Skills Assure Funding
Various Funding Incentives Are Available To Businesses And Employees To Assist With Training Costs, Promoting A Competent And Safer Australian Workforce.
From tax rebates to fully funded training programs, contact Vertical Horizonz to discuss the funding opportunities that may be available for you.
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User Choice Program
Vertical Horizonz Australia is a Skills Assure approved registered training organisation to deliver nationally recognised and accredited training subsidised by Queensland Government requirements.
The Skills Assure initiative is a part of the Skills for Queensland program to improve access to affordable and recognised training.
The User Choice Program offers fully funded courses through selected training organisations. Vertical Horizonz Australia supports the Skills Assure Program, with our Certificate III in Plant Operations and Certificate III in Trenchless Technology certificates available to those who meet the necessary criteria.
There are government contribution limitations; therefore, it is best to contact Vertical Horizonz Australia to discuss training and career options to ensure our certificate will complement your ambitions.
Skills Assure Programs Available
View Co-Contribution Fees
Total Units of Competency: 20
- Core Units of Competency: 15
- Elective Units of Competency: 5
Rate
- Student Contribution Fee 100%
- $1.60 per nominal hour
- Core Units $553.60
- Partial Exemption (40%)
- $0.64 per nominal hour
- Core Units $221.44
- Full Exemption
- $0.00
Elective cost is dependent on UoCs chosen and the related nominal hours.
View Co-Contribution Fees
Total Units of Competency: 26
- Core Units of Competency: 9
- Elective Units of Competency: 17
Rate
- Student Contribution Fee 100%
- $1.60 per nominal hour
- Core Units $441.60
- Partial Exemption (40%)
- $0.64 per nominal hour
- Core Units $176.64
- Full Exemption
- $0.00
Elective cost is dependent on UoCs chosen and the related nominal hours.
View CourseCriteria for User Choice Program funding
- Reside in Queensland
- Over the age of 15 years and no longer at school (except VET in Schools students)
- Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident
- Or, a temporary resident with a visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency
Free Under 25's Apprenticeships
Free apprenticeships for under 25’s offers fully subsidised training for 139 priority apprenticeship and traineeship qualifications in areas such as electrical, plumbing and engineering as well as early childhood, aged and disability care. The Free apprenticeships for under 25s program will cover the cost of training for Queensland apprentices or trainees who commenced or are undertaking 1 of the 139 high priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2024. View the full list of priority qualifications.
Criteria for Free Under 25’s Apprenticeship funding:
- Under the age of 25
- A Queensland apprentice
- Commenced training between 1st January 2021 to 30th June 2023
- Using an approved registered training organisation
- Priority Qualification listed
Contact Vertical Horizonz Australia for funding information
Accessing training funding is the responsibility of the trainee or apprentice and their employer. It is best to contact the funding providers directly to access accurate information and funding applications.
However, contact Vertical Horizonz Australia if you require assistance on the funding programs available for the VHA course you wish to undertake, and we will organise a meeting with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network representative.
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