What is JobTrainer funding?
JobTrainer VIC is an investment in the vocational education and training (VET) of Victorian workers, school leavers, apprentices, and trainees. It’s a joint undertaking by the Australian and state government of Victoria allowing residents to enrol in free and low cost training.
Approximately 88,900 extra training places will be available in Victoria under JobTrainer plus additional funding will be allocated for existing apprentices and trainees.
What courses are being funded in Victoria?
JobTrainer in Victoria provides free and low cost training in industries and locations where there are skill shortages. These industries include health care, social assistance, transport and warehousing, postal, manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade.
Courses will range from nationally recognised qualifications (Certificate I through Advanced Diploma) as well as short courses and skill sets that support mandatory licences and permits.
How much will the courses cost?
Approximately 88,900 training places under JobTrainer VIC will be at low cost or completely free.
Who is eligible for JobTrainer?
To qualify for a free or low cost course under VIC JobTrainer you must be a resident of Victoria, aged 17-24 years of age or currently unemployed (this includes people who are new to the workforce or need to re-skill because they lost their job) or receiving an income support payment (eg, JobSeeker, Austudy, Youth Allowance).
Eligibility criteria
Popular JobTrainer courses
Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of JobTrainer funded places and eligibility requirements.
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Certificate IV in Disability Support
- Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
- Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.


Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Certificate III in Carpentry
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Diploma of Leisure and Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Certificate IV In Ageing Support
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Mental Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Dual Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs & Certificate IV in Mental Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate III in Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Building Project Support (Estimator)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
