Student
Guides, tools and resources to help you find the right course and get started. For personalised guidance, contact ASRC’s Education Coordinator on (03) 9274 9807.
HOW-TO GUIDES — NEW ASRC RESOURCES
A step-by-step visual guide to using the Victorian Skills Gateway to search for courses, understand Free TAFE and Skills First funding, check course costs and placement requirements, and compare providers. Includes a pre-enrolment checklist.
→ ASVET Student Resource – How to Find a Course
Covers both self-enrolment and ASRC-supported enrolment pathways. Explains what documents to bring (visa document, passport/Immicard, protection visa acknowledgement), what to expect from the training organisation, and how the ASRC Education team can support you through the process.
→ ASVET Student Resource – How to Enrol
Practical tips for success once you start your course, including how to access learning support, manage online study, balance family and work commitments, explore career pathways during study, and connect with the ASRC Employment Program when ready to job search.
→ ASVET Student Resource – Starting Study
A concise 6-step visual overview of the full enrolment process: checking eligibility → choosing a course → contacting the ASRC Education team → receiving a referral letter → enrolling and applying for Skills First funding → starting your course.
ASVET Eligibility Brochure
Explains who is eligible for the ASVET program, what visa types are covered, and what the program includes.
Victorian Skills Gateway
Search all available subsidised VET courses in Victoria, filtered by industry, qualification level, and location. Referenced directly in the “How to Find a Course” guide above.
Refugee Education Australia — Scholarship Database
Searchable national database of university scholarships for people seeking asylum and refugees across all Australian states and territories. Updated 2025.
Refugee Education Australia — TAFE Access by State
State-by-state guide to training access for people seeking asylum outside Victoria who are not eligible for ASVET. Updated 2025.
ASVET Eligibility Brochure
Explains who is eligible for the ASVET program, what visa types are covered, and what the program includes.
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