Smart and Skilled NSW

Study with Government Funding Assistance

Smart and Skilled NSW is an initiative by the New South Wales Government aimed at providing residents with access to affordable, quality training to gain the skills needed for the workforce. Through this program, eligible students can tap into government-subsidised training courses across a wide range of industries, ensuring they acquire the qualifications necessary for employment or career advancement in today’s competitive job market. Gateway Training Academy is proud to participate in Smart and Skilled NSW, offering a variety of accredited courses designed to meet the diverse needs of our students and the strategic priorities of the NSW economy.

As an approved Smart and Skilled NSW provider, Gateway Training Academy delivers comprehensive training solutions that align with both individual career goals and the broader objectives of workforce development in New South Wales.  Explore our offerings and find out how you can benefit from this remarkable program to enhance your career prospects and contribute to the prosperity of NSW.

Eligibility for Government Funded Training

While eligibility depends on many factors, Smart and Skilled course participants include people who are:

  • 15 years old or over, and
  • no longer at school or home-schooled students, and
  • living or working in NSW (or an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
  • person living in specific NSW border areas), and
  • an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian
  • visa holder or New Zealand citizen

For Employers - Entitlement Apprenticeships & Traineeships Program

Gateway Training Academy can provide employers access to subsidised and fee-free new entrant traineeships. This will give your employees a unique opportunity to complete a nationally recognised qualification whilst concurrently building their skills in their role.

Eligibility criteria to be a New Entrant Traineeship

To be eligible for a new entrant traineeship your employees need to be employed:

  • for less than 3 months as a full-time employee prior to the commencement of the traineeship, or
  • for less than 12 months as a part-time or casual employee prior to the commencement of the traineeship, or
  • for less than 12 months in a combination of part-time, casual and full-time employment prior to the commencement of the traineeship

Fee-Free New Entrant Traineeship Courses

See below for the list of fee-free traineeship courses Gateway delivers under this program:

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SIR30116 Certificate III in Community Pharmacy
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
BSB30120 Certificate III in Business
CPP30321 Certificate III in Cleaning Operations
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services
FBP30121 Certificate III in Food Processing
MSM30116 Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
SIR30216 Certificate III in Retail
TLI30321 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations
TLI31216 Certificate III in Driving Operations
BSB4012 Certificate IV in Business
SIR40116 Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy
BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
SIR40316 Certificate IV in Retail Management
BSB50120 Diploma of Business
BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management

For Individuals - Entitlement Full Qualifications Program

Provides eligible individuals access to funded courses at the Certificate III level, aiming for full qualifications that facilitate career entry or advancement. This program ensures the development of skills aligned with industry needs, paving the way for a solid foundation in one’s career path. See below for more information on the available courses under his program:

Course Code
Course Name
Student Fee for First Qualification
Student Fee for Second or Futher Qualification
Student Fee for Concessional
SIR30116
Certificate III in Community Pharmacy
$2,130
$2.550
$240
CHC33021
Certificate III in Individual Support
$1,450
$1,750
$240
BSB30120
Certificate III in Business
$1,320
$1,580
$240
CPP30321
Certificate III in Cleaning Operations
$1,320
$1,580
$240
CHC32015
Certificate III in Community Services
$1,450
$1,750
$240
FBP30121
Certificate III in Food Processing
$2,190
$2,620
$240
MSM30116
Certificate III in Process Manufacturing
$2,680
$3,220
$240
SIR30216
Certificate III in Retail
$1,450
$1,750
$240
TLI30321
Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations
$1,480
$1,780
$240

Targeted Priorities Full Qualifications Program

Offers subsidided training for Certificate IV and Diploma level courses in sectors experiencing skill shortages. This program focuses on equipping individuals with advanced qualifications for high-demand jobs, directly addressing the strategic needs of NSW’s economy and supporting career progression in specialised fields. See below for more information on the available courses under his program:

Course Code
Course Name
Student Fee for First Qualification
Student Fee for Second or Futher Qualification
Student Fee for Concessional
CHC43015
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
$1,990
$2,320
$240
CHC43121
Certificate IV in Disability Support
$1,990
$2,320
$240
BSB40920
Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
$1,580
$1,850
$240
BSB40120
Certificate IV in Business
$1,580
$1,850
$240
SIR40116
Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy
$1,570
$1,840
$240
BSB40520
Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
$1,580
$1,850
$240
BSB50120
Diploma of Business
$2,530
$2,850
$240
BSB50420
Diploma of Leadership and Management
$2,530
$2,850
$240
BSB50820
Diploma of Project Management
$2,530
$2,850
$240
CHC52021
Diploma of Community Services
$4,420
$4,970
$240

How do you enrol into a Smart and Skilled NSW program with Gateway?

Contact Gateway for more information and to start your application to enrol.

 
Funded places are subject to availability and student eligibility.

1300 881 932

info@gateway.edu.au

1300 881 932

info@gatewayacademy.edu.au

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