WA JOBS AND SKILLS FEE FREE PROGRAM INFORMATION PAGE 2026
The WA Department of Training and Workplace Development (DTWD) sets the course fee, payable by students. DTWD has completely subsidised the course fee cost paid by students, under the Government’s Jobs and Skills WA program. You can learn more about this program on the
Jobs and Skills WA website.
Jobs and Skills WA funded courses offered with EQC Institute
EQC Institute currently offers the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology funded under the Priority Industry Training Fee Free program and
Participation – Work Readiness program.
Priority Industry Training Program: meeting the Existing Worker target group
To be considered an existing worker, you must be working at least 20 hours per week at the time of enrolment. You do not need to work in an industry specific to your elected qualification to qualify as an existing worker.
Participation – Work Readiness Program: meeting the JobSeeker requirements
To be considered a JobSeeker for the Participation-Work Readiness program, you must be unemployed or working less than 20 hours per week for one or multiple employers at the time of enrolment.
Fee Free Courses
Certain qualifications delivered under the
Jobs and Skills Priority Industry Training and Participation – Work Readiness program are fee free, asset by DTWD. Course fees for enrolments in the ICT50220 Diploma of InformationTechnology are wholly subsidised by the WA Government in the 2026 calendar year.
Resource fee
There is no resource fee applicable to your training with our College as a WA Government Subsidised Student.
Administration fees
EQC currently charges $0 administration fees, regardless of state or funding arrangement. The
Administration Fee Schedule is available for download on the policies page of our website. To view our
Administration Fee Schedule,
click below.
Additional entry requirements
All students eligible to receive funding from the WA government for the Diploma of Information Technology under the
Priority Industry Training Fee Free Program or
Participation– Work Readiness Program must also meet the entry requirements outlined in the
Student Entry Policy and Procedure, available for download on the policies page of our website. To view the
Student Entry Policy and Procedure, click here.
National Recognition and Recognition of Prior Learning
We welcome all students to apply for National Recognition or Recognition of Prior Learning where applicable. More information on our policy and procedure for National Recognition and Recognition of Prior Learning can be found on the policies page of our website. Alternatively, you can contact 1800 338 883 or email
hello@eqc.edu.au for more information.
Withdrawal
We understand that circumstances can change.
If you wish to cancel your enrolment with EQC Institute, you may do so in accordance with the Student Withdrawal Policy and Procedure.To withdraw before completing your course, tell EQC in writing, for example by emailing hello@eqc.edu.au. A clear written notice is enough: you do not need to use a particular form or give a reason.If this is applicable for any reason to you, written advice of withdrawal is necessary. You may or may not be eligible for a refund of any course fees paid, depending on whether you meet the refund eligibility criteria set out in the
VET Fees and Charges Policy.
EQC Student Withdrawal Policy & Procedure (v26.09.2)
Refunds
All refunds are issued in accordance with the
VET Fees and Charges Policy as published by the WA Department of Training and Workforce Development. To view the
VET Fees and Charges Policy, click here.
View the
fee-free cyber security course for WA residents (ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology) and apply to check your eligibility.
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