Queensland Course Offerings and Funding Eligibility
Understanding funding options can be a bit daunting, but don’t worry! The following guide is designed to answer your questions about the various funding opportunities available across the states we currently operate in. This includes information on government subsidies, grants, and any other financial support mechanisms that can help make your educational journey more affordable and accessible.
Each state has its unique set of rules and eligibility criteria for student funding in Early Childhood Education. Whether you’re a recent high school graduate, a career changer, or someone looking to upskill, we aim to provide you information to help you navigate the funding landscape. Please note that this information is a guide only as individual situations may vary.
Funding Types
We offer the following funding types for students in Queensland
CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care - Career Start Traineeship
About This Program:
- Free for under-25s under the Queensland Government's Free Apprenticeships and Traineeships initiative.
- Earn a wage while you train — employed by an early childhood service under a Training Contract registered with DTET.
- Up to two funded apprenticeships or traineeships are available per individual under Career Start.
CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care - Career Boost Apprenticeship
About This Program:
- Free for under-25s under the Queensland Government's Free Apprenticeships and Traineeships initiative.
- Earn a wage while you upskill — employed by an early childhood service under a Training Contract registered with DTET.
- One subsidised higher-level qualification per individual under Career Boost.
CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care - Career Start General
About This Program:
- Queensland Government subsidised training to start your career in early childhood — no employment or Training Contract required.
- Queensland Government subsidised training to start your career in early childhood — no employment or Training Contract required.
CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care - Career Boost General
About This Program:
- Queensland Government subsidised training to upskill to a Diploma in early childhood — no employment or Training Contract required.
- Three entry pathways: Cert III, Cert III in Children's Services + 12 months recent experience, or CHCSS00147 Skill Set.
CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care - Career Start School Based Traineeship
About This Program:
- Combine senior school studies with paid work and nationally recognised training in early childhood.
- For Queensland high school students in Year 10–12, with parental and school consent.
Fee For Service
About This Program:
- Fee For Service is an option for students who do not meet the eligibility criteria for government funded training.
- Fee For Service still has eligibility requirements.
- Same nationally recognised qualification, same KKTC trainers, same vocational placement support — no Queensland Government residency or prior-qualification rules.
Delivery Method
Our training is designed to be flexible and accessible
Workplace-Based
Training, assessment, and mentoring are conducted at the student’s workplace.
Online Learning Platform
Engaging and interactive with videos, case studies, and downloadable resources.
Seamless Assessment Submission
Assessments are submitted electronically for swift feedback from trainers.
Practical Skills Focus
Emphasising practical work-based training to ensure readiness for real-world scenarios.
Course Assessment
Our assessment methods include
- Theoretical assessments
- Practical observations
- Written and verbal questions
- Case studies
- Practical work-based support and assessments
Get started with a Career Start/Boost Traineeship
Traineeship Sign Up Process
- The educator needs to be signed up by an apprenticeship centre.
- KKTC will receive notification of the traineeship.
- The student will be issued an enrolment form to complete.
- Students will need the following documents for enrolment:
- Proof of Date of Birth (Driver’s License Front)
- Proof of Citizenship/Right to Work (Birth Certificate, Medicare Card)
- Proof of Address (Driver’s License Back)
- Blue Card
- Credit Transfers (if enrolling in a Diploma)
- Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- Once all documents and assessments are completed, the student will receive their welcome letter and will be ready to begin.