Priority Industry Training Program
The Priority Industry Training Program operates under Jobs & Skills WA. Under this program, Equinim College is approved to offer funding to Existing Workers in Western Australia.
Participation – Work Readiness Program
The Participation – Work Readiness Program operates under Jobs & Skills WA.Under this program, Equinim College is approved to offer funding to Job Seekers in Western Australia.
Course fees:
The course fee is the fee you pay as the student. If you meet the eligibility criteria, the course fee is completely subsidised by the WA Government under the Priority Industry Training Fee Free Program. If you enrol in the Fee Free Program on or before 31 December 2025, you are entitled to a fee-free arrangement each year over the entire duration of your course. *The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment and WA Government requirements. Additional fees may apply such as Student service and resource fees.
Eligibility criteria for WA Government funding:
To be eligible for WA Government funding for this course, you must:
- Reside in the Western Australia; and or
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia; or an eligible visa holder, as outlined below; and
- Not have an active apprenticeship/traineeship contract registered on WAAMS.
Eligible visas include the following sub classes:
Holders of a sub-class 300, 309, 444, 445, 461, 785, 790 or 820 visa;
- Secondary holders of a temporary visa of sub-class 188, 457, 482,489, 491 or 494 visa;
- Holders of a Bridging Visa E (sub-classes 050 and 051) where the visa holder has made a valid application for a visa of sub-class 785 or 790;
- Ukraine citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449 or 786;
- Afghan citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449; and
- Holders of a bridging visa who are eligible to work and who have made a valid application for a subclass 866.
Additional program specific eligibility criteria:
- Priority Industry Training: qualify as an Existing Worker (working 20 hours or more per week)
- Participation – Work Readiness: qualify as a Job Seeker (unemployed or working less than 20 hours per week)
EQC Institute always uses its best endeavours to ensure our website is up to date. However, as Government funding requirements and availability can be changed at any time, we cannot guarantee that the course listed as qualifying for government subsidies on our website will have subsidised places available at the time of your inquiry. Please check availability and eligibility criteria with our team on 1800 338 883 or at info@equinimcollege.com.
