ACT encourages students to enrol in ECEC courses under Free TAFE initiative

Brendan O’Connor, Federal Minister for Skills and Training, and ACT Minister for Skills Chris Steel are encouraging eligible applicants to enrol in Fee-Free TAFE courses on offer through the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT).

Under the agreement a total of 46 qualifications and pre-apprenticeships are available fee-free at CIT to eligible students.

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) courses are part of the offer that provides exciting opportunities to learn new skills in a supportive environment at CIT, setting students up for their future careers.

Fee-Free TAFE is a jointly funded initiative between the Commonwealth and state and territory governments, which will inject more than $16.5 million into the ACT skills and training sector.

“Skills shortages are gripping the nation, and the ACT is no exception. It is vital that we support people locally to obtain the skills they need to fill job vacancies.”

The Australian Government’s agreement with the ACT Government will deliver immediate support for over 2,500 fee-free training places at CIT in 2023. 

“CIT is uniquely placed to support the roll out of Fee-Free TAFE in the ACT as it offers a huge range of quality training options and facilities and provides students the best opportunities for their future careers,” Mr O’Connor added. 

Minister Steel welcomed support from the Australian Government and encouraged Canberrans to enrol and make use of the quality training and facilities.

“The Fee-Free TAFE initiative is about removing barriers to study and setting students up for employment in industries where their new skills are in high demand,” he added. 

CIT already has 110 fee-free enrolments to date, with 331 applications and 512 enquiries.

Details of fee-free courses and enrolment requirements are available here.