Forster

Government funded courses

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

Government funding available in Forster

Fee-Free TAFE

Need the skills to get a job or follow your career passion? If you live in New South Wales (NSW) you might be eligible for free training.

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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 NSW
  • not have enrolled in the course previously
Additional criteria may apply.

JobTrainer

JobTrainer is an Australian government initiative to help young Australians get the job skills they need to find employment. Up to $2 billion is being allocated (across all states and territories, including New South Wales) for (VET) vocational education and training.

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Eligibility criteria


You must meet ONE of the following requirements:

  • be unemployed; OR
  • be 17-24 years of age (regardless of employment status); OR
  • be in receipt of a Commonwealth Government welfare benefit; OR
  • be “at risk of unemployment”

 

As well as ALL of the following requirements:

  • be 15 years of age or older
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live or work in NSW
Additional criteria may apply.

NSW Fee-Free training

Browse fully subsidised courses and check your eligibility for the hundreds of qualifications up-for-grabs under the NSW Fee-Free scheme.

 

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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 NSW
Additional criteria may apply.

Skills Checkpoint

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

Smart and Skilled

Smart and Skilled allows eligible NSW students to enrol in subsidised qualifications from Certificate I through to an Advanced Diploma as well as all NSW apprenticeships and selected new entrant traineeships.

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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 NSW
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
Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 months
$0 - $5,500
  • 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
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
On Campus, Online
11 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Worker Family Support Worker Student Counsellor
Support Worker Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Relationship Counsellor Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Support Worker
+ 9 more
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Coordinator Supervisor General Manager
Office Manager Team Leader Team Administrator Service Director Presales Consultant Area Manager Regional Manager Assistant Manager
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Coordinator Supervisor General Manager Office Manager Team Leader Team Administrator Service Director Presales Consultant Area Manager Regional Manager Assistant Manager + 8 more
HLT37315

Certificate III in Health Administration
On Campus
3 months
$3,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ward Clerk Medical Receptionist Admissions Clerk
Dental Receptionist Patient Liaison Officer Therapy Aide Medical Secretary Medical Administrator Clinic Administrator
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ward Clerk Medical Receptionist Admissions Clerk Dental Receptionist Patient Liaison Officer Therapy Aide Medical Secretary Medical Administrator Clinic Administrator + 6 more
SIT31021

Certificate III in Patisserie
On Campus
12 months
$10,690
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bakery Assistant Patissier Pastry Chef
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bakery Assistant Patissier Pastry Chef
HLT47715

Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting
Blended, On Campus
4 months
$7,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Practice Manager Patient Services Assistant Ward Clerk
Admissions Clerk Medical Receptionist Patient Liaison Officer Medical Imaging Assistant Therapy Aide Patient Care Assistant Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector Medical Secretary
+ 9 more
BSB41419

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Support Officer Business Administrator Presales Consultant
Administration Manager Area Manager Office Manager Procurement Officer Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Support Officer Business Administrator Presales Consultant Administration Manager Area Manager Office Manager Procurement Officer Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator + 7 more
BSB50320

Diploma of Human Resource Management
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director Human Resources Assistant
Payroll Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director Human Resources Assistant Payroll Officer + 1 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 Care Coordinator Home Carer
Patient Care Assistant Trainee Support Worker Support Worker Peer Support Worker Disability Support Worker Senior Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Residential Care Officer Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Aged Care Worker
+ 12 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Administration)
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administrative Assistant Office Manager Office Assistant
Administration Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administrative Assistant Office Manager Office Assistant Administration Officer + 1 more
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality
On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barista Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant
Hotel Porter Gaming Attendant Catering Assistant Hotel Receptionist Concierge Kitchen Attendant Waiter
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barista Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Hotel Porter Gaming Attendant Catering Assistant Hotel Receptionist Concierge Kitchen Attendant Waiter + 7 more
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Team Administrator Assistant Manager Regional Manager
Presales Consultant Project Coordinator Supervisor General Manager Team Leader Office Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Team Administrator Assistant Manager Regional Manager Presales Consultant Project Coordinator Supervisor General Manager Team Leader Office Manager + 6 more
HLT37415

Certificate III in Pathology Assistance
On Campus
3 months
$5,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Phlebotomist Pathology Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Phlebotomist Pathology Assistant
MSL30122

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
On Campus
4 months
$4,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Tester Laboratory Technician Phlebotomist
Laboratory Attendant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Tester Laboratory Technician Phlebotomist Laboratory Attendant + 1 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Operations)
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Team Leader Office Manager Supervisor
Business Support Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Team Leader Office Manager Supervisor Business Support Officer + 1 more
BSB40420

Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Assistant Payroll Officer Recruitment Consultant
Talent Acquisition Specialist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Assistant Payroll Officer Recruitment Consultant Talent Acquisition Specialist + 1 more
SIT40721

Certificate IV in Patisserie
On Campus
18 months
$14,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier
HLT33021

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
Blended, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $7,900
  • 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
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 15 months
$0 - $2,800
  • 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 Customer Service Representative Executive Assistant Administration Officer Data Entry Operator Office Assistant Receptionist Personal Assistant
+ 13 more
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