Somerset

Government funded courses

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

Government funding available in Somerset

Fee-Free TAFE

Ready to enhance your skills and advance your career? If you're in Tasmania (TAS), you might be in luck with access to free training.

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Eligibility criteria


You must meet ONE of the following requirements:

  • be a First Nations Australian; OR
  • be 17-24 years of age; OR
  • be unemployed or receiving income support payments; OR
  • be an unpaid carer; OR
  • be a person who identifies as female and is facing economic insecurity; OR
  • be a person who identifies as female and is undertaking study in non-traditional fields; OR
  • be a person with a disability

 

As well as ALL of the following requirements:

  • a dependent (aged over 18) or partner (spouse) visa holder of an eligible applicant
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live in TAS
Additional criteria may apply.

JobTrainer

JobTrainer TAS is a joint undertaking by the State government of Tasmania and the Federal Government. Together they are providing $21.04 million for new VET (vocational education and training) opportunities for the citizens of Tasmania.

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Eligibility criteria


You must meet ONE of the following requirements:

  • be 17-24 years of age (regardless of employment status); OR
  • be unemployed or receiving income support payments; OR
  • be “at risk of unemployment”; OR
  • be underemployed (working fewer hours than desired, including part-time workers); OR
  • be enrolling in an aged care, childcare, or disability care qualification; OR
  • be enrolling in a digital skills qualification

 

As well as ALL of the following requirements:

  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident, or an eligible visa holder
  • live in TAS
  • not be currently enrolled at a Tasmanian school (as defined by the Education Act 2016)
Additional criteria may apply.

Skills Checkpoint

Skills Checkpoint is a program offering career guidance and training options for older workers within Tasmania. 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.

Skills Tasmania

Skills Tasmania is a state government program that helps the citizens of Tasmania access subsidised qualifications and the vocational training that leads to actual jobs and business opportunities.

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Eligibility criteria
  • a dependent (aged over 18) or partner (spouse) visa holder of an eligible applicant
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live in TAS
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
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
On Campus, Online
11 months
$3,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Trainee Support Worker Home Carer Aboriginal Disability Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader Senior Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker
+ 10 more
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
On Campus, Online
11 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Worker Family Support Worker Peer Support Worker
Support Worker Outreach Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Support Worker Relationship Counsellor Student Counsellor
+ 9 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Blended, On Campus, Online
11 months
$3,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Trainee Support Worker Disability Support Worker Home Carer Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Support Worker Aged Care Manager Patient Care Assistant Residential Care Officer Senior Support Worker
+ 11 more
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
On Campus, Online
12 months
$4,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Housing Officer Family Support Worker
Case Manager Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Community Support Worker Community Care Worker Intake Worker Mental Health Support Worker Peer Support Worker Residential Care Officer Residential Care Worker Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Youth Case Worker
+ 18 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
On Campus, Online
9 months
$2,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Coordinator Support Worker Youth Support Worker
Youth Case Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Community Support Worker Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Welfare Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Coordinator Support Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Community Support Worker Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Welfare Worker + 6 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Executive Assistant Administration Officer Data Entry Operator
Office Assistant Receptionist Customer Service Representative Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk Appointment Setter Operations Coordinator Administration Manager Business Administrator School Administration Officer Personal Assistant Scheduler Administrative Assistant
+ 13 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Procurement Officer Team Leader
Supervisor Project Coordinator Area Manager Administration Manager Presales Consultant Business Administrator Business Support Officer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Procurement Officer Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator Area Manager Administration Manager Presales Consultant Business Administrator Business Support Officer + 7 more
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor
Project Coordinator Assistant Manager Team Administrator General Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator Assistant Manager Team Administrator General Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager + 6 more
SIR20116

Certificate II in Community Pharmacy
On Campus
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
FNS41820

Certificate IV in Financial Services
Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Credit Officer Lending Officer
Insurance Consultant Insurance Broker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Payroll Officer Credit Officer Lending Officer Insurance Consultant Insurance Broker + 2 more
SIR30116

Certificate III in Community Pharmacy
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $5,245
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Sales Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Sales Assistant
SIS40221

Certificate IV in Fitness
Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • Completed Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Trainer Fitness Studio Manager Fitness Instructor
Swimming Instructor Gym Instructor
+ 2 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Trainer Fitness Studio Manager Fitness Instructor Swimming Instructor Gym Instructor + 2 more
UEE31420

Certificate III in Security Equipment
Apprenticeship
36 months
$22,925
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security System Installer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security System Installer
UEE30620

Certificate III in Electrical Machine Repair
Traineeship
48 months
$23,088
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Electrician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Electrician
SIR40216

Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary
On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $5,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dispensary Technician Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Sales Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dispensary Technician Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Sales Assistant Pharmacy Technician + 1 more
RII40120

Certificate IV in Surface Extraction Operations
Traineeship
10 - 12 months
$0 - $13,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mining Supervisor Miner
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mining Supervisor Miner
RII30120

Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
Traineeship
6 - 8 months
$0 - $9,650
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mining Machine Operator Miner
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mining Machine Operator Miner
MSL40122

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
Traineeship
36 months
$6,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician
Medical Laboratory Technician Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician Medical Laboratory Technician Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector + 3 more
MSL30122

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
Traineeship
24 months
$4,525
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Food Tester
Phlebotomist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Food Tester Phlebotomist + 1 more
MEM40119

Certificate IV in Engineering
Blended
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Machinist Hydraulic Mechanic Hydraulic Fitter
Plant Mechanic Mechanical Fitter Boilermaker Welder TIG Welder Welding Instructor Workshop Supervisor
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Machinist Hydraulic Mechanic Hydraulic Fitter Plant Mechanic Mechanical Fitter Boilermaker Welder TIG Welder Welding Instructor Workshop Supervisor + 7 more
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