If you’re living or working in New South Wales and thinking about upskilling, you may be able to get subsidised training through the NSW Government program, Smart and Skilled.
The NSW Smart and Skilled initiative is designed to support vocational training that leads to real jobs and safer worksites. It helps individuals gain the skills they need to find a job or advance their careers. At APT Specialist Hydraulics and Training, we’ve made the process simple.
What Is Smart and Skilled Funding?
Smart and Skilled is a NSW Government initiative. It offers funding for training up to and including Certificate III, and for higher-level courses (Certificate IV and above) in targeted priority areas.
What Courses at APT Are Covered?
the following courses when undertaken through an Australian Apprenticeship Arrangement. https://www.apprenticeships.gov.au/
- AUR31220 – Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
- MEM40119 – Certificate IV in Engineering
- MEM50119 – Diploma of Engineering – Advanced Trade
Who’s Eligible?
To apply for Smart and Skilled funding, you’ll need to meet the basic criteria:
- Be aged 15 or over
- Live or work in New South Wales
- Not currently enrolled in high school
- Not completing an active apprenticeship
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or hold an eligible visa
Plus, you must have secure employment within the relevant industry.
Your employer must also be willing to support a formal Apprenticeship Arrangement. This means they agree to your participation in structured training and will work with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) provider to establish a Training Contract.
This ensures your learning is directly linked to real workplace experience—giving you a supported, structured pathway to nationally recognised qualifications.
How It Works
The NSW Government sets a fixed price for each course. If you’re eligible for full funding, the government covers 100% of the course cost. If only partially funded, you’ll pay a capped student fee and the government pays the rest.
At APT, we streamline the process:
- We send you a Smart and Skilled eligibility link
- You complete the form with your details
- Our team reviews your application and confirms your funding eligibility
- If eligible, we coordinate with your AASN provider to finalise the Training Contract
Once that’s approved, your enrolment is complete—and you’re ready to start hands-on, industry-aligned training that leads to nationally recognised qualifications.
Why Use Smart and Skilled at APT?
- We deliver training built by industry, for industry
- You train on tools, with simulation rigs and mobile trailers
- We customise programs to your site and your crew
- We’ve trained over 7,000 students across mining, construction, and agriculture.
Get Started
If you’re ready to upskill, we’re ready to help you do it in a way that’s accessible, practical, and built around safety and success.Contact us today apthydraulics.com.au.
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