Career Boost is a Queensland Government funded vocational education and training (VET) program, managed by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET). Career Boost helps Queenslanders level-up at work, enabling them to grow their skills in existing or new roles and supporting productivity growth and workplace innovation.
The program delivers training to help individuals develop the higher-level skills needed to secure employment, advance their careers, or progress to further education and training.
Career Boost supports two pathways:
In addition, under Career Boost, students may access up to 2 subsidised skill sets in priority industries or sectors.
Career Boost replaces funding previously available through the Higher Level Skills and User Choice programs.
As a condition of your enrolment, you will be required to complete a student training and employment survey within three months of finishing or discontinuing your training.
General Training Pathway Eligibility
To access a subsidised training place under Career Boost (general pathway), a student must:
Traineeship Pathway Eligibility
Students accessing Career Boost via a higher level apprenticeship or traineeship must be in an approved training contract. If the student has already accessed 2 apprenticeships/traineeships through a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SAT) or Career Start within the last 10 years, they are not eligible to undertake an apprenticeship/traineeship under Career Boost. A student cannot do 2 general training pathway qualifications under Career Boost.
Skill Set Eligibility
Under Career Boost, students may access up to 2 subsidised skill sets in priority industries or sectors. Each skill set has specific workforce eligibility requirements — see individual skill set pages for details.
Important Note
Before starting vocational placement, all students must:
Concession Eligibility
Concessional student status applies when:
Please contact our Brisbane Campus for more information about Career Boost funding. Our team will provide you with more information and assist you through every step of the enrolment process.
Email: info@queensford.edu.au
Phone: 07 3221 1626
The following skill sets are available at Queensford College under the Career Boost program. Each skill set has specific eligibility requirements.
| Code | Skill Set | Total Units | Non-Concession | Concession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHCSS00070 | Assist Clients with Medication | 2 | $8.00 | $4.00 |
| CHCSS00075 | Chronic Disease Self-Management | 2 | $8.00 | $4.00 |
| CHCSS00082 | Lead and Mentor | 3 | $12.00 | $6.00 |
| CHCSS00084 | Lead and Support Colleagues | 3 | $12.00 | $6.00 |
| CHCSS00124 | Disability Work – Behaviour Support | 3 | $12.00 | $6.00 |
| CHCSS00128 | High Support and Complex Care – Disability Support | 7 | $28.00 | $14.00 |
| CHCSS00129 | Individual Support – Ageing | 5 | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| CHCSS00130 | Individual Support – Disability | 4 | $16.00 | $8.00 |
| CHCSS00133 | Induction to Disability | 5 | $20.00 | $10.00 |
Co-contribution fees are calculated at $4.00 per unit (non-concession) and $2.00 per unit (concession). The fee may be paid on your behalf by your employer or a third party.
For further fee information, contact our Course Advisors today on 07 3221 1626 or email info@queensford.edu.au.
*All Career Boost skill sets require students to submit an AFP National Police Check (NPC) application. The $42.00 application fee is paid directly to the Australian Federal Police.
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