What is JobTrainer WA?
JobTrainer provides low-cost vocational education and training courses to help Western Australians upskill or reskill in fields with rapid job development.
JobTrainer was developed to aid those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly young people, school leavers, and job seekers. After its initial phase, JobTrainer funding became available to all Australians for certain qualifications in occupations with a high demand for skills, regardless of age or job status.
Course fees are paid directly to the training provider after enrolment.
The governments of Western Australia and Australia jointly fund JobTrainer WA. The programme is available throughout Australia, although there are different eligibility requirements for each state and territory.
Popular Government Funded Courses
What JobTrainer courses are available?
JobTrainer provides many low-fee courses, including certificate II, certificate III, certificate IV, and diploma level qualifications. It also includes apprenticeships, traineeships, and short courses (skill sets).
Courses are available in occupations where employment is rising, including:
• Aged care
• Digital skills
• Disability support
• Community services
• Childcare
Courses for JobTrainer are available from TAFE institutions and approved Registered Training Organizations (RTOs). Send a course enquiry to verify your eligibility and get more information about fees. For more general information about vocational education and training, you can visit your local Jobs and Skills Centre.
Find the full list of JobTrainer courses at: www.myskills.gov.au/jobtrainer
Am I eligible for JobTrainer?
To access JobTrainer in WA, you must be a resident of WA and either:
• Aged 17-24
• Unemployed (including if you’re new to the workforce or lost your job)
• Getting income support payments
To find out if you qualify to enrol with JobTrainer, enquire about a certain course. When you speak with the training provider, they will confirm your eligibility and the availability of training places.
Government funding scheme by state
Skills Checkpoint is a government initiative that assists Australians over 40 in retraining and upskilling so they can advance their professions or find new jobs.
User Choice is a national government funding scheme that helps cover the cost of training and assessment services for Australian apprentices.
Skills Checkpoint is a government initiative that assists Australians over 40 in retraining and upskilling so they can advance their professions or find new jobs.
Smart and Skilled NSW is an exceptional funding program designed to assist eligible NSW students by providing subsidies for a wide range of courses. This program specifically focuses on helping you obtain your first qualification after completing school, giving you a head start in your career.
Skills Checkpoint is a government program that supports Australians over 40 to upskill or retrain so they can advance or change their careers.
Australian Apprentices can receive assistance from User Choice, a national government funding program, to cover the cost of training and assessment services.
The Certificate 3 Guarantee program could help pay for your first certificate III level qualification.
Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s is a program set up by the Queensland Government to give training to young people in high priority areas.
All under 25s in Queensland can access training for 26 priority certificate III qualifications for free, opening up new and exciting opportunities for young people in the area.
The higher level skills program aims to equip Queenslanders with the necessary abilities to find work in priority industries or to move on towards a university education.
Skills Checkpoint is a government program that supports Australians over 40 in retraining and upskilling so they can enhance their current careers or find new jobs.
User Choice is a government funding program that helps Australian Apprentices by contributing to the cost of training and assessment services.
Skilling SA is a government funding scheme run by the South Australian Government.
Skills Checkpoint assists Australians over 40 in retraining and upskilling so they can advance their careers or find new jobs.
The New Apprenticeship Scholarship Program (NASP) is a government funding scheme that helps apprentices complete their traineeships/apprenticeships.
The Rapid Response Skills Initiative (RRSI) is a program set up by the Tasmania state government that’s designed to help those out of work through no fault of their own reskill in order to find new career opportunities.
Skills Checkpoint is a government support program that helps Australians over 40 who want to retrain or upskill so they can stay employed, change careers, or find a new job.
Skills Checkpoint is a national government program that helps Australians over 40 retrain and upskill so they can stay in their current role, find a new role, or change careers.
Skills First is a Victorian government funding scheme that helps eligible individuals pay less for training and upskilling in high-priority areas.
JobTrainer provides low-cost vocational education and training courses to help Western Australians upskill or reskill in fields with rapid job development.
Lower Fees, Local Skills offers young Western Australians free and reduced-fee qualifications to help them gain job-ready skills for rapidly growing industry areas.
Skills Checkpoint for Older Workers assists Australians over 40 in retraining and upskilling so they can advance in their professions or find new jobs.
