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Funded Training to Start Your Career

Coal Train is an approved Skills Assure Supplier under the Queensland Government’s Career Start Program.

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Fees and Fee Exemptions

Fees are calculated based on your training type:

  • General Pathway: Coal Train sets a flat co-contribution fee per course (see table below).
  • Traineeships: $1.60 per nominal hour, as set by the government.

You may be eligible for reduced or fully waived fees if you:

  • Hold a current Health Care, Pensioner or Veteran Concession Card
  • Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
  • Have a disability
  • Are completing an eligible Apprenticeship and are under 25 years of age
  • Completing an eligible Apprenticeship or Traineeship and is Was or will be under 17 years of age at the end of February in the year in which the SAS provides training, and is not at school and has not completed year 12;

The Career Start Program provides subsidised training to help individuals:

  • Enter the workforce with essential skills
  • Move into more skilled roles or full-time employment
  • Start a traineeship or apprenticeship with nationally recognised qualifications

 

Under Career Start, an individual may access up to two subsidised training places through one of the following options:

  • a general qualification at certificate III and an apprenticeship/traineeship, noting that if the apprenticeship/ traineeship is done first, the individual is no longer eligible to access a general qualification under Career Start; or
  • two apprenticeships/traineeships at either certificate II or III, including school based apprenticeships or traineeships (SATs).

In addition, under Career Start, individuals may access one subsidised introductory-level skill set.

 

General Training Pathway

To access a subsidised training place under Career Start, a student must meet the following criteria:

  • aged 15 years or older;
  • not be a school student;
  • permanently reside in Queensland;
  • be an Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), or a temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen;
  • not already have a certificate III or higher qualification completed within the last 10 years (qualifications completed as a school student and foundation skills qualifications do not count);
  • not be enrolled in another qualification, even if it is on hold or deferred, whether funded by DTET or not (foundation skills qualifications do not count).

Along with the eligibility criteria above, specific entry restrictions or exemptions may apply to certain subsidised qualifications and skill sets. These are set by industry or sector requirements, as well as national training package guidelines.

 

Apprenticeship/traineeship pathway

To be eligible to receive government subsidised training, the apprentice or trainee must:

  • have entered into a Contract (training contract) for a qualification that is funded by DTET and be registered on DTET’s training database;
  • if from overseas, have a visa allowing them to work in Australia; and
  • not have already completed two apprenticeship/traineeship qualifications (including SATs) within the last 10 years.

School students can only access apprenticeships and traineeships through a registered SAT. This is to ensure a school student does not use their entire apprenticeship/traineeship entitlement while at school.

 

What Can I Study?

Coal Train offer the following qualifications under the Career Start Program:

Qualification Delivery Mode Delivery Location Pathway Co-contribution fees  More information
SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality Face to Face, Blended Central Queensland General Training Concessional: $250
Non-concessional: $150		 SIT30622 Café/Takeaway Stream
SIT30622 Restaurant/Bar Stream
SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality Face to Face Central Queensland Traineeship See Fees and Fee Exemptions SIT30622 Café/Takeaway – Traineeship
SIT30622 Restaurant/Bar – Traineeship
RII20320 Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining Face to Face Central Queensland,

Mackay – Isaac – Whitsunday

 Traineeship See Fees and Fee Exemptions
RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations Face to Face Central Queensland, Darling Downs – Maranoa, Mackay – Isaac – Whitsunday Traineeship See Fees and Fee Exemptions RII30120 Traineeship
BSB30120 Certificate III in Business Face to Face, Blended Central Queensland General Training Concessional: $190
Non-concessional: $90		 BSB30120 – General Training
BSB30120 Certificate III in Business Face to Face, Blended Central Queensland Traineeship See Fees and Fee Exemptions BSB30120 – Traineeship
RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations Face to Face Central Queensland Apprenticeship See Fees and Fee Exemptions RII30820 – Apprenticeship
The following Qualifications are only offered as part of Skilling Queenslanders for Work or Cohort Specific programs.  
Qualification Delivery Mode Delivery Location Pathway Fees  
FSK10219 Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways Face to Face Central Queensland General Training Vary – please contact our office on 07 4939 1445 FSK10219 – General Training
SIT10222 Certificate I in Hospitality Face to Face Central Queensland General Training Vary – please contact our office on 07 4939 1445
SIT10222 Certificate I in Hospitality Face to Face Central Queensland Traineeship Vary – please contact our office on 07 4939 1445
SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality Face to Face Central Queensland General Training Vary – please contact our office on 07 4939 1445
RII20120 Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation Face to Face Central Queensland General Training Vary – please contact our office on 07 4939 1445 RII20120 – General Training

 

How We Support You

Coal Train is committed to inclusive, supported learning. We provide:

  • Pre-enrolment assessment to confirm course suitability
  • Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) support if needed
  • Customised training plans for learners needing extra assistance
  • Career advice and job pathway support on completion
  • Access to our Inclusive Practice certified trainers
  • Additional referrals to support programs

 

Before You Enrol

You will receive:

  • A Qualification Fact Sheet outlining:
    • Total costs and when fees are due
    • Delivery method and location
    • Assessment process
    • Any vocational placement requirements
  • Our Refund Policy
  • A Privacy Notice