Cert IV T&A online requires you to find 8 people that don’t have anything better to do to and train them in something (that you are skilled at) whilst being video taped, and whilst an appropriate venue is open (i.e. friends who are 9-5 workers are likely ruled out). If only 7 folks turn up, it won’t count. If you can do it face to face, that’s probably one course that’s better delivered that way.

    • peterpeterpumpkin on 12/01/2023 - 00:09

      Without doing any proper reading, it doesn't actually take 12 months at the places that say 12 months, right? Like those 6 month courses where you get 12 months to complete it?

      • JeBs on 13/01/2023 - 09:41

        I believe they are 12 months long - though perhaps if you have RPL it would be shorter.

        • peterpeterpumpkin on 13/01/2023 - 14:31

          I noticed they have 6 month full time options at limited places (which is really about 5 months due to the February start date). For some reason I thought a Cert IV T&A was a shorter course, but maybe I was looking at third-party offered "accelerated" programs back in the day.

  • beastontheroad on 10/01/2023 - 16:25

    This site has been slow for weeks

  • anjel on 10/01/2023 - 17:55

    Google says TAFE students can enjoy Apple education discount. Just wish to know if anyone has experience? Do I need to wait until my course started that I can proceed to any purchase? Thanks!

    • blerk on 10/01/2023 - 18:02
      +1

      Just need your TAFE email address set up.

      • anjel on 10/01/2023 - 18:47

        THX!

    • Silly-sausage88 on 11/01/2023 - 07:53
      +1

      You can also sign up for Spotify cheaply and Unidays. Anyone else know of any perks to having an edu.au email?

      • blerk on 11/01/2023 - 09:09
        +1

        Student Beans and Students Edge (both similar to Unidays) and I'm pretty sure I get a student discount on my YouTube Premium, so that too.

  • rosy on 10/01/2023 - 18:42
    +1

    Hi there just to ask if free means totally free or ot will go to HELP or HECKS like debt to pay later. I am really interested for trainer and assessment course.

    • JeBs on 10/01/2023 - 23:17

      Totally free for certain. If HECS were payable, they’d need to provide an agreement to you first outlining the terms and conditions for it.

      Plus based on my understanding, the majority of TAFE courses (if not all) aren’t eligible for HECS.

      • Silly-sausage88 on 11/01/2023 - 07:56
        +1

        Only the Diploma courses are eligible but definitely "free" (i.e. your taxes pay for it to be fully subsidised by the NSW government)

      • jrvb42 on 11/01/2023 - 11:25

        I believe you can access VET loans for TAFE, as it's vocational training, whereas HECS is a loan for Higher Education (uni) courses.

  • GateauBoeuf on 10/01/2023 - 19:33

    This is an amazing initiative. Thanks for sharing, OP!

  • firstpostbekind on 10/01/2023 - 19:51

    Can anyone see any online only courses?
    Everything seems to be in person

    • Fybre on 10/01/2023 - 21:20

      try the virtual classroom option?

    • JeBs on 10/01/2023 - 23:23

      The Cert IV in Training and Assessment is available online. Was $4999. Stunning bargain. I applied, noting that prior to this deal, I was seriously considering paying the $4999.

      • Silly-sausage88 on 11/01/2023 - 07:55

        Thats a lot for Cert IV TAE. I paid $2500 and that was a lot. FYI - cost before at TAFE was around $200 (due to being government su subsidised)

      • quick-dry on 11/01/2023 - 11:52

        do you mean "online" option, or the "virtual classroom"? I was only able to see it as the latter (not sure if "online" offering can be filled and only the in-person/scheduled attendance spots available)

      • Homr on 11/01/2023 - 21:17

        What job can you get after graduating?

        • Dealor on 12/01/2023 - 10:07

          Become a teacher?

          • Homr on 12/01/2023 - 10:40

            @Dealor: Don't you need bachelor of teaching for that?

            • Dealor on 12/01/2023 - 10:52

              @Homr: Due to recent protests for pay raise, no bachelor required to cut costs. Real reason is no one wants to study bachelor to be a teacher so…

          • JeBs on 13/01/2023 - 09:44

            @Dealor: Becoming a casual TAFE NSW teacher @ $100/hr sure beats many other professions - and you’re giving back to the community too.

    • Ghos7 on 17/01/2023 - 16:27

      Diploma of Project Management is delivered digitally and self paced.

  • taron on 11/01/2023 - 00:31

    It's always showing fee for me :( Not sure why I'm not eligible.

    • Silly-sausage88 on 11/01/2023 - 07:55

      Are you a permanent resident?

      • taron on 11/01/2023 - 10:27

        I'm citizen.

  • ilikedeals on 11/01/2023 - 02:36

    Great courses on offer!

  • Jaxx on 11/01/2023 - 09:54

    TAFE QLD are also offering similar deals, thanks for alerting me to this!
    https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/apply-and-enrol/subsidised-tr…

  • jrvb42 on 11/01/2023 - 11:23

    TAFE Qld are offering similar free courses.
    Serious question (please, no partisan answers, just facts/knowledge), how do you think the quality of courses in NSW and Qld compare?

  • stuarty9 on 11/01/2023 - 12:57
    +2

    This is quite amazing.
    Thanks OP, I would never have known about this..
    Another reason it’s great to be an Ozbargainer!

  • Castaelux on 11/01/2023 - 17:13

    I was able to successfully enrol in one course but for my second, it sent me to a dead page with "The page you are accessing is not available. Error 37".
    Anyone else getting this error or know how to fix it?

  • chamer911 on 11/01/2023 - 19:31

    Enrolled and completing one atm! Definitely get at it

  • Homr on 11/01/2023 - 21:14

    Which courses under IT is the closest to Data science?

    and do you get free edu email?

  • Sex on 12/01/2023 - 15:32
    +1

    Do you get a student ID eligible for say concession Opal transport if you enrol in one of these courses?

    • Love a bargain on 13/01/2023 - 12:04
      +1

      Probably only if you're studying full time

      • kerfuffle on 14/01/2023 - 21:34
        +1

        And on campus

    • Bazzywazzy on 17/04/2023 - 12:34
      +1

      I applied for a course and inquired about this. Not sure about part time or full time but they said i need at least 16 hours of study to be eligible for opal transport. The hours don't have to all come from the same course. I am studying digitally and self paced. I still need to wait for the actual confirmation email to come before i can apply since my second course hours won't show on opal

  • snazzyviolet on 13/01/2023 - 16:08

    Is a Diploma in Project Management worth much to employers (early career, non-construction industries)? Or are PMP / CAPM the only certifications they care about?

    • HitlersDad on 10/02/2023 - 09:08

      It is worth doing if early in career, they may even do training for the certs.

  • Utsav23 on 15/01/2023 - 10:56

    Hi guys, are there any dedicated courses for improving tool-handling skills (potentially becoming a field service engineer)? Pls advise

  • Dealor on 17/01/2023 - 12:53

    Hi guys, for the virtual classroom do we need to attend online or we can access the resources and study later at our own time?

    • blerk on 17/01/2023 - 20:50

      Generally self-paced for most of their online offerings but ones like the Diploma of Community Services requires you being available on Teams at a set time (but one offering is scheduled for Saturdays).

      • Dealor on 18/01/2023 - 08:52

        Thanks, cos I received email from TAFE stating that the scheduled time for the Virtual classroom is 9AM-3PM Mon-Thu so not sure what that means

  • rollin on 20/01/2023 - 12:07

    has anyone done the brewing course?

  • bxy00 on 23/01/2023 - 17:04

    Has anyone's application been approved yet? What was the turn-around time?

  • ElCheapoo on 23/01/2023 - 20:04

    I just applied now and am awaiting the decision.
    Also, how will they know that I'm applying to go Fee Free?

  • tencents on 08/02/2023 - 15:50

    Do you get a Tafe email address which enables you to free Microsoft 365?

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