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Skills NSW

Skills NSW provides access to course and training information, advice and guidance for NSW residents at any stage of their career, throughout NSW, to ensure that individuals are empowered.

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Training courses by industry

Find jobs and the courses you need to get there across different industries.

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Traineeships & apprenticeships

Hands-on training for trades and vocations while being paid.

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Fee-free courses & training

Fully subsidised training and short courses by industry.

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Skills NSW initiatives

Current government initiatives for subsidised courses and training.

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Students and job seekers

Students and job seekers

Vocational training is a great way to learn new skills and get paid experience in over 500 different jobs.

Apprentices and trainees

Apprentices and trainees

What you'll need to know for your apprenticeship or traineeship journey

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person looking for help with your current training? We have a range of services and programs to help you.

Recognise your trade skills

Recognise your trade skills

Find out what you need to know about getting your trade skills recognised and gaining a formal qualification.

I am still at school, what is available?

I am still at school, what is available?

High school students in Years 10, 11 and 12 can enrol in school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBATs) while at school.

NSW Training Awards

NSW Training Awards

The NSW Training Awards are held annually to recognise outstanding achievement in the vocational education and training sector.

Skills that work

Explore our range of skills initiatives to help you with training and qualifications.

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We're here to help

For lifelong careers information and to access free professional career guidance visit Careers NSW.

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Not sure what courses are available or how to enrol? Contact your nearest Training Services NSW office on 13 28 11 to help you make connections with the right organisations and people in your region.

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Careers NSW Skills Hub

Free phone service to help you find skills and training support in NSW. 
Call 13 77 88 or make an appointment online.

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Training Services NSW

Not sure what courses are available or how to enrol? Contact your nearest office for help making connections in your region.

Call 13 28 11

Careers NSW

For other career related information and support.

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Send an enquiry

Send an enquiry using the form on the left. Alternatively, here is how to contact your nearest Training Services NSW office.

Ring 13 28 11 to be directed to your nearest office or navigate to the Contact Us page to view our locations.

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How long will it take to complete this qualification?

Short Course

All short courses are currently shown as under 4 months duration, based on the Department of Education's internal data analysis. Ask your provider for more information.

Qualification

Duration information is based on 20 hours of class time per week and uses aggregated data reported to the Department by Smart and Skilled providers.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

The duration indicates contract term which includes both formal training and full-time employment under a training contract. This is based on aggregated data reported to the Department by Smart and Skilled providers. Click here for more information about doing an apprenticeship or traineeship and ask your provider for guidance on your individual circumstances.