How to apply for TAFE courses

If you’re a Year 12 student or applying to more than one institution, apply via VTAC. Otherwise, apply directly to Federation. It's easy, and you can do it all online.

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How to apply

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Some TAFE courses have prerequisites, but many don’t. Search your specific course entry requirements to find out if you can apply. If you're an international student, you're not eligible to study at Federation TAFE – find out what you can apply for.

Where to apply

If you’re a Year 12 student or you’re applying to more than one institution, apply via VTAC.

If you want to start an apprenticeship or traineeship, find a job in your trade first. When you sign your training agreement, the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network will initiate your TAFE course application and enrolment.

If you’re not a Year 12 student and you’re applying only to Federation TAFE, do it directly.

How to apply directly to Federation

Need help with your application?

We’re here 9 am–5 pm AEST, Monday to Friday. Call 1800 333 864 (Australia) or +61 3 5327 9018 (Overseas).

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