Free TAFE Queensland 2026: which courses are free and who qualifies.
The full list of fee-free TAFE courses in Queensland for 2026, eligibility, and how to enrol.
What it is.
Queensland's fee-free training is delivered through the Fee-Free TAFE initiative (a joint Commonwealth-State program) and the Queensland Government's Skilling Queenslanders for Work and other subsidised training programs. For 2026, fee-free courses include Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021), Certificate IV in Disability (CHC43121), Certificate IV in Community Services (CHC42015), Certificate IV in Business (BSB40120), and Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41419).
Source: desbt.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/incentives/free-tafe.
Who qualifies.
You are eligible if you are an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible visa holder, a Queensland resident, aged 15 or over and not at school. Priority is given to people who do not hold a post-school qualification, First Nations Australians, people with disability, and regional and remote residents.
How to apply.
Search for courses at training.qld.gov.au or contact your local TAFE Queensland campus. Check whether the course is listed as fee-free. Apply through TAFE Queensland's website or contact the campus directly. You will need your USI.
Limits and gotchas.
Queensland's fee-free list is smaller than Victoria's and NSW's but covers the key pathway qualifications. Not all campuses offer all courses. Regional availability varies. The list is reviewed annually. Materials and placement costs may still apply. Verify the current list at desbt.qld.gov.au.
Where this fits in your plan.
If you are in Queensland and targeting NDIS, aged care, or operations roles, check the fee-free list. The Sprint shows which of these roles you are already close to, and what is missing. Start at /assessment.
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