Smart and Skilled is a NSW Government program that helps people get training in in-demand skills and industries. It’s a key part of the NSW vocational education and training (VET) system.
The Smart and Skilled program provides eligible individuals (who are living or working in NSW) with an opportunity to complete qualifications subsidised by the New South Wales Government. Smart and Skilled is grouped into two programs – Smart and Skilled Entitlement and Smart and Skilled Targeted Priorities.
Smart and Skilled gives eligible students:
-Smart and Skilled Entitlement includes qualifications ranging from Certificate I through to Certificate III.
-Smart and Skilled Targeted Priorities program includes full qualifications, including Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels.
SUBSIDISED TRAINING
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. The course fee is determined by the NSW provider calculator; please get in touch with an Evolution Hospitality Institute representative to obtain a quote.
Through the Smart and Skilled Entitlement program, eligible participants can undertake nationally accredited training; this training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
For courses contribution, please refer to the table. Fees and concessions may apply based on your individual circumstances. The remainder of the course fees are subsidised under the Smart and Skilled program, where this training is subsidised by the NSW Government, refer to the Smart and Skilled website.
* Previous qualifications do not affect eligibility but may affect the student fee.
For more information about smart and skilled please follow this link: https://smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au/
AVAILABLE COURSES
Evolution Systems for Training & Development Pty Ltd (t/a Evolution Hospitality Institute) is an Approved Smart and Skilled training provider to offer the following qualifications:
Smart and Skilled Entitlement – Full qualification
| Qualification | Qualification price | Student Fees* | |
| First Qualification | Second or Further Qualification | ||
| Certificate III in Patisserie
National Code: SIT31021
|
$12,800 | $2,130 | $2,550 |
| Certificate III in Catering
National Code: SIT30921 |
$9,340 | $2,130 | $2,550 |
Smart and Skilled Targeted Priorities
| Qualification | Qualification price | Student Fees* | |
| First Qualification | Second or Further Qualification | ||
| Certificate IV in Patisserie
National Code: SIT40721
|
$14,140 | $2,360 | $2,750 |
| Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management National Code: SIT50122 | $9,870 | $3,750 | $4,230 |
| Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
National Code: SIT60122
|
$12,530 | $4,120 | $4,630 |
* Previous qualifications do not affect eligibility but may impact students’ fee contributions. Students who participated in VET in school or other smart and skilled programs will pay a higher fee for their smart and skilled training than individuals who do not have any previous vocational training enrolments. Students’ individual circumstances are considered, and a final quotation is required to determine student fees payable for their enrolment.
REGIONS AVAILABLE: Hunter Valley*
*Please get in touch with an Evolution Hospitality Institute representative to discuss out-of-the-region subsidised training places.
MODE OF DELIVERY: Blended delivery methods, including face-to-face learning, live virtual classrooms, eLearning, work placement and/or employment based.
| Qualification | Employment-based | Classroom -On-campus | Hybrid; Block release – On campus |
| Certificate III in Patisserie
(National Code: SIT31021) |
√ | √ | Register your interest |
| Certificate III in Catering
(National Code: SIT30921) |
√ | √ | Register your interest |
| Certificate IV in Patisserie
(National Code: SIT40721) |
√ | √ | Register your interest |
| Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management (National Code: SIT50122) | √ | √ | |
| Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management (National Code: SIT60122) | √ | √ |
WHO GETS TRAINING UNDER SMART AND SKILLED?
While eligibility depends on many factors, Smart and Skilled course participants include people who are:
HOW TO APPLY
Contact us to arrange an obligation-free training needs analysis with one of our friendly staff. We would love the opportunity to submit a training proposal with you to have your program funded under the Targeted Priorities program. During the application process, you will need to provide evidence of eligibility; we can assist you during this step.
TRAINING TIMELINE & EXPECTATIONS
| Qualification | Delivery Method | Training Duration | Weekly Training Commitment | Special requirements |
| Certificate IV in Patisserie
National Code: SIT40721 |
Employment-Based | 30 months | 7 hours per week | In order to meet the requirements of the qualification, workplace equipment and facilities must be assessed according to the conditions outlined in the relevant units.
Additionally: Students must supply 1.) Personal protective equipment Chefs uniform, toolkit boots 2.) A laptop for study purposes |
| Classroom- on Campus | 21 Months | 2 days per week; 12 hours | Students must purchase and supply.
1.) Personal protective equipment Chefs uniform, toolkit boots 2.) A laptop for study purposes |
|
| Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management National Code: SIT50122 | Employment-Based | 18 months | 11 hours per week | Students must supply a laptop for study purposes |
| Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
National Code: SIT60122 |
Employment-based | 24 months | 11 hours per week | Students must supply a laptop for study purposes |
| Qualification | Delivery Method | Training Duration | Weekly Training Commitment | Special requirements |
| Certificate III in Patisserie
National Code: SIT31021 |
Employment-based | 18 months | 5 hours per week | In order to meet the requirements of the qualification, workplace equipment and facilities must be assessed according to the conditions outlined in the relevant units.
Additionally: Students must supply 1.) Personal protective equipment Chefs uniform, toolkit boots 2.) A laptop for study purposes |
| Classroom- On Campus | 12 Months | 2 days per week; 12 hours | Students must purchase and supply.
1.) Personal protective equipment Chefs uniform, toolkit boots 2.) A laptop for study purposes |
|
| Hybrid; Block release – On campus | 2 years | 8 x 2-day blocks
(1-2 hours per week Employment -Based & 2 hours self-study) |
Students must purchase and supply.
1.) Personal protective equipment Chefs uniform, toolkit boots 2.) A laptop for study purposes |
|
| Certificate III in Catering
National Code: SIT30921 |
Employment base | 12 months | 5 hours per week | In order to meet the requirements of the qualification, workplace equipment and facilities must be assessed according to the conditions outlined in the relevant units.
Additionally: Students must supply 1.) Personal protective equipment Chefs uniform, toolkit boots 2.) A laptop for study purposes |
| Classroom- On Campus | 6 months | 2 days per week; 12 hours | Students must purchase and supply.
1.) Personal protective equipment Chefs uniform, toolkit boots 2.) A laptop for study purposes |
|
| Hybrid; Block release – On campus | 2 years | 8 x 2-day blocks
(1-2 hours per week Employment -Based & 2 hours self-study) |
Students must purchase and supply.
1.) Personal protective equipment Chefs uniform, toolkit boots 2.) A laptop for study purposes |
Enrolment is a simple three-step process:
STEP 1: Complete the Enrolment form. Click Here
The first step is to complete an enrolment form which provides Evolution with the necessary information about you and obtains your consent for us to undertake the department’s “Notification of Enrolment Process.”
STEP 2: Notification of Enrolment
Once we receive an enrolment form and your consent*, we start the Notification of Enrolment Process with the Department to inform them that you wish to access funding and to determine your eligibility and entitlements. This includes:
*Note: if you do not provide consent, we cannot proceed with the Notification of Enrolment Process.
STEP 3: Training Plan
Once the Notification of Enrolment Process is complete, we will:
Work with you to create a Training Plan and timetable to accommodate your academic program.
*Note: If you do not commence on this date, your Commitment ID must be cancelled, and we will need to go through the Notification of Enrolment Process again to create a new Commitment ID for the new start date.
Providing USI Transcript Access
To provide access for registered training organisations to view your USI transcript:
Eligibility Evidence Guide
Students must provide at least one form of evidence for category that applies:
| Evidence List | Date of Birth | Live or Work in NSW | Australian/ New Zealand or Permanent Resident or Humanitarian Visa Holder |
| NSW Drivers License | √ | √ | |
| Confirmation of Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Heritage * | √ | √ | |
| Australian Passport | √ | √ | |
| New Zealand Passport | √ | √ | |
| NSW Proof of Age Card | √ | ||
| Australian Birth Certificate | √ | √ | |
| Other country-issued Birth Certificate | √ | ||
| Unique student Identifier (USI) | √ | ||
| Citizenship certificate | √ | ||
| Permanent Humanitarian visa | √ | ||
| Current Medicare Card (Green only) | √ | ||
| Certificate of Evidence of resident status (CERS) – confirmation of Australian Permanent resident status | √ | ||
| Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) check – confirmation of Australian Permanent resident status | √ | ||
| Current NSW Employer letter | √ | ||
| Current NSW Employment payslip | √ | ||
| Any commonwealth or NSW Government-issued document providing evidence of living location. | √ |
* Aboriginal or Torres strait islander persons who live or work living in specific NSW border areas; must provide A ‘letter of confirmation’ obtained from an incorporated indigenous organisation which must be stamped with their common seal.
