Funding Eligibility & Options

We are approved to deliver a range of qualifications under the Career Start Program through both General Training and Traineeship pathways.

General Training Pathway

• SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery
• SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality
• BSB30120 Certificate III in Business
• SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality

Apprenticeship Traineeship  / Pathway

• SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
• BSB30120 Certificate III in Business
• SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality
• SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery
• SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality 

Qualifications and skill sets delivered through a general training pathway are available for direct enrolment and do not require the student to enter into a training (apprenticeship/traineeship) contract with an employer.

For apprenticeships and traineeships, an individual must be employed as an apprentice or trainee.

To be eligible for Career Start, you must:

• Be aged 15 years or older;
• Not be currently enrolled in secondary school (unless participating in a School-based Apprenticeship or Traineeship – SAT);
• Be a permanent resident of Queensland;
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or a temporary resident on a pathway to permanent residency with appropriate work rights;
• Not hold a Certificate III or higher qualification completed within the past 10 years (qualifications obtained while at school and foundation skills qualifications are excluded);
• Not be currently enrolled in another qualification (unless it is a foundation skills course).

Additional eligibility conditions may apply depending on the qualification or training type.

1. Explore available qualifications and review course information.
2. Contact us for more details on course fees, delivery methods, timelines, and assessments.
3. Submit your application online.
4. Complete the online Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) assessment.
5. Participate in a pre-enrolment phone / face to face interview.
6. Pay the required co-contribution fee.
7. Finalise your enrolment and training plan with our Student Services team.
8. Begin your training and access available support services.

Although the training is subsidised by the Queensland Government, students are required to contribute toward the cost of their training.

• Fees are determined by the training provider and may vary depending on the course and delivery mode.
• Employers or third parties may cover the co-contribution fee, but the training provider cannot waive it.
• Concessional rates may apply for:
  • Health Care, Veteran, or Pensioner Concession Card holders (or their dependants);
  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people;
  • People with a disability;
  • Adult prisoners.

Apprentices and trainees may also qualify for reduced or exempted fees under specific conditions.

View student contribution fees for general training here.

Please note, these prices are indicative and may change depending on units selected, any transferal of credits and funding options. Contact us to discuss your individual circumstances.

We are here to support you throughout your training journey. Assistance may include:

• Foundation skills (LLN/Digital) training if required;
• Student services and learning support;
• Guidance on transitioning into employment or further study.

Refer to our:

• Student Handbook
• Privacy Policy
• Refund Policy

1. Funding approval is not guaranteed; all applications are subject to eligibility checks and available places.
2. You may only access one subsidised Certificate III qualification and one apprenticeship/traineeship under Career Start OR two apprenticeships/traineeships total.
3. One subsidised skill set may also be accessed.
4. Licensing and registration fees (if required) are not included in the training subsidy.
5. Job seekers are encouraged to speak with their employment service provider, who may be able to assist with costs or additional support.
6. Full eligibility and program details are available at qld.gov.au

Further information about the Career Start Program is available at www.training.qld.gov.au

CTA Training Specialists has been approved to deliver the following qualifications under the Career Boost program:

General Training

SIT40422 Certificate IV in Hospitality

SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management 

Traineeship

BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management

SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management

Qualifications and skill sets delivered through a general training pathway are available for direct enrolment and do not require the student to enter into a training (apprenticeship/traineeship) contract with an employer.

For apprenticeships and traineeships, an individual must be employed as an apprentice or trainee.

To be eligible for the Career Boost Program, you must:

• 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 IV or higher qualification (including tertiary qualification) completed within the last 10 years (qualifications completed as a school student and foundation skills qualifications do not count). Note: This eligibility requirement does not apply to individuals seeking to enrol in a skill set.
• 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).

1. 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.
2. Read the Career Boost application instructions.
3. Submit your application online.
4. Undertake the Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) assessment.
5. Participate in a pre-enrolment assessment phone conversation with one of our Student Services Officers.
6. Pay your co-contribution fee.
7. Your application will be assessed and finalised by CTA Training Specialists Student Services team, and you will receive a written / phone response usually within 3 – 5 business days.
8. Review and sign your training plan.
9. Commence your course.
10. Access additional support services offered by CTA Training Specialists as required throughout your course.

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 CTA and must be paid prior to enrolment into a funded training course.

View student contribution fees for general training here.

Please note, these prices are indicative and may change depending on units selected, any transferal of credits and funding options. Contact us to discuss your individual circumstances.

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.

CTA is here to help you succeed in your chosen program.
Please make sure you familiarise yourself with the following:

• Student Handbook
• Privacy Policy
• Refund Policy

Applications are subject to approval by CTA Operations Team. Submitting a completed application does not guarantee approval of funding. Training cannot commence until you have received written confirmation of your application being approved.

1. Availability of funding is subject to change without notice at the discretion of the Queensland Government.
2. Applicants are only eligible to receive funding for one subsidised place in either a Certificate IV, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma qualification under the general training pathway; or a higher level apprenticeship/traineeship at Certificate IV or above; and up to two subsidised skill sets in priority industries or sectors as part of the program.
3. Participants must provide additional information / feedback to CTA within three months of completing their qualification.
4. Student co-contribution fees must be paid to CTA prior to course commencement. Co-contribution fees will be handled in line with the refund policy.
5. Student co-contribution fees may vary depending on the course location and delivery method.
6. 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.
7. Additional terms and conditions will be outlined on the application forms and are subject to change.
8. 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.
9. Students can only access Career Boost through approved training providers (Skills Assure Suppliers).
10. DTET may amend student eligibility requirements at any time based on factors such as budget, emerging priorities, and the need to ensure a pipeline of workers for critical occupations and improved access to job opportunities for identified priority cohorts.

Further information about the Career Boost Program is available at  training.qld.gov.au.