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 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.

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)

This course provides the skills and knowledge for work or further learning in the landscaping industry. This course provides a general vocational outcome in landscape construction.  Working in the landscape...
$7,000.00
  • User Choice Funding Available
  • Subject to eligibility
This Certificate II course has been developed to provide basic skills and knowledge to a student to prepare for work in the horticultural industry. We have two course streams.  One provides electives...
$5,000.00
  • User Choice Funding Available
  • Subject to eligibility
This course is now superseded. We may contact you for you to enrol into the new course:  AHC30624 Certificate III in Production Horticulture This course provides the skills and knowledge...
$8,500.00
  • User Choice Funding Available
  • Subject to eligibility
This course is now superseded.  We may contact you for you to enrol into the new course AHC31024 Certificate III in Parks and Gardens This course provides the skills and...
$6,000.00
  • User Choice Funding Available
  • Subject to eligibility
This course is now superseded. We may contact you for you to enrol into the new course AHC31124 Certificate III in Nursery Operations. This course provides the skills and knowledge...
$6,000.00
  • User Choice Funding Available
  • Subject to eligibility
This course is now superseded. We may contact you for you to enrol into the new course: AHC31424 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management. This course provides the skills...
$6,000.00
  • User Choice Funding Available
  • Subject to eligibility
This course provides the skills and knowledge to reflect the role of a skilled operator working with civil construction plant. It is popular for companies that require their staff to...
$4,000.00
  • User Choice Funding Available
  • Subject to eligibility
This course provides the skills and knowledge for a worker in grounds maintenance or the softer side of garden landscaping. It will give you a broad knowledge of the amenity...
$6,000.00
  • User Choice Funding Available
  • Subject to eligibility
This course provides the skills and knowledge for work or further learning in the nursery production industry. It will suit a nursery person working in (or wanting to work in)...
$6,000.00
  • User Choice Funding Available
  • Subject to eligibility
This course provides the skills and knowledge for job roles in the production horticulture industry. It will suit farm hands or people working in the nursery, fruit, nut and vegetable...
$8,500.00
  • User Choice Funding Available
  • Subject to eligibility
This course provides the skills and knowledge for work or further learning in the conservation and ecosystem management industry. It covers roles encompassing site restoration, rehabilitation and renewal and management...
$6,000.00
  • User Choice Funding Available
  • Subject to eligibility