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

Certificate IV in Mental Health
On Campus, Online
11 months
$583 - $4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Peer Support Worker Outreach Worker Mental Health Worker
Community Rehabilitation Worker Crisis Support 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 Community Rehabilitation Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker + 3 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
Medical Receptionist Patient Liaison Officer Dental Receptionist Admissions Clerk
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Administrator Medical Secretary Ward Clerk Medical Receptionist Patient Liaison Officer Dental Receptionist Admissions Clerk + 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 Assistant Ward Clerk Medical Receptionist
Patient Care Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Medical Assistant Ward Clerk Medical Receptionist Patient Care 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.
Assistant Pastry Chef Patissier Commis Chef
Pastry Chef Cake Decorator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Pastry Chef Patissier Commis Chef 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 Assistant Clinical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Attendant
Laboratory Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Assistant Clinical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician + 1 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 Pathology Assistant Phlebotomist
Pathologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Pathology Assistant Phlebotomist Pathologist + 1 more
SIT40721

Certificate IV in Patisserie
On Campus
18 months
$0 - $14,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Pastry Chef Pastry Chef Patissier
Cake Decorator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Pastry Chef Pastry Chef Patissier Cake Decorator + 1 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support
On Campus
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Home Carer NDIS Worker
Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Support Worker Disability Support Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Home Carer NDIS Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Support Worker Disability Support Worker + 6 more
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