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Fee free and low fee training to get you Skills Ready

Whether you're looking for a job, thinking about a career change, or upskilling for your own development, now's the time to get skills ready with fee free and low fee training!

Fee Free Courses

Get into training with no course fees!* Fee free courses are designed to get you trained in high priority areas like healthcare, IT, building and construction, and hospitality, to help build WA’s skilled workforce.*

Course fee is waived, but resource fees may apply. 
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Half Price Courses

Take advantage of low fee* courses reduced by half or more – some by up to 72%! There’s also an annual fee cap of $400 for jobseekers, youth up to age 25 and concession holders, and $1,200 for all other students. The Lower fees, local skills initiative offers qualifications with skills that employers are looking for.

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Job Ready Skill Sets

Get skills ready for your first job or your next career move, for free! Free* Job Ready skill sets are the perfect solution to get into a short course and into a job. Job Ready skill sets are a great pathway to get new skills, plus the units you complete will count towards a full qualification, if you choose to continue studying. 

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Our Jobs and Skills Centres can help!

Jobs and Skill Centres serve the North West region and our communities by assisting industry, employers, and job seekers. They act as a one-stop shop for job opportunities, career information, and the development of vocational skills.

Find out more about our Jobs and Skills Centres. 

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    Business Ready Skill Set

    State ID AE378

    The Business Ready Skill Set will give you the skills and knowledge required to deliver all aspects of customer service including how to create a relationship with customers, identify their needs, deliver services or products and process customer feedback. You'll also learn how to use business...

    Campuses
    • Karratha

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate III in Carpentry

    National ID CPC30220 | State ID BGB8

    Apprentices will learn through a combination of on-the-job training and block training delivered on campus. 

    Throughout this course, participants will acquire skills that enable them to carry out a range of tasks required in the building and construction industry.

    First Year...

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Chainsaw Skill Set

    State ID IAA02

    Participants will learn how to:

    • Safely operate and maintain a handheld chainsaw
    • Recognise and report hazards
    • Participate in arrangements for maintaining work health and safety
    Units:
    AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws
    ...
    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Derby
    • Fitzroy Crossing
    • Halls Creek
    • Karratha
    • Kununurra
    • Pundulmurra (South Hedland)

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Chemical Handling Skill Set

    State ID IAA09

    Students will learn how to:

    • Identify the level of pest infestation and assess the need for chemical control
    • Source information on Integrated Pest Management
    • Identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement control measures
    • Select appropriate PPE for...
    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Fitzroy Crossing
    • Karratha
    • Pundulmurra (South Hedland)

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

    National ID RII30820 | State ID BGL4

    Throughout this course, you will work with dozers, trucks and other plant to build new roads and bridges and key buildings within the region. 

    As part of this Qualification, you will learn how to plan and organise specific work projects following worksite health and...

    Campuses
    • Minurmarghali Mia (Roebourne)

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

    National ID SIT30821 | State ID BHR9

    The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery reflects the essential role of cooks in the culinary industry. 

    Students will develop a wide range of well-honed cookery skills and acquire a strong knowledge of kitchen operations. Through practical training, students will learn to prepare...

    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Pundulmurra (South Hedland)

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate II in Community Services

    National ID CHC22015 | State ID AWJ7

    This Qualification is perfect for those who want to start a career in community services, helping people who need care as their first point of contact.

    Throughout this course, students will learn how to:
    • ...
    Campuses
    • Minurmarghali Mia (Roebourne)

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate III in Community Services

    National ID CHC32015 | State ID AWJ2

    This Qualification has been developed to grow your knowledge in needs identification, service planning and development, and team leadership. 

    Students will learn about various elements of the community services...
    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Halls Creek
    • Online
    • Kununurra

    Study Modes
    • Combined (Online and On Campus)
    • Online

    Certificate IV in Community Services

    National ID CHC42021 | State ID BII6

    It’s time to take your community services career to new heights. Support clients with a range of complex care needs by applying skills in intervention, case management, client-centred care and advocacy.

    Throughout this Qualification, you will learn how to...
    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Halls Creek
    • Karratha
    • Kununurra
    • Pundulmurra (South Hedland)

    Study Modes
    • Combined (Online and On Campus)

    Diploma of Community Services

    National ID CHC52021 | State ID BIJ1

    Throughout this Qualification, students will learn how to design and deliver accessible programs that enhance community participation and are in line with the legal and ethical requirements of the community services sector.

    This course focuses on equipping students with skills in...

    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Online

    Study Modes
    • Combined (Online and On Campus)
    • Online