Funding Opportunities
Year 12 Fee FreeYear 12 graduates can access fee-free training in high priority areas if they enrol and start training with an approved training provider by the end of the calendar year following their completion of Year 12.
Further information The Year 12 graduate fee-free student fact sheet provides more information on fee-free training for Year 12 graduates. Go to Department of Education & Training Webpage.
Please note there are no fees for Year 12 Fee Free. |
Certificate 3 GuaranteeThe Certificate 3 Guarantee supports eligible individuals to complete their first post-school certificate III qualification and increase their skills to move into employment, re-enter the workforce or advance their career.
Further information For an overview of what the Certificate 3 Guarantee means for students, view the Certificate 3 Guarantee student fact sheet on Department of Education & Training Webpage.
Certificate 3 Guarantee programs require a small contribution fee. Please see the Course Fees document |
Higher Level SkillsThe Higher Level Skills Program aims to assist individuals to gain the higher level skills required to secure employment or career advancement in a priority industry, or to transition to university.
Further information Read the Higher Level Skills student fact sheet on the Department of Education & Training Webpage.
* Students must be an Existing Worker in the Community Services and Health industry Community Services / Industry type Please note that Higher Level Skills programs require a small contribution fee. Please see the Course Fees document |
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User Choice Traineeships:
The following qualifications are offered through traineeship program. We come to your workplace as well as offer tutorial support and face-to-face workshops.
The following qualifications are offered through traineeship program. We come to your workplace as well as offer tutorial support and face-to-face workshops.
It is important to carefully consider your training options before committing to a training course as this may exhaust your entitlement to further Queensland Government subsidised training.
CEDAR Centre also offers other community programs to support people who deserve a second chance, need extra supports or need to build their confidence. If you are not eligible for the above, this may be more suitable for you. To find out more about our Engaging Communities for Learning Program click here.
Visa Eligibility - Not all visas are the same!!!
Some visas do not entitle the person to work or undertake study in Australia. These conditions may be found on your visa letter. The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has developed a free online service, Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO), which gives visa holders and registered Australian organisations access to visa status information. Or you can contact us for further information.
CEDAR Centre also offers other community programs to support people who deserve a second chance, need extra supports or need to build their confidence. If you are not eligible for the above, this may be more suitable for you. To find out more about our Engaging Communities for Learning Program click here.
Visa Eligibility - Not all visas are the same!!!
Some visas do not entitle the person to work or undertake study in Australia. These conditions may be found on your visa letter. The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has developed a free online service, Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO), which gives visa holders and registered Australian organisations access to visa status information. Or you can contact us for further information.