Queensland

Free training for Apprenticeships Funding

This funding scheme provides free training for students who are under 21 years of age in priority apprenticeship and traineeship programs.

What is Free training for Apprenticeships funding?

Free apprenticeships for under 21s offers fully subsidised training for Queensland apprentices or trainees up to 21 years of age in high priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications. Under current award provisions, employers are generally required to fund the training costs of their apprentices. This initiative allows businesses to take on young apprentices or trainees within priority skill sets without having to pay any student contribution fees.

Free apprenticeships for under 21s covers the cost of training in areas such as electrical, plumbing and engineering as well as early childhood, aged and disability care.

To be eligible for Free Apprenticeships for Under 21s you must be employed in Queensland as an apprentice or trainee under a training contract in a high priority apprenticeship and traineeship qualification and be aged under 21.

Students will receive subsidised training until they complete their apprenticeship or traineeship, including those that complete their qualification after the age of 21 years. The contribution fees go directly to the registered training provider (pre-qualified supplier), so students are not required to do anything to access subsidised training.

Find a free training for apprenticeships course in your area.

Eligibility criteria

  • be 25 years of age or younger
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live or work in QLD

Popular Free training for Apprenticeships courses

Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of Free training for Apprenticeships 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.
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  • 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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