Western Australia

Fee-Free TAFE Funding

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.

What is Fee-Free TAFE funding?

Fee-Free TAFE is an initiative by the Western Australian government, designed to provide eligible residents of WA with the opportunity to pursue a fully accredited diploma, certificate qualification, or short course at no cost.

This program targets key areas where skill shortages exist, ensuring participants are well-prepared for the current job market. Priority is given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, unpaid carers, young adults, women, individuals with disabilities, and the unemployed.

A wide array of qualifications is available in sectors that are currently facing a high demand for skilled workers, including aged care, hospitality, nursing and healthcare, information technology, construction, agriculture, childcare, disability support, and manufacturing.

To qualify for Fee-Free TAFE, candidates must be at least 15 years old, a resident or employed in WA, an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid visa, and not be currently enrolled in school.

It’s important to note that training options are not limited to TAFE Western Australian institutes; a variety of approved Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) throughout the state also participate in delivering these free qualifications.

Find a fee-free tafe course in your area.

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

Popular Fee-Free TAFE courses

Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of Fee-Free TAFE funded places and eligibility requirements.

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support
On Campus
4 months
$0 - $3,199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Trainee Patient Care Assistant Hospital Orderly
Remedial Yoga Therapist Home Carer Residential Care Officer Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Animal Shelter Attendant Trainee Support Worker Peer Support Worker Disability Support Worker Senior Support Worker Kennel Hand NDIS Worker Doula Triage Nurse Community Support Worker Care Coordinator Community Rehabilitation Worker
+ 21 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Blended, On Campus
16 weeks
$0 - $3,199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Care Nurse NDIS Worker Disability Advocate
Education Support Officer Trainee Support Worker Aboriginal Disability Worker Senior Support Worker Disability Support Worker Disability Team Leader Disability Service Officer Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Home Carer Mental Health Support Worker
+ 14 more
HLT37215

Certificate III in Pathology Collection
On Campus
4 months
$0 - $3,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector
Phlebotomist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector Phlebotomist + 1 more
MSL40122

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
On Campus
7 months
$650 - $5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Science Technician Clinical Researcher Laboratory Analyst
Medical Physicist Forensic Anthropologist Clinical Laboratory Technician Medical Chemist Pathologist Analytical Chemist Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector Medical Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Senior Technical Officer Laboratory Supervisor
+ 15 more
SIR30116

Certificate III in Community Pharmacy
On Campus
4 months
$980 - $0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Sales Assistant
Dispensary Technician Pharmacy Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Sales Assistant Dispensary Technician Pharmacy Manager + 2 more
CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
On Campus
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nanny Early Childhood Educator Childcare Assistant
Home Tutor Trainee Dance Teacher Family Day Care Educator Outside School Hours Care Coordinator Room Assistant Early Intervention Specialist Early Childhood Center Manager Preschool Teacher Youth Advocate Childcare Worker
+ 11 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
Online
12 months
$883 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Team Leader New Home Sales Consultant Account Manager
Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator Customer Service Officer Customer Service Manager Information Officer Office Manager Procurement Officer Music Manager Enrolment and Admissions Officer Community Engagement Officer Apiarist Cashier Project Officer Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Digital Business Analyst Business Administrator Regional Manager Presales Consultant Area Manager Business Support Officer Marketing Strategist Administration Manager Customs Broker Leadership Coach Innovation Strategist Theatre Manager Marketing Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Inventory Manager Supply Planner Healthcare Manager Customer Relationship Manager Project Scheduler IT Specialist Business Process Analyst Administrative Coordinator Corporate Accountant Tender Writer Data Specialist Customer Experience Manager Service Delivery Manager International Project Manager Campaign Manager Program Analyst Technology Consultant Tourism Manager Freelance Editor Location Manager Fitness Studio Manager Customer Success Manager Internal Auditor Engagement Manager Student Recruitment Officer Public Service Officer Gallery Manager Account Executive Property Adviser Change And Communications Manager
+ 63 more
HLT52021

Diploma of Remedial Massage
On Campus
14 months
$769 - $16,717
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Naturopath Sports Therapist Neuromuscular Therapist
Osteopath Ayurvedic Practitioner Reflexology Therapist Shiatsu Massage Therapist Remedial Yoga Therapist Remedial Massage Therapist Massage Therapist
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Naturopath Sports Therapist Neuromuscular Therapist Osteopath Ayurvedic Practitioner Reflexology Therapist Shiatsu Massage Therapist Remedial Yoga Therapist Remedial Massage Therapist Massage Therapist + 7 more
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
On Campus, Online
10 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Services Officer Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Advocate
Community Rehabilitation Worker Child Psychologist Behaviour Therapist Mental Health Practitioner Disability Employment Consultant Law Enforcement Officer Mental Health Counsellor Probation Officer Healthcare Social Worker Mental Health Clinician Community Psychologist Mental Health Specialist Home Care Nurse Mental Health Case Manager Pastoral Care Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Peer Support Worker Support Worker Relationship Counsellor Outreach Worker Student Counsellor Family Support Worker Mental Health Worker Life Coach Mental Health Support Worker
+ 25 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
On Campus
30 weeks
$0 - $3,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laundry Worker Home Carer Senior Support Worker
Disability Service Officer Disability Support Worker Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Trainee Support Worker Aboriginal Disability Worker Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Aged Care Worker Residential Care Worker Personal Carer
+ 10 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
On Campus
16 weeks
$0 - $3,199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patient Care Assistant Home Carer Home Care Assistance Worker
Residential Care Worker Community Care Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Aged Care Manager Residential Care Officer Support Worker Disability Support Worker Senior Support Worker Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Trainee Support Worker Gerontologist Aged Care Coordinator Home Care Nurse
+ 14 more
CHCSS00088

Induction
Online
13 weeks
$67 - $227
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Disability Support Worker Community Support Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Disability Support Worker Community Support Worker
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