What is Jobs & Skills WA?
As Western Australia’s economy grows and diversifies, the outlook for jobs is constantly changing. Jobs & Skills WA is the way the State Government, through the Department, prioritises its investment in training to focus on courses that equip people to take up jobs that are, or will be, in high demand. Priorities include apprenticeships, eligible traineeships and priority industry qualifications.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for training under a Job & Skills WA Traineeship, prospective learners must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Registered in the WA Apprenticeship Management System (WAAMS) via an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) provider.
- Primary place of residence is in Western Australia (excludes Christmas Island and Cocos Island).
- Either an Australian citizen, permanent resident or holder of an approved temporary visa subclass (or spouses/dependents that accompany 457 visas holders).
- Not a prisoner.
- Not a secondary school student.
- Above 15 years of age.
- Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Cost to the Participant?
| Qualification | Number of Units |
Nominal Hours |
Participant |
| Certificate II in ESI – Powerline Vegetation Control (UET20321) | 8 | 341 |
$1,108.25 |
| Certificate II in Horticulture (AHC20416) | 15 | 475 | $1,543.75 $3.25 per nominal hour |
| Certificate III in Arboriculture (AHC30820) | 18 | 1115 | $3,623.75 $3.25 per nominal hour |
| Certificate III in Horticulture (AHC30716) | 16 | 585 | $1,901.25 $3.25 per nominal hour |
*The participant tuition contribution fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as participant service and resource fees.
More Information
For more information, contact us at our Southern Office on 1300 731 669.
You can also view our Participant Handbook and Fee and Refund Policy for more information on:
- Concession fees
- Fee exemptions/waivers
- Recognition of Prior Learning
- Credit Transfer
