Study with Government Funding Assistance

Smart and Skilled NSW is a government initiative that provides eligible students with access to subsidised training, making it more affordable to gain industry-recognised qualifications.

Academy Green Learning is an approved provider, offering accredited courses that support career growth and workforce development in New South Wales.

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.

For courses where both the student fee and the subsidy are covered by the NSW Government, the training is fee-free and fully subsidised by the NSW Government.

For up-to-date information about Smart and Skilled, students can visit the following websites: Skills NSW or NSW Vocational Education.

Eligibility for Government Funded Training

While eligibility depends on many factors, Smart and Skilled course participants include people who are:

• 15 years old or over, and
• no longer at school or home-schooled students, and
• living or working in NSW (or an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person living in specific NSW border areas), and
• an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian
• visa holder or New Zealand citizen

For more details on eligibility requirements and the enrolment process, including the Notification of Enrolment procedure, please refer to the Smart and Skilled Operating Guidelines.

Fee-Free New Entrant Traineeship Courses

See below for the list of fee-free traineeship courses Academy Green Learning delivers under this program. The following traineeship courses are fee-free and fully subsidised by the NSW Government.

For Individuals - Entitlement Full Qualifications Program

Provides eligible individuals access to funded courses at the Certificate III level, aiming for full qualifications that facilitate career entry or advancement.

This program ensures the development of skills aligned with industry needs, paving the way for a solid foundation in one’s career path.

See below for more information on the available courses under his program:

*All Student Fees will be discussed and agreed upon by the student and/or employer prior to enrolment. Submission of an enquiry or application does not confirm enrolment until fees and terms have been reviewed and accepted.

Targeted Priorities Full Qualifications Program

Offers subsidised training for Certificate IV and Diploma level courses in sectors experiencing skill shortages.
This program focuses on equipping individuals with advanced qualifications for high-demand jobs, directly addressing the strategic needs of NSW’s economy and supporting career progression in specialised fields.
See below for more information on the available courses under his program:

*All Student Fees will be discussed and agreed upon by the student and/or employer prior to enrolment. Submission of an enquiry or application does not confirm enrolment until fees and terms have been reviewed and accepted.

NSW Smart and Skilled State Government Policies:

• Smart and Skilled Fee Administration Policy
• Smart and Skilled Consumer Protection Strategy
• Smart and Skilled: Who to Contact for Support & Complaints