Queensland

Certificate 3 Guarantee Funding

The Certificate 3 Guarantee provides funding for a range of Certificate III qualifications as well as foundation skills training.

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.

Find a certificate 3 guarantee course in your area.

Eligibility criteria

  • be 15 years of age or older
  • not enrolled at any school (with the exception of VET in Schools students)
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live or work in QLD
  • not hold, or be enrolled in, a certificate III level or higher qualification (not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training).

Popular Certificate 3 Guarantee courses

Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of Certificate 3 Guarantee funded places and eligibility requirements.

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPP20218

Certificate II in Security Operations

On Campus
3 weeks
$20 - $1,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS30321

Certificate III in Fitness

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $2,390
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS30321 & SIS40221

Dual Certificate III in Fitness & Certificate IV in Fitness

Blended, On Campus, Online
24 months
$3,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services

Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 18 months
$49 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Advocate Aged Care Coordinator Clinical Supervisor Addiction Counsellor Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Doula Community Recovery Officer Gerontologist Disability Advocate Health Advisor Hospital Social Worker Education Support Officer Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Program Evaluator Mental Health Case Manager Healthcare Social Worker Youth Officer Probation Officer Global Health Advisor Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Indigenous Support Worker Community Health Liaison Community Advocate Mental Health Advocate Child Psychologist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Researcher Human Rights Activist Cultural Advisor Intelligence Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Case Worker Art Therapist Community Educator Migrant Support Worker Intake Worker Community Arts Worker Social Welfare Officer Community Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Community Outreach Coordinator International Development Worker Remedial Yoga Therapist Life Coach Council Member Financial Counsellor Housing Officer Conservation Manager Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Family Support Worker Park Manager Aboriginal Community Care Worker Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Community Care Worker Social Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Corrections Officer Senior Support Worker + 80 more
SHB50121

Diploma of Beauty Therapy

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $21,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AVI20118

Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Air Cargo Examination Officer)

Blended, On Campus, Online
5 days
$990
  • Must pass a valid background check before accessing security-restricted resources for AVIG0001: Work in a transport security environment.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Must pass a valid background check before accessing security-restricted resources for AVIG0001: Work in a transport security environment.
  • Must pass a valid background check before accessing security-restricted resources for AVIG0001: Work in a transport security environment.
Additional requirements may apply.
Air Cargo Examination Officer
CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Blended, On Campus
8 months
$100 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB30320

Certificate III in Legal Services

Online
12 months
$1,650 - $3,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services)

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $5,017
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support

Blended, On Campus
6 months
$99 - $3,950
  • 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.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • 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.
  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB30220

Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business

Online
10 months
$10 - $1,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB40320

Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business

Online
10 months
$50 - $2,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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