TAS - Government Funding Opportunities

There are currently a number of funding opportunities to allow your business to train staff at ZERO cost or LOW cost to gain a National Recognised Qualification.

Tasmanian Government has recently announced a significant increase to their funding for staff training through the release of PPP Funding.  Tasmanian members are eligible to apply for this funding!  The Productivity Places Program (PPP) Funding is a joint Australian and Tasmanian Government initiative that provides significant cost savings for staff training - SAVE up to 90% on course costs.

The courses listed below are available under the Tasmanian PPP Funding:

Certificate IV in Business

 Certificate IV in Customer Contact

 Certificate IV in Small Business Management

 Certificate IV in Business Administration

 Certificate IV in Business Sales

 Certificate IV in Frontline Management

 Certificate IV in Project Management

 Diploma of Business

 Diploma of Business Administration

 Diploma of Management

 Diploma of Project Management

The PPP funding is very generous and only available for a limited time. Please call Sally (0425 284 508) from Upskilled to register.

For more information contact the AGGA National Training Manager, Patrick Gavaghan on 03 9941 3130  03 9941 3130  or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

1. New Entrant & Existing Workers Traineeship. This funding covers 100%+ of course costs, but there are some eligibility criteria (e.g. business owners are not eligible for this funding)

2. Experience Plus: This funding is available to those 50 years and older. This funding also covers 100%+ of course costs.

3. User Choice (New Entrant): Courses under this funding attract an upfront employer contribution of only $950. This funding can be used in conjunction with other funding types to maximise your training budget.

For more information contact the AGGA National Training Manager, Patrick Gavaghan on 03 9941 3130 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it