Smart & Skilled

Smart and Skilled provides eligible students with:

• An entitlement to government-subsidised training up to and including Certificate III levels
• Subsidised training for higher-level qualifications (Certificate IV and above) in selected priority areas
• NCVE is a Smart and Skilled approved training provider.
• This training is subsidised by the NSW Government, which determines the student fee for each qualification.

To be eligible for Smart and Skilled, you must:

• Live or work in New South Wales
• Be an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, Humanitarian Visa Holder, or New Zealand Citizen
• Be 15 years of age or older
• No longer be attending school or equivalent

For more information and to check your eligibility, click here: https://smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au/are-you-eligible

You may be eligible for a fee concession if you are enrolling in a Certificate IV or below qualification and hold one of the following valid cards:

• Commonwealth-issued Health Care Card
• Pensioner Concession Card
• Veteran’s Gold Card
• Another card or eligibility criterion approved by the Minister

These concessions also apply to a dependent spouse or child of a cardholder. If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you are automatically eligible for a concession fee, regardless of the qualification level you choose.

You will not be charged course fees if you meet any of the following conditions:

• You identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (through descent, self-identification, or community recognition)
• You meet the Smart and Skilled disability criteria (proof such as a Disability Support Pension or documentation from a medical professional is required)
• You are a dependent of a Disability Support Pension recipient

Eligibility for Smart and Skilled funding is assessed by NCVE as part of our enrolment process. As a Smart and Skilled approved provider, NCVE will:

• Collect the necessary evidence of eligibility
• Obtain your consent for use and disclosure of personal information in line with NSW Department requirements
• Use the Provider Calculator to confirm eligibility, credit transfers, RPL, fees, and applicable subsidies
• Complete all requirements of the Notification of Enrolment process before training begins

This includes:

• Generating and keeping a Notification of Enrolment Report – Provider Copy
• Completing the enrolment process before your official course start date
• Ensuring that your training activity data is submitted within 28 days of course commencement
• Providing you with a Notification of Enrolment – Student Copy for your records

Under Smart and Skilled, students may be eligible for:

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for existing skills or experience
• Credit Transfer for equivalent units already completed
• Deferral options for current or upcoming study blocks
  
  For more details, please contact NCVE or visit the Smart and Skilled website: https://smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au/for-students/how-to-get-started