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Skills First (VIC)

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What is Skills First?

Skills First offers eligible Victorian students of all ages training in six employment sectors primed for major growth. These six employment sectors include Medical technology and pharmaceuticals, New energy technology, Food and fibre, Transport, Defence and construction technology and International education and professional services.

To be eligible for Skills First government funding in Victoria, you must be an Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen. If you are over 20 years old, you are only eligible for subsidised training for courses leading to a higher qualification than you already have.

There are limits to the number of subsidised courses you are entitled to. You can not start more than 2 subsidised courses in a year, be enrolled in more than 2 subsidised courses at the same time or start more than 2 subsidised courses at the same qualification level in your life. There are some exemptions to these rules. When you apply for a subsidised course, the training provider will check and confirm your eligibility.

Skills First Courses

Government funding may be available for the following courses. Enquire with a provider to confirm availability and eligibility requirements*.

HLT33115
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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CPP20218
Online, On Campus
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CHC33021
Online, On Campus, Workplace
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HLT37215
Online, On Campus, Workplace
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CHC43315
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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CHC43121
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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CHC30121
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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CPP41419
Online, On Campus, Workplace
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FNS40222
Online, On Campus, Workplace
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CHC52021
Online, On Campus, Workplace
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HLT54121
Online, On Campus
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CHC40221
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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CHC53315
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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BSB30120
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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BSB40520
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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CHC43415
Online, On Campus, Workplace
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BSB41419
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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SHB30221
Online, On Campus, Workplace
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CPC40120
Online, On Campus, Workplace
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CHC32015
Online, On Campus, Workplace
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* Please note that this information was accurate at the time of publication. However, we recommend contacting the course provider to confirm availability of funding as places are limited. For a full list of courses visit YourCareer.gov.au.

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