Ballina

Government funded courses

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

Government funding available in Ballina

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.
  • 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
Supervisor Team Leader Office Manager Information Officer Account Manager Customer Service Manager Customer Service Officer Real Estate Agency Manager Conservation Manager Venue Manager Bank Manager Operations Officer Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Travel Agency Manager Event Planner Planning Officer Strata Manager Park Manager Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Resilience Officer Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer 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 Facilities Manager Plant Manager Exhibition Manager Event Director Gym Manager Sports Facility 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 Grip Gaffer Driller Editorial Writer Creative Writer Arts Programmer Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Partnerships Manager IT Specialist Geochemist Transport Manager Strategic Advisor Human Rights Advocate Climate Scientist Resource Economist Neurologist Agricultural Economist Meteorologist Nutrition Advisor Photogrammetrist Palaeontologist Nutrition Scientist Logistician ICT Project Manager Commercial Manager Innovation Manager Digital Project Manager Product Specialist Innovation Strategist Data Miner Customer Experience Manager Corporate Services Manager Social Justice Advocate Crime Prevention Officer Investigator Court Administrator Engagement Manager Records Manager Museum Director Social Media Strategist Financial Regulator Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur Film Producer Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Coordinator Location Manager National Security Adviser Intelligence Officer International Project Manager Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Procurement Consultant Customer Success Manager Service Director Workforce Analyst Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Performance Manager Workshop Supervisor Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Diversity Consultant Business Leader International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Chief Operating Officer (COO) Travel Operator Cluster Manager Cost Controller Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Agile Business Analyst Solutions Architect Substation Technician Cable Jointer Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Rail Traction Linesman Electrical Linesman Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Electrical Fitter Funeral Assistant Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Senior Merchandiser Technical Project Manager Abattoir Supervisor Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Airport Operations Manager Landfill Supervisor Duty Manager (Police Force) RTO Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Environmental Health Officer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Catchment Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Presales Consultant Area Manager Regional Manager Business Specialist Team Administrator Sales Engineer Business Services Manager Business Development Executive Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Reporting Analyst Scrum Master Operations Specialist
+ 197 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sales Analyst General Manager Project Coordinator Supervisor Team Leader Office Manager Information Officer Account Manager Customer Service Manager Customer Service Officer Real Estate Agency Manager Conservation Manager Venue Manager Bank Manager Operations Officer Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Travel Agency Manager Event Planner Planning Officer Strata Manager Park Manager Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Resilience Officer Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer 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 Facilities Manager Plant Manager Exhibition Manager Event Director Gym Manager Sports Facility 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 Grip Gaffer Driller Editorial Writer Creative Writer Arts Programmer Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Partnerships Manager IT Specialist Geochemist Transport Manager Strategic Advisor Human Rights Advocate Climate Scientist Resource Economist Neurologist Agricultural Economist Meteorologist Nutrition Advisor Photogrammetrist Palaeontologist Nutrition Scientist Logistician ICT Project Manager Commercial Manager Innovation Manager Digital Project Manager Product Specialist Innovation Strategist Data Miner Customer Experience Manager Corporate Services Manager Social Justice Advocate Crime Prevention Officer Investigator Court Administrator Engagement Manager Records Manager Museum Director Social Media Strategist Financial Regulator Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur Film Producer Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Coordinator Location Manager National Security Adviser Intelligence Officer International Project Manager Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Procurement Consultant Customer Success Manager Service Director Workforce Analyst Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Performance Manager Workshop Supervisor Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Diversity Consultant Business Leader International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Chief Operating Officer (COO) Travel Operator Cluster Manager Cost Controller Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Agile Business Analyst Solutions Architect Substation Technician Cable Jointer Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Rail Traction Linesman Electrical Linesman Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Electrical Fitter Funeral Assistant Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Senior Merchandiser Technical Project Manager Abattoir Supervisor Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Airport Operations Manager Landfill Supervisor Duty Manager (Police Force) RTO Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Environmental Health Officer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Catchment Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Presales Consultant Area Manager Regional Manager Business Specialist Team Administrator Sales Engineer Business Services Manager Business Development Executive Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Reporting Analyst Scrum Master Operations Specialist + 197 more
BSB41419

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

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.
BSB50320

Diploma of 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
$4,680
  • 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.
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.
CHC43515

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Online
12 months
$2,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • 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.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patissier Pastry Chef Assistant Baker
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