Certificate 3 Guarantee

What is the Certificate 3 Guarantee Program?

The Certificate 3 Guarantee Program 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 Certificate 3 Guarantee Program is provided by the Queensland Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.

Student co-contribution fee

As part of the Certificate 3 Guarantee Program a student co-contribution fee must be collected. This fee can be paid by the student themselves or on behalf of the student by a third party. The applicable fee is paid upon enrolment and prior to commencement of training and is the final & only fee the student must pay.

Co-contribution fees are not payable for units that are awarded a Credit Transfer. If you are awarded a Credit Transfer, you will be refunded the co-contribution fee paid for that unit.

See the Fact Sheet

Funded Courses Available (*subject to eligibility)

Courses we have available with Certificate 3 Guarantee funding are:

  • AHC30616 Certificate III in Production Horticulture
  • AHC30916 Certificate III in Landscape Construction
  • AHC31016 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
  • AHC32816 Certificate III in Rural Operations

 

Higher Level Skills

What is the Higher Level Skills Program?

The Higher Level Skills program aims to assist individuals to gain the higher-level skills required to secure employment or career advancement in a priority industry, or to transition to university to further their studies.  Funding under the Higher Level Skills Program is provided by the Queensland Department of Education and Training.

Student co-contribution fee

As part of the Higher Level Skills Program a student co-contribution fee must be collected. This fee can be paid by the student themselves or on behalf of the student by a third party. The applicable fee is paid upon enrolment and prior to commencement of training and is the final & only fee the student must pay.

Co-contribution fees are not payable for units that are awarded a Credit Transfer. If you are awarded a Credit Transfer, you will be refunded the co-contribution fee paid for that unit.

See the Fact Sheet

Funded Courses Available (*subject to eligibility)

Courses we have available with Higher Level Skills funding are:

  • AHCSS00030 Farm Business Management Skill Set

User Choice

What is the User Choice Program?

The User Choice program provides a public funding contribution towards the cost of training and assessment for eligible apprentices and trainees. Funding under the User Choice Program is provided by the Queensland Department of Employment, Small Business 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.

Student contribution fees

The Qld State Government has a requirement of Student 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.

Funded Courses Available (*subject to eligibility)

Courses we have available with User Choice funding are:

  • AHC10116 Certificate I in Conservation and Land Management
  • AHC30916 Certificate III in Landscape Construction
  • AHC31016 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens
  • AHC31116 Certificate III in Production Nursery
  • RII30815 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations