Jobs and Skills WA is the training initiative of the WA Government
Vocational education and training (VET) provides practical skills and knowledge aligned with industry and business needs through nationally recognised qualifications.
Subsidised Training Options
The following training options are available and subsidised under Jobs and Skills WA:
- Fee-free courses
- Lower fees, local skills courses (Targeted Fee Relief)
- Apprenticeships and traineeships
- Select Existing worker traineeships
- Pre-apprenticeships and pre-traineeships
- Priority industry qualifications
- Foundation skills courses
- Equity courses
Eligibility
To be eligible for subsidised training, you must:
- Have left school
- Live in Western Australia
- Be an Australian citizen or
- Hold a permanent visa or specific visa subclasses
- Meet specific course requirements
Please visit the Jobs and Skills WA website for more information about Training in WA and to check your eligibility. Employers may be interested in Employer financial incentives available through the Jobs and Skills WA Employer Incentive scheme.
Traineeship Course Fee Guide
| Code | Title | Hours^ | Course Fee Estimates* (Maximum) | Concession Fee Estimates* | Existing Worker |
| BSB20120 | Certificate II in Workplace Skills | 265 | $861 | $257 | $3,000 |
| BSB30120 | Certificate III in Business | 445 | $1,446 | $432 | $4,000 |
| BSB40120 | Certificate IV in Business# | 530 | $858 | $254 | $4,500 |
| BSB41419 | Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety# | 470 | Fee Free | Fee Free | ~$2,720 – EWT |
| BSB50420 | Diploma of Leadership and Management | 665 | $3,850 | $1,157 | $5,000 |
| SIR20216 | Certificate II in Retail | 305 | $991 | $296 | $3000 |
| SIR30216 | Certificate III in Retail# | 395 | $639 | $190 | $4,000 |
| SIR30316 | Certificate III in Business to Business Sales | 330 | $1072 | $320 | $4,000 |
| SIR40316 | Certificate IV in Retail Management# | 350 | $567 | $168 | ~$2,026 – EWT |
| TLI21221 | Certificate II in Driving Operations | 394 | $1280 | $382 | $3000 |
| TLI20421 | Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations | 309 | $1004 | $300 | $3000 |
| TLI31222 | Certificate III in Driving Operations# | 445 | $720 | $214 | $4,000 |
| TLI30321 | Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations | 455 | $1,478 | $441 | $4,000 |
| TLI40324 | Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations# | 615 | Fee Free | Fee Free | ~$3560 – EWT |
| TLI50221 | Diploma of Logistics# | 604 | Fee Free | Fee Free | ~$3,497 – EWT |
^Nominal Hours are subject to change upon review by JSWA.
*Course Fees are determined based on the Nominal Hours of any given Qualification, which will vary based on units selected. The above is a guideline of maximum payable. Fees are charged in line with VET Fees and Charges Policy 2025.
Eligibility for the concession rate on course fees is determined at the time of enrolment. Appropriate evidence of eligibility is required.
#The WA State Government, through Jobs and Skills WA, subsidises VET courses in priority areas, to reduce or remove the fees and make training accessible to Western Australians. Eligibility applies.
+Concession Fees are regularly reviewed by JWSA. As with Enrolment Fees, these are determined by Nominal Hours.
EWT – Existing Worker Traineeship, subject to change / availability and training contract approval.
Other qualifications (and the above for those not eligible for funding) are available for delivery by a Fee For Service model in WA, please contact us for pricing and availability.
The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as Student service and resource fees.
Please visit the Jobs and Skills WA website for more information about Jobs and Skills WA and to check your eligibility. Employers may be interested in Employer financial incentives available through the Jobs and Skills WA Employer Incentive scheme.