Free training courses

In response to coronavirus (COVID-19), the Northern Territory (NT) Government and the Australian Government are jointly funding a range of courses to give you practical skills for work.

These courses are open to Territorians who meet the relevant eligibility criteria.

A small administration and resource fee may apply to some courses.

Find out more below.

Infection control training

If you're responsible for keeping your workplace safe, this training can help you:

prevent transmission
ensure a safe workplace for staff and customers.

How to access

To access this training, contact the following organisations:

More information

For more information, call the Industry Skills Advisory Council NT on 08 7913 7500 or email admin@isacnt.org.au.

Hospitality and tourism

If you want to upskill or are looking for work in the hospitality and tourism industry, you can enrol in free short courses.

These include:

responsible service of alcohol
espresso machine operation (barista)
cleaning/housekeeping
certificate II in security.

These courses are part of the NT Government's critical worker support package to help tourism and hospitality businesses attract workers.

Who can apply

You can apply if you meet all of the following:

aged 17 or over, no longer at school
a resident in the NT
an Australian citizen or permanent resident or
a temporary visa holder with appropriate work and study entitlements
eligible to work - age restrictions may apply for some jobs.

How to access

Training courses will be available until 31 July 2021. The course list will be updated as new courses become available. Read below to find out more. To access the training, contact the relevant organisations:

Responsible service of alcohol

Location	Trainer
Darwin	Karen Sheldon Group Eagle Training Services ECB Training Services Charles Darwin University Phone: 1800 061 963 student.central@cdu.edu.au
Alice Springs	Karen Sheldon Group Charles Darwin University Phone: 1800 061 963 student.central@cdu.edu.au Eagle Training Services
Tennant Creek	Charles Darwin University - subject to demand Phone: 1800 061 963 student.central@cdu.edu.au
Katherine	Charles Darwin University - subject to demand Phone: 1800 061 963 student.central@cdu.edu.au
Nhulunbuy	Charles Darwin University - subject to demand Phone: 1800 061 963 student.central@cdu.edu.au

Housekeeping

Location	Trainer
Darwin	Karen Sheldon Group ECB Training Services

Location

Trainer

Darwin

Karen Sheldon Group

ECB Training Services

Espresso machine operation

Location	Trainer
Darwin	Karen Sheldon Group
Alice Springs	Karen Sheldon Group

Certificate II in security operations

Location	Trainer
Darwin	Eagle Training Services

JobTrainer program

The JobTrainer program supports job seekers and young people to upskill or reskill with free and low cost training courses.

These courses will include full qualifications and skills sets in identified areas of skill needs.

Eligible participants can complete more than one short course.

Who can apply

You can apply if you're:

a job seeker - an individual who is out of work
receiving an income support payment - find out more on the Services Australia website
underemployed - employed on a casual or part time basis, and working less than 35 hours per week, and willing and able to work additional hours
a school leaver or young person - 17 to 24 years old regardless of employment status.

You must also:

be an NT resident
be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency
have the skills and capabilities to undertake training and to actively engage in employment.

Who can't apply

You can't apply if you're:

a school student or under 17 years old
an individual who is employed full-time and over 24 years old.

How to apply

View the courses below. To enrol or for more information about a course, you must contact the training provider. They will confirm timing and availability of the course you are interest in.

More information

For more information about the JobTrainer program, or for career and training advice, call the Skills Recognition Centre on 08 8946 7316 or email info@skillsrecognitioncentre.edu.au.

You can also go to the Skills Recognition Centre website.

For other training options, go to the Australian Government's My Skills website or National Careers Institute website.