New South Wales

Government Funded Courses in NSW

Find subsidised courses and check if you're eligible for funding in New South Wales.

Government funding available in NSW

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.

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.

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.
Blood Collector Venipuncturist Phlebotomist
Pathology Collector Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD)
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Blood Collector Venipuncturist Phlebotomist Pathology Collector Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) + 2 more
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
On Campus, Online
11 - 12 months
$583 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Peer Support Worker Outreach Worker Mental Health Worker
Crisis Support Worker Community Rehabilitation Worker Mental Health Support Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Peer Support Worker Outreach Worker Mental Health Worker Crisis Support Worker Community Rehabilitation Worker Mental Health Support Worker + 3 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support
On Campus, Online
4 - 12 months
$0 - $2,430
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NDIS Worker Community Support Worker Home Carer
Home Care Assistance Worker Support Worker Disability Support Worker Community Care Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NDIS Worker Community Support Worker Home Carer Home Care Assistance Worker Support Worker Disability Support Worker Community Care Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer + 6 more
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $4,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Coordinator Team Leader Supervisor
Service Manager Operations Coordinator Workplace Trainer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Coordinator Team Leader Supervisor Service Manager Operations Coordinator Workplace Trainer + 3 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 months
$0 - $3,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Support Officer Administrative Assistant Assistant Underwriter
Administration Officer Data Entry Operator Office Assistant Personal Assistant Receptionist Customer Service Officer Enrolment and Admissions Officer Payroll Clerk Real Estate Receptionist
+ 9 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.
Patient Care Assistant Medical Assistant Medical Receptionist
Ward Clerk
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patient Care Assistant Medical Assistant Medical Receptionist Ward Clerk + 1 more
HLT37315

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

Certificate III in Patisserie
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $10,690
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Commis Chef Patissier Pastry Chef
Assistant Pastry Chef Cake Decorator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Commis Chef Patissier Pastry Chef Assistant Pastry Chef Cake Decorator + 2 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
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Administration)
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Underwriter Human Resources Assistant Compliance Officer
Office Assistant Executive Assistant Administration Officer Business Support Officer Administrative Assistant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Underwriter Human Resources Assistant Compliance Officer Office Assistant Executive Assistant Administration Officer Business Support Officer Administrative Assistant + 5 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
Compensation and Benefits Manager HR Business Partner Talent Acquisition Manager Organisational Development Consultant Recruitment Manager Employee Relations Manager
+ 6 more
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Manager Sales Manager Project Manager
Team Leader Customer Service Manager Engagement Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO) Business Manager Property Administrator
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Manager Sales Manager Project Manager Team Leader Customer Service Manager Engagement Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO) Business Manager Property Administrator + 6 more
BSB41419

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Officer Risk Advisor Safety Consultant
Health and Safety Manager Compliance Coordinator Work Health and Safety Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Officer Risk Advisor Safety Consultant Health and Safety Manager Compliance Coordinator Work Health and Safety Officer + 3 more
CHC43515

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
Online
12 months
$2,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Peer Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator
Mental Health Worker Crisis Support Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Peer Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Mental Health Worker Crisis Support Worker + 2 more
SIT40721

Certificate IV in Patisserie
On Campus
18 months
$0 - $14,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cake Decorator Assistant Pastry Chef Patissier
Pastry Chef
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cake Decorator Assistant Pastry Chef Patissier Pastry Chef + 1 more
CPP40919

Certificate IV in Waste Management
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$5,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Landfill Supervisor Waste Management Officer
Environmental Compliance Officer Sustainability Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Landfill Supervisor Waste Management Officer Environmental Compliance Officer Sustainability Manager + 2 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Executive Assistant Team Leader
Project Coordinator Public Service Officer Business Support Officer Administration Manager Business Administrator Operations Coordinator Project Officer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Executive Assistant Team Leader Project Coordinator Public Service Officer Business Support Officer Administration Manager Business Administrator Operations Coordinator Project Officer + 7 more
BSB40420

Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Assistant Recruitment Consultant Talent Acquisition Specialist
Recruitment Manager Human Resources Administrator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Assistant Recruitment Consultant Talent Acquisition Specialist Recruitment Manager Human Resources Administrator + 2 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Operations)
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Analyst Operations Specialist Business Support Officer
Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator Office Manager Operations Officer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Analyst Operations Specialist Business Support Officer Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator Office Manager Operations Officer + 5 more
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$3,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant
Kitchen Attendant Waiter Hotel Receptionist Food Services Assistant Sandwich Hand Barista Bartender
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Catering Assistant Bar Attendant Cafe Attendant Kitchen Attendant Waiter Hotel Receptionist Food Services Assistant Sandwich Hand Barista Bartender + 7 more
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