Half-price TAFE courses in WA for 2020 and 2021

In order to meet the demand for high-growth industries, the WA State Government has halved course fees for 34 vocational qualifications.

It’s all part of the Lower Fees Local Skills initiative, which runs from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2021. Further discounts apply for concession cardholders.

Annual course fees cap

In addition to reduced fees, the initiative also includes a cap on how much eligible courses will cost per calendar year.

For concession students and people aged 15–24, the annual course fee cap is $400. For non-concession students, the annual course fee cap is $1,200.

Which courses are free in WA?

Courses are offered across industries such as tourism, mental health support, hospitality and construction.The full list of eligible qualification is below.

Agriculture, Animals, Science and the Environment

  • Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage

Automotive

  • Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology

  • Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

  • Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology

  • Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Building and Construction

  • Certificate II and III in Civil Construction

  • Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

  • Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Education and Community Services

  • Certificate IVin Ageing Support

  • Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

  • Certificate II and III in Community Services

  • Certificate IV in Disability

  • Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

  • Certificate III in Individual Support

  • Certificate II in Introduction to Disability Care (Disability Care pre-traineeship)

  • Certificate II in Introduction to Aged Care (Aged Care pre-traineeship)

  • Certificate IV in Mental Health

  • Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Engineering and Mining

  • Certificate III in Drilling Operations

  • Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

  • Certificate III in Engineering

  • Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

Health, Beauty and Fitness

  • Certificate IV Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice

  • Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

  • Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

  • Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies

Hospitality, Tourism and Events

  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

  • Certificate III in Events

  • Certificate III in Guiding

  • Certificate III in Hospitality

  • Certificate III in Tourism

Information Technology, Library and Digital

  • Certificate IV in Cyber Security

Browse all vocational courses in Western Australia here.


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