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). Career Start provides individuals with the skills and support to start their career. The 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 supports delivery of entry level training to students, apprentices and trainees aligned with the skill outcomes required by industry.
Career Start 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, individuals may access one subsidised introductory level skill set. An individual cannot do two general pathway qualifications under Career Start. This is to ensure equitable access for all eligible Queenslanders to a training opportunity
General Training Pathway
To access a subsidised training place under Career Start (general pathway), a student must meet the following criteria:
• aged 15 years or older;
• not be a school student;
• permanently reside in Queensland;
• be an Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), or a temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen;
• not already have a certificate III 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, even if it is on hold or deferred, whether funded by DTET or not (foundation skills qualifications do not count).
Apprenticeship or Traineeship Pathway
To access a subsidised training place under this pathway, the apprentice or trainee must meet the following criteria:
School students can only access apprenticeships and traineeships through a registered SAT (school-based apprenticeship or traineeship). This is to ensure a school student does not use their entire apprenticeship/traineeship entitlement while at school.
Important Note
Before starting vocational placement, all students must:
Students are responsible for all associated costs.
Concessional student status applies when:
Please contact our Brisbane Campus for more information about Career Start. 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
Career Start training is approved for delivery across Queensland, including the following approved regions:
Eligible applicants are required to contribute to the costs of their training through a co-contribution fee. The fee may be paid on your behalf by an employer or another third party.
Fee-Free Training: Eligible Queensland Year 12 graduates may access CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support and CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care fee-free when transitioning to employment under Career Start.
| Course | Total Units | Non-Concession | Concession | Per Unit – Non-Conc | Per Unit – Conc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care | 17 | $68.00 | $34.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 |
| CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support* | 15 | $60.00 | $30.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 |
For Career Start apprenticeships and traineeships, a co-contribution fee of $1.60 per nominal training hour applies, as set by the Queensland Government.
Eligible students may receive a reduced fee of 40% of the standard amount if they:
Students experiencing severe financial hardship may be eligible for a full fee exemption, subject to supporting evidence and approval.
For further fee information, contact our Course Advisors today on 1300 230 623 or send an email to info@queensford.edu.au.
*The Qualification CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support requires the student to submit an AFP National Police Check (NPC) application to enable the student to successfully complete the work placement requirement. The $42.00 application fee is paid directly to the Australian Federal Police.
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