Tweed Heads

Government funded courses

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

Government funding available in Tweed Heads

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.
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.
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sales Analyst General Manager Project Coordinator
Supervisor Team Leader Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Manager Customer Service Officer Account Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Venue Manager Bank Manager Operations Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Event Planner Planning Officer Strata Manager Park Manager Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Resilience Officer Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Vineyard Manager Winemaker Cellar Door Manager Radio Producer Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Librarian Museum Assistant Library Assistant Forensic Accountant Financial Controller Accounting Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Council Member Plant Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Exhibition Manager Event Director Gym Manager High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Parts Manager Service Manager Fleet Manager Executive Housekeeper Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Life Coach Drilling Supervisor Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Grip Gaffer Driller Human Rights Advocate Arts Programmer Partnerships Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Film Producer Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Coordinator Location Manager Neurologist Executive Director Agricultural Economist Meteorologist Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Mining Manager Strategic Advisor IT Specialist Transport Manager Nutrition Scientist Logistician Geochemist Palaeontologist Nutrition Advisor Photogrammetrist Public Administrator Customer Experience Manager Technical Manager Training and Development Manager Project Director Data Miner Capability Manager Program Leader Business Process Analyst Operations Analyst ICT Project Manager Innovation Manager Strategy Manager Commercial Manager Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Healthcare Manager Health Administrator Engagement Manager Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Crime Prevention Officer Records Manager Museum Director Investigator Diversity Consultant Business Leader International Development Worker Lobbyist Travel Operator Policy Specialist Social Media Strategist Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Financial Regulator Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur National Security Adviser Intelligence Officer International Project Manager Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Consultant Customer Success Manager Procurement Manager Service Director Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Performance Manager Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Solutions Architect Cluster Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO) Cost Controller Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Agile Business Analyst Substation Technician Cable Jointer Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Rail Traction Linesman Electrical Linesman Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Electrical Fitter Funeral Assistant Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Senior Merchandiser Technical Project Manager Abattoir Supervisor Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Airport Operations Manager Landfill Supervisor Duty Manager (Police Force) RTO Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Environmental Health Officer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Catchment Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Presales Consultant Area Manager Regional Manager Sales Engineer Business Specialist Team Administrator Business Services Manager Business Development Executive Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Reporting Analyst Scrum Master Operations Specialist Political Consultant International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Pharmacy Manager Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Product Specialist Innovation Strategist Wellness Coordinator Corporate Services Manager Health Manager Digital Project Manager
+ 224 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sales Analyst General Manager Project Coordinator Supervisor Team Leader Office Manager Information Officer Customer Service Manager Customer Service Officer Account Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Venue Manager Bank Manager Operations Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Event Planner Planning Officer Strata Manager Park Manager Senior Risk Manager Head of Procurement Resilience Officer Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Vineyard Manager Winemaker Cellar Door Manager Radio Producer Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Librarian Museum Assistant Library Assistant Forensic Accountant Financial Controller Accounting Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Council Member Plant Manager Facilities Manager Sports Facility Manager Exhibition Manager Event Director Gym Manager High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Tour Operations Manager Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Parts Manager Service Manager Fleet Manager Executive Housekeeper Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Life Coach Drilling Supervisor Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Grip Gaffer Driller Human Rights Advocate Arts Programmer Partnerships Manager Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Film Producer Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Coordinator Location Manager Neurologist Executive Director Agricultural Economist Meteorologist Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Mining Manager Strategic Advisor IT Specialist Transport Manager Nutrition Scientist Logistician Geochemist Palaeontologist Nutrition Advisor Photogrammetrist Public Administrator Customer Experience Manager Technical Manager Training and Development Manager Project Director Data Miner Capability Manager Program Leader Business Process Analyst Operations Analyst ICT Project Manager Innovation Manager Strategy Manager Commercial Manager Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Healthcare Manager Health Administrator Engagement Manager Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Crime Prevention Officer Records Manager Museum Director Investigator Diversity Consultant Business Leader International Development Worker Lobbyist Travel Operator Policy Specialist Social Media Strategist Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Financial Regulator Policy Researcher Creative Entrepreneur National Security Adviser Intelligence Officer International Project Manager Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Consultant Customer Success Manager Procurement Manager Service Director Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Performance Manager Claims Specialist Governance Coordinator Solutions Architect Cluster Manager Chief Operating Officer (COO) Cost Controller Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Agile Business Analyst Substation Technician Cable Jointer Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Rail Traction Linesman Electrical Linesman Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Electrical Fitter Funeral Assistant Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Investigation Manager Senior Merchandiser Technical Project Manager Abattoir Supervisor Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Airport Operations Manager Landfill Supervisor Duty Manager (Police Force) RTO Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Environmental Health Officer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Catchment Officer Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Assistant Manager Presales Consultant Area Manager Regional Manager Sales Engineer Business Specialist Team Administrator Business Services Manager Business Development Executive Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Reporting Analyst Scrum Master Operations Specialist Political Consultant International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Pharmacy Manager Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Product Specialist Innovation Strategist Wellness Coordinator Corporate Services Manager Health Manager Digital Project Manager + 224 more
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.
BSB50320

Diploma of 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.
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business

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.
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.
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.
SIT40721

Certificate IV in Patisserie

On Campus
18 months
$14,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cake Decorator Patissier Pastry Chef Assistant Baker + 1 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Operations)

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