Skills Assure Supplier (SAS)

What is the Skills Assure Program?

Skills Assure is a Queensland Government initiative that provides funding for eligible students to access subsidised training. It helps Queenslanders gain the skills needed for in-demand industries.

What this means for you

If you’re eligible, you can study a nationally recognised qualification at a reduced cost through government funding. This means the Queensland Government covers a large portion of your course fees, and you only pay a small co-contribution fee.

To access this funded training, you must meet certain eligibility requirements set by the government – but don’t worry, we’ll help you figure it out.

General Eligibility

Applies to ALL FUNDED Programs

You Must:

Live in Queensland and be a permanent resident
Be aged 15 years or older
Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or hold a relevant visa on a pathway to permanent residency
Not be currently enrolled in another qualification (some exceptions apply for foundation skills or school-based training)
Be able to provide necessary identification and eligibility evidence

Concessional Eligibility

If you qualify as a concessional student, your co-contribution fees will be reduced.

You Must:

You may be eligible for concessional rates if you hold one of the following:

Hold a valid Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card, or Veteran Concession Card
Are a partner or dependent named on one of the above cards
Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Have a disability
Are under 17 and not at school
Are from a culturally or linguistically diverse background (for some programs)
Are an adult prisoner (under specific conditions)

Funding Programs We Offer

Career Boost

Who is it for?

People looking to upskill, reskill, or move up in their careers, especially those who already hold a Certificate III or higher.

What’s included?

Under Career Boost, and eligible individual may access:

One subsidised training place in either a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification under the general training pathway, OR
a higher level apprenticeship/traineeship at certificate IV or above; and
up to two subsidised skill sets in priority industries or sectors as part of the program

Please note: if the individual has already accessed TWO apprenticeships/traineeships through a school-based apprenticeship/traineeship or Career Start within the last 10 years, they are NOT eligible to undertake an apprenticeship/traineeship under Career Boost.

An individual CANNOT do two general pathway qualifications under Career Boost.

Training pathways available:

General training: You enrol directly and learn online, face-to-face or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Apprenticeship or traineeship: You train on the job with support from your employer and College Australia

Career Boost Eligibility

For Cert IV and Diploma level courses

Designed for upskilling or reskilling individuals who have previous qualifications or work experience.

You Must:

Not have completed a certificate IV or higher qualification in the last 10 years (excluding those completed at school)
Not be enrolled in another funded qualification at the same time
Not have previously completed a qualification under Career Boost

Check Your Eligibility

Co-Contribution Fees

The co-contribution fee is the small amount you pay toward the cost of your government-funded training.

While the Queensland Government covers most of the course cost, students are required to make a contribution to show their commitment to completing the qualification. This is called your co-contribution fee.

Check your course specific details for what the fees are for your interested course.

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact us:

Email: rtosupport@ruralmeded.org.au

Phone: 07 4638 7999