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Skills Assure (QLD)

Skills Assure is Queensland’s quality mark for training providers (called Skills Assure Suppliers) approved to deliver subsidised training.

Skills Assure providers like Breakthru College are approved by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET) to deliver subsidised courses to eligible students.

About Skills Assure

Are you eligible for to access funding in Queensland?

Queensland students may be eligible to access funded training through:

Career Start – Designed to support eligible students to complete their very first qualification in a priority industry or skillset
Career Boost – Providers financial assistance for eligible students to undertake higher-level course (such as a Certificate IV) in priority areas.

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About Career Start funding

The Career Start program is a Queensland Government training initiative, funded by the Queensland Government. The Career Start program provides financial assistance for eligible individuals to complete their first post-school Certificate III level qualification, so you can get ahead in your career and move into a better future.

Career Start Eligibility

To access subsidised training places under Career Start, prospective students must meet the following criteria:

be a Queensland resident
be aged 15 years or over, and no longer at school
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency.
not hold a certificate Ill level or higher qualification completed within the last 10 years (qualifications completed as a school student and foundation skills qualifications do not count)
Not be enrolled in another qualification

Co-Contribution fees

A contribution to the cost of training and assessment services — called a co-contribution fee — must be made by students undertaking a certificate III level vocational qualifications, skill sets and non-concessional students undertaking lower level qualifications.

The only exceptions to the fee condition are:

Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) participants — this training is provided fee-free to students with any additional costs met through SQW funding

Qualification Code	Qualification Description	Concession amount per qualification	Non-Concession amount per qualification
CHC33021	Certificate III in Individual Support	$30	$45

Note: The total cost per unit for concession is $2, and the total cost per unit for non-concession is $3. The total cost per unit can be computed by dividing the total cost per qualification by the number of units within the qualification.

About Career Boost funding

Career Boost provides a government subsidy to support eligible individuals to complete their first higher level qualification. It’s designed to provide access to subsidised training in selected qualifications and priority skill sets.

This training subsidy will help offset the cost of a Certificate IV or higher course so that Queenslanders can gain advanced skills to secure employment or further their careers.

Career Boost eligibility

To access subsidised training places under Career Boost, prospective students must meet the following criteria:

be a Queensland resident
be aged 15 years or over, and no longer at school
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency.
not hold a certificate IV level or higher qualification completed within the last 10 years ( qualifications completed as a school student and foundation skills qualifications do not count)
Not be enrolled in another qualification

Courses funded

Students can access the following courses using Career Boost funding with Breakthru College:

CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
CHC43515 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
CHCSS00070 Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set

Co-Contribution fees

A contribution to the cost of training and assessment services — called a co-contribution fee — must be made by students undertaking a certificate IV level or higher qualifications, as well as skill sets.

The only exceptions to the fee condition are:

SQW participants — this training is provided fee-free to students with any additional costs met through SQW funding

Qualification Code	Qualification Description	Concession amount per qualification	Non-Concession amount per qualification
CHC43015	Certificate IV in Ageing Support	$54	$72
CHC43115	Certificate IV in Disability	$42	$56
CHC43315	Certificate IV in Mental Health	$45	$60
CHC43515	Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work	$45	$60

Note: the total cost per unit for concession is $3, and the total cost per unit for non-concession is $4. The total cost per unit can be computed by dividing the total cost per qualification by the number of units within the qualification.

Traineeships

Traineeships in Queensland offer an excellent opportunity to earn while you learn, allowing trainees to gain a nationally recognised qualification while receiving on‑the‑job experience. They’re also highly beneficial for employers, offering a way to develop talent and access financial incentives while training new staff.

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Frequently asked questions

Breakthru uses the Queensland Government’s Skills Assure eligibility requirements to assess whether your course is subsidised under Career Start, Career Boost, or other programs. If you’re under 25 and in a priority apprenticeship or traineeship, your course may be fee-free. Otherwise, a student contribution fee applies (generally $1,300–$1,500). We’ll confirm your exact fee once any Credit Transfer or RPL has been assessed.

Once approved, you’ll receive a confirmation of your funded place, be added to our student systems, and get an email with your login details for online learning or your class information for face-to-face delivery. Your trainer will work with you to develop a Training Plan tailored to your role and goals, and we’ll guide you through your first steps before training begins.

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Are you eligible for to access funding in Queensland?