Fee Free Tafe
Fee Free Tafe

Great news, this course is included in Fee-Free TAFE* for courses commencing in 2025.
To be eligible for a Fee-Free place you must be:
- a resident of Tasmania or working in Tasmania
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an eligible VISA holder, and
- of working age
*Fee-Free TAFE covers your tuition fee only. Other fees may apply. See Fee-Free TAFE Eligibility for more information.
Fee-Free* TAFE is a joint initiative of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments, providing tuition-free training places to eligible Tasmanians wanting to train, retrain or upskill. Places are limited and not guaranteed and applying early is recommended. The number of funded Fee Free* places on offer at TasTAFE are determined by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments.
Course overview
Back to Health & Community ServicesLocations
- North
- Alanvale
- George Town TTC
- North West
- Burnie
- Devonport
- South
- Clarence
Attendance options
- Full-time
- Part-time
Study type
- Apprentices/Trainees
- Mixed Learning
Tuition Fees
- Subsidised $ 2,420.00
- Concession* $ 400.00
- Commercial $ 8,882.00
- Fee-Free TAFE NO FEE
Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.
Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.
Make a difference to someone else’s quality of life and gain the skills and knowledge you need to start or further your career in Aged Care.
This course will equip you to support people who are ageing and require support to live independently, maintain their skills, and to provide specific support in relation to ageing. You will learn how to follow safe work practices including infection control and how to support independence and wellbeing. You will acquire skills in supporting people experiencing dementia, and learn about best practice approaches, models & standards that influence aged care work.
You will be required to participate in at least 120 hours of work placement to achieve the qualification.
On successful completion of this qualification, you will have the skills to undertake a number of entry-level roles in the Aged Care Sector or other community and health related fields.
*If you are already employed in the Aged Care or Disability industry, you may be interested in undertaking this course through an Australian Apprenticeship.
Locations, dates & times
Campus | Date | Attendance/Duration | Study type | Apply/Enquire |
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South | ||||
Clarence | 8 Sep 2025 - 23 May 2026 | Full-time Mon to Friday - Mixed mode delivery comprising Face to Face and Online classes and 1 day per week work placement | Mixed Learning | Apply on Tuesday 1 July 2025, 12pm |
Information Session
Career opportunities
- Aged Care Worker
- Extended Care Assistant (ECA)
- Home and Community Care Worker
- Personal Care Worker (PCA)
- Individual Support Worker
- Residential Support Worker
Information Session
Career opportunities
- Aged Care Worker
- Extended Care Assistant (ECA)
- Home and Community Care Worker
- Personal Care Worker (PCA)
- Individual Support Worker
- Residential Support Worker