Queensland

Higher Level Skills Funding

The Higher Level Skills Program provides funding for Certificate IV or higher level qualifications within priority skill sets.

What is Higher Level Skills funding?

The Higher Level Skills Program enables eligible Queensland residents to access subsidised training. The Queensland Government provides funding for Certificate IV or higher level qualifications within priority skill sets.

Qualifications and skill sets which attract subsidies are determined by national skills shortages and the priorities of the Queensland Government.

The aim of the Higher Level Skills Program is to assist individuals gain higher level skills to secure employment or career advancement in priority industries, or transition to university to further their studies.

To be eligible for Higher Level Skills funding you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident, or a temporary resident with an eligible visa subclass; be 15 years old or over; live in Queensland and have left school and not already have or be enrolled in a certificate IV level or higher qualification.

Tiered Subsidies

The amount of government funding varies according to the qualification. Higher subsidies are allocated to industries with skill shortages or qualifications that develop important economic and industry skills.

Fees Payable by Students

Students who enrol in a qualification under the Higher Level Skills Program are required to contribute to the costs of their training through a co-contribution fee. The fee depends on the course selected as well as the training provider.

Find a higher level skills course in your area.

Eligibility criteria

  • be 15 years of age or older
  • not enrolled at any school
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent Australian resident or an eligible VISA holder
  • live in QLD
  • not have enrolled in the course previously

Popular Higher Level Skills courses

Enquire with a course provider to confirm availability of Higher Level Skills funded places and eligibility requirements.

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPP20218

Certificate II in Security Operations
On Campus
3 weeks
$20 - $1,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Locksmith Security Guard Security Officer
CCTV Operator Bodyguard Crowd Controller
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Locksmith Security Guard Security Officer CCTV Operator Bodyguard Crowd Controller + 3 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
On Campus, Online
12 months
$2,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laundry Worker Residential Care Worker Aged Care Worker
Personal Carer Disability Service Officer Senior Support Worker Disability Support Worker Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Aboriginal Disability Worker Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Trainee Support Worker Home Carer
+ 10 more
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$100 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Life Coach Outreach Worker Support Worker
Rehabilitation Counsellor Relationship Counsellor Peer Support Worker Mental Health Worker Student Counsellor Family Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Community Services Officer Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Advocate Mental Health Clinician Community Psychologist Mental Health Counsellor
+ 14 more
SIS30321

Certificate III in Fitness
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $2,390
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fitness Instructor Gym Instructor
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 18 months
$100 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Advocate Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate
Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Policy Researcher Human Rights Activist Intelligence Officer Case Worker Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Migrant Support Worker Art Therapist Community Educator Intake Worker Community Arts Worker Community Outreach Coordinator Community Worker International Development Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Remedial Yoga Therapist Life Coach Council Member Financial Counsellor Conservation Manager Housing Officer Family Support Worker Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Park Manager Aboriginal Community Care Worker Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Community Care Worker Social Worker Welfare Worker Outreach Worker Youth Justice Officer Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Case Manager Community Development Worker Community Corrections Officer Senior Support Worker
+ 48 more
SIS30321 & SIS40221

Dual Certificate III in Fitness & Certificate IV in Fitness
Blended, On Campus, Online
24 months
$3,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gym Instructor Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gym Instructor Personal Trainer Fitness Instructor
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$100 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Worker Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer
Mental Health Advocate Community Educator Migrant Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Community Support Worker Community Worker Community Outreach Coordinator Intake Worker Life Coach Community Care Worker Residential Care Officer Welfare Worker Youth Case Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Case Manager Community Development Worker Peer Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Senior Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Animal Shelter Attendant Aboriginal Community Care Worker Family Support Worker Housing Officer Residential Care Worker Youth Worker
+ 30 more
MSL40122

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
On Campus
7 months
$5,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Senior Technical Officer Laboratory Supervisor Medical Chemist
Analytical Chemist Forensic Anthropologist Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Medical Laboratory Technician Pathology Assistant Pathology Collector Laboratory Attendant Laboratory Technician Forensic Science Technician
+ 9 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
On Campus
3 months
$27 - $3,199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Trainee Support Worker Aboriginal Disability Worker Home Care Assistance Worker
Community Care Worker Disability Support Worker Disability Team Leader Disability Service Officer Senior Support Worker Residential Care Worker Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Home Carer Mental Health Support Worker
+ 10 more
HLT33115

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Online
12 months
$2,150
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Laboratory Assistant Acute Care Nurse Allied Health Assistant
Hospital Attendant Patient Services Assistant Kennel Hand Animal Shelter Attendant Biomedical Engineer Laundry Worker Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator Occupational Therapy Assistant Operating Theatre Technician Ward Assistant Pathology Assistant Nursing Assistant Patient Care Assistant Hospital Orderly
+ 14 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
On Campus
3 months
$27 - $3,199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Home Carer Aged Care Worker Personal Carer
Residential Care Worker Senior Support Worker Disability Support Worker Support Worker Aged Care Manager Residential Care Officer Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Trainee Support Worker Patient Care Assistant
+ 11 more
CHC43415

Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Blended, On Campus
8 months
$100 - $3,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diversional Therapy Assistant Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapist
Remedial Yoga Therapist Occupational Therapy Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diversional Therapy Assistant Lifestyle Coordinator Diversional Therapist Remedial Yoga Therapist Occupational Therapy Assistant + 2 more
AVI20118

Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Air Cargo Examination Officer)
Blended, On Campus, Online
5 days
$990
  • Must pass a valid background check before accessing security-restricted resources for AVIG0001: Work in a transport security environment.
Additional requirements may apply.
Air Cargo Examination Officer
  • Must pass a valid background check before accessing security-restricted resources for AVIG0001: Work in a transport security environment.
  • Must pass a valid background check before accessing security-restricted resources for AVIG0001: Work in a transport security environment.
Additional requirements may apply.
Air Cargo Examination Officer
CUA51020

Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services)
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $5,017
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Special Effects Makeup Artist Hair and Makeup Artist Makeup Artist
Wardrobe Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Special Effects Makeup Artist Hair and Makeup Artist Makeup Artist Wardrobe Assistant + 1 more
CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support
Blended, On Campus
6 months
$99 - $3,950
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Services Officer Aboriginal Disability Worker Disability Service Officer
Disability Support Worker Disability Team Leader
+ 2 more
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Services Officer Aboriginal Disability Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Support Worker Disability Team Leader + 2 more
SHB50121

Diploma of Beauty Therapy
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $21,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beautician Salon Manager Massage Therapist
Spa Therapist Laser Therapist Dermal Therapist Waxing Therapist Beauty Therapist Cosmetic Nurse Salon Assistant Reflexology Therapist Dermal Clinician IPL and Laser Technician
+ 10 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beautician Salon Manager Massage Therapist Spa Therapist Laser Therapist Dermal Therapist Waxing Therapist Beauty Therapist Cosmetic Nurse Salon Assistant Reflexology Therapist Dermal Clinician IPL and Laser Technician + 10 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
Online
12 months
$1,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Support Worker Community Arts Worker Caseworker
Peer Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Outreach Worker Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Case Worker Youth Support Worker Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Aboriginal Community Care Worker Animal Shelter Attendant Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Audiometrist
+ 12 more
BSB30320

Certificate III in Legal Services
Online
12 months
$1,650 - $3,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Assistant Legal Secretary Legal Receptionist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Assistant Legal Secretary Legal Receptionist
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support
Online
12 months
$45 - $2,430
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Remedial Yoga Therapist Trainee Patient Care Assistant
Hospital Orderly Animal Shelter Attendant Kennel Hand Trainee Support Worker Residential Care Officer Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Support Worker Disability Support Worker Senior Support Worker Peer Support Worker Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Community Support Worker Home Carer Care Coordinator
+ 17 more
CHC43515

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
Online
12 months
$2,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Crisis Support Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Crisis Support Worker
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