MORE free TAFE courses have been promised by Labor if it wins next year’s federal election.
Chisholm TAFE in Frankston will offer more free courses on top of the free courses already offered by the state government.
Dunkley Labor MP Peta Murphy said that the new free courses would be in industries “with a recognised skills shortage”.
“Labor’s free TAFE will provide opportunities for a solid career path for people of all ages, while also bolstering Dunkley’s future by delivering a pipeline of skilled workers to meet future demand. Labor will also provide $50 million for a TAFE Technology Fund to create world-leading TAFE training centres and simulators,” she said about the promise from the opposition.
“TAFE graduates are valuable workers, adding billions to the economy each year, including $85 billion in 2019 alone. At a time when productivity and wages are flatlining, our TAFEs have the potential to grow the economy and sustain the secure well-paid jobs of the future.”
From next month, more than 60 courses will be added to the free TAFE list. They include studies in veterinary nursing, information technology, supply chain operations, work health and safety, and outdoor leadership.
For more information on how to access free TAFE courses visit vic.gov.au/free-tafe