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.
Pathology Collector Phlebotomist Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD)
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pathology Collector Phlebotomist Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD)
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 Operations Manager Sales Manager
Project Manager Team Leader Customer Service Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Manager Operations Manager Sales Manager Project Manager Team Leader Customer Service Manager + 3 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 Receivable Officer Bookkeeper Accounts Officer
Accounts Clerk Assistant Accountant Accounting Clerk BAS Agent
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accounts Receivable Officer Bookkeeper Accounts Officer Accounts Clerk Assistant Accountant Accounting Clerk BAS Agent + 4 more
HLT37315

Certificate III in Health Administration
On Campus
3 months
$0 - $3,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ward Clerk Patient Liaison Officer Dental Receptionist
Medical Receptionist Admissions Clerk Health Administrator Medical Secretary
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ward Clerk Patient Liaison Officer Dental Receptionist Medical Receptionist Admissions Clerk Health Administrator Medical Secretary + 4 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.
Medical Receptionist Ward Clerk Patient Care Assistant
Medical Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Medical Receptionist Ward Clerk Patient Care Assistant Medical Assistant + 1 more
SIT31021

Certificate III in Patisserie
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $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
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 Risk Advisor
Health and Safety Manager Compliance Coordinator Work Health and Safety Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Consultant Safety Officer Risk Advisor Health and Safety Manager Compliance Coordinator Work Health and Safety 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 Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker
Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer NDIS Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer NDIS Worker + 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 Laboratory Assistant
Clinical Laboratory Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Laboratory Assistant Clinical Laboratory Technician + 1 more
BSB40420

Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources Administrator Recruitment Manager
Human Resources Assistant Recruitment Consultant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources Administrator Recruitment Manager Human Resources Assistant Recruitment Consultant + 2 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 Project Coordinator
Team Leader Supervisor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Service Manager Operations Coordinator Project Coordinator Team Leader Supervisor + 2 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 Integration Aide Education Support Officer
Learning Support Officer Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Assistant Integration Aide Education Support Officer Learning Support Officer Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant + 3 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Administration)
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Support Officer Administrative Assistant Compliance Officer
Human Resources Assistant Office Assistant Administration Officer Executive Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Support Officer Administrative Assistant Compliance Officer Human Resources Assistant Office Assistant Administration Officer Executive Assistant + 4 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 Trainer and Assessor
Facilitator Assessor Workplace Trainer
+ 3 more
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
TAFE Teacher Vocational Education Trainer Trainer and Assessor Facilitator Assessor Workplace Trainer + 3 more
BSB50320

Diploma of Human Resource Management
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Manager Human Resources Director Learning and Development Manager
Recruitment Manager Employee Relations Manager HR Business Partner Talent Acquisition Manager Compensation and Benefits Manager Organisational Development Consultant
+ 6 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
On Campus
76 weeks
$0 - $13,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Officer Program Coordinator Case Worker
Crisis Support Worker Client Services Officer Family Support Worker Case Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Officer Program Coordinator Case Worker Crisis Support Worker Client Services Officer Family Support Worker Case Manager + 4 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administration Manager Business Administrator Business Support Officer
Operations Coordinator Project Officer Team Leader Project Coordinator Executive Assistant Office Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Administration Manager Business Administrator Business Support Officer Operations Coordinator Project Officer Team Leader Project Coordinator Executive Assistant Office Manager + 6 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
SHB40121

Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $10,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beauty Therapist Dermal Therapist Waxing Therapist
Beautician Skin Therapist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beauty Therapist Dermal Therapist Waxing Therapist Beautician Skin Therapist + 2 more
SHB30121

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