Funding
QLD

Career Boost

Certificate IV and subsidised Skill Set training for Queenslanders
About the funding

Career Boost helps Queenslanders grow the higher-level skills needed to secure jobs, advance in their careers, or transition into new roles, while also supporting workplace productivity and innovation.

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Subsidised training under Career Boost

Under Career Boost, an individual may access either:

  • one subsidised training place in either a certificate IV, diploma or advanced diploma qualification under the general training pathway

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  • a higher level apprenticeship/traineeship in a certificate IV or above.

In addition, under Career Boost, students may access 2 subsidised skill sets in priority industries or sectors.

If the student has already accessed 2 apprenticeships/traineeships through a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SAT) or Career Start within the last 10 years, they are not eligible to undertake an apprenticeship/traineeship under Career Boost.

A student cannot do 2 general training pathway qualifications under Career Boost.

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What is a general training qualification?

The term general qualification refers to training courses and skill sets that are open for direct enrolment and are conducted face-to-face at one of our convenient locations or online. Unlike an apprenticeship or traineeship, general qualification enrolments do not require a formal training contract with an employer, making it a flexible way to gain recognised skills and qualifications to start a new career or improve your current employment options.

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What is an apprenticeship/traineeship?

For apprenticeships and traineeships, an individual must be employed as an apprentice or trainee. This pathway is part of the Australian Apprenticeships system and requires all parties to sign an Apprenticeship and Traineeship Training Contract.

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Eligibility for Career Boost funding for a general training qualification

To access a subsidised training place under Career Boost, a student must meet the following criteria:

  • aged 15 years or older
  • not be a school student
  • permanently reside in Queensland
  • be an Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), or a temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen
  • not already have a certificate IV or higher qualification (including tertiary qualifications) completed within the last 10 years* (qualifications started as a school student, and foundation skills qualifications don't count)
  • not be enrolled in another qualification, even if it's on hold or deferred, whether funded by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training or not (foundation skills qualifications don't count).

*Note: This eligibility requirement doesn't apply to individuals seeking to enrol in a skill set.

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Who is considered a concessional student
  • To get the concessional rate, students must meet one of the following:
  • hold a Health Care, Veteran, or Pensioner Concession Card, or are the partner or dependent of someone with such a card and are named on the card
  • have a Commonwealth form confirming eligibility for concessions under a Health Care, Veteran, or Pensioner Concession Card
  • identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (First Nations people)
  • have a disability

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How to apply

For your convenience, we have built the funding application process directly into our enrolment application process. To apply, select the course of your choice and then complete the enrolment information. Feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to assist you at any stage. During the application process, you will need to provide evidence of eligibility, we can also assist you during this step.