Career Start Program
Overview
About this Funding
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.
For more information regarding the Career Start Program, please review the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET) fact sheet.
Qualifications Available
General Training
Traineeship
Qualifications and introductory skill sets delivered through a general training pathway are available for direct enrolment and do not require the student to enter into a training contract (apprenticeship/traineeship) with an employer.
For apprenticeships and traineeships, an individual must be employed as an apprentice or trainee.
Training Locations
CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations
Brisbane, Cairns, Central Queensland, Darling Downs - Maranoa, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan - Beaudesert, Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday, Moreton Bay - North, Moreton Bay - South, Queensland - Outback, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Townsville, Wide Bay
AVI20118 Certificate II in Transport Security Protection
Brisbane, Cairns, Central Queensland, Darling Downs - Maranoa, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan - Beaudesert, Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday, Moreton Bay - North, Moreton Bay - South, Queensland - Outback, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Townsville, Wide Bay
BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills
Brisbane, Gold Coast, Logan - Beaudesert, Moreton Bay - North, Moreton Bay - South, Townsville
CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services
Brisbane, Gold Coast, Logan - Beaudesert, Moreton Bay - North, Moreton Bay - South, Townsville
Eligibility Criteria
- be 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).
- For CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations: You must not have been convicted of a disqualifying offence in the past 10 years, where a conviction was recorded. For more information on what constitutes a disqualifying offence, please visit the Queensland Government website.
Application Process
Review the course information and contact us if you require any further clarification about the costs, co-contribution fee, how and when feels will be charged and collected, delivery mode, training timeline, assessment methods, delivery locations, requirements for successful completion of the qualification or skill set, licensing requirements or student support services.
Read the Career Smart application instructions.
Submit your application online here or in person at one of Asset College’s QLD offices.
Undertake the Online Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment.
Participate in a pre-enrolment assessment phone conversation with one of our Student Services Officers.
Pay your co-contribution fee.
Your application will be assessed and finalised by Asset College Student Services team, and you will receive a written response usually within 3 – 5 business days.
Review and sign your training plan.
Commence your course.
Access additional support services offered by Asset College as required throughout your course.
Student Contribution Fees
The Queensland Government subsidises the cost of undertaking an approved qualification however all participants will be required to contribute a co-contribution fee.
The co-contribution fee can be paid by your employer or another third party on your behalf but will under no circumstance be waived by Asset College and must be paid prior to enrolment into a funded training course.
Click Here to view the current fee schedule.
Determining Concessional Status
- 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.
Student Support Service
Please make sure you familiarise yourself with the following:
- Student Handbook
- Privacy Policy
- Refund Policy
- Student Support Services and Information
Terms and Conditions
Applications are subject to approval by Asset College’s Head Office. Submitting a completed application does not guarantee approval of funding. Training cannot commence until you have received written confirmation of your application being approved.
Availability of funding is subject to change without notice at the discretion of the Queensland Government.
Applicants are only eligible to receive funding for a general qualification at certificate III and an apprenticeship/traineeships, 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 apprenticeship/traineeships at either certificate II or III, including school-based apprenticeships or traineeships (SATs). In addition, individuals may access one subsidised introductory-level skill set.
Participants must provide additional information / feedback to Asset College within three months of completing their qualification.
Student co-contribution fees must be paid to Asset College prior to course commencement. Co-contribution fees will be handled in line with the refund policy.
Student co-contribution fees may vary depending on the course location and delivery method.
Applicants who are registered Job Seekers should consult their Job Active Provider prior to submitting an application. Your Job Active Provider may be able to provide additional support services and/or pay the student co-contribution fees for eligible applicants.
Additional terms and conditions will be outlined on the application forms and are subject to change.
Participants are required to submit and pay for their own industry licence applications (where applicable). These costs are not included in the student contribution fee or funding subsidy.
Students can only access Career Start through approved training providers (Skills Assure Suppliers).
The amount of Subsidy provided will depend on the demand for skilled workers in the area of study.
Further information about the Career Start Program is available at www.training.qld.gov.au
