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
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
On Campus, Traineeship
52 weeks
$0 - $8,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Manager Operations Manager Sales Manager
Project Manager Chief Executive Officer (CEO) General Manager Team Leader Human Resources Manager Customer Service Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Manager Operations Manager Sales Manager Project Manager Chief Executive Officer (CEO) General Manager Team Leader Human Resources Manager Customer Service Manager + 6 more
FNS40222

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
On Campus
52 weeks
$0 - $7,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bookkeeper Accounts Receivable Officer Accounts Officer
Accounts Clerk Assistant Accountant Accounting Clerk BAS Agent
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bookkeeper Accounts Receivable Officer Accounts Officer Accounts Clerk Assistant Accountant Accounting Clerk BAS Agent + 4 more
HLT37315

Certificate III in Health Administration
On Campus
3 months
$0 - $3,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patient Liaison Officer Dental Receptionist Ward Clerk
Medical Receptionist Admissions Clerk Health Administrator Medical Secretary
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Patient Liaison Officer Dental Receptionist Ward Clerk Medical Receptionist Admissions Clerk Health Administrator Medical Secretary + 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 Receptionist Ward Clerk Patient Care Assistant
Medical Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Medical Receptionist Ward Clerk Patient Care Assistant Medical 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.
Commis Chef Pastry Chef Patissier
Cake Decorator Assistant Pastry Chef
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Commis Chef Pastry Chef Patissier Cake Decorator Assistant Pastry Chef + 2 more
BSB41419

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Consultant Risk Advisor Safety Officer
Health and Safety Manager Compliance Coordinator Work Health and Safety Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Consultant Risk Advisor Safety Officer Health and Safety Manager Compliance Coordinator Work Health and Safety Officer + 3 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
On Campus
52 weeks
$0 - $7,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker
Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer NDIS Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Community Care Worker Residential Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Disability Service Officer NDIS Worker + 4 more
BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Service Manager Operations Coordinator Team Leader
Supervisor Project Coordinator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Service Manager Operations Coordinator Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator + 2 more
BSB40420

Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Administrator Recruitment Manager Talent Acquisition Specialist
Human Resources Assistant Recruitment Consultant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Administrator Recruitment Manager Talent Acquisition Specialist Human Resources Assistant Recruitment Consultant + 2 more
CHC30221

Certificate III in School Based Education Support
On Campus
6 months
$0 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Assistant Integration Aide Education Support Officer
Teacher's Assistant Teacher's Aide Learning Support Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Assistant Integration Aide Education Support Officer Teacher's Assistant Teacher's Aide Learning Support Officer + 3 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 Attendant Laboratory Technician Clinical Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Clinical Laboratory Technician Laboratory Assistant + 1 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business (Administration)
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Support Officer Administrative Assistant Compliance Officer
Office Assistant Human Resources Assistant Executive Assistant Administration Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Support Officer Administrative Assistant Compliance Officer Office Assistant Human Resources Assistant Executive Assistant Administration Officer + 4 more
TAE40122

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
On Campus
6 months
$0 - $6,930
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Vocational Education Trainer TAFE Teacher Trainer and Assessor
Facilitator Assessor Workplace Trainer
+ 3 more
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Additional requirements may apply.
Vocational Education Trainer TAFE Teacher Trainer and Assessor Facilitator Assessor Workplace Trainer + 3 more
BSB50320

Diploma of Human Resource Management
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Human Resources Assistant Human Resources Director Human Resources Manager
Payroll Officer Recruitment Manager Human Resources Administrator Talent Acquisition Manager Compensation and Benefits Manager
+ 5 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
On Campus
76 weeks
$0 - $13,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Officer Case Worker Program Coordinator
Youth Worker Family Support Worker Case Manager
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Development Officer Case Worker Program Coordinator Youth Worker Family Support Worker Case Manager + 3 more
BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business
Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Support Officer Operations Coordinator Project Officer
Administration Manager Business Administrator Project Coordinator Team Leader Executive Assistant Office Manager
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Business Support Officer Operations Coordinator Project Officer Administration Manager Business Administrator Project Coordinator Team Leader Executive Assistant Office Manager + 6 more
HLT37415

Certificate III in Pathology Assistance
On Campus
3 months
$0 - $5,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pathologist Phlebotomist Laboratory Attendant
Pathology Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pathologist Phlebotomist Laboratory Attendant Pathology Assistant + 1 more
SHB40121

Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $10,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beauty Therapist Dermal Therapist Waxing Therapist
Beautician Skin Therapist
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beauty Therapist Dermal Therapist Waxing Therapist Beautician Skin Therapist + 2 more
SHB30121

Certificate III in Beauty Services
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $6,450
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Makeup Artist Salon Assistant Beautician
Nail Technician Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician Waxing Therapist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Makeup Artist Salon Assistant Beautician Nail Technician Eyelash and Eyebrow Technician Waxing Therapist + 3 more
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