Government subsidised training for vocational and TAFE courses in QLD
In Queensland, there are six different government funding schemes including Skills Checkpoint, Use Choice, Certificate 3 Guarantee, Free TAFE for Under 25s, Free apprenticeships for under 25s, and Higher Level Skills.
Free apprenticeships for under 25s and User Choice support apprenticeships and traineeships, while the Certificate 3 Guarantee, Higher Level Skills and free TAFE for under 25s cover vocational education and training.
Funded courses may be provided by both TAFE and authorised Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). Upon enrolment, the government pays the training provider the course fee. Depending on the course and provider, students may still be required to pay for certain amenities and services, as well as textbooks and other study materials.
Funding for vocational education and training is available for accredited short courses (also known as skill sets) and nationally recognised qualifications, starting with foundation skills training, through to certificate III qualifications up to advanced diplomas.
Funded qualifications are available in various fields, including information technology, healthcare, and community services. Depending on the course, both in-person and online learning are available.
Funding programs generally require you to be a Queensland resident and be one of the following:
• Australian citizen
• Australian permanent resident
• New Zealand citizen
• Eligible visa holder
The page for each funding scheme includes a list of the additional requirements for each programme. Contact a provider about a course to verify your eligibility.
