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FEE FREE training extended into 2024 – no course fees!

A range of full qualifications will be FEE FREE (resource fees may apply) and Job Ready Skill Sets are fully FEE FREE

The WA Government's continued funding of the FEE FREE initiative will support the successful reskilling and upskilling of Western Australians for work in a variety of priority sectors.

FEE FREE courses continue to include options to train for work in healthcare and social assistance, information and communications technology, building and construction, transport, defence, hospitality and tourism, and agriculture.

 Applications are now open for FEE FREE training places in 2024.

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Please note that some eligibility criteria will apply for FEE FREE training, and other fees may apply for the FEE FREE qualifications. Please see the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for details.

Lower fees, local skills

Half price courses

How would you like to get a nationally recognised and accredited qualification but pay only half-price course fees? Or even less than half price! And how about a fees cap?  

The Lower fees, local skills program commenced on 1 January 2020, with half price courses to be in place for eligible courses. These qualifications are matched up with the skills employers are looking for, so you'll be job ready.

North Metropolitan TAFE has over 80 courses on offer under the Lower fees, local skills initiative.

Job ready skill sets

Not all jobs need a full qualification, and maybe you don't either.

We’ve consulted with businesses and employers to deliver fast track training where the jobs are. 

  • The Operating a Small Business skill set is 100% free for everyone.
  • Some job ready skill sets are 100% free for eligible students including displaced workers, concession students and youth up to 25 years (not at school). 
  • All skill sets are available for everyone to study, however if you don’t meet the eligibility requirements for the free training you will be required to pay a fee for your course. ​​​​​​

Not sure what's right for you? We can help!

We have four Jobs and Skills Centres (JSC) located at our Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Northbridge campuses.  

Whether you want to study a full qualification or a short course, refresh your skills or you're just getting started, our friendly JSC team will listen to your story and help you choose the best option to reach your goals. 

Because the JSCs work closely with the local community, and local industry and employers, they know where the jobs are and what's happening in your area. There's no better place to go for advice and information about training or support for your job search, and best of all their services are free.