Career Boost
The Career Boost program provides a government subsidy to support eligible individuals to access one subsidised training place in selected certificate IV and above qualifications, or priority skill sets.
The aim is to assist individuals to gain the career boost required to secure employment or career advancement in priority industries or to transition to university. Employers may also be able to access training to address workforce development needs.
Are you Eligible?
Career Boost (Certificate 4 and above) eligibility criteria is as follows:
- be aged 15 years or over;
- be no longer at school;
- permanently reside in Queensland;
- be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen;
- not hold a certificate IV or higher-level qualification, not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training; and
- not be enrolled in another qualification, not including foundation skills training.
- must be currently working in a particular industry (depending on the qualification chosen).
To complete a Queensland Government self-eligibility check, follow this link
Program Information and Fact Sheet
For more information, access and read the Career Boost Program Fact Sheets:
- Career Boost student fact sheet (PDF 584KB)
What Courses Can I do?
The qualifications below are currently being funded by the Queensland State Government’s Department of Education and Training through the Career Boost program for eligible Queensland participants.
| Qualification Code | Qualification Title | QLD Location | Student Co-Contribution Fee concessional | Student Co - Contribution Fee non-concessional | Total Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSB30120 | Certificate III in Business | Online, various locations in QLD | 64 cents per nominal hour per unit | $1.60 per nominal hour per unit of competency | 13 |
| CHC30121 | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care | Online, various locations in QLD | 64 cents per nominal hour per unit | $1.60 per nominal hour per unit of competency | 17 |
| CHC50125 | Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care | Online, various locations in QLD | 64 cents per nominal hour per unit | $1.60 per nominal hour per unit of competency | 15 |
| CHC30221 | Certificate III in School Based Education Support | Online, various locations in QLD | 64 cents per nominal hour per unit | $1.60 per nominal hour per unit of competency | 15 |
| CHC32015 | Certificate III in Community Services | Online, various locations in QLD | 64 cents per nominal hour per unit | $1.60 per nominal hour per unit of competency | 12 |
| CHC52025 | Diploma of Community Services | Online, various locations in QLD | 64 cents per nominal hour per unit | $1.60 per nominal hour per unit of competency | 20 |
| CHC33021 | Certificate III in Individual Support | Online, various locations in QLD | 64 cents per nominal hour per unit | $1.60 per nominal hour per unit of competency | 15 |
| CHC43015 | Certificate IV in Ageing Support | Online, various locations in QLD | 64 cents per nominal hour per unit | $1.60 per nominal hour per unit of competency | 18 |
| CHC43121 | Certificate IV in Disability Support | Online, various locations in QLD | 64 cents per nominal hour per unit | $1.60 per nominal hour per unit of competency | 10 |
NOTE:
- Download AOT Fees Schedule
- Download AOT Fees and Refunds Policy
- Download AOT Student Refund Request Form
- Download AOT Student Payment Plan Request Form
Please read the course flyer to view any additional course specific requirements