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.
Marine Radio Operator's VHF and HF Skill Set
National ID MARSS00010 | State ID AC870Upon successful completion, students will receive a Long-Range Radio Operators Certificate of proficiency (LROCP) License issued by ACMA.
Students will learn about:
- VHF, HF, UHF radios
- Different stations and frequencies required for communication ...
- Broome Campus
Study Modes
- On campus
Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
National ID MAR20321 | State ID BHD0The Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain grade 1 near coastal) will allow you to command and operate the engines of, a vessel less than 12 metres long with unlimited outboard engine propulsion, or inboard engines less than 500 kilowatts:
- In inshore waters (refer to...
Study Modes
- On campus
Diploma of Project Management
National ID BSB50820 | State ID BFT0This course provides students with the essential skills and knowledge to undertake project management practices.
Throughout this course, you will train in an online simulated workplace environment consisting of business scenarios and organisational policies and...
- Pundulmurra Campus
Study Modes
- Online
Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
National ID BSB40920 | State ID BFT2This course provides you with project management skills that can be applied to both small and large-scale projects. You will learn about project scope and timeline development, quality control measures, ...
- Broome Campus
- Derby Campus
- Fitzroy Crossing Campus
- Halls Creek Campus
- Karratha Campus
- Minurmarghali Mia Campus
- Newman Campus
- Pundulmurra Campus
- Tom Price Campus
- Wyndham Campus
Study Modes
- Online
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Skill Set
State ID IAA31Areas covered throughout this course:
- Perform CPR in accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines
- Recognise and respond to an emergency situation
- Operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Communicate details of the...
- Broome Campus
- Derby Campus
- Fitzroy Crossing Campus
- Halls Creek Campus
- Karratha Campus
- Kununurra Campus
Study Modes
- On campus
Certificate II in Rural Operations
National ID AHC21216 | State ID BDE2Throughout this course, you will undertake a combination of written assignments and hands-on industry tasks including fencing, tractor operations, cattle processing and mustering in teams.
You will gain skills in machine operations...
- Wyndham Campus
- Derby Campus
- Fitzroy Crossing Campus
- Halls Creek Campus
Study Modes
- Off campus
- On campus
- Traineeship
Certificate III in School Based Education Support
National ID CHC30221 | State ID BGY5Education assistants and Special needs education assistants work in all schools throughout the Kimberley and Pilbara.
Participants will learn how to:
- Work with children and young people at risk of harm
- Work with culturally diverse students, families...
Study Modes
- Off campus
- On campus
- Online
- Traineeship
Shipboard Safety Skill Set
National ID MARSS00008 | State ID AC773The Shipboard Safety Skill Set forms a crucial part of all maritime qualifications offered from Coxswain Grade II, Coxswain, Master 24 and MED II. This 3 day course covers all of the important emergency procedures required to survive at sea if disaster strikes. The course is intensive...
Study Modes
- On campus
Skid Steer Loader Operations Skill Set
State ID IAA19Participants will learn how to:
- Operate a bobcat/skidsteer
- Plan and prepare for skidsteer loader operations
- Load, carry and place materials
- Select, remove and fit attachments
- Move the skidsteer safely between worksites
- Undertake...
- Broome Campus
- Minurmarghali Mia Campus
Study Modes
- On campus
Tag and Test Electrical Appliances Skill Set
State ID IAB16Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including long trousers, a long sleeved shirt and covered footwear must be worn throughout the duration of the course.
Units:
UEECD0007 ...
Study Modes
- On campus