There has never been a better time to get into training!
FEE FREE
Exciting news for 2024!
Selected full qualifications will be 100% course fee-free and all Job Ready short course skill sets will be fully fee-free from 1 January 2024! And in even better news, the eligibility criteria for this free training is being expanded so that more people living in Western Australia can access the free courses.
This free training will focus on priority industry areas to help build WA's skilled workforce, support our employers and businesses, and create employment and career opportunities for all Western Australians.
FEE FREE courses available here!
Please note that some eligibility criteria will apply for FEE FREE training, and other fees may apply for the FEE FREE qualifications.
Frequently asked questions
Please visit the Jobs and Skills WA Frequently Asked Questions(opens in a new tab) for further details.
There has never been a better time to get into training!
Whether you are looking for a job, thinking about a career change, or upskilling for your own development, now is the time to get skills ready!
We’re making training affordable and accessible so you can boost your skills and be job ready.
How about a free training course — yes... free! You can also choose from up to 60 qualifications here at North Regional TAFE with course fees slashed by half or more, or new skill sets — fast track training to get you job ready. Select one of the options below to find out more.
This program is funded by JobTrainer - a joint initiative of the Western Australian and Commonwealth Governments.
Lower fees, local skills - course fees slashed!
How would you like to get a nationally recognised and accredited qualification but pay only half-price course fees? From tourism and hospitality to commercial cookery, aged care to automotive and engineering, business and IT, healthcare and childhood education, electrical to heavy vehicle mechanical technology — to name just a few — there really is something here for everyone under the Lower fees, local skills program, and this is where the jobs are!
These qualifications are matched up with the skills employers are looking for, so you'll be job ready!
What qualifications have course fees slashed right now?
We currently have up to 60 Lower fees, local skills qualifications with course fees slashed by half price — some by up to 72 per cent!
Look for this half price icon on the course list, to see qualifications that currently have their course fees slashed.
The annual fees cap applies for all of the Lower fees, local skills qualifications. This means that regardless of how much your course fees actually are, you will not pay more than a set total amount per qualification or course per year. The fees cap is set at $400 for eligible concession students, and $1,200 for non-concession students.
The following people will be entitled to a concession rate course fees cap of $400.
- Persons aged 15—24 years at the time of enrolment (excluding students enrolled at school)
- Persons and dependents of persons in receipt of services from one of the following Commonwealth support or employment services programs:
- Jobactive
- Online Employment Services
- ParentsNext
- Persons and dependents of persons receiving the Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY
- Persons and dependents of persons holding:
- a pensioner concession card or Health Care Card; or
- a Repatriation Health Benefits Card issued by the Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Dependents of persons who are inmates of a custodial institution
Please note that only course fees are half price for the Lower fees, local skills qualifications. You may be required to pay other fees that apply to your course. Please check out our FAQs at the bottom of the page or speak to our client services team.
Get free Skills Ready training
We have worked closely with WA industries, businesses and employers to find out the types of skills needed right now and for future jobs. Free skill sets developed from nationally recognised vocational training are now available at North Regional TAFE — some are also available online. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to fast track your training and get skills ready!
The free training focuses on the following two options:
- Infection control skill sets to get you skills ready and job ready for COVID-19 safe workplace requirements — free for everyone
- Skill sets to get you skills ready for current job opportunities as WA's economy recovers — some are free for everyone, and others are free for eligible students including displaced workers, concession students and youth up to 25 not at school.
Free infection control skill sets
Fast track your skills with our free infection control skill sets to get you job ready - 100% free for everyone!
These infection control skill sets have been developed specifically to get you job ready to safely manage infection control in the workplace. They match up with the skills employers are looking for, to support WA businesses in key areas such as aged care, disability support, retail, hospitality, transport and logistics.
The skill sets contain selected units of competency from nationally accredited and recognised vocational qualifications that target specific skill areas.
Job ready skill sets
Not all jobs need a full qualification, and maybe you don't either — skill sets are the perfect solution. Skill sets can help you get ready for your first job, or re-skill quickly for jobs that are available as WA's economy recovers.
These new job ready skill sets have been developed in consultation with businesses and employers to deliver fast track training that will get you skills ready for jobs in areas including hospitality, health care, retail, business, cyber security, agriculture and construction.. and many more.
Our job ready skill sets are 100% free for the below eligible students. Fees apply for non-eligible students. All enquiries regarding eligibility for free courses should be made directly to our Client Services Team.
Eligible students
- Persons aged 15—24 years at the time of enrolment (excluding students enrolled at school)
- Persons receiving JobSeeker payment
- Persons and dependents of persons receiving the Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY
- Persons and dependents of persons holding:
- a pensioner concession card or Health Care Card; or
- a Repatriation Health Benefits Card issued by the Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Dependents of persons who are inmates of a custodial institution
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting and Machining)
National ID MEM30219 | State ID AD57Throughout this course, participants will be guided through the design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, commissioning, maintenance and service of all mechanical equipment, machinery, fluid power systems, stationary and mobile equipment, instruments...
- Karratha Campus
- Pundulmurra Campus
Study Modes
- Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting)
National ID MEM30219 | State ID AD58Apprentices will learn through a combination of on-the-job employment and block training at North Regional TAFE.
Throughout this course, participants will be guided through the design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, commissioning,...
- Karratha Campus
- Pundulmurra Campus
Study Modes
- Apprenticeship
Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
National ID MEM20422 | State ID BIV9This course equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to enhance their prospects of employment in an engineering or related working environment.
Participants will learn how to:
- Apply occupational health and safety principles
- Develop a career plan for the...
- Newman Campus
- Pundulmurra Campus
- Tom Price Campus
- Karratha Campus
Study Modes
- On campus
Entry into Care Roles Skill Set
National ID CHCSS00114 | State ID AE116You 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...
Study Modes
- On campus
Entry into Working in Agriculture Skill Set
State ID AE391This 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...
Study Modes
- On campus
Excavator Skill Set
State ID IAA28Throughout 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:
...
- Broome Campus
- Minurmarghali Mia Campus
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.
- Broome Campus
- Fitzroy Crossing Campus
Study Modes
- On campus
Fast Track to Hospitality Skill Set
State ID AE872In 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...
Study Modes
- On campus
First Aid - Childcare Skill Set
State ID IAA16Participants 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...
Study Modes
- On campus
Food Safety Supervision Skill Set
National ID SITSS00069 | State ID AE851During 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...
Study Modes
- On campus