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About This Pathway
The Career Start Program – General Training Pathway supports eligible individuals to complete their first post-school certificate III level qualification and increase their skills to move into employment, re-enter the workforce or advance their career. Funding under the General Training Pathway is provided by the Queensland Department of Trade, Employment and Training.
Co-Contribution Fees
The Qld State Government requires Co-Contribution Fees to be paid for each qualification. This fee can be paid by the student themselves or on behalf of the student by a third party. The co-contribution fee (30% of it) is invoiced upon enrolment and needs to be paid prior to commencement of training. Upon commencement the final invoice is then issued. These are the ONLY fees the student must pay.
These fees are calculated per unit of competency. The cost of the qualification changes depending on the amount of units in that qualification. The fact sheet below lists the non-concessional fees and concessional fees payable for each qualification available under this pathway.
The amount of the fees per unit depends on whether the student is non-concessional or concessional.
- If non-concessional it is $10 per unit.
- If concessional it is $5 per unit.
Concessional 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 from a non-English speaking background;
- Is an adult prisoner.
Fees are not payable for any unit that is awarded a Credit Transfer or Transitional-Gap Training.
As part of the enrolment process we gather information to check a student's concessional status.
Fact Sheet
Funded Courses Available (*subject to eligibility)
Career StartAHC20422 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 StartAHC30921 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 StartAHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture
Gain nationally recognised qualifications in plant propagation, landscape design, and turf management. Launch a rewarding horticulture career with practical, hands-on training delivered across Queensland locations.
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Career StartAHC31024 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 StartAHC30624 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 StartAHC31424 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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Career StartAHC32822 Certificate III in Rural Operations
Develop versatile skills for rural and agricultural workplaces including property maintenance, livestock handling, and sustainable land management. Ideal for those seeking flexible careers across regional Queensland.
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