Funded training
Subsidised through the Department of Training and Workforce Development. Eligibility reaches further than most people assume.
Subsidised training
The Department of Training subsidises a wide range of qualifications through several training programs, making vocational education more affordable and, in some cases, free. For more information about available courses and funding, visit the Jobs and Skills WA website by clicking the Lower Fees, Local Skills logo on this page. Please see below the courses we are currently funded by the Department of Training and Workforce Development to deliver.
Am I eligible for funding?
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Click the Lower Fees Local Skills logo to see the full range of subsidised qualifications on the Jobs and Skills WA website.
What we deliver with funding
Eligible students can access substantial government subsidies, reducing course fees to a fraction of the full cost. Eligibility criteria are broader than many people realise, so it’s worth checking with us before assuming you don’t qualify.
Basic Open Cabler Skillset
The entry point for cabling work — what you need before you can lawfully work on customer cabling.
Advanced Cabler Skillset
This course builds on the Open Cabler license and adds the endorsements that allow the compliant installation of specialised cabling such as structured, coaxial, fibre and testing.
Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology
A nationally recognised qualification covering the installation, testing and maintenance of telecommunications networks, including copper and fibre optic cabling. Funded through both the traineeship program and Priority Industry Training.
Certificate III in Information Technology
A nationally recognised qualification covering IT support, computer hardware, networking and troubleshooting, providing a practical foundation for a career in information technology. Funded through both the traineeship program and Priority Industry Training.
Cyber Security
Introduction to Cyber Security — the basics of how to stay safe in a cyber world. A three-unit skill set, fee-free for eligible students!
Traineeships
Eligible students undertaking a traineeship in the qualification ICT30524 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology are funded under the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Training fund with Jobs and Skills WA.
If you are an employer looking at supporting a trainee, or you are looking for a traineeship yourself, get in touch with us to discuss your options and find out more about what is available.
Apprenticeships & traineeshipsFor existing workers
Aspire Education and Training is funded by the Department of Training and Workforce Development to deliver short courses and complete qualifications through the Priority Industry Training program to existing workers. Through this program you are not required to be a trainee or apprentice and can often finish them in a shorter time frame. Click on the qualification you are interested in above for further information and the delivery options available. If you are eligible for funding, your fees could be heavily subsidised by the Department of Training and Workforce Development.
Please be aware, 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. For more detailed information regarding VET fees and charges, please use the link below.
Read the VET Fees and Charges Policy hereFunding eligibility
To be eligible for funding, individuals are required to be an Australian Permanent Resident, currently employed and not currently on an active training plan (not an Apprentice or Trainee), or a holder of one of the following visas:
- holders of a sub-class 300, 309, 444, 445, 449, 461, 785, 786, 790, or 820 visa
- secondary holders of a temporary visa of sub-class 188, 457, 482, 489, 491 or 494 visa
- holders of a Bridging Visa E (subclasses 050 and 051) where the visa holder has made a valid application for a visa of subclass 785 or 790
- holders of a bridging visa who are eligible to work, and who have made a valid application for a subclass 866.
For more detailed information regarding the Lower Fees Local Skills program, please use the link below or contact us.
Find out more about the Lower Fees Local Skills program hereConcession rates
The following students are entitled to the concession rate on course fees.
- Persons and dependants of persons holding: a Pensioner Concession Card; a Repatriation Health Benefits Card issued by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs; or a Health Care Card
- Persons and dependants of persons in receipt of services from the following Commonwealth support or employment services programs: Workforce Australia; or Parent Pathways
- Persons and dependants of persons in receipt of AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY
- Persons and dependants of persons in receipt of the Youth Allowance
- Persons and dependants of persons who are inmates of a custodial institution
- Secondary school-aged persons, not enrolled at school
What we will ask
Residency or visa subclass, whether you are currently employed, whether you are already on a training plan, and whether a concession card applies. It takes about five minutes on the phone.
What it costs
Capped at $400 a year for concession students and $1,200 a year for non-concession students on eligible courses — a reduction of 50% or more. Indicative only, and confirmed at enrolment.
Recognition of prior learning
If you have been doing the work for years, RPL and our Fast Track programs can cut down what you actually have to sit.
Find out in five minutes
Call and we will check your eligibility before you pay for anything — and tell you straight if you do not qualify.
Funding is subject to Department of Training and Workforce Development eligibility criteria and available places. Aspire Education and Training, RTO 52820.