Get funded training through the apprenticeship and traineeship pathway — designed to support employers and their apprentices with subsidised, industry-aligned qualifications.
About This Pathway
The Career Start Program – Apprenticeship/Traineeship Pathway provides a public funding contribution towards the cost of training and assessment for eligible apprentices and trainees. Funding is provided by the Queensland Department of Trade, Employment and Training.
The program is designed to provide employers and their apprentices and trainees with the ability to select their preferred registered training organisation (RTO) for the delivery of the accredited training to meet their specific needs.
Co-Contribution Fees
The Qld State Government requires Co-Contribution Fees to be paid for each qualification. These fees are calculated at $1.60 per nominal hour. The cost of the qualification changes depending on the electives chosen. Contact us for an estimate of fees payable for a qualification.
Fact Sheets
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PDFRII30820 Fact Sheet
PDFAHC30921 Fact Sheet
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PDFFunded Courses Available (*subject to eligibility)
Career Start$7,000.00AHC30921 Certificate III in Landscape Construction
Build a rewarding career in landscape construction with nationally recognised training in hardscaping, paving, retaining walls, and outdoor structures. Hands-on learning delivered across Queensland locations.
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Career Start$5,000.00AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture
Begin your horticulture career with hands-on training in plant care, soil preparation, and garden maintenance. Perfect for school leavers and career changers looking to enter the green industry across Queensland.
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Career Start$4,000.00RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
Earn your civil construction plant operations qualification with comprehensive training across excavators, loaders, rollers, and more. High-demand skills for Queensland's growing infrastructure and construction sector.
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Career Start$6,000.00AHC31024 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
Specialise in parks and gardens maintenance including turf care, tree management, and public green space upkeep. Train for sought-after council and government landscaping roles across Queensland regions.
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Career Start$6,000.00AHC31124 Certificate III in Nursery Operations
Master nursery production techniques including plant propagation, pest management, and retail nursery operations. Build the practical skills needed for Queensland's growing nursery and garden centre industry.
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Career Start$8,500.00AHC30624 Certificate III in Production Horticulture
Develop specialist skills in commercial crop production, irrigation management, and sustainable growing practices. Prepare for rewarding roles in nurseries, farms, and production horticulture operations throughout Queensland.
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Career Start$6,000.00AHC31424 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Learn to protect and restore natural ecosystems with training in land rehabilitation, weed control, and biodiversity conservation. Gain the skills to manage Queensland's unique landscapes and environments.
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