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NSW Smart and Skilled Funded Training

If you live or work in NSW, you could very well be eligible. Now is the time to take up this opportunity.  It’s time to get Smart and Skilled!

NSW Smart and Skilled Funded Training

NSW Smart and Skilled is a reform of the NSW Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. It’s helping people in NSW get the skills they need to find a job and advance their careers. The NSW Smart and Skilled government subsidised training makes gaining your qualification affordable and achievable. The majority of course costs are funded by the NSW Government and you can reserve your Smart and Skilled NSW government funded training place now.

ihBC is an approved Smart and Skilled provider listed on the Smart and Skilled website.

Who is this for?

If you’re leaving school, looking for work or enhancing your current skills, this could be your opportunity to study free or at low-fee courses. Business College at IH is in partnership with NSW Smart and Skilled. This training below has been subsidised by the NSW government.

Micro Credential Courses

Project Management

SG00004121   SoA Project Management

Units

  • BSBPMG420 Apply project scope management techniques
  • BSBPMG421 Apply project time management techniques
  • BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques

 

SG00005227 SoA Project Management Essentials

Units

  • BSBPMG530 Manage project scope
  • BSBPMG536 Manage project risk
  • BSBPMG540 Manage project integration

SG00008022 SoA in Construction (Project management practice – Scope management)

Units

  • BSBPMG420 Apply project scope management techniques
  • BSBPMG421 Apply project time management techniques
  • BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
  • BSBPMG428 Apply project life cycle management processes

Leadership and Management

SG00005406 SoA in Leadership and Management

Units

  • BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
  • BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
  • BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence

SG00007986 SoA Leadership and management (Construction communication strategies)

Unit

BSBXCM401       Apply communication strategies in the workplace

Digital Media Marketing

SG00007575 SoA Social media tools to engage customers

Unit

  • ICTWEB306 Develop web presence using social media

SG00007621 SoA in Social Media engagement

Unit

  • BSBMKG546 Develop social media engagement plans

Business and Management

SG00007633 SoA in Management skills

Units

  • BSBFIN401 Report on financial activity
  • BSBSTR402 Implement continuous improvement
  • BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
  • BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs

SG00007712 SoA in Business administration #1

Units

  • BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness
  • BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities

SG00007734 SoA in Business administration (Innovation)

Units

  • BSBOPS301 Maintain business resources
  • BSBTEC201 Use business software applications
  • BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices
  • BSBLDR301 Support effective workplace relationships
  • BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others
  • BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments

BSBWHS307  Apply knowledge of WHS laws in the workplace

SG00007901 SoA Business services

Units

  • BSBOPS305  Process customer complaints
  • BSBOPS304  Deliver and monitor a service to customers
  • BSBPEF301  Organise personal work priorities

 

SG00006400 SoA in Business customer engagement

Units

  • BSBOPS202 Engage with customers
  • BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers
  • BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices
  • BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
  • BSBPEF201 Support personal wellbeing in the workplace

BSBWHS332X Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities

NSW Smart and Skilled flexible eligibility rules makes subsidised training open to eligible NSW residents, regardless of employment status and the qualifications you hold.

We can help you understand your Smart and Skilled eligibility, as well as the Smart and Skilled fees.

To apply for NSW Smart and Skilled subsidies with ihBC simply contact us and we can send you the forms required along with ‘how to complete’ information.

Contact our course advisors for more information 

Requirements to Access Smart and Skilled funding

Am I eligible for NSW Smart and Skilled subsidised training?

Live or Work in NSW (determined by postcode of the usual place of residence or place or work);

OR:

An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander who does not live or work in NSW but lives in specific defined interstate NSW border areas are eligible for government-subsidised training under Smart and Skilled (as identified in the list set out in the Smart and Skilled Operating Guidelines);

AND BE:

  • An Australian citizen; or
  • An Australian permanent resident; or
  • A humanitarian visa holder; or
  • A New Zealand citizen;

AND:

  • Are aged 16 years or older; and
  • Are no longer in secondary education; and
  • Comply with any relevant program eligibility criteria outlined

Students with disabilities, students who receive Australian Government benefits or allowances and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students may qualify for additional fee exemptions or concessions.

You can also check out your eligibility on the Eligibility Checker on the Smart and Skilled website

How to Apply

To apply for NSW Smart and Skilled subsidies with National Training Solutions simply contact us and we can send you the forms required along with ‘how to complete’ information.

Some information you will need prior to completing the application forms is a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Everyone undertaking nationally-recognised vocational training in Australia needs a USI. It enables students to access their training records and results. If you don’t have one you can get one easily by going to the www.usi.gov.au

You’ll also need to provide a proof of identity/residency documents such as your passport, citizenship certificate, drivers licence or Medicare card as well as complete a form to consent to the use and disclosure of personal information.

Do I need to be employed?

No you don’t need to be employed. Nor does your employer need to know about your enrolment. Smart and Skilled enrolments can be done independently of your employer, and are also available if you are currently unemployed and committed to completing the course to improve your employment prospects.

NSW Smart and Skilled Consumer Protection

The NSW Smart and Skilled Consumer Protection Strategy defines the rights and obligations of students and consumers with respect to their training under Smart and Skilled. As a student, you’re covered by Smart and Skilled consumer protection measures. All training providers approved to deliver training under Smart and Skilled are required to have processes to protect consumers and handle complaints.

NSW Smart and Skilled Administration Policy

Under NSW Smart and Skilled provider guidelines we must give each student access to the Smart and Skilled Fee Administration policy before or at the time of enrolment.