Nowra

Government funded courses

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

Government funding available in Nowra

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 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 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 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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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
4 - 5 months
  • 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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Worker Family Support Worker Student Counsellor
Relationship Counsellor Peer Support Worker Support Worker Outreach Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Support Worker
+ 9 more
SIT31021

Certificate III in Patisserie
On Campus
12 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bakery Assistant Pastry Chef Patissier
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bakery Assistant Pastry Chef Patissier
MSL30122

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
On Campus
4 months
  • 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
HLT47715

Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting
Blended, On Campus
6 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Admissions Clerk Medical Receptionist Ward Clerk
Practice Manager Patient Services Assistant Patient Liaison Officer Medical Imaging Assistant Therapy Aide Patient Care Assistant Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector Medical Secretary
+ 9 more
SIT40721

Certificate IV in Patisserie
On Campus
18 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patissier Pastry Chef
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patissier Pastry Chef
HLT37315

Certificate III in Health Administration
On Campus
4 months
  • 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
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support
On Campus
4 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patient Care Assistant Community Support Worker Home Carer
Care Coordinator Residential Care Officer Disability Support Worker Support Worker Peer Support Worker Senior Support Worker Trainee Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer
+ 12 more
HLT33021

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
Blended, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
  • 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
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administrative Assistant Scheduler 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
BSB30415

Certificate III in Business Administration
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Receptionist Office Assistant Data Entry Operator
Administration Officer Executive Assistant Customer Service Representative Payroll Clerk Accounts Clerk
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Receptionist Office Assistant Data Entry Operator Administration Officer Executive Assistant Customer Service Representative Payroll Clerk Accounts Clerk + 5 more
CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
5 - 18 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Childcare Assistant Early Childhood Educator Nanny
Family Day Care Educator Room Assistant Childcare Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Childcare Assistant Early Childhood Educator Nanny Family Day Care Educator Room Assistant Childcare Worker + 3 more
CHC30213

Certificate III in Education Support
Blended
3 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning Support Officer Integration Aide Education Assistant
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Teacher's Assistant Home Tutor Teacher's Aide
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Learning Support Officer Integration Aide Education Assistant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Teacher's Assistant Home Tutor Teacher's Aide + 4 more
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality
Blended, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barista Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant
Hotel Porter Gaming Attendant Catering Assistant Concierge Kitchen Attendant Waiter Hotel Receptionist
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barista Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Hotel Porter Gaming Attendant Catering Assistant Concierge Kitchen Attendant Waiter Hotel Receptionist + 7 more
SIT30122

Certificate III in Tourism
Blended, Traineeship
6 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Events Assistant Tour Coordinator Exhibition Coordinator
Conference Coordinator Tour Advisor Museum Attendant Tourism Officer Reservations Agent Event Coordinator Function Coordinator
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Events Assistant Tour Coordinator Exhibition Coordinator Conference Coordinator Tour Advisor Museum Attendant Tourism Officer Reservations Agent Event Coordinator Function Coordinator + 7 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
Blended, Online
12 - 24 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Support Officer Business Administrator Administration Manager
Presales Consultant 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 Administration Manager Presales Consultant Area Manager Office Manager Procurement Officer Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator + 7 more
HLT47321

Certificate IV in Health Administration
On Campus, Online
6 - 18 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patient Liaison Officer Senior Clinical Coder Dental Receptionist
Practice Manager Dental Office Manager Medical Receptionist Ward Clerk Admissions Clerk Medical Secretary Clinic Administrator Medical Administrator Treatment Coordinator Team Administrator
+ 10 more
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Blended, Distance, Online
12 - 24 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Team Administrator Assistant Manager Regional Manager
Presales Consultant Project Coordinator General Manager Team Leader Supervisor Office Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Team Administrator Assistant Manager Regional Manager Presales Consultant Project Coordinator General Manager Team Leader Supervisor Office Manager + 6 more
BSB40920

Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
IT Project Manager Project Manager Project Coordinator
Project Administrator Project Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
IT Project Manager Project Manager Project Coordinator Project Administrator Project Officer + 2 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business
Blended, Online
12 - 24 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Regional Manager Business Support Officer Governance Coordinator
Scheduler Independent Contractor Cafe or Restaurant Manager Small Business Owner Franchisee Project Coordinator Office Manager
+ 7 more
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