Training Funding & Subsidies
Government funding can significantly reduce or remove the cost of nationally recognised training for eligible Queenslanders. Here's how Career Start, Career Boost and VETiS work, and the qualifications EDB delivers under each.
- 3 programs
- Career Start · Career Boost · VETiS
- Subsidised
- confirmed at enrolment
- Queensland-wide
- DTET approved provider
Queensland Government Funding Programs
From 1 July 2025, Queensland's subsidised training is delivered through Career Start, Career Boost and VETiS (replacing the former Certificate 3 Guarantee, User Choice and Higher Level Skills programs). The programs below show the qualifications EDB delivers under each and the main eligibility criteria. Final eligibility is confirmed at enrolment.
Career Start
Entry-level training for job seekers
Career Start helps Queenslanders start their career or move into more skilled roles, through a subsidised place in a Certificate III (general training pathway) or an apprenticeship/traineeship. Up to two subsidised places may be available.
Funded at EDB
- BSB30120 Certificate III in Business
- SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality
- TLI30325 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations
- BSB30120 Certificate III in Business
- SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality
- TLI30325 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations
You may be eligible if you
- Aged 15 or older and no longer at school
- Permanently reside in Queensland
- Australian citizen, permanent resident, eligible temporary resident, or New Zealand citizen
- Have not completed a Certificate III or higher in the last 10 years (school qualifications excluded)
- Not currently enrolled in another qualification
Apprenticeship/traineeship pathway: you must have entered a training contract registered with DTET (and hold a relevant work visa if from overseas) and not have completed two or more apprenticeships or traineeships in the last 10 years.
Career Boost
Higher-level training for existing workers
Career Boost gives existing workers access to reduced-cost higher-level training (Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma) to take their career to the next level.
Funded at EDB
- TLI40324 Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations
You may be eligible if you
- Aged 15 or older and no longer at school
- Permanently reside in Queensland
- Australian or New Zealand citizen, or eligible permanent or temporary resident
- Have not completed a Certificate IV or higher in the last 10 years
- Not currently enrolled in another qualification
- Be an existing worker in the relevant industry
Apprenticeship/traineeship pathway: you must have entered a training contract registered with DTET (and hold a relevant work visa if from overseas) and not have completed two or more apprenticeships or traineeships in the last 10 years.
VETiS
Fee-free training for school students
VET in Schools (VETiS) lets eligible secondary students complete a nationally recognised qualification while still at school, fully funded by the VET investment budget. Completed units can count toward the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). VETiS is a separate, school-based Program from Career Start.
Funded at EDB
- TLI20421 Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations
- SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality
You may be eligible if you
- Currently enrolled secondary school student (typically years 10–12)
- Eligibility confirmed through your school's VET coordinator
- 100% government funded: fee-free, no student contribution
Check Your Eligibility
Not sure which program applies to you? Eligibility is determined by the Queensland Government and confirmed when you enrol. Use the official Skills Gateway eligibility checker, or get in touch and we'll help you work it out.
Official resources
This information is a guide only. Funding programs, subsidies and eligibility criteria are set by the Queensland Government and may change. Subsidised places are limited and eligibility is confirmed at enrolment. Meeting the criteria does not guarantee a subsidised place. Training is delivered by EDB Training Services, RTO 32376.
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