Course Participation Assistance
We may be able to help with the costs of going to a short-term course or programme that helps you gain specific employment skills.
Who can get it
To get Course Participation Assistance, you need to:
- be on a benefit or stand-down for a benefit
- be attending a short-term employment related course or programme that's 12 weeks or less
- have specific costs because of your participation in a course or programme.
It may also depend on:
- how much you and your partner earn
- any money or assets you and your partner have.
Courses must be 12 weeks or less. They need to be either:
- supplied by a provider who has a contract with Work and Income
- approved by Work and Income
- matched to a specific vacancy
- specifically recognised alongside a Skills for Industry initiative, or
- an Intensive Literacy and Numeracy programme or Targeted ESOL programme contracted by the Tertiary Education Commission.
How much you can get
We can pay up to a maximum of $1,000 for:
- course tuition and enrolment fees
- transport to/from your course or programme
- specific clothing required for your course or programme, and
- care costs.
How much you get depends on your circumstances.
How to apply
Once you’re clear about your career goal and what course you can take to help you get there, make an appointment with one of our case managers.
Call us on 0800 559 009
We'll talk with you to understand your situation and how we can help. We'll let you know what information you need to provide and how to get this to us.
You also need to fill out this form. We'll discuss the best way to get the completed form to us.