A practical ticket, a fresh qualification or a longer-term career change. Compare real courses, understand the commitment and go straight to the provider.
Try foundational electrical theory and practical trade skills before seeking an apprenticeship. This preparatory course is a route towards further training, rather than an electrician’s licence.
Duration
14 weeks
Study
On-campus practical study; the listed cohort delivery mode also includes blended components.
Costs & funding
Free TAFE listed. Eligibility and other costs apply.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Compare tertiary study, community learning and public online resources. Provider directories and support services are separate from the course records above.
Explore degrees available at Bendigo and select the correct campus on each course page. Regional Connect support is also described for eligible regional online students.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
WISE Training Services offers job-focused training and introductory pathways. Its Bendigo hospitality introduction provides hands-on learning before a longer qualification or entry-level venue role.
Bendigo and surrounding Central Victoria.Official information ↗First aid and CPR training
Compare Bendigo CPR, workplace first aid and education-and-care first aid. Choose the unit your role requires, then check the practical assessment and any online preparation before attending.
Quest Bendigo Central, 228 McCrae Street; check date and selected mode.Official information ↗Victorian Government online food learning
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.
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.
Official orientation and new-worker modules introduce participant rights, respectful support and worker responsibilities. Use them to prepare questions for a disability-support employer and its induction.
Build confidence with email, documents and video calls through short, self-paced lessons. Practise attaching a résumé and joining an online interview using your own device.
Put clear course information in front of people planning their next skill or career. Talk to us about labelled sponsored placements and useful local partnerships.
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.
