Introducing Skills First Funding

We all know training is important! The great news is the Victorian government agrees! As part of the Skills First program, the Victorian Government has made subsidised training available to more Victorians, which is exciting news for those with university degrees or qualifications!

You now have the chance to dive into funded courses, provided you meet the eligibility criteria outlined below. This fantastic opportunity paves the way for more individuals to kickstart their journey into aged care, where passion meets purpose!

Get ready to make a difference and seize the moment—it’s YOUR time to shine!

In 2024, eligible students can enrol in our courses at absolutely no cost – thanks to government-subsidised funding, and the tuition fee set by us is zero! This means there’s never been a better time to level up your skills, whether it’s landing that dream job, excelling in your current role, or aiming for that well-deserved promotion.

Let’s make 2024 your year of growth and success!

What is Skills First funding?

Skills First is a Victorian Government program that provides access to government-subsidised training for courses in growth industries.

Sounds great! What course can we do?

CHC33021 – Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
CHC43015 – Certificate IV in Ageing Support
CHC43415 – Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Am I eligible?

From 1 January 2023, you need to meet these requirements to be eligible for Skills First subsidised training:

Citizenship

You must be:

an Australian citizen, or

an Australian permanent resident, or

a New Zealand citizen.

Physical Location

You must be physically present in Victoria while participating in training and assessment.

Course Limits

Skills First funding is limited to:

two courses at a time

two courses in a year.

Find out more about Skills First.

What are my options if I am not eligible?

Not a problem, you can do our course on a Fee for Service basis. Contact us to find out more information about Fee For Service.

Next steps

Call us on 1300 785 802 now to see if you’re eligible for Skills First.

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Other Important Information

To confirm your Skills First eligibility, you will need to provide documents such as proof of your citizenship or residency, and details about any study you have done. Find out more about preparing to be assessed for government assistance.

An eligible individual must be aware that accessing a place in our Skills First funded course will impact access to further government subsidised training.

Century Group Pty Ltd trading as Aged Care Training Services RTO 6127. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding. We encourage people with disabilities to apply. Completion of this course does not guarantee an employment outcome.