What is Certificate 3 Guarantee funding?
The Certificate 3 Guarantee is a subsidised training program for eligible students living in Queensland. The Queensland Government provides funding for a range of Certificate III qualifications as well as foundation skills training.
The Certificate 3 Guarantee supports eligible individuals to complete their first post-school certificate III qualification. It also supports school students to access training and Year 12 graduates to transition to employment by providing free training in high priority qualifications.
Eligible students are only entitled to access one government subsidised Certificate III qualification. Students are encouraged to really take the time to consider the course you are choosing and make sure it is right for you because once enrolled your entitlement is considered finished.
To be eligible for Certificate 3 Guarantee funding you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident, or a temporary resident with an eligible visa subclass; be 15 years old or over; live in Queensland and have left school (some VET in Schools students may be eligible); not already have, or be enrolled in, a certificate III level or higher qualification.
Tiered Subsidies
The amount of government funding varies according to the qualification. Higher subsidies are allocated to industries with skill shortages or qualifications that develop important economic and industry skills.
Fees Payable by Students
Students who enrol in courses under the Certificate 3 Guarantee are required to contribute to the costs of their training through a co-contribution fee. The fee varies and depends on the course selected as well as the training provider.
Eligibility criteria
- Live in Queensland
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency
- Are at least 15 years old
- No longer at school (with the exception of VET in Schools students)
- Must not have or be enrolled in a certificate III level or higher qualification
Popular Certificate 3 Guarantee courses
Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of Certificate 3 Guarantee funded places and eligibility requirements.
Certificate II in Security Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Mental Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Dual Certificate III in Fitness & Certificate IV in Fitness
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Fitness
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Disability Support
- Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
- Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Business
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Air Cargo Examination Officer)
- Must pass a valid background check before accessing security-restricted resources for AVIG0001: Work in a transport security environment.
Certificate III in Accounts Administration
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Health Administration
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Hospitality
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Tourism
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Health Administration
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Accounting
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Hospitality Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Practice Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Event Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV In Ageing Support
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Youth Work
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Driving Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Retail Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Health Support Services (Health Administration)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of School Age Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Retail
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Hospitality
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Community Pharmacy
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Tourism
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Fitness
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Community Pharmacy
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Travel
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Nail Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Beauty Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Retail Management
- Completed Certificate III in Retail or equivalent qualifications OR
- Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Events
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Engineering
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Certificate IV in Hospitality
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Engineering
- Completed Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent qualifications OR
- A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
Certificate III in Electrical Fitting
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Security Equipment
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Hairdressing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Salon Assistant
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Floristry
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Civil Construction
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Laboratory Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Interior Design
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Upholstery
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Glass and Glazing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Engineering - Technical
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Engineering
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Locksmithing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Dental Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Nursing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Pathology Assistance
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Sterilisation Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Plumbing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Signs and Graphics
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Automotive Sales
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Meat Processing (Food Services)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Landscape Construction
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Rural Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Agriculture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Farriery
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
- Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in an animal science discipline OR
- Completed Certificate II in Animal Studies or equivalent qualifications OR
- Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Certificate II in Animal Studies
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Cyber Security
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Advanced Diploma of Engineering
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate I in Construction
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Health Support Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Animal Studies
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Barbering
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Engineering - Technical
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Rural Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation
- Completed Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent qualifications OR
- A current ‘Unrestricted Electricians Licence’ or its equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.
Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Engineering – Advanced Trade
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Agriculture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Carpentry
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Information Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Engineering - Production
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Scaffolding
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Information Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Manufacturing Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Furniture Finishing
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Workplace Skills
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Bread Baking
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Flooring Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy
- Completed Certificate III in Community Pharmacy or equivalent qualifications OR
- Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience
Certificate III in Legal Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Business (Customer Engagement)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Business (Administration)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Business (Records and Information Management)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Agricultural Chemical Skill Set
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in School Based Education Support
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Tourism
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Hospitality
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Tourism
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Nail Technology
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Hospitality
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Agribusiness Management
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Travel and Tourism
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate I in Hospitality
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Financial Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Beauty Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Landscape Construction
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Health Support Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Youth Work
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Horticulture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Agriculture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Agriculture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Automotive Sales (Part’s Interpreting)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Agriculture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Rural Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate II in Horticulture
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
- There are no mandated entry requirements.