Fees & Government Funding

Western Australia Government Funding

WA VET funding is delivered through a contracted provider model, where approved RTOs receive subsidies for eligible training activity. Funding is available across several program streams.

SWC Training is an approved provider of Western Australian Government subsidised training for TRAINEESHIPS under the Jobs and Skills WA initiative, administered by the Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD).

Through this funding framework, eligible participants and employers can access subsidised apprenticeships, traineeships and priority training programs, helping to reduce the cost of nationally recognised training while building skills aligned to WA workforce needs.

SWC Funding Framework

SWC Training can deliver the following Qualifications under this program in Western Australia:

• BSB30120 Certificate III in Business
• BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business
• SIR30216 Certificate III in Retail
• SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality

Subsidies paid to the contracted provider are calculated based on nominal Student Curriculum Hours (SCH) and unit outcomes. Funding is delivered within annual allocation caps, with additional loadings available for priority cohorts and regional delivery where applicable.

Who Is Eligible?

To access subsidised training in WA, participants generally must:

• Be a WA resident and meet citizenship or visa requirements
  (Australian citizen, permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or eligible visa category)
• Be of working age (generally 15 years or older)
• Hold a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI)

Additional requirements apply for specific programs:

• Apprenticeships and traineeships require a registered WA Training Contract with an employer
• School-based pathways are available to eligible Year 11-12 students

Student Fees

Student fees are regulated under the WA VET Fees and Charges Policy, with some learners eligible for fee-free or capped-fee training depending on the program and individual circumstances.

The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees