Queensland

Government Funded Courses in QLD

Find subsidised courses and check if you're eligible for funding in Queensland.

Government funding available in QLD

Certificate 3 Guarantee

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

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Eligibility criteria
  • Live in Queensland
  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency
  • Are at least 15 years old
  • No longer at school (with the exception of VET in Schools students)
  • Must not have or be enrolled in a certificate III level or higher qualification
Additional criteria may apply.

Fee-Free TAFE

Fee-Free TAFE (QLD) is a state government initiative that offers eligible Queenslanders the chance to attain a fully accredited diploma, certificate qualification, or short course at zero cost.

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Eligibility criteria Additional criteria may apply.

Free training for Apprenticeships

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

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Eligibility criteria Additional criteria may apply.

Free training for Year 12 graduates

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.

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Eligibility criteria
  • Live in Queensland
  • Have completed Year 12 in Queensland and hold a Senior Statement issued by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority or equivalent certification
  • Enrolled and started an apprenticeship, traineeship or training, with an approved training provider in a high priority qualification by the end of the calendar year following completion of Year 12
Additional criteria may apply.

Higher Level Skills

The Higher Level Skills Program provides funding for Certificate IV or higher level qualifications within priority skill sets.

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Eligibility criteria
  • Live in Queensland
  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the nec-essary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency
  • Are at least 15 years old
  • No longer at school
  • Must not have or be enrolled in a certificate IV or higher qualification
  • For some qualifications you may be required to be an existing worker in the industry to be eligible to enrol
Additional criteria may apply.

JobTrainer

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.

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Eligibility criteria Additional criteria may apply.

User Choice

User Choice Funding is a national funding scheme that subsidises the cost of an apprenticeship or traineeship.

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Eligibility criteria Additional criteria may apply.

Popular government funded courses

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

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CPP20218

Certificate II in Security Operations
On Campus
3 weeks
$20 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer CCTV Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Guard Security Officer CCTV Operator
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
On Campus
3 months
$27 - $3,199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Trainee Support Worker Aboriginal Disability Worker
Home Care Assistance Worker Community Care Worker Disability Support Worker Senior Support Worker Disability Team Leader Disability Service Officer Residential Care Worker Personal Carer Aged Care Worker
+ 9 more
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
Blended, On Campus
6 months
$100 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Support Worker
Relationship Counsellor Mental Health Worker Student Counsellor Family Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician Mental Health Counsellor
+ 9 more
MSL40122

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
On Campus
7 months
$5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Technician Laboratory Attendant Pathology Collector
Pathology Assistant Medical Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Technician Laboratory Attendant Pathology Collector Pathology Assistant Medical Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician + 3 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Blended, On Campus
8 months
$100 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Family Support Worker Housing Officer Aboriginal Community Care Worker
Community Care Worker Welfare Worker Outreach Worker Youth Justice Officer Support Worker Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Corrections Officer Senior Support Worker Intake Worker
+ 10 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
On Campus, Online
16 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Residential Care Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer
Disability Service Officer Senior Support Worker Disability Support Worker Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Aboriginal Disability Worker Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Trainee Support Worker Home Carer
+ 9 more
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.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Diversional Therapy Assistant Lifestyle Coordinator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Diversional Therapy Assistant Lifestyle Coordinator
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.
Gym Instructor Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gym Instructor Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
Blended, On Campus
6 months
$100 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Care Worker Residential Care Officer Welfare Worker
Youth Case Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Case Manager Community Development Worker Peer Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Senior Support Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Volunteer Coordinator Housing Officer Residential Care Worker Family Support Worker Youth Worker Community Support Worker Intake Worker Mental Health Support Worker
+ 18 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
On Campus
3 months
$27 - $3,199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker
Senior Support Worker Disability Support Worker Support Worker Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Residential Care Officer Aged Care Manager Trainee Support Worker Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Home Carer Patient Care Assistant
+ 11 more
FNS40217

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Online
24 months
$1,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Accountant Payroll Officer Accounts Clerk
Accounts Officer Bookkeeper Accounts Receivable Officer BAS Agent
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Accountant Payroll Officer Accounts Clerk Accounts Officer Bookkeeper Accounts Receivable Officer BAS Agent + 4 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.
Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor
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.
Aboriginal Disability Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader
Disability Support Worker
+ 1 more
  • 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.
Aboriginal Disability Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader Disability Support Worker + 1 more
SHB50121

Diploma of Beauty Therapy
On Campus
12 months
$5,017
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Massage Therapist Aromatherapist Waxing Therapist
Spa Therapist Laser Therapist Dermal Therapist Salon Manager Beautician
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Massage Therapist Aromatherapist Waxing Therapist Spa Therapist Laser Therapist Dermal Therapist Salon Manager Beautician + 5 more
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.
Makeup Artist Special Effects Makeup Artist Hair and Makeup Artist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Makeup Artist Special Effects Makeup Artist Hair and Makeup Artist
HLT42015

Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
Blended, On Campus
6 months
$4,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Massage Therapist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Massage Therapist
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business
Online
12 months
$39 - $2,575
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Customer Service Representative Receptionist Office Assistant
Personal Assistant Data Entry Clerk Executive Assistant Administration Officer Scheduler Administrative Assistant Appointment Setter Operations Coordinator Administration Manager Business Administrator School Administration Officer Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk
+ 13 more
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.
Air Cargo Examination Officer
  • 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
FNS30322

Certificate III in Accounts Administration
Blended, Online
6 - 12 months
$1,550 - $4,910
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Credit Officer Assistant Accountant Administration Officer
Data Entry Clerk Office Assistant Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Credit Officer Assistant Accountant Administration Officer Data Entry Clerk Office Assistant Accounts Clerk Payroll Clerk + 4 more
HLT33021

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
Blended, Online
6 - 12 months
$3,300 - $4,410
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pathology Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Therapy Aide
Allied Health Professional Patient Services Assistant Allied Health Assistant Medical Imaging Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pathology Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Therapy Aide Allied Health Professional Patient Services Assistant Allied Health Assistant Medical Imaging Assistant + 4 more
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