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 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 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 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 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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CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT37315

Certificate III in Health Administration

Blended
6 months
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality

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

Certificate IV in Business

Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $4,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT45015

Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Promotion Specialisation)

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT45015

Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Radiography Specialisation)

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC40213

Certificate IV in Education Support

On Campus
18 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

Online
6 - 18 months
$0 - $4,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB40920

Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

Online
10 - 12 months
$0 - $4,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50120

Diploma of Business

Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $5,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC50121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Blended
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management

Blended, Online
10 - 18 months
$0 - $5,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC43015

Certificate IV In Ageing Support

Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $1,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC43215

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health

On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
TAE50216

Diploma of Training Design and Development

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Blended
6 months
$1,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Blended
6 months
$1,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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