How would you like to get a nationally recognised and accredited qualification but pay only half-price course fees?
From tourism and hospitality to commercial cookery, aged care to automotive and engineering, business and IT, healthcare and childhood education, electrical to heavy vehicle mechanical technology — to name just a few — there really is something here for everyone under the Lower fees, local skills program, and this is where the jobs are!
These qualifications are matched up with the skills employers are looking for, so you'll be job ready.
What's new?
In January 2020, the Lower fees, local skills program started with 18 half price course fees qualifications at North Regional TAFE. On 2 July 2020, a further 24 half price course fees qualifications were announced at NR TAFE in a broad range of industry areas. If you think you've seen the Lower fees, local skills courses already, take another look!
What's better than half price course fees? How about an annual fees cap!
That's right — regardless of how much the course fees for your qualification actually are, you will not pay more than the set fees cap amount per qualification or course.
24 new qualifications were added to Lower fees Local skills on 2 July 2020. Fee caps for these courses apply from that date.
- All students aged 15—24 years of age are eligible for an annual concession course fee cap of $400
- For all eligible concession students, the annual course fee cap is $400
- The annual course fee cap for non-concession students is $1,200
Please note that only course fees are half price for the Lower fees, local skills qualifications. You may be required to pay other fees that apply to your course. Please check our FAQs for further information, or speak to Client Services Team.
Check out our Lower Fees, Local Skills courses listed below.
Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
National ID RII30820 | State ID BGL4Throughout this course, you will work with dozers, trucks and other plant to build new roads and bridges and key buildings within the region.
As part of this qualification, you will learn how to plan and organise specific work projects following...
- Broome Campus
- Derby Campus
- Fitzroy Crossing Campus
- Halls Creek Campus
- Karratha Campus
- Kununurra Campus
- Minurmarghali Mia Campus
- Wyndham Campus
Study Modes
- Apprenticeship
- On campus
- Online
Certificate III in Community Services
National ID CHC32015 | State ID AWJ2This qualification has been developed to grow your knowledge in needs identification, service planning and development, and team leadership.
You will learn about various elements of the community services sector including ...
- Broome Campus
- Derby Campus
- Fitzroy Crossing Campus
- Halls Creek Campus
- Karratha Campus
- Kununurra Campus
- Minurmarghali Mia Campus
- Newman Campus
- Pundulmurra Campus
- Tom Price Campus
- Wyndham Campus
Study Modes
- On campus
- Online
- Traineeship
Diploma of Community Services
National ID CHC52021 | State ID BIJ1This qualification provides you with the skills to develop, implement and evaluate programs, secure and manage funding, case-manage clients in a community services setting, and lead a community services team. Throughout this course, you will develop...
- Broome Campus
- Derby Campus
- Fitzroy Crossing Campus
- Halls Creek Campus
- Karratha Campus
- Kununurra Campus
- Minurmarghali Mia Campus
- Newman Campus
- Pundulmurra Campus
- Tom Price Campus
- Wyndham Campus
Study Modes
- On campus
- Online
Certificate II in Community Services
National ID CHC22015 | State ID AWJ7This qualification provides a pathway for those who wish to work in the community services industry as a first point of contact, meeting the immediate needs of individuals who require care.
This entry-level course provides you...
- Broome Campus
- Derby Campus
- Fitzroy Crossing Campus
- Halls Creek Campus
- Karratha Campus
- Kununurra Campus
- Minurmarghali Mia Campus
- Newman Campus
- Pundulmurra Campus
- Tom Price Campus
- Wyndham Campus
Study Modes
- Off campus
- On campus
- Traineeship
Confined Space, Working at Heights, Gas Test Skill Set
State ID IAC60This course covers:
- Identifying, monitoring and reassessing risk control measures
- Fall arrest systems
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Planning, access and egress
- Safely performing duties
- System dismantle and pack up...
- Karratha Campus
Study Modes
- On campus
Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
National ID AHC21020 | State ID BGH1Participants will gain practical skills in occupational health and safety, fire management, machinery operation and maintenance, fencing and biodiversity practices.
Throughout this course, students will complete written assignments and work in teams to undertake...
- Broome Campus
- Derby Campus
- Fitzroy Crossing Campus
- Halls Creek Campus
- Karratha Campus
- Kununurra Campus
- Minurmarghali Mia Campus
- Newman Campus
- Pundulmurra Campus
- Tom Price Campus
- Wyndham Campus
Study Modes
- Off campus
- On campus
- Traineeship
Certificate II in Construction
National ID CPC20120 | State ID BGB9The qualification has core units of competency that are required in many Certificate III qualifications.
The elective options are structured to allow choice from a range of units aligned at Certificate III level and in total could provide meaningful credit in a construction industry...
- Broome Campus
- Derby Campus
- Kununurra Campus
- Minurmarghali Mia Campus
- Pundulmurra Campus
Study Modes
- Off campus
- On campus
Certificate II in Construction Pathways
National ID CPC20220 | State ID BGC8This qualification provides a pathway to the primary trades in the construction industry (with the exception of plumbing). Trade outcomes are predominantly achieved through an Australian Apprenticeship and this qualification allows for inclusion of skills suited for entry...
Study Modes
- On campus
Creative Cafe Beverages Skill Set
State ID IAE09This two-day course will teach participants how to perfectly make cafe style drinks. Some beverages may include:
- Iced coffees
- Iced chocolates
- Smoothies
- Frappes teas
Units:
SITHFAB024 - Prepare and serve non-...
Study Modes
- On campus
Dogging Skill Set
State ID IAA25The Dogging Skill Set is a 5 day course comprised of theory and practical activities where you will learn how to facilitate lifting equipment and materials through a crane. The skills learn on this course will allow you to successfully move, position and relocate materials ranging in size...
- Karratha Campus
Study Modes
- On campus