Ms Baxter believes demand in both courses remains high because they delivered real-life employment opportunities and outcomes.

"These courses are designed to provide important skills and knowledge that are a necessity when working in the hospitality and gaming industries," Ms Baxter said.

"Location-wide both courses are very popular and this popularity reflects high industry demand in both areas. 

"TAFE Western's hands-on learning approach for these courses is extremely popular with our students."

Top 10 TAFE Western courses in Parkes in 2015:

• Statement of Attainment in Responsible Conduct of Gambling; 
• Statement of Attainment in Responsible Service of Alcohol;
• Certificate II in Clothing Production;
• Certificate III in Aged Care;
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care;
• Statement of Attainment in Provide First Aid;
• Certificate III in Business Administration;
• Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation;
• Certificate II in Business;
• Certificate III in Clothing Production.

Ms Baxter said enrolments for 2016 at TAFE Western are now being accepted and changes to eligibility for Smart and Skilled will make it easier to access courses next year.

"In some instances training will be fee-free," Ms Baxter said. 

"Changes to Smart and Skilled will provide easier and more affordable access to quality education and training options for thousands of people in the central west," she said.

"For school leavers, people considering a new career or those simply needing to brush up on their skills, there's never been a better time to consider TAFE."

Smart and Skilled eligibility criteria is available at https://smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au/. 

Alternatively, visit tafensw.edu.au/courses or phone 131 601 for information, advice or enrolments.