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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.

*Other fees may apply for some courses. 
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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.

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    Entry into Care Roles Skill Set

    National ID CHCSS00114 | State ID AE116

    You will learn how to:

    • organise, provide and monitor support services for individuals
    • develop safe work practices when providing direct client care
    • understand compliance with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
    • ensure health and safety...
    Campuses
    • Karratha
    • Pundulmurra

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Entry into Working in Agriculture Skill Set

    State ID AE391

    This program may be delivered over a 2–3-week period to allow for seasonal (wet season) contingencies and cultural events which may prevent or preclude some students completing designated training in the allocated 2-week timeframe.

    Please bring along:

    Hat, boots, long...

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Excavator Skill Set

    State ID IAA28

    Throughout this course, participants will learn about:

    • Machine and general safety
    • Excavator terminology
    • Pre-start and post inspections
    • Start up and shut down procedures
    • Trenching
    • Bulk excavation and lifting loads
    Unit:
    ...
    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Derby
    • Minurmarghali Mia
    • Tom Price

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Family and Domestic Violence Early Intervention Skill Set


    Learn effective questioning, active listening, and rapport building for early intervention in domestic and family violence.
    ...
    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Derby
    • Fitzroy Crossing
    • Karratha
    • Minurmarghali Mia

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Fast Track to Hospitality Skill Set

    State ID AE872

    In this this Skill Set you'll learn about:

    • Working in a team within the Hospitality Industry
    • How to prepare and café quality espresso coffees
    • Providing responsible service of alcohol
    • Working hygienically
    It covers all the 'must know' skills that employers are looking...

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    First Aid - Childcare Skill Set

    State ID IAA16

    Participants will learn how to:

    • Respond to an emergency situation
    • Apply appropriate emergency first aid procedures
    • Communicate details of the incident
    • Evaluate the incident and their own performance

    Please note: This course consists...

    Campuses
    • Broome

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Food Safety Supervision Skill Set

    National ID SITSS00069 | State ID AE851

    During this two-day course, you will gain knowledge of safe food practices and hygiene requirements.

    This course covers how to:

    • Understand the obligations of food handlers under current legislation
    • Handle and store food safely
    • Reduce the risk of foodborne illness...
    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Kununurra

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Front End Loader Skill Set

    State ID IAA93

    The course guides participants through:

    • Planning and preparation
    • Pre-start checks
    • Front end loader operations, including attaching, securing, lifting, carrying and placing materials
    • Machine relocation
    • Machine operator maintenance
    • Shutdown...
    Campuses
    • Broome
    • Minurmarghali Mia
    • Tom Price

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Fundamental Drawing Skill Set


    The Kimberley region's art industry is thriving, offering a range of unique and growing opportunities in the Visual Arts sector. 

    This course offers essential skills development in fundamental drawing, focusing on flexibility in materials and techniques, while emphasising in...

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

    National ID AUR31120 | State ID BGA2

    Training is delivered in modern workshop facilities with industry standard tools and equipment, performing tasks on actual vehicles.

    With heavy machinery, it's crucial to ensure that all components are fully operational, including the cooling systems, mechanical equipment, engine,...

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship