Government Funding

Adapt Education is a Skills Assure supplier, approved and funded by the QLD Government to deliver the Certificate IV in School Based Education Support under the Higher Level Skills subsidy. To be eligible you must:

• Be a Queensland resident over the age of 15
• Be an Australian citizen or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency.
• Have finished secondary school or left school
• Not hold or be currently undertaking a certificate level IV or higher qualification. This does not include qualifications completed while at secondary school or abroad.

Course fees under this program are heavily subsidised however a small student contribution fee is applicable. Student contribution fees can be incorporated into an interest free payment plan. For details on course fees view table 3 on our fee schedule.

Some important points about the Higher Level Skills subsidy:

• Students are only eligible for one subsidised training place
• The Queensland Government Higher Level Skills student factsheet is available here

Adapt Education is a Skills Assure supplier, approved and funded by the QLD Government to deliver the following to School Based students:

• Certificate I in Construction – available fee free through VETiS funding for eligible QLD school students or “Fee For Service” can be negotiated.
• Certificate II in Engineering Pathways – available fee free through VETiS funding for eligible QLD school students or “Fee For Service” can be negotiated.
• Certificate II in Sport & Recreation – available fee free through VETiS funding for eligible QLD school students or “Fee For Service” can be negotiated.
• Certificate III in Business – available as a school based traineeship (SAT) for eligible QLD school students or Fee For Service to students anywhere in Australia.
• Certificate III in Carpentry – available as a school based apprenticeship (SAT) for eligible QLD school students
• Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care – available as a school based traineeship (SAT) for eligible QLD school students or Fee For Service to students anywhere in Australia.
• Certificate III in School Based Education Support – available as Fee For Service to students anywhere in Australia.
• Certificate IV in School Based Education Support – available as Fee For Service to students anywhere in Australia.
• Diploma of Business – available as Fee For Service to students anywhere in Australia.

VETiS Funding

• VETiS qualifications can be undertaken in years 10, 11 and 12, and can count towards the Queensland Certificate of Education and ATAR rankings.
• Students can access one funded qualification while at school.
• Accessing VETiS funding will not affect a student’s eligibility for future funded programs once they leave school.
• The cost of VETiS funded qualifications are fee free for students. Students who have already accessed VETiS funding will be advised of any applicable fees prior to enrolling.
• Delivery modes and timeframes are negotiable and can align with SAS or other school programs.

School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeships (SATs)

• Combine paid work, training and school
• As well as an industry recognised national qualification you will gain credit towards your Queensland Certificate of Education.
• A Certificate III qualification will ensure an ATAR ranking of 68 (equivalent to OP 15); A Certificate IV will ensure a minimum ATAR rank of 74 (equivalent to OP 12)
• To qualify you must be employed in an apprenticeship/traineeship role and be signed into a training contract for a qualification funded by the QLD government.

Schools or students seeking further information should contact info@adapteducation.com.au

Certificate 3 Guarantee Boost

The Certificate 3 Guarantee Boost provides eligible jobseekers with funding for training to help secure local jobs. Training may include ‘second chance’ training for jobseekers or workers who already have a Certificate 3 (or higher) level qualification but need new or updated skills to gain, change or retain employment.

For more information visit the QLD Governments Back to Work webpage.

Employer Support

Support payments are available to eligible employers who hire eligible jobseekers.

• Up to $15,000 for employers who hire an eligible unemployed jobseeker
• Up to $20,000 for employers who hire an eligible young unemployed jobseeker, aged between 15 – 24 years.
• Up to $20,000 for employers who hire an eligible unemployed Mature Aged Workers

Contact us for more information or visit the QLD Governments Back to Work webpage.

About Apprenticeships and Traineeships

• Apprenticeships and Traineeships combine paid work with structured training.
• You may be a full-time or part-time employee, a new or existing employee (note: for school based apprenticeships and traineeships refer to the VETiS Schools Funding section).
• Apprenticeships and traineeships require employers to enter into a training contract with the apprentice or trainee, which is a legally binding agreement to work and train together for a length of time.

Adapt Education can accept traineeship enrolments from anywhere in Australia for:

• Certificate III in Business
• 10983NAT Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care

User Choice Apprenticeships and Traineeships in QLD

We are approved to deliver User Choice funded training to eligible QLD based Apprentices and Trainees in:

• Certificate III in Business
• Certificate III in Carpentry
• 10983NAT Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care

Additional Information for User Choice apprenticeships and traineeships

• To be eligible to receive government contributions, the apprentice or trainee must have entered into a qualification that is funded and select a training provider that holds Pre Qualified Supplier (PQS) status.
• Apprentices or Trainees will pay a set contribution fee towards their training. This rate is set at $1.60 per nominal hour. The employer may choose to pay these on the participant’s behalf. Concessional rates and some exemptions may apply. Under the Queensland Government’s Free apprenticeships for under 21s initiative, young apprentices and trainees under the age of 21 who select the Certificate III in Carpentry (a priority qualification) will not pay the contribution fee.

Incentives for Employers

• QLD Employers: Payments of up to $20,000 are available when you employ eligible job seekers in regional QLD and some SE QLD locations. See Back to Work section on this page for further information.
  Incentives for Apprentices and Trainees

Incentives for Apprentices and Trainees

• Australian Apprenticeship Incentive System: A direct payment to apprentices in priority occupations (Certificate III in Carpentry), of up to $1,250 paid every six months for a maximum of two years, up to a total value of $5,000, to help apprentices with cost-of-living pressures and to assist them to stay in their apprenticeship. View the Australian Apprenticeship Priority List.
• Trade Support Loans to the value of $22,890 (includes 20% discount on amount borrowed for successful apprenticeship completion).
• Living Away From Home Allowance
• Travel and Accommodation Allowance
• Youth Allowance or Abstudy

The information provided is a guide only. For full information on Government incentives contact an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (such as MEGT, The Busy Group, or MAS National) or visit: www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au

Go to the Australian Government website for further details about a range of employer incentives.

Go to the QLD Government website for further details about User Choice apprenticeships and Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s.

The Skills Checkpoint for Older Workers Program (the Skills Checkpoint Program) provides funding for up to 50% of your course fee and advice and guidance to:

• Transition into new roles within their current industry or
• Find pathways to a new career.

The guidance provided includes referral to relevant education and training options.

Eligibility

You can do the Skills Checkpoint Program if you are

• Aged 40 years or over
• An Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Employed and at risk of becoming unemployed and entering the income support system
  or recently unemployed (within 12 months) and not referred to or registered with a Commonwealth funded employment services provider.

Accessing the Program

You can find out more information about the Skills Checkpoint Program, including how to apply, by contacting the provider:

The BUSY Group Ltd

Please call BUSY at Work 1300 359 061 BUSY Skills Checkpoint Program