Canberra

Government funded courses

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

Government funding available in Canberra

Fee-Free TAFE

Looking to enhance your skills for better employment opportunities? If you're in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), you might be eligible for complimentary training.

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Eligibility criteria
  • be 17 years of age or older
  • not enrolled at school or another program leading to the completion of Year 12
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live or work in the ACT
  • not have enrolled in the course previously
Additional criteria may apply.

JobTrainer

JobTrainer ACT is an investment of more than $16.75 million in vocational education and training (VET) by the Australian and ACT state governments. This joint undertaking will allow more than 2,500 residents of the Australian Capital Territory to undertake free training.

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Eligibility criteria
  • be 17 years of age or older
  • not enrolled at school or another program leading to the completion of Year 12
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live or work in ACT
  • not have enrolled in the course previously
Additional criteria may apply.

Skilled Capital

Skilled Capital allows eligible ACT students to enrol in subsidised qualifications from Certificate II through to Advanced Diploma as well as skill sets.

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Eligibility criteria
  • be 15 years of age or older
  • not enrolled in or attending secondary school or college except where the student:

- is undertaking a course of study leading to completion of year 12 in an alternative program, or
- has an Exemption Certificate and the selected Skilled Capital qualification is an approved ASBA pathway.

  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live or work in the ACT
Additional criteria may apply.

Skills Checkpoint

Skills Checkpoint is a program offering career guidance and training options for older workers within the Australian Capital Territory. 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.

User Choice

User Choice Funding is a national funding scheme that subsidises the cost of an Australian Apprenticeship. The level of funding varies by state.

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Eligibility criteria
  • be 15 years of age or older
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • be working in the ACT and receiving remuneration for your work
  • be completing a minimum of 15 hours combined work and training per week
  • be employed on a part-time or full-time basis (not casual) when you commence your training
  • be undertaking an approved Australian Apprenticeships qualification with an approved registered training organisation
  • have the required supervision in the workplace for an Australian Apprentice
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
FNS30322

Certificate III in Accounts Administration
On Campus
12 months
$1,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administration Officer Data Entry Operator Office Assistant
Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Credit Officer Assistant Accountant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administration Officer Data Entry Operator Office Assistant Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Credit Officer Assistant Accountant + 4 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business
Online
12 months
$0 - $4,450
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Executive Assistant Administration Officer Data Entry Operator
Office Assistant Receptionist Customer Service Representative Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Appointment Setter Operations Coordinator Administration Manager Business Administrator School Administration Officer Personal Assistant Scheduler Administrative Assistant
+ 13 more
CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $2,519
  • 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
HLT37315

Certificate III in Health Administration
Blended
6 months
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Medical Receptionist Admissions Clerk Patient Liaison Officer
Ward Clerk Therapy Aide Medical Secretary Dental Receptionist Medical Administrator Clinic Administrator
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Medical Receptionist Admissions Clerk Patient Liaison Officer Ward Clerk Therapy Aide Medical Secretary Dental Receptionist Medical Administrator Clinic Administrator + 6 more
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality
Apprenticeship, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $1,380
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Waiter Hotel Porter
Hotel Receptionist Bar Attendant Gaming Attendant Cafe Attendant Concierge Kitchen Attendant Barista
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Waiter Hotel Porter Hotel Receptionist Bar Attendant Gaming Attendant Cafe Attendant Concierge Kitchen Attendant Barista + 7 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $4,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Procurement Officer Team Leader
Supervisor Project Coordinator Area Manager Administration Manager Presales Consultant Business Administrator Business Support Officer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Procurement Officer Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator Area Manager Administration Manager Presales Consultant Business Administrator Business Support Officer + 7 more
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Online
6 - 18 months
$0 - $4,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor
Project Coordinator Assistant Manager Team Administrator General Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator Assistant Manager Team Administrator General Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager + 6 more
BSB40920

Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
Online
10 - 12 months
$0 - $4,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer
IT Project Manager Project Coordinator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer IT Project Manager Project Coordinator + 2 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business
Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $5,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner
Cafe or Restaurant Manager Franchisee Independent Contractor Governance Coordinator Scheduler Business Support Officer Regional Manager
+ 7 more
CHC50121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $2,687
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Childcare Centre Manager Early Childhood Educator Childcare Assistant
Childcare Director Lead Educator Service Director Room Assistant Family Day Care Educator Childcare Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Childcare Centre Manager Early Childhood Educator Childcare Assistant Childcare Director Lead Educator Service Director Room Assistant Family Day Care Educator Childcare Worker + 6 more
SIT50422

Diploma of Hospitality Management
On Campus
12 months
$3,705
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Motel Manager Gaming Manager Hotel Manager
Restaurant Supervisor Gaming Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Night Auditor Kitchen Manager
+ 9 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Motel Manager Gaming Manager Hotel Manager Restaurant Supervisor Gaming Supervisor Front Office Supervisor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Duty Manager Shift Manager Bar Manager Night Auditor Kitchen Manager + 9 more
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management
Blended, Online
10 - 18 months
$0 - $5,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer
Scheduler IT Project Manager Project Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer Scheduler IT Project Manager Project Coordinator + 3 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housing Officer Family Support Worker Support Worker
Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Intake Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker
+ 10 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $2,316
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Trainee Support Worker Disability Support Worker Home Carer Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Support Worker Aged Care Manager Patient Care Assistant Residential Care Officer Senior Support Worker
+ 11 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $2,086
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Trainee Support Worker Home Carer Aboriginal Disability Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader Senior Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker
+ 10 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $1,261
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Coordinator Support Worker Youth Support Worker
Youth Case Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Community Support Worker Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Welfare Worker
+ 6 more
CHC43015

Certificate IV In Ageing Support
Blended, Online
6 - 18 months
$0 - $1,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Team Leader Residential Care Officer Lifestyle Coordinator
Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Aged Care Manager Aged Care Worker Patient Care Assistant Peer Support Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Senior Support Worker Support Worker Trainee Support Worker
+ 10 more
CHC43215

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
On Campus
1 year
$2,530
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Welfare Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Welfare Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
On Campus
6 months
$2,282
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Worker Family Support Worker Peer Support Worker
Support Worker Outreach Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Support Worker Relationship Counsellor Student Counsellor
+ 9 more
CHC40421

Certificate IV in Youth Work
On Campus
12 months
$2,665
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Support Worker Youth Support Worker
Youth Case Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Youth Counsellor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Support Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Youth Counsellor + 4 more
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