New South Wales

Skills Checkpoint Funding

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.

What is Skills Checkpoint funding?

Skills Checkpoint is a program offering career guidance and training options for older workers within the 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. The Federal Government program features online assessments, career advice from a trained consultant and a training co-contribution incentive.

If you’re eligible for Skills Checkpoint you’ll undertake personalised assessments to find out your current skill levels, strengths and career preferences. The assessments might include occupational aptitude testing or psychomotor testing. You’ll also meet with a career advisor who will provide individualised advice and create a career plan for you.

The career plan will address the skills you need to develop or update and look at possible training options. It might examine current labour market trends and make recommendations based on your current skills, aptitude testing and your individual circumstances. Your consultant will then discuss the possibility of subsidised training. The Skills Checkpoint offers a 50% co-contribution on recommended vocational courses up to $2,200.

To be eligible for the Skills Checkpoint program you need to be aged 45-70 years and an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Participants should be currently in work and at risk of entering the income support system, or just recently unemployed (within the last nine months). You need to be not receiving any other Federal Government employment assistance.

Find a skills checkpoint course in your area.

Eligibility criteria

Popular Skills Checkpoint courses

Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of Skills Checkpoint funded places and eligibility requirements.

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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.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT31021

Certificate III in Patisserie

On Campus
12 months
$10,690
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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
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Operations Specialist Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Business Services Manager Team Administrator Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Reporting Analyst Scrum Master Continuous Improvement Manager Performance Coach Superintendent Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Religious Education Coordinator Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Corporate Services Manager Clinical Supervisor Leadership Coach Food Service Supervisor Social Work Supervisor Wellbeing Coordinator Media Relations Specialist Development Manager Political Consultant Innovation Strategist Pharmacy Manager Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Vendor Manager Product Specialist Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Nurse Manager Theatre Manager Athletic Director Wellness Coordinator Health Manager Early Childhood Center Manager Digital Project Manager Site Manager Risk Consultant Program Evaluator Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Finance Director Organisational Development Consultant Technical Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Customer Experience Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Business Process Analyst Education Coordinator Customer Relationship Manager Chief Project Officer Project Director Senior Project Manager Data Miner Program Leader Capability Manager
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  • 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 Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Exhibition Manager Event Director Gym Manager High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Parts Manager Service Manager Fleet Manager Executive Housekeeper Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Life Coach Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Drilling Supervisor Gaffer Driller Grip Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Neurologist Meteorologist Agricultural Economist Climate Scientist Resource Economist Executive Director Film Producer Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Coordinator Location Manager Partnerships Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Mining Manager Strategic Advisor IT Specialist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Geochemist Transport Manager Photogrammetrist Palaeontologist Research and Development Manager Logistician Economics Consultant Advertising Account Manager IT Operations Manager Innovation Manager Operations Analyst Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager ICT Project Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Promotions Manager Strategy Manager Commercial Manager Global Account Manager Healthcare Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Crime Prevention Officer Records Manager Museum Director Investigator Diversity Consultant Business Leader International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Engagement Manager National Security Adviser Intelligence Officer International Project Manager Social Media Strategist Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Financial Regulator Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur Procurement Consultant Customer Success Manager Workforce Analyst Service Director Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Performance Manager Governance Coordinator Claims Specialist Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Travel Operator Chief Operating Officer (COO) Cost Controller Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Commercial Analyst Cluster Manager Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Agile Business Analyst Solutions Architect Electrical Linesman Funeral Assistant Cable Jointer Rail Traction Linesman Driller Offsider Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Substation Technician Electrical Fitter Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Abattoir Supervisor Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Airport Operations Manager Landfill Supervisor Duty Manager (Police Force) RTO Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Catchment Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Area Manager Assistant Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager Business Specialist Operations Specialist Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Business Services Manager Team Administrator Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Reporting Analyst Scrum Master Continuous Improvement Manager Performance Coach Superintendent Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Religious Education Coordinator Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Corporate Services Manager Clinical Supervisor Leadership Coach Food Service Supervisor Social Work Supervisor Wellbeing Coordinator Media Relations Specialist Development Manager Political Consultant Innovation Strategist Pharmacy Manager Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Vendor Manager Product Specialist Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Nurse Manager Theatre Manager Athletic Director Wellness Coordinator Health Manager Early Childhood Center Manager Digital Project Manager Site Manager Risk Consultant Program Evaluator Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Finance Director Organisational Development Consultant Technical Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Customer Experience Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Business Process Analyst Education Coordinator Customer Relationship Manager Chief Project Officer Project Director Senior Project Manager Data Miner Program Leader Capability Manager + 267 more
BSB50320

Diploma of Human Resource Management

Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Administration)

Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT37415

Certificate III in Pathology Assistance

On Campus
3 months
$0 - $5,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB40420

Certificate IV in Human Resource Management

Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MSL30122

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

On Campus
4 months
$0 - $4,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business

Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT40721

Certificate IV in Patisserie

On Campus
18 months
$14,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cake Decorator Patissier Pastry Chef Assistant Baker + 1 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Operations)

Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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