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.
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.
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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+ 80 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Advocate Aged Care Coordinator Clinical Supervisor Addiction Counsellor Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Doula Community Recovery Officer Gerontologist Disability Advocate Health Advisor Hospital Social Worker Education Support Officer Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Program Evaluator Mental Health Case Manager Healthcare Social Worker Youth Officer Probation Officer Global Health Advisor Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Indigenous Support Worker Community Health Liaison Community Advocate Mental Health Advocate Child Psychologist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Researcher Human Rights Activist Cultural Advisor Intelligence Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Case Worker Art Therapist Community Educator Migrant Support Worker Intake Worker Community Arts Worker Social Welfare Officer Community Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Community Outreach Coordinator International Development Worker Remedial Yoga Therapist Life Coach Council Member Financial Counsellor Housing Officer Conservation Manager Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Family Support Worker Park Manager Aboriginal Community Care Worker Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Community Care Worker Social Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Corrections Officer Senior Support Worker + 80 more
SHB50121

Diploma of Beauty Therapy

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $21,000
  • 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
$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
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.
CUA51020

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

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $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
$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.
  • 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.
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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