Ballina

Government funded courses

Government funding provides subsidised course fees to eligible students in an effort to address skills shortages.

Government funding available in Ballina

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.

JobTrainer

JobTrainer is an Australian government initiative to help young Australians get the job skills they need to find employment. Up to $2 billion is being allocated (across all states and territories, including New South Wales) for (VET) vocational education and training.

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Eligibility criteria


You must meet ONE of the following requirements:

  • be unemployed; OR
  • be 17-24 years of age (regardless of employment status); OR
  • be in receipt of a Commonwealth Government welfare benefit; OR
  • be “at risk of unemployment”

 

As well as ALL of the following requirements:

  • be 15 years of age or older
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live or work in NSW
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.

Skills Checkpoint

Skills Checkpoint is a program offering career guidance and training options for older workers within New South Wales. It’s designed for people aged over 45 and it helps workers to stay in their current job role, transition to a new role at their workplace or find a whole new career path.

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Eligibility criteria 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.

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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.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

On Campus, Traineeship
52 weeks
$0 - $8,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Forensic Accountant Financial Controller Accounting Manager Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Museum Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Librarian Radio Producer Sales Analyst Project Coordinator Winemaker Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Cellar Door Manager Vineyard Manager Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Resilience Officer
+ 267 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Digital Project Manager Health Manager Wellness Coordinator Theatre Manager Athletic Director Corporate Services Manager Innovation Strategist Early Childhood Center Manager Pharmacy Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Vendor Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Nurse Manager Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Superintendent Clinical Supervisor Wellbeing Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Leadership Coach Food Service Supervisor Employee Relations Manager Economics Consultant Promotions Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Advertising Account Manager IT Operations Manager Innovation Manager ICT Project Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Commercial Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Education Coordinator Business Process Analyst Program Leader International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Customer Experience Manager Technical Manager Training and Development Manager Public Administrator Capability Manager Senior Project Manager Data Miner Chief Project Officer Project Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Finance Director Site Manager Political Consultant Program Evaluator Development Manager Risk Consultant Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Presales Consultant Area Manager Regional Manager Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Business Specialist Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Electrical Fitter Geological Technician Driller Offsider Catchment Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Watchkeeper Deck Officer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Technical Project Manager Abattoir Supervisor Substation Technician Cable Jointer Rail Traction Linesman Electrical Linesman Funeral Assistant Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Investigation Manager Rail Safety Manager Concreter Steel Fixer Airport Operations Manager Landfill Supervisor Duty Manager (Police Force) Surveyor Assistant RTO Compliance Officer Life Coach Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Drilling Supervisor Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Gaffer Driller Grip Crime Prevention Officer Engagement Manager Diversity Consultant Business Leader Travel Operator International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Performance Manager Governance Coordinator Claims Specialist Chief Operating Officer (COO) Cost Controller Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Cluster Manager Agile Business Analyst Solutions Architect Retail Executive Procurement Manager Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Customer Success Manager Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Service Director Workforce Analyst Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Scrum Master Operations Specialist Business Services Manager Team Administrator Partnerships Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Human Rights Advocate Arts Programmer Agricultural Economist Meteorologist Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Mining Manager Neurologist Executive Director Research and Development Manager Nutrition Scientist Logistician Nutrition Advisor Photogrammetrist Palaeontologist Geochemist Transport Manager IT Specialist Strategic Advisor Film Producer Location Manager Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Coordinator National Security Adviser Intelligence Officer Community Engagement Coordinator Social Media Strategist Records Manager Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Museum Director Investigator International Project Manager Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur Policy Writer Financial Regulator Operations Officer Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Conservation Manager Venue Manager Park Manager Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Event Planner Office Manager Customer Service Manager Account Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer General Manager Supervisor Team Leader Council Member Local Government Customer Service Assistant Plant Manager Facilities Manager Reservations Manager Tour Operations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Fleet Manager Executive Housekeeper Event Director Exhibition Manager High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Sports Facility Manager Gym Manager Forensic Accountant Financial Controller Accounting Manager Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Museum Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Librarian Radio Producer Sales Analyst Project Coordinator Winemaker Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Cellar Door Manager Vineyard Manager Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Resilience Officer + 267 more
SIT31021

Certificate III in Patisserie

On Campus
12 months
$10,690
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT37415

Certificate III in Pathology Assistance

On Campus
3 months
$0 - $5,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MSL30122

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

On Campus
4 months
$0 - $4,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB40420

Certificate IV in Human Resource Management

Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50320

Diploma of Human Resource Management

Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Administration)

Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FNS41820

Certificate IV in Financial Services

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $6,270
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SHB50121

Diploma of Beauty Therapy

On Campus
12 months
$3,750 - $13,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SHB30121

Certificate III in Beauty Services

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $6,450
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FSK10219

Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $3,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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