Smart and Skilled Expression of Interest Form 2025

NSW Government Subsidised Smart and Skilled Funding

AUSTSWIM is offering a fully subsidised training opportunity under the NSW Government Smart and Skilled program. This initiative aims to support individuals in NSW who are unemployed, seeking to change careers, or who wish to gain units of competency to work towards a full qualification. Eligible candidates must be Australian or New Zealand citizens, permanent Australian residents, or hold humanitarian visas (evidence will be required upon request). The course, conducted over a blended format includes a face-to-face workshop, workplace training, and an online assessment. On completion, candidates will receive the AUSTSWIM Licence which is valid for 3 years.

Additional requirements include obtaining:
1. A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and;
2. A working with children check (WWCC) (not required for individuals under 18)

How can I find out more?
Email to rlarkham@austswim.com.au or mwaaka@austswim.com.au

Complete the expression of interest form.

Candidate Details

First name*

Other name

Surname*

(Tick this box if you have one name only that cannot be written in the following format. Write your single name in the Legal Last Name section)

Single Name Only

Email*

Date of birth*

Mobile phone number*

Address Suburb*

Residential Postcode*

Course Selection

Please register your interest in attending a workshop from the following list. You will have an opportunity to enrol with AUSTSWIM to undertake a government-subsidised short course depending on your eligibility.

SAS Courses*

What is your residency status?

Employment

Of the following categories, which BEST describes your current employment status? (Tick ONE box only)

If changing careers, please provide more detail here.i.e. being made redundant, change of life, change of residence, would like to learn new skills in a new industry

General

"Please note that AUSTSWIM is not a CRICOS provider and cannot enrol students on an international student visa (subclass 500) for courses run in Australia."