Queensland

Free training for Year 12 graduates Funding

Fee Free Training for Year 12 Graduates enables eligible Year 12 graduates to access fee-free apprenticeships, traineeships and training in high priority areas. The Queensland government provides subsidised training within the calendar year after graduating from high school.

What is Free training for Year 12 graduates funding?

The Fee Free Training for Year 12 Graduates focuses on high priority qualifications across a range of industries. High priority qualifications provide training in the skills most needed by employers and industry across Queensland.

Students graduating from Year 12 need to enrol and start training in a high priority qualification by the end of the calendar year after finishing Year 12. Students are encouraged to thoroughly research their training course and provider as fees are only free in high priority industries and arrangements may vary. Students should also note that undertaking the training may exhaust their entitlement to further Queensland Government subsidised training.

Find a free training for year 12 graduates course in your area.

Eligibility criteria

  • be 17 years of age or older
  • have completed Year 12 in Queensland and hold a Senior Statement, or equivalent certification
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live in QLD

Popular Free training for Year 12 graduates courses

Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of Free training for Year 12 graduates funded places and eligibility requirements.

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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.
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.
Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Disability Employment Consultant
Gerontologist Health Advisor Hospital Social Worker Global Health Advisor Mental Health Case Manager Education Support Officer Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Disability Advocate Program Evaluator Youth Advocate Clinical Supervisor Aged Care Coordinator Addiction Counsellor Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Doula Community Recovery Officer Community Advocate Child Psychologist Mental Health Advocate Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Community Health Liaison Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Intelligence Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Case Worker Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Researcher Human Rights Activist Community Services Officer Intake Worker Social Welfare Officer Community Arts Worker Community Outreach Coordinator International Development Worker Community Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Youth Support Officer Migrant Support Worker Community Educator Art Therapist Park Manager Regional Coordinator Family Support Worker Student Experience Officer Financial Counsellor Housing Officer Conservation Manager Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Aboriginal Community Care Worker Senior Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Rehabilitation Counsellor Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Care Worker Social Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Council Member
+ 80 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Disability Employment Consultant Gerontologist Health Advisor Hospital Social Worker Global Health Advisor Mental Health Case Manager Education Support Officer Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Disability Advocate Program Evaluator Youth Advocate Clinical Supervisor Aged Care Coordinator Addiction Counsellor Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Doula Community Recovery Officer Community Advocate Child Psychologist Mental Health Advocate Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Community Health Liaison Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Intelligence Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Case Worker Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Researcher Human Rights Activist Community Services Officer Intake Worker Social Welfare Officer Community Arts Worker Community Outreach Coordinator International Development Worker Community Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Youth Support Officer Migrant Support Worker Community Educator Art Therapist Park Manager Regional Coordinator Family Support Worker Student Experience Officer Financial Counsellor Housing Officer Conservation Manager Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Aboriginal Community Care Worker Senior Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Rehabilitation Counsellor Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Care Worker Social Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Council Member + 80 more
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.
MSL40122

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

On Campus
7 months
$650 - $5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)

On Campus, Online
12 months
$20 - $2,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • 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
$219 - $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
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Blended, On Campus
6 months
$100 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SHB50121

Diploma of Beauty Therapy

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $21,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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.
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
  • Completed 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
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
  • Completed CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT42015

Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

Blended, On Campus
6 months
$4,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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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