NSW FEE FREE
- The Semester 1, 2026 NSW Fee Free places are now open for enrolments. There are limited places available.
- https://education.nsw.gov.au/skills-nsw/search-for-training-courses/nsw-fee-free
NSW Fee Free and NSW Fee Free Construction improves access to training, including for young people, job seekers, First Nations People, unpaid carers, women undertaking study in non-traditional trades and certain categories of visa holders.
It does this by offering:
- courses that support priority industries, fee free
- the priority courses through Smart and Skilled contracted training providers, including Adult and Community Education providers.
Access to NSW Fee Free places is limited and is subject to:
- availability of NSW Fee Free or NSW Fee Free Construction places
- commencing training in a NSW Fee Free or NSW Fee Free Construction priority course, where places are available
- meeting the student eligibility requirements.
Who is Eligible
People who meet Smart and Skilled eligibility criteria and are undertaking a NSW Fee Fee priority course may be eligible for a fee free place. The Smart and Skilled eligibility criteria:
- 15 years old or over
- no longer at school
- living or working in NSW
- an Australian citizen, permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder, or New Zealand citizen.
Please note that NSW Fee Free places are limited.
Use the Skills Compare search to find a course and check your eligibility.
If you meet the eligibility criteria and have a USI you can apply via contact CTQ 1300 270 539 OR email admin@ctq.edu.au.