Smart and Skilled Updates

Smart and Skilled Updates

NSW Skills List

The NSW Skills List defines the courses subsidised under Smart and Skilled program. The NSW Skills List identifies the qualifications eligible for a government subsidy under Smart and Skilled. Developed through extensive industry and community consultation and labour market research, the Skills List includes a wide range of qualifications to support the diverse skills needs of NSW employers.

The Skills List covers:

  • Certificate ll to Advanced Diploma qualifications
  • Selected Foundation Skills courses
  • All apprenticeships and selected traineeships
  • Part qualifications for key groups and sectors.

It is reviewed twice a year to ensure it meets the changing skill needs of industry. The Skills List is also updated regularly during the year to reflect changes to qualifications and vocational training orders for apprenticeships and traineeships.

The Skills List enables people in NSW to make more informed choices about their training, knowing that Smart and Skilled courses can give people the skills they need to get a job, advance their career or continue onto further study. The Skills List covers all industry sectors in NSW. All NSW apprenticeships and selected new entrant traineeships are on the Skills List.

For more information visit the following government link: Smart and Skilled

The Skills List and latest updated list.

Looking for information about the NSW Skills List, visit the following government link: Smart and Skilled – NSW Skills List

NSW Skills List Update – Original released November 2020

The NSW Skills List has been updated. The latest versions is Version 11.4 – takes effect from 5 March 2021. The update covers changes resulting from Training Package updates as well as new and expiring accredited courses.

The full and latest skills list is available at: NSW Skills List v11.4

Prices, fees and subsidies

The following documents provide detailed information on Smart and Skilled qualification prices, student fees, and additional payments over and above the subsidy (known as “loadings”):

Version 11.4 – applies from 5 March 2021

Skilling for Recovery – Priority Part Qualifications List

A list of the part qualifications that are approved under Skilling for Recovery can be found in the documents below. The list includes details of the Units of Competency, price and loadings amount for each part qualification. Part qualifications on the List are either nationally accredited skills set or locally designed skills groups that have been approved for delivery under Skilling for Recovery by the National Skills Commission.

NOTE: The Skilling for Recovery Priority Part Qualifications List is a live document and will be updated frequently as more part qualifications are approved.

Version 2.7

More information

For more information on who is eligible, what is available for students and employers, and what courses and training providers are available under Smart and Skilled, check out the following web site: GET THE SKILLS YOU NEED