Bridgewater

Government funded courses

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

Government funding available in Bridgewater

Fee-Free TAFE

Looking to upgrade your skillset and propel your career forward? If you're in South Australia (SA), you might have the opportunity to access free training.

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Eligibility criteria


You must meet ONE of the following requirements:

  • be a First Nations Australian; OR
  • be 17-24 years of age; OR
  • be unemployed or receiving income support payments; OR
  • be an unpaid carer; OR
  • be a person who identifies as female and is facing economic insecurity; OR
  • be a person who identifies as female and is undertaking study in non-traditional fields; OR
  • be a person with a disability, including autism and neurodivergence.
  • be a certain category of visa holder.

 

As well as ALL of the following requirements:

  • be 16 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 SA
Additional criteria may apply.

JobTrainer

The South Australian state government (in partnership with the federal government) have allocated more than $88 million in new training opportunities for the residents of South Australia.

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Eligibility criteria
  • be 16 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 SA
Additional criteria may apply.

Skilling South Australia

Skilling South Australia allows eligible SA students to enrol in subsidised qualifications from Certificate I through to an Advanced Diploma.

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Eligibility criteria
  • be 16 years of age or older
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live or work in SA
Additional criteria may apply.

Skills Checkpoint

Skills Checkpoint is a program offering career guidance and training options for older workers within South Australia. 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.

Work Ready

WorkReady is the funding and incentive program in South Australia for Vocational Education and Training (VET). WorkReady provides training and employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups, strategic industries and regional locations.

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Eligibility criteria
  • be 16 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 SA
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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CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$99 - $7,000
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
5 - 12 months
$504 - $8,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services

Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 18 months
$49 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Senior Support Worker Case Manager Community Corrections Officer
Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Community Development Worker Housing Officer Community Care Worker Social Worker Welfare Worker Park Manager Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Conservation Manager Family Support Worker Financial Counsellor Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Aboriginal Community Care Worker Council Member Intake Worker Community Worker International Development Worker Community Arts Worker Community Outreach Coordinator Social Welfare Officer Art Therapist Migrant Support Worker Community Educator Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Global Health Advisor Youth Advocate Education Support Officer Program Evaluator Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Clinical Supervisor Aged Care Coordinator Addiction Counsellor Community Recovery Officer Doula Gerontologist Health Advisor Disability Advocate Hospital Social Worker Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Community Advocate Mental Health Advocate Child Psychologist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Disability Employment Consultant Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Intelligence Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Case Worker Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Community Health Liaison Human Rights Activist Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Community Services Officer Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Researcher Youth Support Officer
+ 80 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Senior Support Worker Case Manager Community Corrections Officer Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Community Development Worker Housing Officer Community Care Worker Social Worker Welfare Worker Park Manager Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Conservation Manager Family Support Worker Financial Counsellor Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Aboriginal Community Care Worker Council Member Intake Worker Community Worker International Development Worker Community Arts Worker Community Outreach Coordinator Social Welfare Officer Art Therapist Migrant Support Worker Community Educator Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Global Health Advisor Youth Advocate Education Support Officer Program Evaluator Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Clinical Supervisor Aged Care Coordinator Addiction Counsellor Community Recovery Officer Doula Gerontologist Health Advisor Disability Advocate Hospital Social Worker Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Community Advocate Mental Health Advocate Child Psychologist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Disability Employment Consultant Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Intelligence Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Case Worker Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Community Health Liaison Human Rights Activist Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Community Services Officer Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Researcher Youth Support Officer + 80 more
CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Blended, On Campus
8 - 12 months
$100 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT37215

Certificate III in Pathology Collection

On Campus
8 months
$549 - $6,000
  • 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

Online
12 months
$6,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Childhood Center Manager Vendor Manager Pharmacy Manager
Clinical Manager Innovation Strategist Athletic Director Theatre Manager Wellness Coordinator Digital Project Manager Health Manager Corporate Services Manager Development Manager Quality Control Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Nurse Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Finance Director Training and Development Manager Organisational Development Consultant International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Program Evaluator Site Manager Political Consultant Risk Consultant Media Relations Specialist Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Social Work Supervisor Wellbeing Coordinator Contract Specialist Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Performance Coach Superintendent Clinical Supervisor Leadership Coach Food Service Supervisor Customer Relationship Manager Education Coordinator Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Global Account Manager Healthcare Manager Business Process Analyst Public Administrator Customer Experience Manager Technical Manager Capability Manager Program Leader Senior Project Manager Data Miner Chief Project Officer Project Director Economics Consultant Company Director Employee Relations Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Business Relationship Manager Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager ICT Project Manager Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Commercial Manager Mining Manager IT Specialist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Nutrition Advisor Photogrammetrist Logistician Research and Development Manager Nutrition Scientist Innovation Manager Film Producer Location Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Partnerships Manager Editorial Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Creative Writer Human Rights Advocate Arts Programmer Executive Director Neurologist Agricultural Economist Meteorologist International Project Manager Intelligence Officer Policy Researcher Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer National Security Adviser Engagement Manager Social Justice Advocate Crime Prevention Officer Records Manager Museum Director Investigator Court Administrator Creative Entrepreneur Financial Regulator Social Media Strategist Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Dog Trainer Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Electrical Fitter Funeral Assistant Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Geological Technician Driller Offsider Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Technical Project Manager Rail Safety Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Investigation Manager Abattoir Supervisor Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Landfill Supervisor Duty Manager (Police Force) RTO Compliance Officer Airport Operations Manager Flying Instructor Life Coach Clinical Coder Bakery Manager Helicopter Pilot Drilling Supervisor Grip Gaffer Driller Tour Operations Manager Exhibition Manager Event Director High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Gym Manager Fleet Manager Executive Housekeeper Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Area Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager Cabin Crew Supervisor Catchment Officer Trade Waste Officer Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Environmental Health Officer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Sales Engineer Business Specialist Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Retail Executive Procurement Manager Category Specialist Service Director Customer Success Manager Procurement Consultant Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Scrum Master Business Services Manager Business Development Executive Team Administrator Operations Specialist Cost Controller Chief Operating Officer (COO) Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Technical Lead Technical Consultant Technical Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Agile Business Analyst Travel Operator Diversity Consultant Business Leader International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Cluster Manager Solutions Architect Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Performance Manager Council Member Local Government Customer Service Assistant Librarian Accounting Manager Forensic Accountant Financial Controller Fraud Analyst Museum Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Plant Manager Resilience Officer Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Cellar Door Manager Vineyard Manager Winemaker Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Radio Producer Account Manager Supervisor Team Leader Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager General Manager Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Park Manager Strata Manager Event Planner Regional Coordinator Travel Agency Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Conservation Manager Venue Manager Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Operations Officer
+ 267 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Early Childhood Center Manager Vendor Manager Pharmacy Manager Clinical Manager Innovation Strategist Athletic Director Theatre Manager Wellness Coordinator Digital Project Manager Health Manager Corporate Services Manager Development Manager Quality Control Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Nurse Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Finance Director Training and Development Manager Organisational Development Consultant International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Program Evaluator Site Manager Political Consultant Risk Consultant Media Relations Specialist Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Social Work Supervisor Wellbeing Coordinator Contract Specialist Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Performance Coach Superintendent Clinical Supervisor Leadership Coach Food Service Supervisor Customer Relationship Manager Education Coordinator Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Global Account Manager Healthcare Manager Business Process Analyst Public Administrator Customer Experience Manager Technical Manager Capability Manager Program Leader Senior Project Manager Data Miner Chief Project Officer Project Director Economics Consultant Company Director Employee Relations Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Business Relationship Manager Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager ICT Project Manager Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Commercial Manager Mining Manager IT Specialist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Nutrition Advisor Photogrammetrist Logistician Research and Development Manager Nutrition Scientist Innovation Manager Film Producer Location Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Partnerships Manager Editorial Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Creative Writer Human Rights Advocate Arts Programmer Executive Director Neurologist Agricultural Economist Meteorologist International Project Manager Intelligence Officer Policy Researcher Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer National Security Adviser Engagement Manager Social Justice Advocate Crime Prevention Officer Records Manager Museum Director Investigator Court Administrator Creative Entrepreneur Financial Regulator Social Media Strategist Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Dog Trainer Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Electrical Fitter Funeral Assistant Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Geological Technician Driller Offsider Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Technical Project Manager Rail Safety Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Investigation Manager Abattoir Supervisor Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Landfill Supervisor Duty Manager (Police Force) RTO Compliance Officer Airport Operations Manager Flying Instructor Life Coach Clinical Coder Bakery Manager Helicopter Pilot Drilling Supervisor Grip Gaffer Driller Tour Operations Manager Exhibition Manager Event Director High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Gym Manager Fleet Manager Executive Housekeeper Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Area Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager Cabin Crew Supervisor Catchment Officer Trade Waste Officer Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Environmental Health Officer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Sales Engineer Business Specialist Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Retail Executive Procurement Manager Category Specialist Service Director Customer Success Manager Procurement Consultant Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Scrum Master Business Services Manager Business Development Executive Team Administrator Operations Specialist Cost Controller Chief Operating Officer (COO) Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Technical Lead Technical Consultant Technical Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Agile Business Analyst Travel Operator Diversity Consultant Business Leader International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Cluster Manager Solutions Architect Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Performance Manager Council Member Local Government Customer Service Assistant Librarian Accounting Manager Forensic Accountant Financial Controller Fraud Analyst Museum Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Plant Manager Resilience Officer Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Cellar Door Manager Vineyard Manager Winemaker Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Radio Producer Account Manager Supervisor Team Leader Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager General Manager Project Coordinator Sales Analyst Park Manager Strata Manager Event Planner Regional Coordinator Travel Agency Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Conservation Manager Venue Manager Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Operations Officer + 267 more
SHB50121

Diploma of Beauty Therapy

Blended, On Campus
18 months
$18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00093

Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set

Online
13 weeks
$342 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC40421

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$615 - $3,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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