Career Start funding
The Career Start funding supports eligible individuals to complete their first post-school certificate III level qualification and increase their skills to move into employment, re-enter the workforce or advance their career. It also supports Queensland’s Year 12 graduates to transition to employment by providing fee-free training in high priority qualifications.
Students can only access the Career Start funding subsidy once, it is important students choose the right course for you to take full advantage of this opportunity.
Are you Eligible?
Career Start funding eligibility criteria is as follows:
- be aged 15 or older;
- be no longer at school (with the exception of school students in Years 10, 11 and 12 undertaking a VET in School (VETiS) program — see the VETiS fact sheet for more information);
- 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 (for more information see Visa eligibility under VET investment programs);
- not hold a certificate III 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.
To complete a Queensland Government self-eligibility check, follow this link
Program Information and Fact Sheet
For more information, access and read the Career Start funding Program Fact Sheets
- Career Start funding student fact sheet (PDF 542KB)
- For more information on the Career Start funding, including eligibility requirements, subsidy information, concessional student status and program related documents.
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 Start funding 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 | $150 | $200 | 13 |
| CHC30121 | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care | Online, various locations in QLD | $150 | $200 | 17 |
| CHC50125 | Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care | Online, various locations in QLD | $200 | $300 | 15 |
| CHC30221 | Certificate III in School Based Education Support | Online, various locations in QLD | $150 | $200 | 15 |
| CHC32015 | Certificate III in Community Services | Online, various locations in QLD | $150 | $200 | 12 |
| CHC52025 | Diploma of Community Services | Online, various locations in QLD | $200 | $300 | 20 |
| CHC33021 | Certificate III in Individual Support | Online, various locations in QLD | $150 | $200 | 15 |
| CHC43015 | Certificate IV in Ageing Support | Online, various locations in QLD | $200 | $300 | 18 |
| CHC43121 | Certificate IV in Disability Support | Online, various locations in QLD | $200 | $300 | 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