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Safety & Work Tickets courses

A practical ticket, a fresh qualification or a longer-term career change. Compare real courses, understand the commitment and go straight to the provider.

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START WITH YOUR GOAL

A useful next step, at your pace.

REAL OPTIONS. CLEARER CHOICES.

Safety & Work Tickets courses

8 researched options · Confirm current dates and places with the provider.

Vocational qualificationFree TAFE listed

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Bendigo TAFE (Bendigo Kangan Institute)

Build skills for supporting workplace safety systems and coordinating WHS activity. Compare the course with the safety responsibilities in your current or target role.

Duration
12 months
Study
Online, facilitated Monday or Tuesday evening workshops.
Costs & funding
Free TAFE listed. Eligibility and other costs apply.
Course information checked 21 October 2026. Confirm the next intake.
National training unit

Construction Induction (White Card)

ACE Training — P & N Thomas Pty Ltd

Start with the construction induction required for many site roles. Choose an approved Victorian classroom course and understand the separate card-issuing step.

Duration
1 day; Bendigo session listed 07:45–16:00.
Study
Classroom instruction and practical assessment.
Costs & funding
$205.00 shown for 23 October and 4 November 2026 Bendigo sessions; reassessment can cost extra.
Course information checked 21 October 2026. Confirm the next intake.
National training unit

Work Safely at Heights

ACE Training

Develop the safe-work knowledge and practical skills for duties at height. Buy this training when the actual job requires it.

Duration
1 day; Bendigo sessions listed 07:45–16:30.
Study
Classroom and realistic practical environment.
Costs & funding
$340.00 shown for 26 October and 2 November 2026 Bendigo sessions.
Course information checked 21 October 2026. Confirm the next intake.
National training unit

Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Australian Pacific Training Solutions (APTS); certificate issued by Allens Training

Practise and demonstrate CPR skills through a training and assessment format suited to your existing knowledge.

Duration
Minimum contact: 2h face-to-face, 90min blended/refresher, or 45min assessment; online/pre-course learning is additional.
Study
Face-to-face, blended or online theory plus in-person practical assessment.
Costs & funding
$65 published.
Course information checked 21 October 2026. Confirm the next intake.
National training unit

Provide First Aid

APTS; certificate issued by Allens Training

Learn and demonstrate first-aid responses, including CPR, with a practical assessment and the required preparation.

Duration
Minimum contact: 7h30m face-to-face; 6h blended/refresher; or 1h assessment plus additional online study.
Study
Face-to-face or online learning plus in-person practical assessment.
Costs & funding
Bendigo page advertises $99 until end 2026; generic course page is $135.
Course information checked 21 October 2026. Confirm the next intake.
National training unit

Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting

APTS; certificate issued by Allens Training

Develop first-aid responses for education and care settings. This is safety training, not an educator qualification.

Duration
Minimum contact: 9h face-to-face; 7h blended/refresher; or 1h assessment plus additional online study.
Study
Face-to-face or online theory plus in-person practical assessment.
Costs & funding
$145 published; check booking calendar.
Course information checked 21 October 2026. Confirm the next intake.
Learning moduleFree learning

NDIS Worker Orientation — Quality, Safety and You

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Understand the NDIS Code of Conduct and what quality and safety mean when supporting people.

Duration
Self-paced; current page does not specify time. Historical official estimate approximately 90 minutes.
Study
Self-paced learning portal.
Costs & funding
No course fee. Check access conditions and any data costs.
Course information checked 21 October 2026. Confirm the next intake.
MAKE THE COSTS CLEAR

Tuition, fees and funding: know the difference.

A government-funded place, a tuition waiver and a free learning module are different things. Get the details for your circumstances before committing.

Free TAFE: what is covered

For eligible students on listed courses, Free TAFE removes tuition fees. Student services, books, materials, equipment and other costs may remain. Get a full fee statement before enrolment.

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Free TAFE eligibility and repeat-study rules

Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens training in Victoria can be eligible; some asylum seekers may qualify through the Asylum Seeker VET Program. Previous qualifications do not stop a first eligible Free TAFE course. Repeat fee waivers depend on rules such as priority pathways and JobTrainer exceptions, and the provider confirms eligibility.

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Skills First funding

Skills First can reduce tuition at contracted training providers; it does not automatically make a course free. Citizenship/residency and physical-location requirements apply, with general limits of two courses at a time and two in a year. Providers set fees and must confirm an eligible subsidised place.

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Learn Local adult education

Learn Local offers pre-accredited literacy, English, numeracy, employability and digital learning. It can prepare learners for work or further accredited study; it is not itself the same as completing a nationally recognised TAFE qualification. Eligible adults may pay low or no fees, set by the provider. Generally 17+ and not enrolled in school (under-17 exemptions exist), with citizenship/visa conditions. Confirm directly with the provider.

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Victorian Skills Gateway course and provider search

Use the Victorian Government gateway to cross-check a VET qualification, provider and available funding information before enrolling. The provider remains responsible for current intakes and your fee assessment.

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FIND THE RIGHT PLACE TO LEARN

Local education. Broader possibilities.

Compare tertiary study, community learning and public online resources. Provider directories and support services are separate from the course records above.

TAFE provider

Bendigo TAFE

Browse vocational qualifications, pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships and short courses. Check the exact campus and delivery mode for each intake.

Bendigo City, Charleston Road; also Castlemaine and Echuca.Official information ↗
Community adult learning and support

Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub

The current program page lists basic computer courses covering Word, Google Drive and AI, plus English classes and appointment-based digital support. Useful for building confidence before a formal qualification.

155 Crook Street, StrathdaleOfficial information ↗
Learn Local / community adult learning

Kangaroo Flat Community House

The City’s community directory identifies it as a registered Learn Local provider offering low-cost or no-cost pre-accredited learning. Ask about the next digital-skills or employment-preparation class.

21 Woolcock Avenue, Kangaroo FlatOfficial information ↗
Free public career and training guidance

Bendigo Skills and Jobs Centre

Free, independent advice on career changes, course selection, job applications and skills pathways. The centre says everyone is welcome and appointments are private and impartial.

Building G, 154 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo; phone/virtual appointments also offered.Official information ↗
Practical vocational training

ACE Training — P & N Thomas Pty Ltd

Bendigo classroom training for construction induction and working safely at heights. Compare the actual unit, practical assessment and what your target job requires before adding extra tickets.

Bendigo campus, 17 Gildea Lane; also Ballarat, Sale and Traralgon.Official information ↗
Responsible service of alcohol training

Best Restaurant Training / RSA Bendigo

Bendigo RSA classes and scheduled live Zoom sessions for people preparing to serve alcohol. Compare the venue, session time and assessment arrangements before booking.

Bendigo classroom; venue confirmed on booking. Live Zoom accessible from Bendigo.Official information ↗
Victorian regulator learning hub

Liquor Control Victoria

The official place to complete the additional Victorian RSA module and renew RSA knowledge through the refresher. Keep your final certificate and record the refresher due date.

Online.Official information ↗
Victorian Government online food learning

Victorian Department of Health

DoFoodSafely introduces food handling, personal hygiene, cleaning and contamination prevention through free online learning. A useful first step before applying to a café, kitchen or catering role.

Online.Official information ↗
Online allergen education

National Allergy Council

Free All about Allergens training helps food-service workers recognise allergens and reduce cross-contact. Learn the questions to ask and the safe handover habits used in food service.

Online.Official information ↗
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Independent research · reviewed 21 October 2026. Course availability, total fees and eligibility are confirmed by the provider. Sponsored placements will be labelled; a directory entry does not imply endorsement or partnership.