Western Australia

Government Funded Courses in WA

Find subsidised courses and check if you're eligible for funding in Western Australia.

Government funding available in WA

Fee-Free TAFE

Seeking to boost your skillset and explore new career opportunities? If you're in Western Australia (WA), you might have the chance to benefit from free training.

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Eligibility criteria


You must meet ONE of the following requirements:

  • be a First Nations Australian; OR
  • be unemployed or receiving income support payments; OR
  • be an unpaid carer; OR
  • be a person who identifies as female and is facing economic insecurity; OR
  • be a person who identifies as female and is undertaking study in non-traditional fields; OR
  • be a person with a disability

 

As well as ALL of the following requirements:

  • be 17 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 in WA
Additional criteria may apply.

Jobs and Skills

Jobs and Skills allows eligible WA students to enrol a range of training options including apprenticeships, traineeships, and industry qualifications.

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Eligibility criteria


You must meet ONE of the following requirements:

  • be a First Nations Australian; OR
  • be unemployed or receiving income support payments; OR
  • be an unpaid carer; OR
  • be a person who identifies as female and is facing economic insecurity; OR
  • be a person who identifies as female and is undertaking study in non-traditional fields; OR
  • be a person with a disability

 

As well as ALL of the following requirements:

  • be 17 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 in WA
Additional criteria may apply.

Lower Fees, Local Skills

The Lower Fees, Local Skills program is an initiative of the Western Australian Government and the Department of Training and Workforce Development. Through this program, the state government of WA is heavily subsidising VET training courses in job growth areas and industry sectors that play an important role in diversifying the economy of WA.

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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 WA
  • be dependent or spouse of the primary holder of a visa
  • be a Bridging Visa E holder
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
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support
On Campus
12 - 16 weeks
$0 - $3,199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NDIS Worker Home Carer Community Support Worker
Personal Carer Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Support Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
NDIS Worker Home Carer Community Support Worker Personal Carer Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Support Worker + 6 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Blended, On Campus, Online
16 - 17 weeks
$0 - $3,199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Residential Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker
Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer Home Carer NDIS Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Residential Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer Home Carer NDIS Worker + 4 more
CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
On Campus
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Room Assistant Family Day Care Educator Childcare Worker
Early Childhood Educator Childcare Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Room Assistant Family Day Care Educator Childcare Worker Early Childhood Educator Childcare Assistant + 2 more
SIR30116

Certificate III in Community Pharmacy
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dispensary Technician Pharmacy Sales Assistant Pharmacy Assistant
Pharmacy Technician Retail Assistant Customer Service Officer Pharmacy Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dispensary Technician Pharmacy Sales Assistant Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Technician Retail Assistant Customer Service Officer Pharmacy Manager + 4 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
On Campus, Online
10 - 28 weeks
$288 - $4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Executive Assistant Team Leader Project Coordinator
Office Manager Operations Coordinator Project Officer Administration Manager Business Administrator Business Support Officer Public Service Officer
+ 7 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
On Campus
15 - 30 weeks
$0 - $3,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Support Worker Support Worker Aged Care Worker
Personal Carer Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker NDIS Worker Home Carer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Support Worker Support Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker NDIS Worker Home Carer + 6 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Blended, On Campus, Online
16 - 17 weeks
$0 - $3,199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Disability Support Worker Residential Care Officer
Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Disability Support Worker Residential Care Officer Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker + 5 more
HLT37215

Certificate III in Pathology Collection
On Campus
4 months
$0 - $3,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Blood Collector Venipuncturist Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD)
Pathology Collector Phlebotomist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Blood Collector Venipuncturist Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Pathology Collector Phlebotomist + 2 more
MSL40122

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
On Campus
7 months
$650 - $5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Technologist Forensic Science Technician Medical Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician Clinical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Analyst
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Food Technologist Forensic Science Technician Medical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Technician Clinical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Analyst + 3 more
HLT33021

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
On Campus
10 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Allied Health Assistant Medical Imaging Assistant Patient Services Assistant
Hospital Orderly Pathology Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Therapy Aide Physiotherapy Assistant Community Rehabilitation Worker Ophthalmic Technician
+ 7 more
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
On Campus
7 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Care Worker Youth Worker Family Support Worker
Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Health Liaison Case Worker Community Support Worker Community Advocate
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Care Worker Youth Worker Family Support Worker Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Health Liaison Case Worker Community Support Worker Community Advocate + 6 more
SIR40216

Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dispensary Technician Pharmacy Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dispensary Technician Pharmacy Assistant
CHC43015

Certificate IV In Ageing Support
On Campus
15 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Senior Support Worker Lifestyle Coordinator
Aged Care Worker Residential Care Worker Aged Care Team Leader Residential Care Officer Aged Care Coordinator
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Senior Support Worker Lifestyle Coordinator Aged Care Worker Residential Care Worker Aged Care Team Leader Residential Care Officer Aged Care Coordinator + 5 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
On Campus
7 weeks
$266 - $899
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker
Youth Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Case Worker Community Support Worker Caseworker NDIS Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Youth Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Case Worker Community Support Worker Caseworker NDIS Worker + 6 more
HLT52021

Diploma of Remedial Massage
On Campus
14 months
$769 - $16,717
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Myotherapist Massage Therapist Remedial Massage Therapist
Neuromuscular Therapist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Myotherapist Massage Therapist Remedial Massage Therapist Neuromuscular Therapist + 1 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
On Campus
6 months
$499 - $1,685
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Program Coordinator Community Development Officer Case Worker
Crisis Support Worker Client Services Officer Social Worker Family Support Worker Case Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Program Coordinator Community Development Officer Case Worker Crisis Support Worker Client Services Officer Social Worker Family Support Worker Case Manager + 5 more
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
On Campus
15 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Mental Health Worker Peer Support Worker
Mental Health Support Worker Crisis Support Worker Community Rehabilitation Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Mental Health Worker Peer Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Crisis Support Worker Community Rehabilitation Worker + 3 more
MSM30116

Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
On Campus
2 months
$311 - $1,051
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Operator Loader Operator Polymer Technician
Paper Mill Worker Process Worker Pharmaceutical Production Worker Production Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Operator Loader Operator Polymer Technician Paper Mill Worker Process Worker Pharmaceutical Production Worker Production Worker + 4 more
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