Certificate II in Cookery

Career Start is a core initiative funded by the Queensland Government and administered by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET). It is designed to help individuals launch their careers through subsidised entry-level training, whether they are looking for work or are already employed and seeking to gain more skills or transition into full-time roles.

There are two training options available through the program:

• General Training Pathway – Direct enrolment in Certificate III qualifications or introductory skill sets.
• Apprenticeship/Traineeship Pathway – Work-based training for apprentices or trainees under a formal contract.

For more information regarding the Career Start Program, please review the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET) fact sheet.

CTA Training Specialists offers SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery under general training funding and the traineeship pathway.

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.

If you want more details on funding, visit our funding page or download our student contribution fees for general training sheet.

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