Perth

Government funded courses

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

Government funding available in Perth

Fee-Free TAFE

Seeking to boost your skillset and explore new career opportunities? If you're in Western Australia (WA), you might have the chance to benefit from free training.

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Eligibility criteria Additional criteria may apply.

Jobs and Skills

Jobs and Skills allows eligible WA students to enrol a range of training options including apprenticeships, traineeships, and industry qualifications.

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Eligibility criteria
  • Live in Western Australia
  • Have left school
  • An Australian citizen; or a permanent visa holder or holder of visa subclass 309, 820 or 826; or a dependent or spouse of the primary holder of a visa subclass 457

Interstate apprentices and trainees may be eligible for publicly funded training in WA. For further details please check with your chosen training provider

Additional criteria may apply.

JobTrainer

JobTrainer Western Australia is a joint investment by the Australian government and the WA state government into the vocational education and training (VET) sector. Residents of Western Australia share in $104 million of new training opportunities from January 2021.

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Eligibility criteria Additional criteria may apply.

Lower Fees, Local Skills

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.

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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 Western Australia. 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.

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
On Campus
4 months
$3,900
  • 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
MSL40122

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
On Campus
7 months
$5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pathology Collector Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician
Pathology Assistant Medical Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pathology Collector Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Pathology Assistant Medical Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician + 3 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
On Campus, Online
10 weeks
$972 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Support Officer Presales Consultant Business Administrator
Area Manager Administration 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 Presales Consultant Business Administrator Area Manager Administration Manager Office Manager Procurement Officer Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator + 7 more
SIR30116

Certificate III in Community Pharmacy
On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Sales Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Sales Assistant
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
On Campus
6 months
$1,685
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Family Support Worker Housing Officer Community Care Worker
Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Corrections Officer Senior Support Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Intake Worker
+ 10 more
CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
On Campus
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Room Assistant Family Day Care Educator Childcare Worker
Childcare Assistant Nanny Early Childhood Educator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Room Assistant Family Day Care Educator Childcare Worker Childcare Assistant Nanny Early Childhood Educator + 3 more
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Counsellor
Mental Health Clinician Mental Health Support Worker Relationship Counsellor Support Worker Outreach Worker Student Counsellor Mental Health Worker Family Support Worker Peer Support Worker
+ 9 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
On Campus
7 weeks
$899
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Peer Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator
Aboriginal Community Care Worker Support Worker Welfare Worker Outreach Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Peer Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Aboriginal Community Care Worker Support Worker Welfare Worker Outreach Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker + 6 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
On Campus
5 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer
Disability Team Leader Senior Support Worker Aboriginal Disability Worker Trainee Support Worker Aged Care Worker Residential Care Worker Personal Carer Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker
+ 9 more
HLT52021

Diploma of Remedial Massage
On Campus
14 months
$16,117
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aromatherapist Remedial Massage Therapist Massage Therapist
Natural Therapist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aromatherapist Remedial Massage Therapist Massage Therapist Natural Therapist + 1 more
SIR40216

Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmacy Sales Assistant Dispensary Technician Pharmacy Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmacy Sales Assistant Dispensary Technician Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Technician + 1 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support
On Campus
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Residential Care Officer Support Worker Community Care Worker
Home Care Assistance Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Trainee Support Worker Senior Support Worker Peer Support Worker Disability Support Worker Community Support Worker Care Coordinator Home Carer Patient Care Assistant
+ 12 more
MSM30116

Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
On Campus
2 months
$1,051
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker

Integrating Mental Health Practice Skill Set
On Campus
5 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Youth Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Youth Worker
FNS30322

Certificate III in Accounts Administration
Online
12 months
$1,550
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Credit Officer Assistant Accountant Administration Officer
Data Entry Operator Office Assistant Payroll Clerk Accounts Clerk
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Credit Officer Assistant Accountant Administration Officer Data Entry Operator Office Assistant Payroll Clerk Accounts Clerk + 4 more
HLT33021

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pathology Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Therapy Aide
Allied Health Professional Patient Services Assistant Allied Health Assistant Medical Imaging Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pathology Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Therapy Aide Allied Health Professional Patient Services Assistant Allied Health Assistant Medical Imaging Assistant + 4 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business
On Campus
12 months
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Customer Service Representative Receptionist Personal Assistant
Office Assistant Data Entry Operator Executive Assistant Administration Officer Appointment Setter Operations Coordinator Business Administrator Administration Manager School Administration Officer Scheduler Administrative Assistant Payroll Clerk Accounts Clerk
+ 13 more
CHC30213

Certificate III in Education Support
On Campus
5 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Teacher's Assistant Home Tutor
Teacher's Aide Education Assistant Integration Aide Learning Support Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Teacher's Assistant Home Tutor Teacher's Aide Education Assistant Integration Aide Learning Support Officer + 4 more
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality
On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$1,033 - $5,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barista Kitchen Attendant Waiter
Hotel Receptionist Catering Assistant Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Hotel Porter Gaming Attendant Concierge
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barista Kitchen Attendant Waiter Hotel Receptionist Catering Assistant Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Hotel Porter Gaming Attendant Concierge + 7 more
SIT30122

Certificate III in Tourism
Blended
12 months
$310
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Coordinator Exhibition Coordinator Events Assistant
Event Coordinator Conference Coordinator Function Coordinator Tour Advisor Tourism Officer Museum Attendant Reservations Agent
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Tour Coordinator Exhibition Coordinator Events Assistant Event Coordinator Conference Coordinator Function Coordinator Tour Advisor Tourism Officer Museum Attendant Reservations Agent + 7 more
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