This program provides training to help individuals find a job and supports those already employed to move into more skilled roles or full-time employment, including after completing an apprenticeship or traineeship.
Career Start
Under Career Start, an individual may access up to two subsidised training places through one of the following options:
In addition, under Career Start, individuals may access one subsidised introductory-level skill set.
Please note: An individual cannot do two general training pathway qualifications under Career Start. This is to ensure equitable access for all eligible Queenslanders to a training opportunity.
Career Start is one of the Queensland Government’s core funded vocational education and training (VET) programs, managed by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET).
The core VET programs provide subsidised training opportunities for Queenslanders aligned to the priorities set out in the DTET Training Priorities Plan.
For further information please refer to their website here.
Career Start is one of the Queensland Government’s core funded vocational education and training (VET) programs, managed by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET).
The core VET programs provide subsidised training opportunities for Queenslanders aligned to the priorities set out in the DTET Training Priorities Plan.
For further information please refer to their website here.
Delivery Locations
Online – Statewide
Class Based
To be eligible for the Career Start Program, you must meet the following criteria below.
Along with the eligibility criteria above, specific entry restrictions or exemptions may apply to certain subsidised qualifications and skill sets. These are set by industry or sector requirements, as well as national training package guidelines
 For further information and to check your eligibility please refer to the Department of Education and Training website:
https://skillsgateway.training.qld.gov.au
Under this program students are required to make a financial contribution towards the cost of the training and assessment services for their selected course. There is a mandatory student contribution fee for all students undertaking a subsidised Certificate Qualification. There are two levels of contributions a general student-non-concession and a concessional student. The total Co -contribution fee payable represents the full out of pocket expenses to the student.
| Qualification Description | Number of Units | Non-Concession ($4 per unit of competency) | Concession ($3 per unit of competency) |
| CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support – Ageing & Disability | 15 | $60 | $45 |
| HLT33115 Certificate III Health Services Assistance | 15 | $60 | $45 |
| Â | Â | #$18 deposit payable upon enrolment, balance paid upon commencement | #$13 deposit payable upon enrolment, balance paid upon commencement |
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A concessional student fee is applicable for the following eligible students:
