Free training courses
In response to coronavirus (COVID-19), the Northern Territory 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:
- Alana Kaye Group Pty Ltd
- Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation
- Central Australia Remote Health Development
- Fox Education and Consultancy
- Logic Transport Training
- Response Employment and Training
- GTNT Group
- Charles Darwin University
- Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education.
More information
For more information, call the Industry Skills Advisory Council NT on 08 7913 7500 or email admin@isacnt.org.au.
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
- 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 and over 24 years old.
How to apply
View the courses listed below. To enrol, or for more information about a course, you must contact the training provider. They will confirm the timing and availability of the course you are interested 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.
Find JobTrainer courses
Available JobTrainer courses are listed below.
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Agricultural chemical skill set
Train Safe NT
Status: Open for enrolment
Agricultural chemical skill set
Coastal and Rural Training
Status: Open for enrolment
Basic skills for the food industry
International College of Advanced Education
Status: Open for enrolment
Basic skills for the food industry
ECB Training Services
Status: Open for enrolment
Basic skills for the food industry
Karen Sheldon Group
Status: Open for enrolment
Certificate II in civil construction
Carey Training
Status: Open for enrolment
Certificate II in civil construction
ECB Training Services
Status: Open for enrolment
Certificate II in community services
Upskilled
Status: Open for enrolment
Certificate II in community services
The Da-Vange Group
Status: Open for enrolment
Certificate II in community services
Fox Endeavours
Status: Open for enrolment
Certificate II in community services
Response Employment and Training
Status: Open for enrolment
Certificate II in information, digital media and technology
Upskilled
Status: Open for enrolment
Coxswains grade 1 skill set
Seafood and Maritime Industries Training
Status: Open for enrolment
Customer service
Karen Sheldon Group
Status: Open for enrolment
Deckhand induction skill set
Seafood and Maritime Industries Training
Status: Open for enrolment
Early childhood skill set
Alana Kaye Group
Status: Open for enrolment
Early childhood skill set
Australian Careers College
Status: Open for enrolment
Entry in to allied health role
Fox Endeavours
Status: Open for enrolment
Entry in to allied health role
Response Employment and Training
Status: Open for enrolment
Entry in to mental health role
Star College Australia
Status: Open for enrolment
Entry in to mental health role
Response Employment and Training
Status: Open for enrolment
Entry into care roles in the NT
Fox Endeavours
Status: Open for enrolment
Entry into care roles skill set
Star College Australia
Status: Open for enrolment
Espresso machine operation
International College of Advanced Education
Status: Open for enrolment
Espresso machine operation
Karen Sheldon Group
Status: Open for enrolment
Food handling
Karen Sheldon Group
Status: Open for enrolment
Food handling
ECB Training Services
Status: Open for enrolment
Food handling
International College of Advanced Education
Status: Open for enrolment
Housekeeping service
ECB Training Services
Status: Open for enrolment
Individual support - ageing skill set
Fox Endeavours
Status: Open for enrolment
Individual support - ageing skill set
Star College Australia
Status: Open for enrolment
Individual support - ageing skill set
Alana Kaye Group
Status: Open for enrolment
Individual support - disability skill set
Star College Australia
Status: Open for enrolment
Individual support - disability skill set
Fox Endeavours
Status: Open for enrolment
Individual support - disability skill set
Response Employment and Training
Status: Open for enrolment
Introduction to civil construction
Carey Training
Status: Open for enrolment
Marine radio operator's VHF and HF skill set
Seafood and Maritime Industries Training
Status: Open for enrolment
Mental health peer support
Response Employment and Training
Status: Open for enrolment
Shipboard safety skill set
Seafood and Maritime Industries Training
Status: Open for enrolment
Traffic controller skill set
ECB Training Services
Status: Open for enrolment
Traffic controller skill set
Carey Training
Status: Open for enrolment
Working with families skill set
Star College Australia
Status: Open for enrolment
Workplace supervisor skill set
ECB Training Services
Status: Open for enrolment
Workplace supervisor skill set
Alana Kaye Group
Status: Open for enrolment
Last updated: 18 January 2021
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