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QAT Course Fees, Subsidies & Funding Options

Government Funded QAT Programs, Course Fees, Subsidies & Funding Options

QAT is a Skill Assure provider approved by the Queensland Government to deliver publicly Government Funded training and assessment. Eligible students can access a range of government funded courses.

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

Fee for Service Training

Fee for Service is for applied when a student is not eligible for subsidies, or government loans. Many QAT courses are offered on a fee-for-service basis. The price will be displayed as part of the course overview and tuition fee if a course is being offered on a fee-for-service basis.

CAMPUS study
  • Credit Transfer: Free
  • Course fees include all resources and materials
ONLINE / DISTANCE study
  • Credit Transfer: Free
  • Course fees include all resources and materials

Domestic QAT Course fees as of 2022

ECEC

CHC30121 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education And Care Student Contribution Fee
Concessional $17
Non-Concessional $34
Fee for Service $3,400
CHC50121 - Diploma of Early Childhood Education And Care Student Contribution Fee
Concessional $15
Non-Concessional $30
Fee for Service $3,750

Hospitality/Cookery

SIT20416 - Certificate II in Kitchen operations Student Contribution Fee
Concessional N/A
Non-Concessional $65
Fee for Service $3,250
SIT20316 - Certificate II in Hospitality Student Contribution Fee
Concessional $24
Non-Concessional $48
Fee for Service $3,000
SIT30616 - Certificate III in Hospitality Student Contribution Fee
Concessional $30
Non-Concessional $60
Fee for Service $3,750
SIT30816 - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery Student Contribution Fee
Concessional N/A
Non-Concessional N/A
Fee for Service $9,000 (+ $350)
SIT40416 - Certificate IV in Hospitality Student Contribution Fee
Concessional $42
Non-Concessional $84
Fee for Service $5,250
SIT30816 - Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery Student Contribution Fee
Concessional $66 (+ $350)
Non-Concessional $132 (+ $350)
Fee for Service $1,400 (+ $350)
SIT50416 - Diploma of Hospitality & Management Student Contribution Fee
Concessional $56
Non-Concessional $112
Fee for Service $7,000
SIT60316 - Advanced Diploma of Hospitality & Management Student Contribution Fee
Concessional $66
Non-Concessional $132
Fee for Service $8,250
SIT30916 - Certificate IV in Catering Operation Student Contribution Fee
Concessional $43
Non-Concessional $84
Fee for Service $4,200

Business Services

Business Services Student Contribution Fee
BSB30120 - Certificate III in Business - (Fee for Service) $3,500
BSB40120 - Certificate IV in Business - (Fee for Service) $3,500
BSB40820 - Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication - (Fee for Service) $3,500
BSB50120 - Diploma of Business - (Fee for Service) $3,500
BSB50420 - Diploma of Leadership and Management - (Fee for Service) $3,500
BSB60420 - Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management - (Fee for Service) $3,500
School-Based Student Contribution Fee
BSB30120 - Certificate III in Business $0 - No Fee
CHC30121 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care $0 - No Fee
SIT30616 - Certificate III in Hospitality $0 - No Fee

International QAT Course Fees as of 2022

For more information on International Fees and Schedule please contact us.

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