Traineeships & funding
Government funded training in Queensland and New South Wales, and the routes that can reduce or cover the cost of your qualification.


Nationally recognised · RTO 41462
Alongside paying for a course directly, there are three routes that can reduce or cover the cost of nationally recognised training with NSTI.
Combine paid employment with structured training. You develop hands-on skills in a real workplace while completing your qualification with us, supported by your employer and our trainers.
As an approved Skills Assure Supplier we deliver Queensland funded training. Eligible students pay a reduced co-contribution instead of the full course fee.
As an approved Smart and Skilled provider we deliver government subsidised training across New South Wales, reducing course fees for eligible students.
A traineeship lets you earn while you train. Available in Queensland and New South Wales, including school based options.
You may be eligible for Queensland Government funding, which can reduce a Certificate III to a co-contribution rather than the full fee.
Smart and Skilled may subsidise part of your course fees if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Tell us where you are up to and we will come back to you with an honest answer, including whether you are likely to qualify for Queensland funding.