NSW Targeted Full Qualification Subsidised Training

NSW Targeted Full Qualification Subsidised Training

It is an NSW State initiative, providing training to obtain skills in priority and growth industries.

If you live or work in NSW, you have the opportunity to access a subsidised training course under NSW Smart and Skilled.

Smart and Skilled flexible eligibility rules make subsidised training open to eligible NSW residents, regardless of employment status and the qualifications you hold.

Now is the time to take up this opportunity. It’s time to get Smart and Skilled!

Am I eligible for NSW Smart and Skilled funded training?

NSW Fee Free program subsidised by the NSW Government. You will need to fit the following criteria:

  • Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident or Humanitarian/Refugee Visa holder
  • Live and/or work in New South Wales
  • Be 15 years of age or older
  • Be no longer in school (Secondary School)

You may be eligible!

Please contact our office on 02 963 33929 if you have any further questions or if you would like to have a conversation about your eligibility.


How to Enrol in an NSW Government Subsidised Course?

To enrol in a government-subsidised course, please follow these steps:

  • Complete the Smart and Skilled Eligibility form below.
  • Download course information related to the qualification you wish to study and the industry you are currently working in or intend to start working in.
  • Our course advisor will contact you within 24 business hours to discuss your eligibility and the courses available to you.
  • Upon confirming your eligibility, you can commence your training!

Submit the course enquiry

f you would like to discover the requirements for the course, you’re interested in applying for, or if you need help with your application, please contact us at 02 963 3929 or fill out our online form below to find out if you are eligible for NSW Government subsidised training.

Smart and Skilled Eligibility Form

Funding Availability

Availability of Smart and Skilled Funding is dependent on the Financial Funding Cap of LET Training, if the Cap has been reached you will be placed on a waiting list for when further funding becomes available.

Please note: Places for this program are extremely limited and cannot be guaranteed.


Do I need to pay for a Smart and Skilled course?

Eligible Smart and Skilled students contribute, on average, between 15% and 45% of the course cost, and the NSW Government subsidises the remaining amount. Regardless of training provider, each government-subsidised qualification has a fixed qualification price, a government subsidy and a student fee, which is determined by the NSW Government.

Up until 19/08/2024, the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety course is the only course fully funded by the NSW Government.


What types of courses are eligible for Smart and Skilled?

Recent changes to Smart and Skilled requirements means that even if you have a higher-level qualification, you may still be eligible to re-train up to Certificate III level to enter (or re-enter) the workforce.

Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level, depending on the availability of funding for these courses, may also be eligible for subsidised training.

The following courses are on offer at LET Training:

Targeted Full Qualification Courses Student Fees Enrolment Term
BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety Fee Waved until 19/08/2024 24 months
BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business Applicable 24 months
BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Administration) Applicable 24 months
BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Operations) Applicable 24 months
BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management Applicable 24 months
BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management Applicable 24 months
BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management Applicable 24 months
BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management Applicable 24 months

Please note that previous qualifications do not affect eligibility but may affect the student fee.


Are there Smart and Skilled fee exemptions or concessions?

If you are eligible to do a Smart and Skilled subsidised course, you may also qualify for fee exemptions or concessions. For more information on fee exemptions and concessions please visit the NSW Govt Smart and Skilled website.

Smart and Skilled student fees are for the whole qualification. This means you’ll know, upfront, the total cost of the training.

More information about NSW Smart and Skilled

Smart And Skilled Fee Administration Policy

For current Smart and Skilled Fee Administration policy and more information about the training programs, please click this link: https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/resources/smart-and-skilled-fee-administration-policy

Contact details for Smart and Skilled

For Smart and Skilled student and employer enquiries call 1300 772 104, or email smartandskilled.enquiries@det.nsw.edu.au.

Website: www.education.nsw.gov.au/skills-nsw.