QLD Government funded Training
What Higher Level Skills (HLS)?
The Higher Level Skills program provides a government subsidy to support eligible
individuals to access subsidised training in selected certificate IV or above
qualifications, and priority skill sets.
The aim is to assist individuals to gain the higher level skills required to secure
employment or career advancement in priority industries or to transition to university
to continue their studies. Employers may also be able to access training to address
workforce development needs.
Subsidies are provided for a select number of certificate IV, diploma and advanced
diploma qualifications, and priority skill sets critical to productivity within the
workplace. The program provides the opportunity for employers to engage employees
in priority training to address current workforce development needs.
HLS program is open for:
- any Queensland resident aged 15 years or over, who is no longer at school and is an Australian or New Zealand citizen
- an Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants)
- a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency.
Prospective students must not have or be enrolled in a certificate IV or higher-level
qualification, not including qualifications completed at school and foundations skills training.
For more information on Government funded Higher Level Skills funding (e.g. eligibility requirement),
please click on the following link:
https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/providers/funded/higher-level-skills
What can I study Government funded HLS programs with QAT?
- CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- SIT40416 Certificate IV in Hospitality
- SIT 50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management
- SIT60316 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
- SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
What is Government Funded Certificate 3 Guarantee (C3G)?
The Certificate 3 Guarantee supports eligible individuals to complete their first
post-school Certificate 3 qualification. The Certificate 3 Guarantee is targeted at
Certificate 3 qualifications because they are considered the entry-level qualification most
often needed to gain employment in many industry sectors.
Certificate 3 Guarantee program is open for:
- any Queensland resident aged 15 years or over who is no longer at school (with the exception of VET in Schools students)
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants)
- a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency
Prospective students must not have or be enrolled in a Certificate 3 level or higher
qualification, not including qualifications completed at school and foundations skills training.
For more information on Government Funded Certificate 3 funding (e.g. eligibility requirement),
please click on the following link:
https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/providers/funded/certificate3
What can I study with Government funded Certificate 3 Guarantee programs with
QAT?
- CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality
- BSB30120 Certificate III in Business
What is Government funded User Choice (apprenticeship and traineeship funding)?
In Queensland (QLD), Traineeships and Apprenticeships are funded under the QLD Government
User Choice (2021-2022) Program, which provides a public funding contribution towards The
cost of training and assessment services for eligible Queenslanders.
Government funded User Choice program is open for:
- any Queensland resident aged 15 years or older (signed consent of a parent or guardian is required for trainees under 18 years at the date of signing the training contract)
- enrolled at a secondary school in years 10, 11 or 12
- an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen who has a valid passport and work permits in Australia
The program aims to provide funding aligned to the skills needs of the industry and
respond to changing government priorities. The policy recognises that employment-based
training aligned to skills shortages is a critical priority for the Queensland Government.
What can I study Government funded User Choice programs with QAT?
- CHC30121 Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care
- CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- BSB30120 Certificate III in Business
- SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
- SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality
- SIT30816 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- SIT30916 Certificate III in Catering Operations
- SIT40516 Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
For more information on Government Funded User Choice funding (e.g. eligibility requirement), please click
on the following link:
https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/providers/funded/userchoice