The financial cost of Adapt Education’s courses may be fully or partially offset by the many government incentives and subsidies that are available.

Adapt’s course outlines indicate whether a course is eligible for incentives.  All enrolments in subsidised courses are subject to Adapt Education’s student policies available in our student handbook. Below is a summary of some of the available incentives.

Adapt Education is funded by the QLD Government to deliver the following:

• Certificate III in Business Administration
• Certificate III in Education Support (teacher aide)

The course is heavily subsidised, however a small student contribution fee is applicable. Concession card holders (health care card or pension concession card) and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons will have a discounted student contribution fee. Student contribution fees can be incorporated into an interest free payment plan. For details on course fees view table 2 on our fee schedule

To be eligible for the Certificate 3 Guarantee, a student 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 III or higher qualification. This does not include qualifications completed while at secondary school or abroad.

Some important points about the Certificate 3 Guarantee:

• Students are only eligible for one subsidised training place
• The Queensland Government Certificate 3 Guarantee student factsheet is available here

Our Certificate IV in Education Support is funded by the QLD Government 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

The Certificate III in Education Support can be fully funded for people who have recently completed year 12. To be eligible to access fee-free training, individuals must:

• Have completed Year 12 in Queensland and hold a Senior Statement issued by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority or equivalent certification
• Commence by the end of the calendar year following completion of Year 12
• Permanently reside in Queensland

For more information about this funding program read the QLD Government Fact Sheet.

Adapt Education in partnership with My Industry Training provides the Certificate I in Construction to schools.

• VETiS qualifications can be undertaken in years 10, 11 and 12, and can count towards the Queensland Certificate of Education.
• 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.

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

Many of the qualifications offered by Adapt Education are Centrelink approved and you may be eligible to receive ongoing study support benefits while you study from home. If you are on a single parent pension, a carers pension, disability pension, NewStart and several others, you may be eligible for the Education Supplement ($62 p/fortnight for full time study for the nominated duration of the course) and/or the Education Entry Payment ($208 one off payment). To find out if you’re eligible for Centrelink payments check their webite or call 13 24 90 and ask about the above payments. For eligible participants to claim the education supplement, simply take a signed copy of your training plan (issued upon enrolment) into centrelink and attach it to the relevant centrelink form.

Employers may be eligible to claim incentive payments of up to $4,000 for employing a full-time trainee.

In addition, Employers may be eligible for financial assistance through:

• Special incentives for declared drought areas or regional areas
• Employing mature age Apprentices
• Employing Apprentices with Disability
• Employing a School-based Apprentice

Trainees may be eligible for financial assistance through:

• Support for Adult Australian Apprentices payment initiative
• Living Away From Home Allowance

The information provided is a guide only. For full information on Government incentives contact an Australian apprenticeship centre (such as MEGT or Mission Australia) or visit: www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au

Above are just some of the funded programs available. Each State and some industries have specific funded programs that you may be eligible for. Call us on 1300 380 335 or email info@adapteducation.com.au for more information on funded programs.