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.

User Choice Program

Skills Assure approved

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.

Skills Assure

The User Choice Program offers fully funded courses through selected training organisations. Vertical Horizonz Australia supports the User Choice Program, with our Plant Operations and 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.

User Choice Program funding VHA courses

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%)
    • $064 per nominal hour
    • Core Units $221.44
  • Full Exemption
    • $0.00

Elective cost is dependent on UoCs chosen and the related nominal hours.

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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%)
    • $064 per nominal hour
    • Core Units $176.64
  • Full Exemption
    • $0.00

Elective cost is dependent on UoCs chosen and the related nominal hours.

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A co-contribution fee is applicable to the certificates offered. More information can be found in the Skills Assure Supplier Policy.

Criteria for User Choice Program funding

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 30 June 2023. View the full list of priority qualifications.

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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