What Is The Skills First Program?
Skills First is a Victorian Government funding program that provides access to government-subsidised training for courses in growth industries such as the health sector. Skills First funding includes qualifications and some skill sets.
If you are eligible, your tuition fees will be lower or even free!
How to check your eligibility (Qualifications & Skills sets)
From 1st January 2023, you need to meet the below two (2) criterias to be eligible for a Skills First funding place:
1. Citizenship
To be eligible for Skills First training, you must be one of the following:
- an Australian citizen
- an Australian permanent resident, or
- a New Zealand citizen.
See information for asylum seeker and overseas students
2. Course limits
In a calendar year, a student may only commence a maximum of two:
a) Skills First subsidised Skills Sets; and
b) Skills First subsidised programs, that are Australian Quality Framework (AQF) qualifications
Please note: The following scenarios are not counted when determining if a student meets these limits:
a) transitioning from a superseded course, to a current version of the same course
b) recommencing training in the same course (at same provider or different)
c) enrolling in an apprenticeship (not traineeship) after having participated in one of the programs identified as a “pre-apprenticeship and pathway program” on the funded programs report
When you apply for a subsidised course, All Health Training will check and confirm your eligibility.
At All Health Training, We Offer The Following in-demand healthcare courses Under The Victorian Government Skills First Program:
PATHOLOGY & ALLIED HEALTH
- HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection
- HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
COMMUNITY HEALTH & AGEING
- CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
- CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
- CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
COURSES IN & SKILL SETS
These are Victorian State accredited courses developed to address skills development associated with the introduction of the NDIS.
These courses are free for eligible students.
- CHCSS00070 Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set
- 22558VIC Course in Supporting People with Disability to use Medication
It Is Important To Note That If You Are Not Eligible For Government Funding, You May Still be able to Undertake A Course With All health training, Under A Full Fee Paying Basis.
*All Health Training is unable to accept students on international student visa’s as we are not a CRICOS accredited provider.
Fees
Course fees are determined based on an individual meeting the government funding eligibility criteria as outlined above.
All Health Training offer flexible payments plans in order to assist you with gaining access to in demand health care courses and a future in healthcare.
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Unsure If You Are Eligible?
If you are still not sure if you qualify for government funding, call us and speak to one of our friendly team members on 03 9894 3900. We will be happy to discuss your options with you or:
