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— Available Funding —
As an Endorsed RTO, OnRoad OffRoad provides funding opportunities for eligible applicants.
- Government subsidised training available to eligible participants.
- Eligibility criteria apply.Funded places are limited and subject to availability. Submitting an enquiry does not guarantee eligibility, enrolment or a funded place.
- The amounts listed above are Government subsidy contributions payable to OnRoad OffRoad Training for each eligible funded place. They are not cash payments to learners and should not be interpreted as a guaranteed customer discount. Employer or learner contributions and additional charges may apply.
- Training commencement dates will be advised once confirmed.
- This training is subsidised by Building Tasmania.
2026 Building a Skilled Workforce – Existing Worker Fund
OnRoad OffRoad Training offers government subsidised training for eligible existing workers through the 2026 Building a Skilled Workforce – Existing Worker Fund.
Eligible learners must:
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- Live in Tasmania.
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident; or hold an eligible visa
- Be currently employed; or
If self-employed, hold an active ABN and operate as a solo trader
- Not have received subsidised training for the same course within the previous five years, unless required for licensing.
- Not be receiving funding for the same course from another government source.
- Have an approved training contract if undertaking an apprenticeship or traineeship.
- Government and RTO employees may be subject to additional restrictions.
Students must attend and participate in both the training course and all required assessments; assessment-only enrolments are not eligible for funding.
| Available Courses: | Government subsidy* |
|---|---|
| TLILIC2015 – Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle | $648 |
| TLILIC2016 – Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle | $1,017 |
| TLILIC3017 – Licence to drive a heavy combination vehicle | $1,210 |
| TLILIC0003 – Licence to operate a forklift truck | $347 |
| TLILIC0004 – Licence to operate an order picking forklift truck | $236 |
| TLILIC0001 – Licence to transport dangerous goods by road | $473 |
To apply for a government subsidised training place:
1. Complete the normal course enrolment process.
2. Download and complete the Existing Worker Fund Additional Information Form.
3. Email the completed form to sales@onroadoffroad.edu.au.
4. OnRoad OffRoad Training will assess your eligibility and confirm whether a funded place is available.
Apprentice and Trainee Training Fund (User Choice)
The Apprentice and Trainee Training Fund (User Choice) provides subsidies to Endorsed RTOs to provide training to Tasmanian apprentices and trainees.
The Fund is open to Endorsed RTOs to help cover the cost of providing quality training and assessment services for nationally-recognised qualifications to Tasmanian apprentices and trainees.
The Fund is a rolling program that is released annually. Applications for each Fund round close at the end of the applicable calendar year.
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Skills Fund
The Skills Fund supports industries and businesses in Tasmania to grow and develop a skilled workforce by providing subsidies for training for existing workers to develop new skills through nationally recognised training.It is open to Endorsed RTOs working in partnership with an employer or industry association to deliver the training.
The Skills Fund is currently closed, and as the Endorsed RTO, we are proud to announce that we have successfully achieved its funding objectives. This accomplishment highlights our collective dedication to enhancing Tasmania’s workforce through essential, nationally recognised training programs, in partnership with industry associations and employers.
The Rapid Response Skills Initiative
The Rapid Response Skills Initiative (RRSI) provides up to $3000 towards the cost of training for eligible people who have lost casual, full-time or part-time work in the last 12 months due to retrenchment, downsizing or business closure.
This includes self-employed people (sole-traders or partners in a partnership) who have closed their business.
Keystone Funding
Keystone will fund the nominated percentage of advertised course cost (plus GST if applicable) for applicants eligible under the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Act 1990. Eligible businesses conduct 90% or more of their work on-site in the building and construction industry.
If a course is subsidised via funding from another source, the Keystone subsidy will be adjusted accordingly.
For more information on Skills Tasmania Funding programs, please contact our office or visit Skills Tasmania Funding
As an Endorsed RTO, OnRoad OffRoad provides funding opportunities for eligible applicants