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    Are you ready to start something new? 

    With Bendigo TAFE you can! There are many courses to choose from in a variety of areas and you do not need an ATAR score to start a course. With Free TAFE* courses and nationally recognised qualifications in automotive and trades, business and IT, food and fibre, health and community services, culinary and hospitality, Indigenous and foundation courses, we have options for you!

    What we offer:

    • State-of-the-art campuses at Bendigo City, Charleston Road, Echuca and Castlemaine. 
    • 36 Free TAFE* courses for in-demand careers.
    • No ATAR required.
    • Flexible classes allow you to work while studying.
    • Scholarships for eligible students facing financial hardship.
    • Training excellence attested by our 150 years of training history and recent award of Victorian and Australian Large Training Provider of the Year 2022.

    Apply now or call 13 TAFE (8233) to speak to our friendly team. 

    Commercial Cookery

    Harry Gibbs

    “Training at Bendigo TAFE has been amazing – from the teachers to the students everyone is super helpful and supportive. They have helped me achieve my goals by supporting me through various culinary decisions I have to make and encouraging me to take and make the most of any opportunities that come my way.”

     

    Harry Gibbs - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

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    Painting & Decorating

    “Bendigo TAFE has such a welcoming environment. My teachers all have extensive knowledge and always ensured everyone had help and understood the tasks assigned to them. The facilities and access to materials are also outstanding."

     

    Madeleine Hatchard - Certificate III in Painting & Decorating

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    Carpentry

    Marcus Treble

    “Becoming a carpenter was always at the back of my mind. I wasn’t enjoying my university course so I decided to do an apprenticeship in carpentry and I’ve loved it ever since."

     

    Marcus Treble - Certificate III in Carpentry

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    Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121)

    Taylah Firmer

    “I chose to do nursing as I wanted to help people through some of their most vulnerable moments in life. Being exposed to the invaluable mentorship and education not only from our TAFE teachers, but clinical support nurses on placements, has impacted and truly inspired me.”

    Diploma of Community Services (CHC52015)

    Pinar Teker

    As a single mother of two dependent children, working part-time and studying was not so easy. When I first decided to study community services, all I had in my mind was to help people, particularly migrant women. I am able to apply my life experience in a positive and productive way. 

    Commercial Cookery

    Harry Gibbs

    “Training at Bendigo TAFE has been amazing – from the teachers to the students everyone is super helpful and supportive. They have helped me achieve my goals by supporting me through various culinary decisions I have to make and encouraging me to take and make the most of any opportunities that come my way.”

     

    Harry Gibbs - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

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    Painting & Decorating

    “Bendigo TAFE has such a welcoming environment. My teachers all have extensive knowledge and always ensured everyone had help and understood the tasks assigned to them. The facilities and access to materials are also outstanding."

     

    Madeleine Hatchard - Certificate III in Painting & Decorating

    Find out more
    Carpentry

    Marcus Treble

    “Becoming a carpenter was always at the back of my mind. I wasn’t enjoying my university course so I decided to do an apprenticeship in carpentry and I’ve loved it ever since."

     

    Marcus Treble - Certificate III in Carpentry

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    Unleash your potential. Do what you love. 

    Follow your passion and study practical, nationally recognised and job-ready courses. Whether you are just starting out or changing careers, we have options for you. 

    ‘Bendigo TAFE ensured that my education was world-class and very up-to-date, and the traineeship has helped me solidify my love and passion for the field’

    Franchesca Morrell, Certificate III in Dental Assisting.

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    Learn in a supportive environment

    Experts in their field, our passionate teachers are committed to helping students succeed. Students receive one-on-one mentoring from teachers, tailoring the TAFE experience to suit individual students’ needs.

    ‘I owe a lot to my teacher Nicole Bolitho. Whenever I doubted myself, she provided feedback and reassured me that I was on the right track. It felt like she was with me on my journey.’

    Desirae Kilduff, Indigenous Student of the Year, 2022 Victorian Training Awards. Graduate of Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420).

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    Study while working and managing family commitments  

    You can study our courses while balancing your family and work requirements.

    Whether you are looking for online courses, courses that help you get work experience with on-the-job training, or a combination of delivery methods or courses that you can study part time, we have an option to suit you. 

    'My return to full-time study was a big thing for my family. But I knew I had to act quickly to follow my dreams before it was too late. My teachers – Brian, Sonia and Paul – have been very helpful and supportive. Classes are also very flexible with a lot of content available online – this is great for people like me who are juggling study and family commitments.'

    Bin He, winner of  Brian Morison Award for Most Promising Student, Annual Building Design Association Victoria (BDAV).

    Your tuition-fee is covered for 36 Free TAFE courses*

    Free TAFE can save thousands of dollars for eligible students.

    • Access your first Free TAFE regardless of your prior qualifications.
    • Study more than one Free TAFE course in a Priority Pathway.

    Visit our Free TAFE page to learn more.

     ‘Because of Free TAFE I was able to study, keep up with home commitments and get employed. It wouldn’t have been a possibility if not for this grant.'

    Kathryn Stanford, a Diploma of Nursing graduate. 

    Continue to higher studies

    Diploma of Justice student continues to Bachelor of Forensic Science at Deakin University

    'I personally find the field of justice to be incredibly interesting and completing my Diploma with Bendigo TAFE has further deepened my understanding of criminology and made me more excited for my continued studies.' 

    Jackson Gordon, Diploma of Justice 

    Conservation and Land Management student continues to Bachelor of Applied Science (Parks, Recreation and Heritage) at Charles Sturt University

    'I’m a hands-on person so TAFE was great for me. I went out to the field nearly every day and worked with my hands and the material in front of me. Teachers were also amazingly skilled with real world practical experience – they’ve been in the industry for decades and have learnt more than I will ever know,’ says James Stewart, a graduate of studies conservation and land management. 

    Learn in some of the best training facilities in Victoria

    In November 2021, we unveiled our new $60 million revitalisation of its Bendigo City Campus. The state-of-the-art facility features a mix of new and refurbished heritage-listed buildings, including a new bakery and restaurant training facilities, hair, beauty and barbering salon, library, rehabilitation gym, life skills laboratory and an Indigenous education centre.

    With Bendigo TAFE you can! You do not need an ATAR score to start a course.

    With a wide range of courses, including 36 Free TAFE* courses and nationally recognised qualifications in automotive and trades, business and IT, food and fibre, health and community services, culinary and hospitality, Indigenous and foundation courses, we have options for you!

    The Victorian Government's Free TAFE* initiative can save thousands of dollars for eligible students.

    Bendigo TAFE has over 80 years of educational excellence – we were recently awarded the 2022 Victorian & Australian Large Training Provider of the Year award. 

    *Eligibility criteria apply. While Free TAFE covers tuition fees, there may be additional expenses, such as student services fees or materials fees.