Queensland Government funding options

IMPACT Community Services is a Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) for the Queensland Government and offers funding under a range of programs for many of our qualifications.

If you meet the eligibility criteria for your chosen funding program, a portion of your course fees may be subsidised by government funding.

• Career Start – General Training Pathway
• Career Start – Traineeship Pathway
• Career Boost

In short

• Training is subsidised by the Queensland Government
• Eligibility criteria apply and must be confirmed at enrolment
• Different funding options are available depending on your circumstances
• A co-contribution fee may apply (see fees page for details)

Career Start

Career Start gives job seekers access to reduced cost training that industries need and provides support to achieve positive student outcomes, delivering training where it is needed across Queensland.

There are two pathways available under the Career Start program:

• General Training
• Traineeships

All training is subsidised by the Queensland Government. Eligibility criteria apply and will be confirmed at enrolment. Funding availability is subject to change.

General Training Pathway

This pathway includes qualifications delivered through a general training pathway which are available for direct enrolment and do not require the student to enter into a training contract (apprenticeship/traineeship) with an employer.

 Who is eligible for the program?

To be eligible you must:

• Not be currently enrolled in another qualification, including any courses that you have on hold or have deferred (does not include foundation skills qualifications)
• Not hold, or have not completed, a certificate III or higher qualification within the last 10 years (does not include qualifications completed while you were a school student and foundation skills qualifications)
• Be 15 years of age or older
• Not be a school student
• Permanently reside in Queensland
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency

What courses can I do?

IMPACT Community Services offers the following courses under the General Training Pathway for Career Start:

What will it cost me to participate?

Please see the co-contribution fees page for more information.

Traineeship Training Pathway

To access this training pathway, you must be employed as a trainee. This pathway is part of the Australian Apprenticeships system and requires all parties to sign a Traineeship Training Contract (the Contract) as defined by the Further Education and Training Act 2014 (the Act).

Who is eligible for the program?

To be eligible you must:

• have entered into a contract (training contract) for a qualification that is funded by DTET and be registered on DTET’s training database;
• if you are from overseas, you must have a visa allowing you to work in Australia; and
• have not already completed two apprenticeship/traineeship qualifications (including SATs) within the last 10 years.
• not be enrolled in another qualification, including other traineeships or apprenticeships

What courses can I do?

IMPACT Community Services offers the following courses under the Traineeship Pathway for Career Start:

What will it cost me to participate?

Please see the co-contribution fees page for more information.

Additional information (applies to both the General Training Pathway and Traineeship Pathway)

Career Start supports delivery of entry level training to students, apprentices and trainees aligned with the skill outcomes required by industry. The program offers either a general training pathway or employment-based apprenticeship or traineeship pathway.

Under Career Start, an individual may access up to two subsidised training places through one of the following options:

• a general qualification at certificate III and an apprenticeship/traineeship, noting that if the apprenticeship/ traineeship is done first, the individual is no longer eligible to access a general qualification under Career Start; or
• two apprenticeships/traineeships at either certificate II or III, including school based apprenticeships or traineeships (SATs).

In addition, under Career Start, you may access one subsidised introductory-level skill set.

You cannot do two general pathway qualifications under Career Start.

You can only receive funding for a maximum of one (1) school-based apprenticeship or traineeship.

Please note student eligibility requirements may change by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training at any time.

Participants undertaking some Qualifications will be required to undertake mandatory vocational placement in order to be issued with a certificate.  The duration of the vocational placement will depend on your specific course requirements.

The Department of Trade, Employment and Training may ask you to complete Queensland Government surveys on your training goals, experience and outcomes.

Please refer to the following documents for further information:

• Student handbook (including information on fees, course information, and support services and our Refund Policy) 
• Privacy notice

Career Boost

Career Boost will give existing workers access to reduced-cost higher level training to develop the skills needed to take their careers to the next level.

Who is eligible for the program?

To be eligible you must:

• Not be currently enrolled in another qualification, including any courses that you have on hold or have deferred (does not including foundation skills qualifications)
• Not already hold a certificate IV or higher-level qualification that was completed in the last 10 years (does not include qualifications completed while you were a school student and foundation skills qualifications)
• Be 15 years of age or older
• Not be a school student
• Permanently live in Queensland
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency

Courses offered under this funding program have additional eligibility requirements for students to be currently employed in specific industries and/or undertaking specific duties. You will be required to supply evidence to support your enrolment. Please contact our team on 07 4153 4233 for more information about the specific requirements for your chosen course.

What courses can I do?

IMPACT Community Services offers the following courses under Career Boost:

What will it cost me to participate?

Please see the co-contribution fees page for more information.

Additional information

Career Boost offers either a general training pathway or employment-based apprenticeship or traineeship pathway.

Under Career Boost, an eligible individual may access:

• one subsidised training place in either a certificate IV, diploma, or advanced diploma qualification under the general training pathway; OR
• a higher level apprenticeship/traineeship at certificate IV or above; and
• up to two subsidised skill sets in priority industries or sectors as part of the program.

If you have already accessed two apprenticeships/traineeships through a school based apprenticeship or traineeship (SAT) or Career Start within the last 10 years, you are not eligible to undertake an apprenticeship/traineeship under Career Boost.

You cannot do two general pathway qualifications under Career Boost.

Please note student eligibility requirements may changed by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training at any time.

The Department of Trade, Employment and Training may ask you to complete Queensland Government surveys on your training goals, experience and outcomes.

Please refer to the following documents for further information:

• Student handbook (including information on fees, course information, and support services and our Refund Policy) 
• Privacy notice

Not sure which funding option is right for you?

Email us at training@impact.org.au.

Collection notice

Why we collect your personal information

As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) we collect your personal information so we can process and manage your enrolment and your participation in our offered services. If you do not provide personal information to us, we may not be able to offer services to you. Before providing your information, please refer to the privacy policy on our website regarding the program you wish to enrol in or enquire about. If you would like to speak to somebody about your privacy and the provision of your personal information to IMPACT Community Services, please call or email us.