Career Start Funding
The Career Start Program gives eligible Queenslanders the chance to begin or grow their careers through government-funded training in priority industries.
Funding Overview
Queensford College is proud to be an approved Skills Assure Supplier under the Queensland Government’s Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET).
Through this partnership, eligible Queensland residents can access a government-subsidised place in the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) — significantly reducing the cost of gaining a nationally recognised qualification in one of Australia’s fastest-growing sectors.
Eligibility criteria apply, so contact our team today to find out if you qualify for subsidised training and take the first step towards a rewarding career in aged care and disability support.
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 fee-free when transitioning to employment under Career Start.
| Course | Total Units | Non-Concession | Concession | Per Unit – Non-Conc | Per Unit – Conc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support* | 15 | $60.00 | $30.00 | $4.00 | $2.00 |
*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.
Concessional student status applies when:
- The student holds a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card issued under Commonwealth law, or is the partner or a dependant of a person who holds a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and is named on the card
- The student provides the Queensford College with an official form under Commonwealth law confirming that the student, their partner or the person of whom the student is a dependant is entitled to concessions under a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card
- The student is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- The student is a school student and is enrolled in a VETiS program (may include young people in detention)
- The student has a disability
- The student is an adult prisoner
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