Career Boost (General) Funding
Career Boost helps Queenslanders to level-up at work, enabling them to grow and apply their skills to existing or new roles, and support productivity growth and workplace innovation. The program delivers training to help individuals develop the higher-level skills needed to secure employment, advance their careers, or progress to further education and training.
Career Boost is a Queensland Government-subsidised program
Career Boost — Queensland Government Subsidised Training Delivered by KKTC Education Pty Ltd | RTO 40636 | Approved Skills Assure Supplier Qualification: CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Training pathway: General Approved delivery locations (Queensland): Brisbane, Cairns, Central Queensland, Darling Downs – Maranoa, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan – Beaudesert, Mackay – Isaac – Whitsunday, Moreton Bay – North, Moreton Bay – South, Queensland – Outback, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Townsville, Wide Bay.
Funding and Eligibility
Queensland Government Subsidised Training
Career Boost is a Queensland Government subsidised training program administered by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET). It supports Queenslanders to upskill, advance their careers, or progress to further education through Certificate IV and higher qualifications. The Queensland Government contributes the majority of the training cost; you contribute a co-contribution fee (set out below).
Career Boost eligibility — to access funding for this qualification, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident, temporary resident with appropriate visa, or asylum seeker
- be 15 years or older and no longer at school
- permanently reside in Queensland
- not already hold a Certificate IV or higher qualification completed within the last 10 years (qualifications completed at school and foundation skills qualifications do not count)
- not be enrolled in another qualification, even if on hold or deferred (foundation skills qualifications do not count)
Course entry requirement: The CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care requires you to already hold a CHC30121 or CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Proof of completion is required at enrolment.
Final eligibility for Career Boost funding is determined by DTET, not by KKTC. KKTC will conduct a Pre-Enrolment Assessment (PEA) with you before enrolment to confirm eligibility and identify any learning support needs. For independent information, see the DTET Career Boost page and the Queensland Skills Gateway.
Enrolment Process & Fee Schedule - Career Boost
Career Boost helps Queenslanders to level-up at work, enabling them to grow and apply their skills to existing or new roles, and support productivity growth and workplace innovation.
PROCESS:
- Click on the Enrol Now button above
- KKTC will contact you to complete a Pre-Enrolment Assessment, confirm Career Boost eligibility, and verify the Certificate III prerequisite
- You will be issued an enrolment form to complete and submit, along with required documentation (proof of identity, address, citizenship, Blue Card, USI, prior qualification transcript)
- Once eligibility is confirmed and your first instalment is paid, you will be enrolled and ready to start
CO-CONTRIBUTION FEE
- The fees below are the student co-contribution fee under Career Boost. This represents the total cost to enrol, undertake training, and be awarded the qualification — there are no additional charges for training delivery, assessment, learning materials, or qualification issuance.
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CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care:
Non-concessional co-contriubution fee$2 per unit (Total $30 for 15 units)
Concessional co-contribution fee $1 per unit for concession card holders (Total $15 for 15 units) - Concessional co-contribution fee applies if you fall into one of the following categories: Hold a current Health Care, Veteran or Pensioner Concession Card (or are the partner/dependant named on such a card) Hold a Commonwealth-issued form confirming entitlement to those concessions Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Have a disability Are an adult prisoner Evidence of concessional status must be supplied at enrolment. Full fee exemption applies for Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) participants and any specific fee-free training programs announced by the Queensland Government.
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How and when fees are charged:
In accordance with Queensland Government Skills Assure Supplier funding requirements, KKTC charges the co-contribution fee in two instalments:
First Instalment: is due before training commences and will be 30% of the total fee
Second Instalment: is due approximately 4 weeks after training commences and will be the remaining 70% of the total fee - Payment of the second invoice is required to remain enrolled. Co-contribution fees cannot be paid or waived by KKTC, but may be paid on your behalf by an employer, family member, or another organisation. The fee may also affect your eligibility for future Queensland Government subsidised training — contact DTET before enrolling if you are unsure.
DOCUMENTATION:
- Proof of Date of Birth (Front of Drivers License)
- Proof of Citizenship/Right to Work (Birth Certificate, Medicare Card)
- Proof of Address (Back of Drivers License)
- Copy of Blue Card
- Transcript of any relevant Credit Transfers that have been completed
- Unique Student Identifier (USI)
KKTC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- KKTC Education requires each student enrolling in this funding to complete one day of placement per week for the duration of the course.
REFUND:
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Full refund:
Withdrawal at least 1 week prior to the start date; KKTC withdraws the course; or KKTC is unable to provide the original course -
50% refund:
Withdrawal 1-6 days prior to the start date -
No refund:
Withdrawal on or after the start date* - If you withdraw before the second instalment is invoiced (approximately 4 weeks after enrolment), the second instalment will not be charged. If you withdraw after the second instalment has been invoiced, the refund table above applies to all fees paid. *Refund of unused co-contribution fees: Where you have paid fees for units of competency that you have not yet commenced or been assessed in, you are entitled to a refund of those unused fees on withdrawal. Refunds are calculated on a per-unit basis: the co-contribution fee for each unit not yet commenced will be refunded to you. Fees for units that have been commenced are non-refundable. Credit transfers granted after enrolment are also refundable on a per-unit basis. Refunds are processed within 30 days of KKTC receiving your written withdrawal notice and are paid to the original payer. To request a refund of unused fees, contact KKTC on 1300 048 133 or info@kktc.com.au. The complete KKTC Refund Policy is set out in the KKTC Refund Policy document and the Student Handbook. Please read both before enrolling.
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Delivery and Disclosures
- Training provider: All training and assessment under Career Boost is delivered by KKTC Education Pty Ltd (RTO 40636). No third party delivers training, assessment, marketing, or recruitment on KKTC’s behalf for this program.
- Nationally recognised qualification: On successful completion you will receive CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF Level 5).
- Course duration: 18 months. This is consistent with KKTC’s TAS and AQF Volume of Learning requirements.
- Vocational placement: KKTC will arrange your vocational placement in accordance with the SAS Policy 2025–2028. Placement requirements will be set out in your Training Plan.
- Independent advice: For independent advice contact DTET at www.dtet.qld.gov.au or the Queensland Training Ombudsman at www.trainingombudsman.qld.gov.au.
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