Queensland

User Choice Funding

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

What is User Choice funding?

User Choice Funding is a national funding scheme that subsidises the cost of an Australian apprenticeship or traineeship. The level of funding varies by state, and in Queensland the subsidies are paid directly to the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) who delivers the training.

User Choice Funding QLD reduces the cost of training employers have to pay. It covers a wide range of industries with nationally recognised qualifications from Certificate II through to Advanced Diploma.

To access User Choice Funding you must already be employed in an approved apprenticeship or traineeship. As a minimum you must also be an Australian citizen, or permanent resident, or NZ passport holder with more than 6 months residency, or hold another eligible visa; entered into a training contract for a qualification funded by the government; enrolled with a pre-qualified supplier (a government-approved training provider) and at least 15 years old.

Your employer will need to prove that you receive proper supervision at work as well as on-the-job instructions and guidance. They must also demonstrate that you will be supported to attend off-site training and be given time to complete assignment tasks.

Find a user choice course in your area.

Eligibility criteria

  • be 17 years of age or older
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live or work in QLD
  • have entered a training contract for a qualification funded by the government
  • have selected a government-approved training provider.

Popular User Choice courses

Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of User Choice 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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