Government Funding

Adapt Education provides the following qualifications to School Based students:

• Certificate I in Construction – available fee free through VETiS funding for eligible QLD school students or “For For Service” can be negotiated.
• Certificate II in Engineering Pathways – available fee free through VETiS funding for eligible QLD school students or “For For Service” can be negotiated.
• Certificate II in Sport & Recreation – available fee free through VETiS funding for eligible QLD school students or “For For Service” can be negotiated.
• Certificate III in Business – available as a school based traineeship (SAT) for eligible QLD school students or For 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 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.

Adapt Education is approved by the QLD Government to deliver User Choice funded training for the following Apprenticeship and Traineeship qualifications:

• Certificate III in Business
• Certificate III in Carpentry

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Employers and the Trainee/Apprentice may be eligible for other incentives (see below)

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 21s.

The Australia Government funded Skills Checkpoint for Older Workers program offers eligible persons aged 45-70 with a 50% funding contribution towards training.

Eligibility criteria:

• aged 40 years and over (previously 45–70)
• who are 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, previously nine months) and
• not registered for assistance through an Australian Government employment services program.

If eligible for the funding students will receive:

up to 75% of the course cost may be covered up to a maximum of $2200.

To find out more visit the Skills Checkpoint website.

Receive up to $3,000 towards your course fees.

Eligibility

• Be an existing worker in a COVID impacted industry (Accommodation and Food Services, Education and Training, Retail, Administrative and Support Services, Arts and Recreation Services, Residential Care Services, Child Care Services)

OR; you need to:

• have been out of the paid workforce for six months or more, and
• have been undertaking caring responsibilities, and
• be looking to return to work or advance your career.

This is an Australian Government initiative. Contact us for an application form. Your eligibility will be assessed by:

• QLD applicants: Busy at Work
• NSW applicants: Apprenticeship Support Australia
• Vic applicants: Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

In addition to funding you may also receive personalised career advice and coaching sessions on topics such as: resume preparation, interview techniques, etc)