Coffs Harbour

Government funded courses

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

Government funding available in Coffs Harbour

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.
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

On Campus, Traineeship
52 weeks
$0 - $8,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wellness Coordinator Health Manager Digital Project Manager
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Performance Manager Service Director Workforce Analyst Customer Success Manager Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Scrum Master Operations Specialist Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Watchkeeper Deck Officer Dog Trainer Catchment Officer Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Geological Technician Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Electrical Linesman Electrical Fitter Substation Technician Driller Offsider Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Investigation Manager Rail Safety Manager Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Landfill Supervisor Duty Manager (Police Force) RTO Compliance Officer Abattoir 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Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Social Media Strategist Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur Financial Regulator International Project Manager Council Member Local Government Customer Service Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Library Assistant Assistant Broker Forensic Accountant Financial Controller Accounting Manager Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Resilience Officer Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Cellar Door Manager Winemaker Vineyard Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Radio Producer Plant Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Facilities Manager High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Gym Manager Sports Facility Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Fleet Manager Executive Housekeeper Life Coach Clinical Coder Bakery Manager Grip Drilling Supervisor Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Gaffer Driller Airport Operations Manager Park Manager Regional Coordinator Travel Agency Manager Student Experience Officer Planning Officer Strata Manager Event Planner Operations Officer Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Conservation Manager Venue Manager Sales Analyst Project Coordinator General Manager Supervisor Team Leader Customer Service Manager Account Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Office Manager
+ 267 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wellness Coordinator Health Manager Digital Project Manager Theatre Manager Corporate Services Manager Athletic Director Nurse Manager Development Manager Early Childhood Center Manager Innovation Strategist Pharmacy Manager Product Specialist Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Vendor Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Performance Coach Clinical Supervisor Superintendent Leadership Coach Food Service Supervisor Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Contract Specialist Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Area Manager Assistant Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager Sales Engineer Business Services Manager Team Administrator Business Development Executive Business Specialist Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Retail Executive Procurement Manager Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Service Director Workforce Analyst Customer Success Manager Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Scrum Master Operations Specialist Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Environmental Health Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Watchkeeper Deck Officer Dog Trainer Catchment Officer Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Geological Technician Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Electrical Linesman Electrical Fitter Substation Technician Driller Offsider Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Investigation Manager Rail Safety Manager Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Landfill Supervisor Duty Manager (Police Force) RTO Compliance Officer Abattoir Supervisor Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager Promotions Manager Advertising Account Manager IT Operations Manager Economics Consultant Operations Analyst People and Culture Manager ICT Project Manager Hospitality Manager Strategy Manager Commercial Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Executive Director Mining Manager IT Specialist Strategic Advisor Meteorologist Innovation Manager Research and Development Manager Logistician Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Geochemist Transport Manager Photogrammetrist Palaeontologist Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Education Coordinator Chief Project Officer Project Director Senior Project Manager Data Miner Business Process Analyst Program Leader Capability Manager Organisational Development Consultant International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Customer Experience Manager Technical Manager Training and Development Manager Public Administrator Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Program Evaluator Site Manager Political Consultant Risk Consultant Crime Prevention Officer Records Manager Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Museum Director Investigator Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Policy Specialist Lobbyist Business Leader Travel Operator Engagement Manager Governance Coordinator Claims Specialist Cluster Manager Program Coordinator Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Agile Business Analyst Solutions Architect Relationship Manager Commercial Analyst Cost Controller Chief Operating Officer (COO) Human Rights Advocate Creative Writer Editorial Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Neurologist Agricultural Economist Arts Programmer Location Manager Partnerships Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Film Producer Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Coordinator Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Social Media Strategist Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur Financial Regulator International Project Manager Council Member Local Government Customer Service Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Library Assistant Assistant Broker Forensic Accountant Financial Controller Accounting Manager Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Resilience Officer Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Cellar Door Manager Winemaker Vineyard Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Radio Producer Plant Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Facilities Manager High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Gym Manager Sports Facility Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Service Manager Parts Manager Fleet Manager Executive Housekeeper Life Coach Clinical Coder Bakery Manager Grip Drilling Supervisor Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Gaffer Driller Airport Operations Manager Park Manager Regional Coordinator Travel Agency Manager Student Experience Officer Planning Officer Strata Manager Event Planner Operations Officer Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Conservation Manager Venue Manager Sales Analyst Project Coordinator General Manager Supervisor Team Leader Customer Service Manager Account Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Office Manager + 267 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.
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.
  • 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.
BSB41419

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

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.
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.
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.
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.
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and 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.
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.
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.
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business

Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FNS41820

Certificate IV in Financial Services

On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SHB50121

Diploma of Beauty Therapy

On Campus
12 months
$3,750 - $13,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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