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).
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.
Certificate II in Security Operations
- There are no mandated entry requirements.



Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- 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 IV in Mental Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Dual Certificate III in Fitness & Certificate IV in Fitness
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
- 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 Leisure and Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate IV in Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate III in Community Pharmacy
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

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

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 Business
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Certificate III in Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
