The Certificate 3 Guarantee gives eligible Queenslanders access to government subsidised training. This subsidy covers up to and including one post-school certificate level III qualification in priority training areas. The Certificate 3 Guarantee subsidy for a course is paid to the training provider to reduce the cost of the certificate III course to the student. The amount of subsidy provided by the Certificate 3 Guarantee is determined by the Queensland Department of Education and Training based on their assessment of the demand for skilled workers in particular industries.

You are eligible for Certificate 3 Guarantee funding if:

  • You are 15 years of age or older
  • Have finished or left secondary school
  • Are a Queensland resident
  • Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrant) or temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permit on the pathway to permanent residency or a New Zealand citizen
  • You do not hold or are not currently enrolled in a certificate III or higher level qualification (certificate III qualifications completed prior to 1995 or at school do not apply) If you have completed a course as above you may still be eligible through the Certificate 3 Guarantee Boost program.  We will help you apply.
  • Employment status does not matter, nor is there any minimum education requirement, except the standard entry requirements for the course

How to apply for Certificate 3 Guarantee funding:

Check out our range of courses to find the one that suits your career goals. Please don’t hesitate to contact us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Code Qualification Concession Non Concession
BSB30415 Certificate III in Business Administration $20 $50
TLI31216 Certificate III in Driving Operations $200 $300
FDF30111 Certificate III in Food Processing $20 $50
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) $20 $50
CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support – Teacher Aide $20 $50
CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care $20 $50
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services $20 $50
TLI31616 Certificate III in Warehousing Operations $1020 $1050
TLI32416 Certificate III in Logistics $1020 $1050
CPP30316 Certificate III in Cleaning Operations $20 $50
SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality $20 $50
Code Qualification Concession Non Concession
BSB30415 Certificate III in Business Administration $20 $50
TLI31216 Certificate III in Driving Operations $500 $600
FDF30111 Certificate III in Food Processing $10 $20
CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) $20 $50
CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support – Teacher Aidet $20 $50
CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care $20 $50
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services $20 $50
TLI31616 Certificate III in Warehousing Operations $1050 $1100
TLI32416 Certificate III in Logistics $1050 $1100
CPP30316 Certificate III in Cleaning Operations $500 $1000
SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality $20 $50
MSM30116 Certificate III in Process Manufacturing $10 $20

Note: Student fees may be paid on behalf of a student by a referring agency such as a JAP or other employment service provider.

It is important that you take the time to consider and compare your training options and costs as a completed Certificate III course will use your Certificate 3 Guarantee subsidy entitlement. The Certificate 3 Guarantee is a Queensland Department of Employment, Small Business and Training initiative. Check your eligibility here

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