Government Funding and Subsidised Training

Subsidies are available in some states for courses and qualifications. Subsidised training may be available for you to complete a qualification or gain skill sets at a reduced cost.

For more information on available subsidies in your state click on the relevant link below

Western Australia

Department of Training and Workforce Development 

WA -  http://www.dtwd.wa.gov.au/training

The Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD) is the government agency responsible for managing vocational education and training in Western Australia.

 They do this by:

• managing public resources in the State vocational education and training system;
• planning, funding and monitoring publicly funded training;
• administering the apprenticeship and traineeship system in Western Australia through their Apprenticeship Office;
• coordinating and implementing professional development across the training system; and
• providing advice on curriculum.

Click here for more information on subsidies and indicitive fees

New South Wales

Smart and Skilled

Smart and Skilled is a reform of the NSW Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. It's helping people in NSW get the skills they need to find a job and advance their careers.

Smart and Skilled provides eligible students with:

• an entitlement to government-subsidised training up to and including Certificate III
• government funding for higher-level courses (Certificate IV and above) in targeted priority areas.

NSW - https://smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au/are-you-eligible

Click here for more information on subsidies 

South Australia

SA -  http://skills.sa.gov.au/training-learning

Queensland

QLD - https://training.qld.gov.au/training/incentives

ACT

The ACT Australian Apprenticeship training initiative includes both apprenticeships and traineeships. The Australian Apprenticeships initiative combine practical work with strucutred learning and lead to a nationally recognised qualification. 

ACT - http://www.cmd.act.gov.au/enterprise-canberra2/skillscanberra/individuals/apprenticeships_and_traineeships

Tasmania

TAS - http://www.skills.tas.gov.au/funding

Northern Territory

NT-  https://nt.gov.au/employ/apprenticeships-and-traineeships/how-to-get-an-apprenticeship-or-traineeship-in-nt

Speak to us on 1300 371 130 to find out about any subsidies that may be available.