Queensland

JobTrainer Funding

JobTrainer Queensland is an investment of more than $201 million into the vocational education and training (VET) sector in Queensland. This joint initiative between the Federal Government and the QLD state government will allow new workers, school leavers, apprentices, and trainees to access free and low cost training.

What is JobTrainer funding?

JobTrainer Queensland is an investment of more than $201 million into the vocational education and training (VET) sector in Queensland. This joint initiative between the Federal Government and the QLD state government will allow new workers, school leavers, apprentices, and trainees to access free and low cost training.

Approximately 68,500 extra training places will be available for Queenslanders under JobTrainer — plus additional funding will be allocated to secure the wages of existing apprentices and trainees.

What courses are being funded in Queensland?

JobTrainer Queensland provides free and low cost training for industries, regional, and remote locations where there are identified skill shortages. These industries include social welfare, health, transport, warehousing, postal, manufacturing, retail and wholesale trade.

Free and low costs courses will range from nationally recognised qualifications (Certificate I — Advanced Diploma), plus short courses and skill sets that support licences, permits, and academic pathways.

How much will the courses cost?

Approximately 88,900 training places will be subsidised under JobTrainer in Queensland.

Who is eligible for JobTrainer?

To qualify for a free or low cost course under QLD JobTrainer you must be; a resident of Queensland, aged 17-24 years of age or currently unemployed (this includes people who are new to the workforce or need to re-skill because they lost their job) or receiving an income support payment (eg, JobSeeker, Austudy, Youth Allowance).

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Eligibility criteria

  • be 17-24 years of age
  • not enrolled at any school
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live or work in QLD
  • not have enrolled in the course previously

Popular JobTrainer courses

Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of JobTrainer funded places and eligibility requirements.

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPP20218

Certificate II in Security Operations

On Campus
3 weeks
$20 - $1,500
  • 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
$5,000
  • 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
$100 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Blended, On Campus
6 months
$3,950
  • 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.
HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Online
12 months
$2,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FNS40217

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

Online
24 months
$1,495
  • 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.
Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor
CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

Blended, On Campus
8 months
$3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIR40216

Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary

Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIR30116

Certificate III in Community Pharmacy

Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • 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
$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
$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.
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
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services

Online
12 months
$1,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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