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To support Year 12 graduates into work, the Queensland Government offers free tafe in high priority areas.
If you graduated Year 12 in 2018, 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.
Am I eligible?
To be eligible for free tafe, you must:
- have completed Year 12 in Queensland and hold a Senior Statement issued by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority or equivalent certification
- enrol and start an apprenticeship, traineeship or training with an approved training provider in a high priority qualification by 31 December the year after graduating (e.g. 2018 graduates have to start by 31 December 2019)
- permanently reside in Queensland.
Eligibility rules also apply for apprenticeships and traineeships.
Steps to access free tafe
Follow these steps to access free tafe for Year 12 graduates.
Step 1: Think about your options
Think about what you want to study, what you're good at, what you care about and what you enjoy.
Ask people about careers that interest you.
Seek career planning and advice to narrow your choices.
Step 2: Find a qualification
There are nearly 160 qualifications to choose from. Some qualifications are delivered on campus or as part of an apprenticeship or traineeship.
If your qualification is delivered via an apprenticeship or traineeship, you will need to find an employer. It could be a business or group training organisation that places you with businesses.
Agriculture and horticulture
Certificate I in ArgiFood Operations
Certificate II in Arboriculture
Certificate II in Horticulture
Certificate II in Parks and Gardens
Certificate II in Production Horticulture
Certificate II in Rural Operations
Certificate III in Agriculture
Certificate III in Arboriculture
Certificate III in Arboriculture - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Farriery - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Floriculture - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Horticulture
Certificate III in Landscape Construction
Certificate III in Landscape Construction - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
Certificate III in Parks and Gardens - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Production Horticulture
Certificate III in Production Nursery - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Retail Nursery - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Rural Operations
Certificate III in Sports Turf Management - Apprenticeship
Aviation
Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing - Apprenticeship
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) - Apprenticeship
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) - Apprenticeship
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures) - Apprenticeship
Automotive
Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Automotive Drivetrain Technology - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Automotive Sales (Parts Interpreting) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Bicycle Workshop Operations - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Elevating Work Platform Technology - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Forklift Technology - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology - Apprenticeship
Beauty and hairdressing
Certificate III in Barbering - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Hairdressing - Apprenticeship
Building and construction
Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Carpentry - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bituminous Surfacing) - Traineeship
Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bridge Construction and Maintenance) - Traineeship
Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipe Layer) - Traineeship
Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance) - Traineeship
Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Marking) - Traineeship
Certificate III in Civil Foundations - Traineeship
Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Fire Protection - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Gas Fitting - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Joinery - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Painting and Decorating - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Plumbing - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Plumbing (Mechanical Services) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Roof Plumbing - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Roof Tiling - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Shopfitting - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Signs and Graphics - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Solid Plastering - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Stonemasonry (Monumental/Installation) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling - Apprenticeship
Community services
Certificate II in Community Services
Certificate III in Community Services
Certificate III in Individual Support
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) - Traineeship
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) - Traineeship
Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community) - Traineeship
Creative
Certificate III in Print Communications - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Print Manufacturing - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Printing (Screen Printing) - Apprenticeship
Electrotechnology and utilities
Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Appliance Service - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Electrical Fitting - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Electrical Machine Repair - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Electronics and Communications - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30811) & Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control (UEE31211) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Cable Jointing - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Rail Traction - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Transmission Overhead - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Fire Protection Control - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Security Equipment - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology - Apprenticeship
Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician - Apprenticeship
Engineering
Certificate III in Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Trade - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Casting and Moulding) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Light Fabrication - Sheetmetal) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Patternmaking) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Surface Finishing) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Locksmithing - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Machining) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Maintenance - Diesel Fitting) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Maintenance - Fitting and/or Turning) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Toolmaking) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - TCF Mechanic - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction - Apprenticeship
Certificate IV in Engineering (Higher Engineering Trade) - Apprenticeship
Hospitality and cookery
Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
Certificate III in Baking - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Bread Baking - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Cake and Pastry - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Catering Operations - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Apprenticeship
Manufacturing and design
Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology
Certificate III in Cabinet Making - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Flooring Technology - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Furniture Finishing - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Glass and Glazing - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products (Canvas Goods Making) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products (Sail Making) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology
Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Belting) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Blow Moulding) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Blown Film) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Composites) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Extrusion) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Fabrication) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Injection Moulding) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Polyurethane) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Polymer Processing (Rotational Moulding) - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Sawdoctoring - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Upholstery - Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Woodmachining - Apprenticeship
Racing
Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey) - Apprenticeship
Resources and mining
Certificate III in Drilling Oil/Gas (On shore) - Traineeship
Certificate III in Trenchless Technology - Traineeship
Water industry
Certificate II in Water Industry Operations
Certificate II in Water Industry Operations - Traineeship
Certificate III in Water Industry Irrigation
Certificate III in Water Industry Irrigation - Traineeship
Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
Certificate III in Water Industry Operations - Traineeship
Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment
Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment - Traineeship
Step 3: Choose where to study
Like your study choice, choosing the right training provider requires research.
On the Queensland Skills Gateway, enter your chosen qualification name in the Keyword field
When you are presented with a list of results, click on the 'View Providers' icon.
You can then contact these providers directly for more information, including course details and how to enrol.
OR
For apprenticeships and traineeships, follow the steps to get started.
What's free?
Free means the Queensland Government will cover the full cost of training in a high priority qualification, so eligible students don't contribute to training fees.
However, students may incur related costs such as uniform and resource costs for apprentices and trainees.
More information
Read Frequently asked questions.
Eligibility rules for apprenticeships and traineeships under Free tafe for Year 12 graduates.
For more information, call 1300 369 935.