Government Funding

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

Adapt Education provides funded courses for eligible Queensland school students under VETiS funding:

• Approved courses are:
  • Certificate I in Construction
  • Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
• 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

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.

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