New South Wales

Government Funded Courses in NSW

Find subsidised courses and check if you're eligible for funding in New South Wales.

Government funding available in NSW

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.

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.
Pathology Collector Phlebotomist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pathology Collector Phlebotomist
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
On Campus, Online
11 - 12 months
$583 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Relationship Counsellor Peer Support Worker
Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Mental Health Worker Student Counsellor Family Support Worker Life Coach Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Clinician Mental Health Support Worker
+ 11 more
HLT37315

Certificate III in Health Administration
On Campus
3 months
$0 - $3,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Medical Administrator Clinic Administrator Medical Secretary
Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator Anaesthetic Technician Local Government Customer Service Assistant Diabetes Educator Therapy Aide Dental Office Manager Admissions Clerk Ward Clerk Medical Receptionist Patient Liaison Officer Dental Receptionist
+ 11 more
SIT31021

Certificate III in Patisserie
On Campus
12 months
$10,690
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef Assistant Baker Pastry Chef
Commis Chef Cook Demi Chef Patissier Breakfast Chef Pizza Chef Bakery Assistant Executive Chef
+ 8 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chef Assistant Baker Pastry Chef Commis Chef Cook Demi Chef Patissier Breakfast Chef Pizza Chef Bakery Assistant Executive Chef + 8 more
HLT47715

Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting
Blended, On Campus
4 months
$0 - $7,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator Medical Secretary Admissions Clerk
Ward Clerk Medical Receptionist Practice Manager Medical Imaging Assistant Patient Services Assistant Patient Liaison Officer Biomedical Engineer Therapy Aide Pathology Assistant Patient Care Assistant Pathology Collector
+ 11 more
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sales Analyst General Manager Project Coordinator
Supervisor Team Leader Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Manager Customer Service Officer Account Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Venue Manager Bank Manager Operations Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Event Planner Planning Officer Strata Manager Park Manager Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Resilience Officer Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Vineyard Manager Winemaker Cellar Door Manager Radio Producer Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Librarian Museum Assistant Library Assistant Forensic Accountant Financial Controller Accounting Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Council Member Plant Manager Sports Facility Manager Tour Operations Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Gym Manager Steel Fixer Concreter Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Drilling Supervisor Gaffer Driller Grip Bakery Manager Life Coach Clinical Coder Fleet Manager Service Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Creative Entrepreneur Social Media Strategist Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Logistician ICT Project Manager Innovation Manager Data Miner Customer Experience Manager Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Innovation Strategist Product Specialist Customer Success Manager Service Director Governance Coordinator Team Administrator Investigation Manager Landfill Supervisor RTO Compliance Officer Surveyor Assistant Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Area Manager Assistant Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager
+ 92 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sales Analyst General Manager Project Coordinator Supervisor Team Leader Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Manager Customer Service Officer Account Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Venue Manager Bank Manager Operations Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Event Planner Planning Officer Strata Manager Park Manager Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Resilience Officer Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Vineyard Manager Winemaker Cellar Door Manager Radio Producer Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Librarian Museum Assistant Library Assistant Forensic Accountant Financial Controller Accounting Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Council Member Plant Manager Sports Facility Manager Tour Operations Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Gym Manager Steel Fixer Concreter Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Drilling Supervisor Gaffer Driller Grip Bakery Manager Life Coach Clinical Coder Fleet Manager Service Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Parts Manager Executive Housekeeper Creative Entrepreneur Social Media Strategist Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Logistician ICT Project Manager Innovation Manager Data Miner Customer Experience Manager Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Innovation Strategist Product Specialist Customer Success Manager Service Director Governance Coordinator Team Administrator Investigation Manager Landfill Supervisor RTO Compliance Officer Surveyor Assistant Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Area Manager Assistant Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager + 92 more
BSB41419

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paper Mill Worker Work Health and Safety Officer Drone Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paper Mill Worker Work Health and Safety Officer Drone Operator
BSB50320

Diploma of Human Resource Management
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Assistant Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director
Payroll Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Assistant Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director Payroll Officer + 1 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support
On Campus, Online
4 - 12 months
$0 - $2,430
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Home Carer Care Coordinator
Remedial Yoga Therapist Animal Shelter Attendant Kennel Hand Trainee Support Worker Hospital Orderly Patient Care Assistant Trainee Peer Support Worker Senior Support Worker Disability Support Worker Support Worker Residential Care Officer Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Aged Care Worker
+ 17 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Retail Team Leader New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager
Customer Service Officer Account Manager Information Officer Procurement Officer Office Manager Project Coordinator Team Leader Supervisor Cashier Music Manager Enrolment and Admissions Officer Community Engagement Officer Innovation Strategist Customer Experience Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager Project Officer Area Manager Digital Business Analyst Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Account Executive Fitness Studio Manager Customer Success Manager Administration Manager Business Support Officer Business Administrator
+ 26 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Administration)
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administrative Assistant Data Administrator Office Assistant
Administration Officer Office Manager Cleaning Supervisor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administrative Assistant Data Administrator Office Assistant Administration Officer Office Manager Cleaning Supervisor + 3 more
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality
On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gaming Attendant Catering Assistant Bar Attendant
Tour Guide Cafe Attendant Tour Driver Hotel Porter Concierge Chef Kitchen Attendant Waiter Hotel Receptionist Customer Service Manager Cooks Assistant Sandwich Hand Fast Food Assistant Barista Trainee Executive Housekeeper Community Organiser Cellar Door Manager Food Safety Supervisor Night Auditor Bartender
+ 21 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
HLT37415

Certificate III in Pathology Assistance
On Campus
3 months
$0 - $5,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pathology Assistant Laboratory Attendant Phlebotomist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pathology Assistant Laboratory Attendant Phlebotomist
MSL30122

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
On Campus
4 months
$4,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Tester Phlebotomist Laboratory Attendant
Laboratory Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Tester Phlebotomist Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician + 1 more
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Regional Coordinator Park Manager Retail Team Leader
Venue Manager Operations Officer Supervisor Team Leader Project Coordinator General Manager Telemarketer Sales Consultant Sales Representative Office Manager Information Officer Account Manager Customer Service Officer IT Business Analyst Life Coach Workshop Manager Cleaning Supervisor Plant Supervisor Community Engagement Officer Customs and Border Protection Officer Music Manager Cellar Door Manager Senior Risk Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Operational Risk Manager Project Officer Assistant Manager Regional Manager Presales Consultant Customer Success Manager Team Administrator Innovation Strategist
+ 34 more
CHC43515

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
Online
12 months
$2,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Coordinator Support Worker Crisis Support Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Coordinator Support Worker Crisis Support Worker
SIT40721

Certificate IV in Patisserie
On Campus
18 months
$14,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier Assistant Baker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastry Chef Patissier Assistant Baker
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Operations)
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Collections Officer Operations Officer Team Leader
Supervisor Office Manager Cleaning Supervisor Fleet Manager Business Support Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Collections Officer Operations Officer Team Leader Supervisor Office Manager Cleaning Supervisor Fleet Manager Business Support Officer + 5 more
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
Advanced Personal Trainer Anaesthetic Technician Hospital Orderly Myotherapist Pathology Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Therapy Aide Physiotherapy Assistant Trainee Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator Allied Health Professional
+ 11 more
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