What is Lower Fees, Local Skills funding?
The Lower Fees, Local Skills program is an initiative of the Western Australian Government and the Department of Training and Workforce Development. Through this program, the state government of WA is heavily subsidising VET training courses in job growth areas and industry sectors that play an important role in diversifying the economy of WA.
There are more than 180 vocational education and training courses discounted under Lower Fees, Local Skills — from Certificate II qualifications through Advanced Diploma.
Priority areas include IT, hospitality and tourism, agriculture, community services, engineering, defence, and construction, but there are also eligible qualifications in the automotive trades, childcare, mining, and environmental studies.
Eligible courses under Lower Fees, Local Skills are discounted from 50-72%, and students will have their course fees capped for each year of study. Concession students and young people (aged 15-24 years) will pay no more than $400 per year, while non-concession students will pay no more than $1,200.
To qualify for a subsidised course under Local Fees, Local Skills you must be a resident of Western Australia, and the discount will depend on your concession status. Full discounts are available for concession students including young people aged from 18-24 years (excluding school students), JobKeeper recipients, people on Commonwealth support and employment programs, or receiving receiving the Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY, people who hold Pensioner Cards, Health Care Cards, and Veteran Cards, and inmates of custodial institutions.
Eligibility criteria
Popular Lower Fees, Local Skills courses
Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of Lower Fees, Local Skills funded places and eligibility requirements.
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Business
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Remedial Massage
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Community Pharmacy
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support
- 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 III in Accounts Administration
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Business
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Education Support
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Hospitality
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Tourism
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Hospitality Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Logistics
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Counselling
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV In Ageing Support
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Mental Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Youth Work
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of School Age Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Mental Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Training Design and Development
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Disability
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Youth Work
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Retail Management
- Completed Certificate III in Retail or equivalent qualifications OR
- Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience.
Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Events
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Engineering
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Horticulture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Horticulture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience.
Certificate IV in Hospitality
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Patisserie
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Auslan
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Laboratory Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Cabinet Making
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Glass and Glazing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Engineering - Technical
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Engineering
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Marine Engineering
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Nursing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Plumbing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Solid Plastering
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Construction Pathways
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Work Health and Safety
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Shearing
- Completed Certificate II in Shearing or equivalent qualifications.
Certificate III in Landscape Construction
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Shearing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Rural Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Horticulture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Agriculture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Farriery
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in an animal science discipline OR
- Completed Certificate II in Animal Studies or equivalent qualifications OR
- Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience.
Certificate IV in Cyber Security
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate I in Construction
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Health Support Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Process Plant Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Engineering - Technical
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation
- Completed Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent qualifications.
- A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Process Plant Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Engineering (Welding)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Engineering (Instrumentation)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Engineering (Maintenance)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Engineering (Fluid Power)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Engineering – Advanced Trade
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Agriculture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Aquaculture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Introduction to Aged Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Introduction to Disability Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
- Completed Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualifications.
Certificate IV in Information Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Trenchless Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Patisserie
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Information Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering (Class 1)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Integrated Technologies
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Contract Administration)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Information Technology (Back End Web Development)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Wool Classing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Nursing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial Electrician
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Plumbing
Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas - Electrical
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Mining Exploration
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Programming)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Information Technology (Front End Web Development)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Engineering (Fluid Power)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Engineering (Heavy Fabrication)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Engineering (Mechanical Refrigeration and Air Conditioning)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Engineering (Electrical Instrumentation)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Plant Mechanic)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Mechanical Fitter)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitter and Machinist)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Baking
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Logistics
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Tourism
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Hospitality
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Tourism
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Hospitality Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Hospitality
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Hospitality
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Patisserie
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Patisserie
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Landscape Construction
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Disability Support
- Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications.
- Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Certificate III in Individual Support
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Health Support Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Remedial Massage
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Youth Work
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Youth Work
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III In Individual Support (Home and Community Care)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Induction
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience.
Certificate IV in Cyber Security
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Horticulture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Horticulture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Agriculture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Agriculture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Agriculture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Financial Counselling
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Laboratory Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Engineering - Technical
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Advanced Diploma of Engineering
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Horticulture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Engineering - Technical
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Horticulture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Integrating Mental Health Practice Skill Set
- There are no mandated entry requirements.