Bunbury

Government funded courses

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

Government funding available in Bunbury

Fee-Free TAFE

Seeking to boost your skillset and explore new career opportunities? If you're in Western Australia (WA), you might have the chance to benefit from free training.

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Eligibility criteria


You must meet ONE of the following requirements:

  • be a First Nations Australian; 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

 

As well as ALL of the following requirements:

  • be 17 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 in WA
Additional criteria may apply.

Jobs and Skills

Jobs and Skills allows eligible WA students to enrol a range of training options including apprenticeships, traineeships, and industry qualifications.

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Eligibility criteria


You must meet ONE of the following requirements:

  • be a First Nations Australian; 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

 

As well as ALL of the following requirements:

  • be 17 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 in WA
Additional criteria may apply.

JobTrainer

JobTrainer Western Australia is a joint investment by the Australian government and the WA state government into the vocational education and training (VET) sector. Residents of Western Australia share in $104 million of new training opportunities from January 2021.

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Eligibility criteria
  • be 17-24 years of age
  • be unemployed or receiving income support payments
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live in WA
Additional criteria may apply.

Lower Fees, Local Skills

The Lower Fees, Local Skills program is an initiative of the Western Australian Government and the Department of Training and Workforce Development. Through this program, the state government of WA is heavily subsidising VET training courses in job growth areas and industry sectors that play an important role in diversifying the economy of WA.

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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 WA
  • be dependent or spouse of the primary holder of a visa
  • be a Bridging Visa E holder
Additional criteria may apply.

Skills Checkpoint

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

Popular government funded courses

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

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
HLT37215

Certificate III in Pathology Collection
On Campus
4 months
$3,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Phlebotomist Pathology Collector
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Phlebotomist Pathology Collector
MSL40122

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
On Campus
7 months
$5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forensic Science Technician Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector
Medical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Forensic Science Technician Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector Medical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician + 3 more
SIR30116

Certificate III in Community Pharmacy
On Campus
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Sales Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Sales Assistant
CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
On Campus
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Childcare Assistant Nanny Early Childhood Educator
Family Day Care Educator Room Assistant Childcare Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Childcare Assistant Nanny Early Childhood Educator Family Day Care Educator Room Assistant Childcare Worker + 3 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
On Campus
6 months
$1,685
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Intake Worker Housing Officer Family Support Worker
Community Care Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Corrections Officer Senior Support Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker
+ 10 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
On Campus, Online
10 weeks
$288 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Procurement Officer Team Leader
Supervisor Project Coordinator Administration Manager Business Support Officer Business Administrator Presales Consultant Area Manager
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Procurement Officer Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator Administration Manager Business Support Officer Business Administrator Presales Consultant Area Manager + 7 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
On Campus
7 weeks
$899
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Peer Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Aboriginal Community Care Worker
Support Worker Welfare Worker Outreach Worker Youth Case Worker Youth Support Worker Community Support Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Peer Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Aboriginal Community Care Worker Support Worker Welfare Worker Outreach Worker Youth Case Worker Youth Support Worker Community Support Worker + 6 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support
On Campus
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Home Carer Care Coordinator
Patient Care Assistant Residential Care Officer Home Care Assistance Worker Residential Care Worker Community Care Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Disability Support Worker Support Worker Senior Support Worker Peer Support Worker Trainee Support Worker
+ 12 more
HLT52021

Diploma of Remedial Massage
On Campus
14 months
$16,717
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Remedial Massage Therapist Massage Therapist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Remedial Massage Therapist Massage Therapist
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
On Campus
30 weeks
$3,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Aged Care Worker Personal Carer
Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Senior Support Worker Disability Service Officer Trainee Support Worker Aboriginal Disability Worker Aboriginal Aged Care Worker
+ 9 more

Integrating Mental Health Practice Skill Set
On Campus
5 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Youth Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Youth Worker
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Counsellor
Mental Health Clinician Mental Health Support Worker Support Worker Outreach Worker Relationship Counsellor Student Counsellor Mental Health Worker Family Support Worker Peer Support Worker
+ 9 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
On Campus
5 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Trainee Support Worker Aboriginal Disability Worker Senior Support Worker
Disability Service Officer Residential Care Worker Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Disability Team Leader Home Carer Mental Health Support Worker
+ 10 more
MSM30116

Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
On Campus
2 months
$1,051
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker
CHCSS00088

Induction
On Campus
2 weeks
$227
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Support Worker Support Worker Community Support Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Support Worker Support Worker Community Support Worker
HLT33021

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
On Campus
6 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Allied Health Assistant Medical Imaging Assistant Patient Services Assistant
Pathology Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Therapy Aide Allied Health Professional
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Allied Health Assistant Medical Imaging Assistant Patient Services Assistant Pathology Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Therapy Aide Allied Health Professional + 4 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business
On Campus
12 months
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Scheduler Administrative Assistant Appointment Setter
Operations Coordinator Administration Manager Business Administrator School Administration Officer Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Executive Assistant Administration Officer Data Entry Operator Office Assistant Receptionist Personal Assistant Customer Service Representative
+ 13 more
CHC30213

Certificate III in Education Support
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning Support Officer Education Assistant Integration Aide
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant Home Tutor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning Support Officer Education Assistant Integration Aide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant Home Tutor + 4 more
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality
On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $5,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Receptionist Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant
Waiter Concierge Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Hotel Porter Gaming Attendant Barista
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hotel Receptionist Catering Assistant Kitchen Attendant Waiter Concierge Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Hotel Porter Gaming Attendant Barista + 7 more
SIT30122

Certificate III in Tourism
Blended
12 months
$310
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Function Coordinator Event Coordinator Conference Coordinator
Tour Advisor Museum Attendant Tourism Officer Reservations Agent Tour Coordinator Exhibition Coordinator Events Assistant
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Function Coordinator Event Coordinator Conference Coordinator Tour Advisor Museum Attendant Tourism Officer Reservations Agent Tour Coordinator Exhibition Coordinator Events Assistant + 7 more
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