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 (Disability)
Blended, On Campus
16 weeks
$0 - $3,199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Support Officer NDIS Worker Home Carer
Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker
+ 6 more
HLT37215

Certificate III in Pathology Collection
On Campus
4 months
$0 - $3,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Phlebotomist Pathology Assistant
Pathology Collector
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Phlebotomist Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector + 1 more
MSL40122

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
On Campus
7 months
$650 - $5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Clinical Laboratory Technician Science Technician Laboratory Analyst
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Medical Laboratory Technician Pathology Collector Pathology Assistant Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician
+ 6 more
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
On Campus, Online
10 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Behaviour Therapist Mental Health Practitioner Crisis Support Worker
Mental Health Support Worker Mental Health Case Manager Community Rehabilitation Worker Mental Health Advocate Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Mental Health Worker
+ 7 more
HLT52021

Diploma of Remedial Massage
On Campus
14 months
$769 - $16,717
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Therapist Neuromuscular Therapist Remedial Massage Therapist
Massage Therapist Allied Health Assistant Myotherapist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sports Therapist Neuromuscular Therapist Remedial Massage Therapist Massage Therapist Allied Health Assistant Myotherapist + 3 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
On Campus
16 weeks
$0 - $3,199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker Disability Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Residential Care Officer Home Carer Home Care Nurse
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Community Care Worker Disability Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Residential Care Officer Home Carer Home Care Nurse + 6 more
SIR40216

Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmacy Sales Assistant Dispensary Technician Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmacy Sales Assistant Dispensary Technician Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Assistant + 1 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support
On Campus
16 weeks
$0 - $3,199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Disability Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker
Community Care Worker Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Patient Care Assistant NDIS Worker Community Support Worker Home Carer
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Disability Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Patient Care Assistant NDIS Worker Community Support Worker Home Carer + 7 more
CHCSS00088

Induction
Online
13 weeks
$67 - $227
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Disability Support Worker Community Support Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Disability Support Worker Community Support Worker
SIR30116

Certificate III in Community Pharmacy
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Sales Assistant
Dispensary Technician Pharmacy Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy Assistant Pharmacy Sales Assistant Dispensary Technician Pharmacy Manager + 2 more
CHC33021

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