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Lower fees, local skills - half price* courses

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.

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    Certificate II in Horticulture

    National ID AHC20422 | State ID BJB5

    Students will develop skills and knowledge in propagating plants, caring for nursery plants and food gardens, treating weeds and irrigation operations.

    Students will also learn how to recognise various plants and also how to operate basic machinery and...

    Campuses
    • Broome Campus
    • Pundulmurra Campus
    • Karratha Campus

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate III in Horticulture

    National ID AHC30722 | State ID BJB0

    Throughout this course, students will learn how to propagate and maintain nursery plants, install and maintain irrigation systems, treat weeds, pests and diseases safely, and use a range of horticultural equipment. 

    Students will also learn about effective pruning, working...

    Campuses
    • Broome Campus
    • Pundulmurra Campus
    • Karratha Campus

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate II in Hospitality

    National ID SIT20322 | State ID BHT0

    You 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. 

    ...

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Certificate III in Hospitality

    National ID SIT30622 | State ID BHT5

    Throughout 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...

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Part-time
    • Traineeship
    • Workplace

    Certificate IV in Hospitality

    National ID SIT40422 | State ID BHW3
    The SIT40422 Certificate IV in Hospitality is ideal for you if want to be a supervisor in the exciting Hospitality Industry. Completing this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to operate a busy restaurant or coffee shop.


    You will learn financial management...

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Diploma of Hospitality Management

    National ID SIT50422 | State ID BHT4

    Throughout this course, you will build on your existing hospitality knowledge while developing skills in planningleadingimplementing and monitoring staff and business...

    Campuses

    Study Modes
    • Part-time
    • Workplace

    Certificate IV in Human Resource Management

    National ID BSB40420 | State ID BFS2

     

    Throughout 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 about...

    Campuses
    • Pundulmurra Campus

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Certificate III in Information Technology

    National ID ICT30120 | State ID BFF7

    The Certificate III in Information Technology provides students with essential skills for a range of IT roles, including programming, networking, and technical support. 

    This course prepares students for roles such as ICT Technician, Help Desk Officer,...

    Campuses
    • Broome Campus

    Study Modes
    • On campus
    • Online

    Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

    National ID AUR30620 | State ID BGA5

    Undertaken as part of an apprenticeshipyou will gain skills and knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles including diagnosis and repair, braking systems,...

    Campuses
    • Broome Campus
    • Minurmarghali Mia Campus
    • Pundulmurra Campus

    Study Modes
    • Apprenticeship

    Manual Handling for Health Workers Skill Set

    State ID IAD84

    The skill set is applied in a variety of community services settings. Participants will be trained in the use of manual handling and equipment and practice in a simulated environment using manual handling equipment and devices. 

    Unit:
    HLTWHS005 Conduct...
    Campuses
    • Minurmarghali Mia Campus

    Study Modes
    • On campus