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Western Australia (WA) Funding

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Skills Lab is an approved Jobs and Skills WA provider. Jobs and Skills WA is a Western Australian government initiative that has reduced course fees for targeted vocational education and training qualifications through the Jobs and Skills WA initiative, Lower fees, local skills.  Before being enrolled in a government-subsidised training place, students will need to meet course entry requirements and verify their eligibility for enrolment. Assessing your eligibility includes participation in a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy pre-assessment.

 

ELIGIBILITY FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIA (WA) FUNDING 

Residency requirements
WA residents only higher qualifications
Must be one of the below:
  • Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.
  • A Visa holder with relevant permission to work.

Eligibility Criteria for reduced-fee training courses

 

You must have left school, have your primary place of residence in Western Australia, and are either: 

  • an Australian citizen; or 
  • a permanent visa holder; or 
  • holders of a sub-class 309, 444, 785, 790, or 820 visa; or 
  • secondary holders of a temporary visa of sub-class 457 or 482 visa; or 
  • a bridging visa E holder (subclasses 050 and 051) who has made a valid application for a visa subclass 785 or 790; 
  • Ukraine citizens who are holders of a visa subclass 449 or 786; 
  • Afghan citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449; or 
  • Holders of a bridging visa who are eligible to work and who have made a valid application for a subclass 866. 
  • a dependent or spouse of the primary holder of a visa subclass 457 
  • a bridging visa holder who has made a valid application for a visa subclass 866

The Department of Training and Workforce Development’s VET Fees and Charges Policy outlines eligibility for subsidised training in WA. 

PRICING:

The Western Australian Government offers a range of subsidised courses for eligible WA residents. Below you will find the current schedule of fees.

 

Course Code

Qualification Course Name

Full Qualification Course Price:

Full Price

Full Qualification Course Price:

Reduced-fee Subsidised Price

MEM50822 Diploma of Applied Technologies $21,000 $1495.26

 

Note: The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply, such as resource fees and other fees. 

For more information on the eligibility and subsidy criteria, visit the Jobs and Skills WA website or call Skills Lab on 1300 080 302