Get a nationally recognised and accredited qualification but pay only half-price course fees!
From tourism and hospitality to civil construction, cyber security to commercial cookery, aged care to engineering, 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.
Annual fee caps
The annual fees cap on Lower fees, local skills qualifications means that regardless of how much course fees are, you will not pay more than a set total amount per qualification or course per calendar year. The annual fees cap is set at $400 for eligible concession students, and $1,200 for non-concession students, plus resource fees.
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
National ID CPC50220 | State ID BGE4Up-skill in the building industry by learning how to manage a construction site or become a registered building practitioner.
- Thornlie
Study Modes
- Online and On Campus
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Brick and Block Laying Pre-apprenticeship)
National ID 52893WA | State ID AD06Gain the skills to work in the building industry and become an apprentice bricklayer/blocklayer.
- Thornlie
- Rockingham
Study Modes
- On Campus
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Carpentry Pre-apprenticeship)
National ID 52893WA | State ID AD12Gain the skills to work in the building industry and become an apprentice carpenter and joiner.
- Thornlie
Study Modes
- On Campus
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Mortar Trades Pre-apprenticeship)
National ID 52893WA | State ID AD11Gain the skills to work as an apprentice in the mortar trades (tiling, solid plastering, bricklaying and wall and ceiling lining)
Study Modes
- On Campus
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Painting and Decorating Pre-apprenticeship)
National ID 52893WA | State ID AD10Gain the skills to work in the building industry and become an apprentice painter and decorator.
- Mandurah
- Thornlie
Study Modes
- On Campus
Certificate IV in Business
National ID BSB40120 | State ID BFR1Ready to make your mark in the world of business? This course is ideal for students seeking employment in a corporate career, including office management and start-up businesses. Students receive essential skills to be job-ready in customer service, business planning and processes.
- Bentley
- Rockingham
- Thornlie
Study Modes
- On Campus
- Traineeship
Certificate IV in Business (Administration)
National ID BSB40120 | State ID AC49Gain the business skills to manage customers in office management or business administration.
- Rockingham
- Thornlie
Study Modes
- On Campus
- Traineeship
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
National ID MSF30322 | State ID BIKOGain the skills to work in the furnishing industry as a furniture maker or cabinet maker.
Study Modes
- Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Carpentry
National ID CPC30220 | State ID BGB8Gain the building and construction skills to work as a domestic or commercial carpenter.
- Mandurah
- Rockingham
- Thornlie
Study Modes
- Apprenticeship
Certificate III in Civil Construction (Civil Construction General)
National ID RII30920 | State ID AD00Gain the skills to become a mobile plant operator, bridge construction worker, pipe layer or road construction worker.
- Thornlie
Study Modes
- Apprenticeship