New South Wales

Government Funded Courses in NSW

Find subsidised courses and check if you're eligible for funding in New South Wales.

Government funding available in NSW

Fee-Free TAFE

Need the skills to get a job or follow your career passion? If you live in New South Wales (NSW) you might be eligible for free training.

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Eligibility criteria
  • be 15 years of age or older
  • not enrolled at any school
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live or work in NSW
  • not have enrolled in the course previously
Additional criteria may apply.

NSW Fee-Free training

Browse fully subsidised courses and check your eligibility for the hundreds of qualifications up-for-grabs under the NSW Fee-Free scheme.

 

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Eligibility criteria
  • be 15 years of age or older
  • not enrolled at any school
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live or work in NSW
Additional criteria may apply.

Smart and Skilled

Smart and Skilled allows eligible NSW students to enrol in subsidised qualifications from Certificate I through to an Advanced Diploma as well as all NSW apprenticeships and selected new entrant traineeships.

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Eligibility criteria
  • be 15 years of age or older
  • not enrolled at any school
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live or work in NSW
Additional criteria may apply.

Popular government funded courses

Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of funded places and eligibility requirements.

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Service Manager Operations Coordinator Supervisor
Team Leader Project Coordinator Workplace Trainer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Service Manager Operations Coordinator Supervisor Team Leader Project Coordinator Workplace Trainer + 3 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 15 months
$0 - $4,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Underwriter Payroll Clerk Enrolment and Admissions Officer
Administration Officer Data Entry Operator Office Assistant Personal Assistant Receptionist Customer Service Officer Administrative Assistant Business Support Officer Real Estate Receptionist
+ 9 more
HLT37215

Certificate III in Pathology Collection
Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 months
$0 - $5,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Blood Collector Venipuncturist Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD)
Phlebotomist Pathology Collector
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Blood Collector Venipuncturist Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Phlebotomist Pathology Collector + 2 more
BSB50320

Diploma of Human Resource Management
Online, Traineeship
14 - 24 months
$0 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director Learning and Development Manager
Compensation and Benefits Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Employee Relations Manager HR Business Partner Organisational Development Consultant Recruitment Manager
+ 6 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
Online, Traineeship
15 - 24 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Public Service Officer Business Support Officer Administration Manager
Business Administrator Operations Coordinator Project Officer Office Manager Executive Assistant Project Coordinator Team Leader
+ 7 more
BSB40420

Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
Online, Traineeship
14 - 24 months
$0 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Assistant Recruitment Consultant Talent Acquisition Specialist
Human Resources Administrator Recruitment Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Assistant Recruitment Consultant Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources Administrator Recruitment Manager + 2 more
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Online, Traineeship
14 - 24 months
$0 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engagement Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO) Business Manager
Operations Manager Sales Manager Project Manager Customer Service Manager Team Leader Property Administrator
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engagement Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO) Business Manager Operations Manager Sales Manager Project Manager Customer Service Manager Team Leader Property Administrator + 6 more
SIR30216

Certificate III in Retail
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 15 months
$3,200 - $3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bicycle Sales Assistant Retail Supervisor Cashier
Pharmacy Sales Assistant Customer Service Representative Retail Assistant Retail Team Leader
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bicycle Sales Assistant Retail Supervisor Cashier Pharmacy Sales Assistant Customer Service Representative Retail Assistant Retail Team Leader + 4 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 12 months
$0 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NDIS Worker Community Support Worker Home Carer
Community Care Worker Aged Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Support Worker Disability Support Worker Personal Carer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NDIS Worker Community Support Worker Home Carer Community Care Worker Aged Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Support Worker Disability Support Worker Personal Carer + 6 more
HLT47715

Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting
Blended, On Campus
4 months
$0 - $7,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Medical Receptionist Ward Clerk Patient Care Assistant
Medical Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Medical Receptionist Ward Clerk Patient Care Assistant Medical Assistant + 1 more
HLT37315

Certificate III in Health Administration
On Campus
3 months
$0 - $3,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ward Clerk Patient Liaison Officer Dental Receptionist
Medical Receptionist Admissions Clerk Health Administrator Medical Secretary
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ward Clerk Patient Liaison Officer Dental Receptionist Medical Receptionist Admissions Clerk Health Administrator Medical Secretary + 4 more
SIT31021

Certificate III in Patisserie
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $10,690
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Commis Chef Patissier Pastry Chef
Assistant Pastry Chef Cake Decorator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Commis Chef Patissier Pastry Chef Assistant Pastry Chef Cake Decorator + 2 more
MSL30122

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
On Campus
4 months
$0 - $4,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Laboratory Assistant
Clinical Laboratory Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Laboratory Assistant Clinical Laboratory Technician + 1 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Administration)
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Underwriter Human Resources Assistant Compliance Officer
Office Assistant Administration Officer Executive Assistant Business Support Officer Administrative Assistant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Underwriter Human Resources Assistant Compliance Officer Office Assistant Administration Officer Executive Assistant Business Support Officer Administrative Assistant + 5 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $5,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker
Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer NDIS Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer NDIS Worker + 4 more
CHC30221

Certificate III in School Based Education Support
Online
18 months
$3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Assistant Integration Aide Learning Support Officer
Education Support Officer Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Assistant Integration Aide Learning Support Officer Education Support Officer Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant + 3 more
CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Online
18 months
$3,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Childcare Assistant Early Childhood Educator Family Day Care Educator
Room Assistant Childcare Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Childcare Assistant Early Childhood Educator Family Day Care Educator Room Assistant Childcare Worker + 2 more
BSB41419

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Officer Safety Consultant Risk Advisor
Compliance Coordinator Work Health and Safety Officer Health and Safety Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Officer Safety Consultant Risk Advisor Compliance Coordinator Work Health and Safety Officer Health and Safety Manager + 3 more
SIT40721

Certificate IV in Patisserie
On Campus
18 months
$0 - $14,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cake Decorator Pastry Chef Patissier
Assistant Pastry Chef
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cake Decorator Pastry Chef Patissier Assistant Pastry Chef + 1 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $4,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Peer Support Worker Welfare Worker Outreach Worker
Support Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Caseworker Community Support Worker NDIS Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Peer Support Worker Welfare Worker Outreach Worker Support Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Caseworker Community Support Worker NDIS Worker + 6 more
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