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 Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
National ID AUR31120 | State ID BGA2Throughout this course, participants will apply their practical skills, while gaining an understanding of how to inspect and service engines, test, use and maintain equipment, and diagnose and repair a range of mechanical problems.
You will gain the knowledge to...
- Pundulmurra Campus
Study Modes
- Apprenticeship
Certificate II in Horticulture
National ID AHC20422 | State ID BJB5Participants will develop skills and knowledge in caring for nursery plants and food gardens, treating weeds and using horticulture equipment.
This qualification underpins a range of work functions and job roles that can lead to a job in the ...
- Broome Campus
- Derby Campus
- Karratha Campus
- Kununurra Campus
- Newman Campus
- Pundulmurra Campus
- Tom Price Campus
Study Modes
- Off campus
- On campus
- Traineeship
Certificate III in Horticulture
National ID AHC30722 | State ID BJB0Throughout this course, you will learn how to propagate and maintain nursery plants, install irrigation and food gardens, treat weeds, pests and diseases safely, and use a range of horticultural equipment.
You will learn about relevant plant diseases and...
- Broome Campus
- Karratha Campus
- Kununurra Campus
Study Modes
- Off campus
- On campus
Certificate II in Hospitality
National ID SIT20322 | State ID BHT0You will learn about food and beverage preparation, serving coffee and non-alcoholic beverages, interacting with customers and dealing with people from other cultures.
This course is delivered at North Regional TAFE's newly completed Hospitality Training Centres.
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Study Modes
- Traineeship
Certificate III in Hospitality
National ID SIT30622 | State ID BHT5Throughout this course, you will learn how to serve alcohol responsibly, provide a high level of food and beverage service, comply with food hygiene standards and provide suitable recommendations to customers.
You will learn how to be a team player, serve food and beverages, operate a bar...
Study Modes
- On campus
- Part-time
- Traineeship
- Workplace
Certificate IV in Hospitality
National ID SIT40422 | State ID BHW3The SIT40422 Certificate IV in Hospitality reflects the role of skilled operators who use a broad range of hospitality service, sales, or operational skills combined with supervisory skills and sound knowledge of industry operations to plan, monitor and evaluate the work of team members. They...
Study Modes
- On campus
Diploma of Hospitality Management
National ID SIT50422 | State ID BHT4Throughout this course, you will build on your existing hospitality knowledge while developing skills in planning, leading, implementing and monitoring staff and business...
Study Modes
- Part-time
- Workplace
Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
National ID BSB40420 | State ID BFS2Throughout this course, you will learn about the processes and regulations that keep an organisation ticking – from industrial awards and agreements, through to work health and safety procedures and internal human resources processes. You will learn...
- 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
- Online
- Part-time
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
National ID CHC33015 | State ID AA66Training is focussed on empowering and equipping students with the knowledge and competencies required of aged care workers to deliver individualised support to elderly people.
Students will be taught how to use discretion and judgement when providing this support and to take...
- Broome Campus
- Karratha Campus
- Kununurra Campus
Study Modes
- Off campus
- On campus
- Traineeship
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
National ID CHC33015 | State ID AA67Training is focussed on empowering and equipping students with the knowledge and competencies required of aged care workers to deliver individualised support to people with disability. Students will be taught how to use discretion and judgement when providing this support and to take...
- Broome Campus
- Karratha Campus
- Kununurra Campus
Study Modes
- Off campus
- On campus
- Traineeship