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Skilling Australia for the Future

Course: Certificate II & III
Category: Various Categories
Provider: Australian College QED
Location: Correspondence


If you do not already have a nationally accredited qualification you may be eligible for free training to complete a Certificate II or III qualification in one of a number of areas.



What is the Productivity Places Program?


  • The Productivity Places Program is a great way to improve your skills so you can find employment.
  • The Program provides new training places in skills and occupations employers are seeking and is designed to help you secure long term employment.
  • The Program is part of the Australian Government's "Skilling Australia for the Future" initiative.
  • The training is delivered only by approved Registered Training Organisations.
  • You can gain a new qualification or upgrade an existing qualification. Initially only qualifications at the Certificate II or Certificate III levels will be offered. From 1 July 2008, higher level qualifications will be available.

If you are looking for work the Australian Government will fully fund training under the program, where:


  • you are registered with an employment service provider such as a Job Network Provider; or
  • you are not registered with an employment service provider but you are claiming a pension or benefit; or
  • you are not registered with an employment service provider and you are not currently working but are seeking or intending to seek paid employment after completing the qualification

You will also need to provide by fax, email or mail:


  • evidence of registration with an employment service provider; or
  • evidence of receipt of pension or benefits; or
  • a Statutory Declaration plus evidence of Australian Citizenship or permanent residency

Note: Full-time students and people who are self-employed are not eligible for this program.


Australian College QED has approval to deliver the following courses:


  • Certificate II in Retail Operations WRR20102
  • Certificate III in Children's Services CHC30402
  • Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical) FNS30304
  • Certificate III in Tourism (International Retail Travel Sales) THT30302
  • Certificate II in Tourism (Operations) THT20502

Australian College QED is a Registered Training Organisation. For more information about their accredited courses visit their website at www.australiancollege.edu.au or call them on 1800 790 490.


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