User Choice Funding (QLD Traineeships)
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- User Choice Funding (QLD Traineeships)
About The Fund
Are you an apprentice or a trainee in Queensland? If so, you may be eligible for the User Choice program. This Government-funded program provides contributions towards the cost of training and assessment services. This fantastic program recognises that employment-based training aligned to skills shortages is an essential priority in Queensland, and provides funding to meet industry needs and changing government priorities. So if this sounds like something you’re interested in, make sure to check out the eligibility requirements now!
Funding Options
Funding Options
About The Fund
Are you an apprentice or a trainee in Queensland? If so, you may be eligible for the User Choice program. This Government-funded program provides contributions towards the cost of training and assessment services. This fantastic program recognises that employment-based training aligned to skills shortages is an essential priority in Queensland, and provides funding to meet industry needs and changing government priorities. So if this sounds like something you’re interested in, make sure to check out the eligibility requirements now!
Courses Eligible For Funding
Certificate III in Business
BSB30120
Certificate III in Business (Business Administration)
BSB30120
Certificate III in Business (Customer Engagement)
BSB30120
Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
RII30120
Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
RII30820
Certificate III in Civil Construction
RII30820
Fund Details
General Training Pathway Eligibility:
- Aged 15 years or older.
- Not a school student.
- Permanently reside in Queensland.
- Australian citizen, permanent resident (including humanitarian entrant), eligible temporary resident, or New Zealand citizen.
- Must not already hold a Certificate III or higher qualification completed in the last 10 years (school qualifications and foundation skills excluded).
- Must not be enrolled in another qualification (excluding foundation skills).
Apprenticeship/Traineeship Pathway Eligibility:
- School students can only access via a school-based apprenticeship/traineeship (SAT).
- Must be employed and have a registered training contract for an eligible qualification.
- If from overseas, must have a visa permitting work in Australia.
- Must not have already completed two apprenticeships/traineeships within the last 10 years (including SATs).
Want more information about the Queensland Government User Choice Program ? Check out the below resources!
If it turns out that you are eligible for government funding, we want to make sure you know that there will still be a cost involved in your training – but don’t worry, it’s not too much!
You’ll need to pay a small co-contribution fee as part of your course. Student contribution fees under the User Choice program are currently calculated at $1.60 per nominal hour for each unit of competency/module and are worked out when you start each module. If you hold a concession card, then great news -you’ll only be charged 40% of the student contribution fee! Keep in mind that these fees may change annually however, so please check back with us regularly to make sure you know what’s happening.
Concessional student status applies when the student falls into one of the following categories:
- Holds a Health Care, Veteran or Pensioner Concession Card issued under Commonwealth law, or is the partner or a dependant of a person who holds such a card and is named on the card.
- Holds an official form issued under Commonwealth law confirming that they, their partner, or the person of whom they are a dependant is entitled to concessions under a Health Care, Veteran or Pensioner Concession Card.
- Identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
- Has a disability.
- Is an adult prisoner.
Please note: if you are applying for concessional rates, you will need to provide evidence of the above.
For our refund policy, please see the Gold Training Student Handbook for our terms, conditions and cancellations policy.
Not sure if your eligible for the User Choice? Use our funding eligibility checker to find out now!
Benefits of employing a trainee
By employing an apprentice or a trainee, you provide training in ‘your way of doing the job‘ and by having staff trained your way from the start, you can increase your business’ efficiency and productivity.
Financial incentives may be available to employers (dependent upon the qualification). Please visit the Queensland Government website for more information on the financial incentives and benefits involved with employing a trainee or an apprentice.