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Government Funded Training (WA Jobs & Skills)

WAIFS is a preferred panel provider for the State Government’s Jobs & Skills Initiative in 2024 for the following programs:

  • *Priority Industry Training (PIT)
  • *Traineeships
  • *Jobseekers (JS)
  • *Participation – Work Readiness

*Eligibility and funding criteria apply.

Courses that are available at WAIFS under the jobs and skills initiative & indicative fees are available on request.

Please email marketing@waifs.wa.edu.au for more information.

Tuition Fees and Resource Fees 

Fees are made up of tuition and resource fees which will vary according to the type of course you are studying.

  • Tuition fees are fees that have been set by the State Government of Western Australia’s Department of Training and Workforce Development.

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

Fees are for 2024 only and Fees are known to change each year, fees may change during the year. Students will be charged applicable 2024 unit fees for all units commenced in 2024. This may mean that an amended invoice needs to be issued.

Fee Waiver
WAIFS may waive all fees for student applicants who can prove severe financial hardship. WAIFS will require information from you to prove your severe financial hardship claim.

A person is considered to be in severe financial hardship only where they are unable to provide food, accommodation, clothing, medical treatment, or other basic necessities for themselves and/or their dependents. Forms of entertainment or recreation are not basic necessities.

To find our Financial Hardship Funded Programmes Fee Waiver Application Form click here.  

Eligibility for Subsidised training
You are eligible for a subsidised training place if you have left school, your primary place of residence is in Western Australia and you are:

  • an Australian citizen; or
  • a permanent visa holder or holder of visa subclass 309, 444, 785, 790, 820 or 826;
  • a dependent or spouse of the primary holder of a visa subclass 457; or
  • a Bridging Visa E holder (subclasses 050 and 051) and you have made a valid application for a visa of subclass 785 or 790.

Interstate apprentices and trainees may be eligible for publicly funded training in WA. You can find more information about eligibility requirements in the Department’s VET fees and charges policy.

Please note that access to subsidised training is subject to availability.

Eligibility for Traineeships
Traineeships are available for anyone of working age to train, study and earn an income in a wide range of occupations while they remain employed. Traineeships fall into two categories:

  1. New Worker – A new worker trainee is a person who starts their employment with an employer under a training contract, or has been employed with the same employer for less than 3 months full-time or less than 12 months part-time employment.
  2. Existing Worker – An existing worker trainee is defined as a person employed with the same employer continuously for more than 3 months full-time or 12 months casual or part-time or a combination of both, immediately prior to starting their training contract.

 Academic Entrance Requirements – All Courses

Certificate II and Certificate III Courses Completed Year 9 or equivalent (for Certificate II) and Completed Year 10 or equivalent (for Certificate III) or be a mature age student (over 21) with a CV which demonstrates you would be capable of entering a qualification at this level.
Certificate IV Courses Completed Year 11 or equivalent or be a mature age student (over 21) with a CV which demonstrates you would be capable of entering a qualification at this level.
Diploma and Advanced Diploma Courses Completed Year 12 or equivalent, or be a mature age student (over 21) with a CV which demonstrates you would be capable of entering a qualification at this level.

Specific Pre-requisite Course Requirements
Some courses delivered by WAIFS have specific pre-requisite entrance requirements in addition to the above. Information will be provided at enrolment.

English Language Requirements (N/A for Native Speakers)
All of WAIFS courses have minimum English requirements which vary based on the level of the course. E.g. a Diploma or Advanced Diploma at WAIFS requires a minimum 5.5 IELTS overall (or equivalent). Further information is provided at enrolment. This is only applicable for students where English is not their first language. 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a way of using your existing skills, knowledge and experience to get a formal qualification.

RPL considers all relevant skills, knowledge and experience that you have regardless of the way you got them. This includes experience and training you have gained through paid work, volunteer work and previous training and/or life experiences.

If you undertake an RPL assessment with WAIFS, you may be able to gain a complete qualification or, if you have gaps in your knowledge, parts of a qualification which you can then complete with additional training.

Why RPL?

  • You can attain a formal, nationally recognised qualification in a shorter period of time and at a significantly lower cost.
  • Your career and education options may be increased through formally recognised skills and knowledge.
  • You do not have to repeat or waste time learning what you already know.
  • You could finally “get that piece of paper” that says you are skilled without having to attend class.

Apply for RPL

  • Contact WAIFS – either contact your trainer at WAIFS or discuss the possibility of RPL with WAIFS at enrolment.
  • Evidence Requirements – Our Assessor will contact you and work with you during the RPL process to determine exactly what evidence is required.
  • RPL Assessment Undertaken  – WAIFS’ assessor will review your skills and knowledge based on the evidence you provide and match them to units within a qualification.
  • Outcome Notified -Your WAIFS’ assessor will give you information about the skills and knowledge that have been recognised and whether you have gained the full qualification.

Skills Gap Training – If you do have any skill gaps, your WAIFS’ assessor will discuss with you how these may be addressed to complete the qualification.

IF THIS SEEMS LIKE THE RIGHT DECISION – WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU

How do I apply?

  1. Call 08 6200 6200 and ask to speak with the Marketing Department.
  2. OR email marketing@waifs.wa.edu.au

It is important to note that WAIFS cannot guarantee your entrance into any of the funded programs. Jobs & Skills WA has both enrolment and funding criteria. Completion of an Application Form does not guarantee your enrolment request will be successful. WAIFS will ensure the process is explained to you fully and completed as quickly as possible. Enrolment is dependent on funding being confirmed and a student’s ability to meet the eligibility criteria.