Funded Courses

Skilled Capital

Skilled Capital is an ACT Government training initiative.

Places are limited and you must meet the eligibility requirements listed below.
Skilled Capital applications for 2024-25 funding open soon! If you would like to be notified of any future funded training opportunities, please email act@royalact.com.au

The following courses will be available soon to eligible students under the Skilled Capital Initiative:

Training Product Skilled Capital tuition fee
SISSS00131 – Aquatic Technical Operator $100
SISSS00132 – Swimming and Water Safety Teacher $100
SISSS00133 – Pool Lifeguard $100

It’s free to apply for a Skilled Capital course position, but please ensure you apply far enough in advance from your preferred course date for us to review your application. Successful candidates are required to pay the tuition fee prior to their desired course date.

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Skilled Capital Eligibility Criteria


As a minimum a student must, for the duration of the enrolment, be:
1An Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand passport holder resident for more than six (6) months, or
And
3 Living or working in the ACT, and
4 At least 17 years of age, and
5 Not enrolled in or attending a school or college, or another program leading to the completion of year 12.
6Please note:

  • Students cannot be enrolled into a course they have completed in the past 7 years.
  • On application you will be required to submit evidence supporting your eligibility.
    (e.g. Australian or New Zealand Citizenship or permanent residency can be satisfied by supplying one or more of the following: a dated copy of your Australian Birth Certificate; Australian Passport; Australian Permanent Resident visa; Nationalisation Certificate; Green Medicare Card; NewStart Card).