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Skills Generation is an approved Queensland Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) and Department of Youth Justice, Skills Assure Supplier and that means we offer a number of courses that attract Government funding. If you are not eligible for a Government funded course, we offer upfront payment as well as flexible payment plan options, to make it easy to manage your training fees within your budget.

Subsidised Courses - Funding Programs

As an approved Skills Assure Supplier we access the Certificate 3 GuaranteeVETiS, Higher Level Skills and User Choice Programs. These
programs enable eligible students to access training with heavily subsidised fees, meaning they incur very little out of pocket expenses.
Students eligible for subsidised training under these programs can normally only access the funding once, so it is important that you choose your course carefully.

Find out more about Queensland Government funding programs for Training.

Certificate 3 Guarantee

The Certificate 3 Guarantee supports eligible individuals to complete their first post-school certificate III qualification. Students are required to contribute to the cost of training through payment of a co-contribution fee.

See the Certificate 3 Guarantee fact sheet for more information about eligibility criteria and enrolment conditions.

Certificate 3 Guarantee Courses and Co-Contribution Fees

Skills Generation courses that qualify for Certificate 3 Guarantee funding for eligible students.

The co-contribution fee is the amount payable for the qualification by an eligible student. This fee may differ for some courses depending if the student qualifies for a concession rate or not.

Qualification# of unitsPrice Per Unit | ConcessionTotal Co-Contribution Fee | ConcessionPrice Per Unit | Non-ConcessionTotal Co-Contribution Fee | Non-Concession
ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Animal Care)17$136.18$2,315$185.29$3,150
ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming)17$136.18$2,315$185.29$3,150
ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Customer Service)17$136.18$2,315$185.29$3,150
AVI30419 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot)14$42.86$600$42.86$600
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services 12$8.34$100$12.50$150
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)15$6.66$100$10$150
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)15$6.66$100$10$150
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)15$6.66$100$10$150
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care17$5.89$100$8.83$150
CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support15$6.67$100$10$150
SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness15$33.33$500$53.33$800

Higher Level Skills

The Higher Level Skills program provides eligible individuals with access to a subsidised training place in selected Certificate IV level or above qualifications, and priority skill sets. Students are required to contribute to the cost of training through payment of a co-contribution fee.

See the Higher Level Skills fact sheet for more information about eligibility criteria and enrolment conditions.

Higher Level Skills

Skills Generation courses that qualify for Higher Level Skills funding for eligible students.

The co-contribution fee is the amount payable for the qualification by an eligible student. This fee may differ for some courses depending if the student qualifies for a concession rate or not.

Qualification# of unitsPrice Per Unit | ConcessionTotal Co-Contribution Fee | ConcessionPrice Per Unit | Non-ConcessionTotal Co-Contribution Fee | Non-Concession
CHC40321 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention16$9.38$150$18.75$300
CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work17$8.83$150$17.65$300
CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services15$10$150$20$300
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support10$15$150$30$300
CHC50321 Diploma of Child, Youth & Family Intervention18$8.34$150$16.67$300
CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services20$7.50$150$15$300
CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management13$15.39$200$34.62$450

Skill Sets are delivered for groups only. Please talk to our team about the particular needs you have for your group. We are able to contextualise resources and offer flexible training delivery to suit organisations and businesses depending on numbers of participants undertaking training.

Skill Set# of unitsPrice Per Unit | ConcessionTotal Co-Contribution Fee | ConcessionPrice Per Unit | Non-ConcessionTotal Co-Contribution Fee | Non-Concession
CHCSS00070 - Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set2$225$450$225$450
CHCSS00129 - Individual Support - Ageing Skill Set5$90$450$90$450
CHCSS00130 - Individual Support - Disability Skill Set4$112.50$450$112.50$450
CHCSS00082 - Lead and Mentor Skill Set3$150$450$150$450

User Choice funding for Traineeships

The User Choice subsidy represents the level of public funding the government contributes towards the total cost of training for eligible apprentices and trainees. Students undertaking Traineeships who are eligible for funding are required to contribute to the cost of training through payment of a student contribution fee.

Traineeship Courses and Student Contribution Fees

Skills Generation courses that can be undertaken as Traineeships.

The student contribution fee is expressed as nominal hours. The student contribution fee is the amount payable for the qualification by an eligible student. This fee may differ for some courses depending if the student qualifies for a concession rate or not.

* Nominal hours represent the anticipated hours of supervised learning and training deemed necessary to conduct training/learning and assessment activities associated with the course of study. Nominal hours will differ from course to course depending on the number of course units and course requirements.

If you are not eligible for a Government subsidy, or if your preferred course is not on our approved subsidised course list, we offer a wide range of courses available to you on a fee for service basis. Payment Plans are available to assist learners and VET Student Loans are also available for select Diploma level courses.

Subsidised Courses - Funding Programs

Smart and Skilled Program

Skills Generation is an approved provider of the NSW Government’s Smart and Skilled Program.

The Smart and Skilled Program is a reform of the NSW vocational education and training system. It supports people to gain the skills and knowledge they need to get a job and advance their careers by offering qualifications on the NSW Skills List that are partially or fully subsidised for eligible students.

Eligibility

All training subsidised by the NSW Government Smart and Skilled Program is subject to students meeting eligibility requirements.

Students may be eligible for NSW Smart and Skilled subsidised training if they meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • The individual either lives or works in New South Wales
  • An Australian citizen, a permanent Australian resident, a humanitarian visa holder or a New Zealand citizen
  • Aged 15 years or older
  • No longer at school

Eligibility requirements vary for some funding categories. Contact us for more information, or use the Skills Generation funding eligibility checker or visit the Skills NSW website eligibility checker.

Skills Generation is approved to provide Smart and Skilled subsidised training in specific qualifications to learners residing in specific regions.

Smart and Skilled approved courses, regions and fee categories

Training in priority qualifications is fee-free for eligible students and fully funded by the NSW and Commonwealth governments. Students not eligible for Fee Free training or Fee Exemption pay a contribution toward their subsidised training.

Fees are set by the NSW Government and the fees listed below are as published on the NSW Skills List as at 06/02/2024. Fees may change from time to time, the schedule of fees for each qualification can be accessed on the NSW Skills List.

QualificationRegionFee FreeExemptionStandard Student First Qualification*Standard Student Subsequent Qualification*Concession*
AVI30419 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot)Coffs Harbour – Grafton, Far West and Orana, Illawarra, New England and North West$0 - Fee Free for eligible students, commence before 31 December 2023$0 - Fee Free for eligible students$1480 - For eligible students$1780 - For eligible students$240 - For eligible students
CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education SupportNSW$0 - Fee Free for eligible students, commence before 30 June 2024$0 - Fee Free for eligible students$1600 - For eligible students$1930 - For eligible students$240 - For eligible students
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community ServicesNSW$0 - Fee Free for eligible students, commence before 31 December 2023$0 - Fee Free for eligible students$1450 - For eligible students$1750 - For eligible students$240 - For eligible students

* Recognition of prior Learning and Credit Transfer is available for all qualifications and may result in fee variations. Fees payable and any variations to published fees will be confirmed during the enrolment process.

If you are not eligible for a Government subsidy, or if your preferred course is not on our approved subsidised course list, we offer a wide range of courses available to you on a fee for service basis. Payment Plans are available to assist learners and VET Student Loans are also available for select Diploma level courses.

Subsidised Courses - Funding Programs

Priority Industry Training Program

Eligibility

Skills Generation is an approved provider of training for the Western Australian Government’s priority industry qualifications.

The training is to ensure current or future high-demand occupations can be filled by highly skilled staff throughout Western Australia.

All training subsidised by the Department of Training and Workforce Development is subject to students meeting the following eligibility requirements:

  • primary place of residence is in Western Australia
  • no longer at school
  • working 20 hours or more per week for a single employer
  • an Australian citizen; or
  • a permanent visa holder or holder of visa subclass 309, 444, 785, 790, 820 or 826;
  • a dependent or spouse of the primary holder of a visa subclass 457; or
  • a Bridging Visa E holder (subclasses 050 and 051) and you have made a valid application for a visa of subclass 785 or 790.

 Visit the Jobs and Skills WA website for further information or to view the Frequently Asked Questions.

Approved Courses and Regions

Training in priority industry qualifications is fee free in 2024 for eligible students and fully funded by the Department of Training and Workforce Development.

Classroom training forms part of this course and will be delivered in the Perth CBD.

Qualification# of unitsTotal Co-contribution fee ConcessionTotal Co-contribution fee Non-Concession
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)15$0*$0*
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)15$0*$0*
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)15$0*$0*

*Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student service and resource fees.

If you are not eligible for a Government subsidy, or if your preferred course is not on our approved subsidised course list, we offer a wide range of courses available to you on a fee for service basis. Payment Plans are available to assist learners and VET Student Loans are also available for select Diploma level courses.

Fee for Service

Individuals not eligible for Government subsidised training through a funding program can access high-quality training by paying full fees upfront, or by taking advantage of flexible payment plans or study loans. In addition, students may access VET Student Loans (VSL) for approved Diploma level courses.

There is a payment option to suit every budget so you can invest in your future now.

Payment Plans are available through the PaySmart payment platform. This allows you to make weekly, fortnightly or monthly payment instalments – please note that fees apply.  Paying in instalments allows you to manage your finances within your budget.

Contact us to discuss your particular circumstances and course needs. Our helpful Student Services Team can assist you with further details about payment plans and options, and we are happy to work with you to tailor a payment plan that will work for you.

Course fees need to be paid in full before we can issue a Certificate or Statement of Attainment on successful completion of studies, whether for just a few units, a skill set or a full qualification.

Full Course Fees

QualificationFull Course Fee
ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Animal Care)$7,200
ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming)$7,200
ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Customer Service)$7,200
AVI30419 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot)$3,330 plus $300 AROC (optional)
AVI40419 Certificate IV in Aviation (Remote Pilot-Beyond Visual Line of Sight)$3,950
BSB80320 Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership$3,950
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care$2,000
CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support$2,000
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services$2,000
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)$2,000
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)$2,000
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)$2,000
CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support$3,750
CHC40321 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention$3,950
CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work$3,950
CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services$3,950
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support$3,950
CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support$3,950
CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health$3,950
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care$3,000 – Talk to us about our special promotional offer!
CHC50321 Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention$9,000
CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work$5,999
CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services$5,999
CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management$9,000

Skill Sets are delivered for groups only. Please talk to our team about the particular needs you have for your group. We are able to contextualise resources and offer flexible training delivery to suit your specific circumstances. We are also happy to negotiate special group rates for organisations and businesses depending on numbers of participants undertaking training.

VET Student Loan (VSL) Fees

A VET Student Loan (VSL) is a loan from the Australian Government that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Your loan is repaid through the Australian tax system when you reach the minimum income threshold for repayment.

More information about VET Student Loans.

VET Student Loans Approved CoursesFull Course Fee (VSL)
CHC50421 Diploma of Youth Work$7,000
CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services$7,000

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