QLD Government Funded Training - Skills Assure
QLD Skills Assure - Career Boost
Previously known as the Higher Level Skills program. Career Boost aims to take your career to the next level, enabling you to grow and apply your skills to existing or new job roles. The Queensland Government subsidises the cost of Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications.
About Career Boost Funding
Career Boost is one of the Queensland Government's core funded vocational education and training (VET) programs, managed by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET).
Career Boost aims to take a person's career to the next level, enabling them to grow and apply their skills to existing or new job roles and to support productivity growth and workplace innovation.
The program offers either a general training pathway or employment-based apprenticeship or traineeship pathway. Qualifications delivered through a general training pathway are available for direct enrolment and do not require a training contract with an employer.
Check Funding EligibilityBSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
General training pathway - available for direct enrolment.
BSB50120 Diploma of Business
Available as an employment-based traineeship pathway.
BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management
Available as an employment-based traineeship pathway.
Eligibility Criteria
To access Career Boost funding you must meet ALL of the following requirements.
Age and School Status
Be aged 15 years or older and not currently enrolled as a school student.
Queensland Resident
Permanently reside in Queensland and be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or temporary resident on a pathway to permanent residency.
No Prior Certificate IV or Higher
Not already hold a Certificate IV or higher qualification (including tertiary qualification) completed within the last 10 years. School-based qualifications and foundation skills qualifications are excluded.
Not Currently Enrolled
Not be enrolled in another qualification, whether DTET-funded or not (foundation skills qualifications excluded).
Application Process
Follow these steps to apply for Career Boost funding at Asset College.
Start Your ApplicationStep 1 - Review Course Information
Review course information and contact Asset College for clarification on costs, delivery mode, training timeline, assessment methods, locations and student support services.
Step 2 - Submit Application
Read the Career Boost application instructions and submit your application online or in person at an Asset College QLD office.
Step 3 - Complete Assessment
Undertake the Online Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment and participate in a pre-enrolment phone conversation with a Student Services Officer.
Step 4 - Pay Co-contribution Fee
Pay your co-contribution fee prior to enrolment. The fee may be paid by your employer or a third party on your behalf.
Step 5 - Application Review
Asset College assesses and finalises your application. Written response usually within 3-5 business days.
Step 6 - Commence Course
Review and sign your training plan, then commence your course.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Career Boost qualifications can I access?
You are eligible for one subsidised place in either a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification under the general training pathway; or a higher level apprenticeship or traineeship at Certificate IV or above; and up to two subsidised skill sets in priority industries or sectors.
What is the student co-contribution fee?
The Queensland Government subsidises the cost of training however all participants must contribute a co-contribution fee. This fee can be paid by your employer or a third party on your behalf but must be paid prior to enrolment into a funded training course.
What is concessional status?
Students qualify for concessional status if they hold a Health Care, Veteran or Pensioner Concession Card; identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; have a disability; or are an adult prisoner.
Can eligibility requirements change?
Yes. DTET may amend student eligibility requirements at any time based on factors such as budget, emerging priorities, and the need to ensure a pipeline of workers for critical occupations and improved access to job opportunities for identified priority cohorts.
Does approval guarantee my place?
Applications are subject to approval by Asset College Head Office. A completed application does not guarantee approval. Availability of funding is subject to change without notice at the discretion of the Queensland Government.
Are licence application fees included?
No. Participants are required to submit and pay for their own industry licence applications where applicable. These costs are not included in the student contribution fee or funding subsidy.