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Lower fees, local skills

Reduction in TAFE fees to benefit local students

A significant reduction in fees will make training more affordable for students enrolling in selected South Regional TAFE courses.

From 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2025, the course fee rate per hour for these qualifications will be reduced by 50 per cent. The maximum annual fee students will pay is capped at $400 for eligible concession students and youth, and at $1,200 for non-concession students for each course of study.

The fee reductions are a result of the Lower fees, local skills program and is aligned with priority industry areas to make vocational education and training more affordable. The two-year initiative aims to stimulate training in job growth areas and support important sectors of the State’s economy including aged and disability care, METRONET, defence, hospitality and tourism. This program is funded by JobTrainer – a joint initiative of the Western Australian and Australian Governments.

The following courses on the Lower fees, local skills list are delivered through South Regional TAFE.

Check our FAQs at the bottom of the Skills Ready web page for details and to see if you are eligible.

For more information on the ‘Lower fees, local skills’ program, visit jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/lowerfees (opens in a new tab)

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    Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology

    National ID AUR30420 | State ID BGX2

    When you complete this course you will be ready for a career in agricultural machinery distribution, agricultural field work and agricultural farm work.

    You will have the skills and knowledge to work on agricultural machinery and equipment. It covers mechanical, electrical, hydraulic...

    Campuses
    • Albany

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Certificate II in Agriculture

    National ID AHC20116 | State ID BCZ7

    If you are interested in gaining hands-on agricultural training, this program is designed for you. Our Certificate II in Agriculture provides a general introduction to agriculture skills and techniques. This qualification enables individuals to select a livestock production, cropping or...

    Campuses
    • Manjimup
    • Albany
    • Esperance

    Study Modes
    • Traineeship

    Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

    National ID HLT43021 | State ID BIC9

    On completion of this course, you will have advanced skills and knowledge to support specific Allied Health Professionals (eg Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists) in a variety of industries and workplaces, to help rehabilitate, maintain and promote client independence...

    Campuses
    • Albany

    Study Modes
    • External
    • Traineeship

    Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance

    National ID HLT43015 | State ID AWN3

    On completion of this course, you will have advanced skills and knowledge to support specific Allied Health Professionals (eg Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists) in a variety of industries and workplaces, to help rehabilitate, maintain and promote client independence...

    Campuses
    • Albany

    Study Modes
    • Flexible
    • Traineeship

    Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

    National ID AUR30320 | State ID BFZ9

    When you complete this course you will be ready for a career in the automotive industry. You will have the skills and knowledge to service, diagnose and repair electrical systems and components in vehicles in the automotive electrical service and repair industry.  You will need to be...

    Campuses
    • Bunbury

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (Heavy Vehicle Servicing Pre-apprenticeship)

    National ID AUR20520 | State ID AC34

    This qualification will provide you with skills and knowledge used in the heavy automotive vehicle servicing sector. You will learn skills in carrying out heavy vehicle servicing operations, inspecting and servicing engines, steering and suspension systems, repairing single electrical circuits,...

    Campuses
    • Albany
    • Bunbury

    Study Modes
    • Full-Time

    Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (Light Vehicle Servicing Pre-apprenticeship)

    National ID AUR20520 | State ID AC33

    This qualification will provide you with skills and knowledge used in the automotive vehicle servicing sector. You will learn skills in carrying out servicing operations, inspecting and servicing engines, steering and suspension systems, repairing single electrical circuits, using and...

    Campuses
    • Albany
    • Bunbury

    Study Modes
    • Full-Time

    Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying

    National ID CPC33020 | State ID BGD8

    When you complete this course, you will be ready for a career in the building industry.

    You will have the skills and knowledge to undertake heritage bricklaying, refractory bricklaying, bricklaying, blocklaying and paving work in residential, industrial and commercial contexts, in both...

    Campuses
    • Bunbury

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Carpentry Pre-apprenticeship)

    National ID 52893WA | State ID AD12

    This is a pre-vocational course for learners seeking a career in a construction trade. The first stage of the course is common to eleven construction trades and provides an introduction to the industry, its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations.

    The units of competency...

    Campuses
    • Albany
    • Bunbury

    Study Modes
    • Full-Time

    Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Painting and Decorating Pre-apprenticeship)

    National ID 52893WA | State ID AD10

    The aim of this pre-apprenticeship is to provide learners with industry specific training to gain skills, knowledge and behaviours to enable transition into an indentured apprenticeship.

    Skills developed include:

    • painting techniques; 
    • interpreting plans;
    • ...
    Campuses
    • Bunbury

    Study Modes
    • Full-Time