Wollongong

Government funded courses

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

Government funding available in Wollongong

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.

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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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.
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Pathology Collector Phlebotomist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Pathology Collector Phlebotomist
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
On Campus, Traineeship
52 weeks
$0 - $8,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Manager General Manager Operations Manager
Customer Service Manager Human Resources Manager Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Team Leader Project Manager Sales Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Manager General Manager Operations Manager Customer Service Manager Human Resources Manager Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Team Leader Project Manager Sales Manager + 6 more
FNS40222

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
On Campus
52 weeks
$0 - $7,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Payroll Officer Collections Officer
Assistant Accountant Payroll Clerk Bookkeeper Accounts Officer Accounts Receivable Officer BAS Agent Accounting Clerk
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Clerk Payroll Officer Collections Officer Assistant Accountant Payroll Clerk Bookkeeper Accounts Officer Accounts Receivable Officer BAS Agent Accounting Clerk + 7 more
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
On Campus, Online
11 months
$583 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Case Manager Peer Support Worker Outreach Worker
Mental Health Worker Crisis Support Worker Community Rehabilitation Worker Mental Health Advocate Behaviour Therapist Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Support Worker
+ 7 more
HLT37315

Certificate III in Health Administration
On Campus
3 months
$0 - $3,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patient Liaison Officer Dental Receptionist Ward Clerk
Medical Receptionist Admissions Clerk Medical Secretary Health Administrator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patient Liaison Officer Dental Receptionist Ward Clerk Medical Receptionist Admissions Clerk Medical Secretary Health Administrator + 4 more
SIT31021

Certificate III in Patisserie
On Campus
12 months
$10,690
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patissier Commis Chef Pastry Chef
Cake Decorator Assistant Pastry Chef
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patissier Commis Chef Pastry Chef Cake Decorator Assistant Pastry Chef + 2 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.
Ward Clerk Medical Imaging Assistant Laboratory Assistant
Patient Care Assistant Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector Medical Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ward Clerk Medical Imaging Assistant Laboratory Assistant Patient Care Assistant Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector Medical Assistant + 4 more
BSB41419

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Consultant Safety Officer Compliance Manager
Health and Safety Manager Work Health and Safety Officer Compliance Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Consultant Safety Officer Compliance Manager Health and Safety Manager Work Health and Safety Officer Compliance Officer + 3 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
On Campus
52 weeks
$0 - $7,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Disability Service Officer Home Care Assistance Worker
Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Disability Support Worker NDIS Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Disability Service Officer Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Disability Support Worker NDIS Worker + 4 more
BSB40420

Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
IT Recruitment Consultant Talent Acquisition Specialist Recruitment Manager
Human Resources Assistant Payroll Officer Recruitment Consultant Human Resources Administrator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
IT Recruitment Consultant Talent Acquisition Specialist Recruitment Manager Human Resources Assistant Payroll Officer Recruitment Consultant Human Resources Administrator + 4 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Administration)
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administrative Assistant Client Services Officer Receptionist
Office Assistant Executive Assistant Administration Officer Data Administrator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administrative Assistant Client Services Officer Receptionist Office Assistant Executive Assistant Administration Officer Data Administrator + 4 more
MSL30122

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
On Campus
4 months
$0 - $4,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Clinical Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Clinical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Assistant + 1 more
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Service Manager Operations Coordinator Office Manager
Project Coordinator Team Leader Supervisor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Service Manager Operations Coordinator Office Manager Project Coordinator Team Leader Supervisor + 3 more
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 Director Human Resources Manager
Payroll Officer Recruitment Manager Human Resources Administrator Talent Acquisition Manager Compensation and Benefits Manager
+ 5 more
CHC30221

Certificate III in School Based Education Support
On Campus
6 months
$0 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Assistant Outside School Hours Care Coordinator Integration Aide
Teacher's Assistant Teacher's Aide Learning Support Officer Education Support Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Assistant Outside School Hours Care Coordinator Integration Aide Teacher's Assistant Teacher's Aide Learning Support Officer Education Support Officer + 4 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Support Officer Project Officer Administration Manager
Business Administrator Program Analyst Enrolment and Admissions Officer Project Coordinator Office Manager Customer Service Officer Team Leader
+ 7 more
TAE40122

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
On Campus
6 months
$0 - $6,930
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
TAFE Teacher Vocational Education Trainer Learning Designer
Education Program Developer Trainer and Assessor Facilitator Education Officer Assessor Learning Consultant Adult Educator
+ 7 more
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
TAFE Teacher Vocational Education Trainer Learning Designer Education Program Developer Trainer and Assessor Facilitator Education Officer Assessor Learning Consultant Adult Educator + 7 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
On Campus
76 weeks
$0 - $13,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Worker Community Development Officer Program Coordinator
Case Manager Youth Worker Family Support Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Worker Community Development Officer Program Coordinator Case Manager Youth Worker Family Support Worker + 3 more
HLT37415

Certificate III in Pathology Assistance
On Campus
3 months
$0 - $5,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Phlebotomist Pathology Assistant
Pathologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Phlebotomist Pathology Assistant Pathologist + 1 more
SHB30121

Certificate III in Beauty Services
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $6,450
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Assistant Makeup Artist Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician
Waxing Therapist Nail Technician Beautician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Salon Assistant Makeup Artist Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician Waxing Therapist Nail Technician Beautician + 3 more
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