108 Bargara Rd
Bundaberg East, Qld, 4670
IMPACT Community Services is a Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) approved by the Queensland Government to deliver subsidised training under a range of funding programs. These programs help eligible Queenslanders gain nationally recognised qualifications and skill sets that support employment, career progression and further study opportunities.
Funding availability, course eligibility and student eligibility requirements vary between programs and may change over time. Eligibility must be confirmed prior to enrolment, and supporting documentation may be required.
Our Training Services team can help you understand available funding programs, eligibility requirements, co-contribution fees and suitable training pathways. If you're unsure which funding option is right for you, contact us before applying and we'll help guide you through the process.
Training Services Team
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.
To be eligible you must:
IMPACT Community Services offers the following courses under the General Training Pathway for Career Start:
| Course | Locations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BSB10120 Certificate I in Workplace Skills | Wide Bay | *Additional eligibility criteria apply to this course |
| BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills | Wide Bay | *Additional eligibility criteria apply to this course |
| CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) | Wide Bay | |
| SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality | Wide Bay | *Additional eligibility criteria apply to this course |
| SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality | Wide Bay |
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:
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 see the Co-Contribution Fee page for more information.
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).
To be eligible you must:
Note: School students can only access funded apprenticeships and traineeships through a registered SAT. This ensures a school student does not exhaust their entire apprenticeship/traineeship entitlement while at school.
Where a school student completes a DTET-funded certificate I, II or III through a general training pathway while at school, this does not impact their eligibility to access subsidised training under Career Start or Career Boost. Whereas completion of a subsidised SAT exhausts one apprenticeship/traineeship pathway entitlement under Career Start and Career Boost.
IMPACT Community Services offers the following courses under the Traineeship Pathway for Career Start:
| Course | Locations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BSB10120 Certificate I in Workplace Skills | Wide Bay | *Additional eligibility criteria apply to this course |
| CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) | Wide Bay | |
| CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) | Wide Bay | |
| CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Community Care) | Wide Bay | |
| SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality | Wide Bay | *Additional eligibility criteria apply to this course |
| SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality | Wide Bay |
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:
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 see the Co-Contribution Fee page for more information.
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.
To be eligible you must:
Note: When determining eligibility for a general training pathway, qualifications completed within the last 10 years include qualifications funded under previous iterations of the program (e.g. Higher Level Skills program).
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 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:
| Course | Locations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support | Wide Bay | *Additional eligibility criteria apply to this course |
| CHCSS00129 Individual Support - Ageing Skill Set | Wide Bay | *Additional eligibility criteria apply to this course |
| CHCSS00130 Individual Support - Disability Skill Set | Wide Bay | *Additional eligibility criteria apply to this course |
| CHCSS00124 Disability Work – Behaviour Support | Wide Bay | *Additional eligibility criteria apply to this course |
| CHCSS00133 Induction to Disability skill set | Wide Bay | *Additional eligibility criteria apply to this course |
Career Boost offers either a general training pathway or employment-based apprenticeship or traineeship pathway.
Under Career Boost, an eligible individual may access:
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 see the Co-Contribution Fee page for more information.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work helps eligible Queenslanders develop skills, gain qualifications and provide direct assistance to enter and stay in the workforce.
IMPACT Community Services has four programs under Skilling Queenslanders for Work. They are
Skilling Queenslanders for Work helps eligible Queenslanders develop skills, gain qualifications and provide direct assistance to enter and stay in the workforce.
If you are accepted in a Skilling Queenslander for Work project your full course costs will be covered for one qualification. You may also complete additional single units or skill-sets. The program will cover the costs of your student uniform and a national police check if it is required.
Community Work Skills primarily targets unemployed and underemployed Queensland residents.
Individuals accessing Australian Government services are eligible if they require complementary services, regardless of the length of time they have been unemployed or in receipt of assistance.
To be eligible, Queenslanders must also be:
Existing or prior qualifications are not a barrier, as Community Work Skills provides a second chance for participants to retrain and gain new qualifications.
Community Work Skills funds provides tailored assistance, integrated learner support and employment assistance that accompanies the delivery of training within a community-based setting. Community Work Skills covers the student co-contribution fees and First Aid / CPR qualification if required for Vocational Placement.
Our Community Work Skills project focus’ on the attaining a Certificate III qualifications
Community Work Skills primarily targets unemployed and underemployed Queensland residents.
Individuals accessing Australian Government services are eligible if they are disadvantaged and require complementary services, regardless of the length of time they have been unemployed or in receipt of assistance.
Get Set for Workprovides intensive employment and training assistance over a 12-month period to disengaged Queenslanders aged 15–19.
Funded courses:
Youth Skills provides training and employment support to 15–24 year olds who are engaged with, or at risk of engaging with, Youth Justice Services or Queensland Corrective Services.
Funded courses:
Existing or prior qualifications are not a barrier to being a participant on a Skilling Queenslanders for Work project provided other criteria is met.
If you have already completed a SQW project, you may be able to complete a different type of project. EG if you completed Get Set for Work or Youth Skills you may complete a Work Skills Traineeship.
We can apply to the Qld Government for an additional place by providing your personal circumstances in a business case.
The VET in Schools (VETiS) 2026 program provides high school students in Years 10, 11, and 12 with the opportunity to undertake nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) as part of their school studies. This program aims to equip students with job-ready skills and qualifications that align with Queensland’s priority industries and in-demand skills.
The VETiS 2026 program commences from 1 January 2026. Any existing VETiS students who have enrolled in a qualification prior to 1 January 2026 will be managed through the continuing VETiS program.
IMPACT Community Services offers the following courses under the Vet in Schools (VETiS):
| Course | Locations |
|---|---|
| SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality | Wide Bay |
Under VETiS 2026, a student can undertake:
A student cannot be enrolled in a General Training VETiS qualification and a School-Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship at the same time.
To access a subsidised training place under the VETiS 2026 general training pathway, a student must meet the following criteria:
be enrolled in Years 10, 11 or 12 at a Queensland secondary school
Along with the eligibility criteria above, specific entry requirements 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.
To be eligible for a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SAT), the SAT must:
Funding assistance is provided through Queensland Government training programs and is subject to eligibility requirements, funding availability and program guidelines. Information provided on this page is intended as a guide only. Eligibility must be confirmed prior to enrolment and co-contribution fees may apply.
