Career Start (General) Funding
Career Start provides Queenslanders with skills and support to start their career. The program provides training to help job seekers secure a job and supports those already employed to move into more skilled roles or full-time employment, including after completing an apprenticeship or traineeship.
Career Start is a Queensland Government-subsidised program
Career Start — Queensland Government Subsidised Training Delivered by KKTC Education Pty Ltd | RTO 40636 | Approved Skills Assure Supplier Qualification: CHC30121 Certificate III in 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 Start is a Queensland Government subsidised training program delivered by KKTC Education Pty Ltd (RTO 40636) as an approved Skills Assure Supplier. The Queensland Government contributes the majority of the training cost; you contribute a co-contribution fee (set out below).
Eligibility — to access Career Start funding 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 hold, or be enrolled in, a Certificate III or higher qualification (excluding qualifications completed at school or as part of a foundation skills course)
- meet any additional eligibility criteria specified in the Career Start Program Policy
Eligibility is determined by the Queensland Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET), not by KKTC. Final eligibility is confirmed during enrolment. For independent information, see the DTET Career Start student fact sheet (above) and the Queensland Skills Gateway.
Enrolment Process & Fee Schedule - Career Start
Career Start provides Queenslanders with skills and support to start their career.
PROCESS:
- Click on the Enquire Now button above
- Complete the enrolment form and submit required documents (proof of identity, address, citizenship, etc.).
- Once all documents are submitted and your eligibility is confirmed you’ll be ready to start your course.
Co-contribution Fee
- The fees below are the student co-contribution fee under the Career Start program. This represents the total cost to enrol, undertake training, and be awarded the qualification — there are no additional charges for training delivery, assessment, materials, or issuance of your qualification.
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CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care:
Non-concessional co-contribution fee: $30 per unit — Total $510 (17 units)
Concessional co-contribution fee: $25 per unit — Total $425
(17 units) -
Concession eligibility:
You may be eligible for the concessional co-contribution fee if you (or your parent/guardian if you are a dependent) hold a current Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card, or Veterans' Affairs Gold/White Card; are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person; or have a disability. Evidence must be supplied at enrolment. -
Impact on future funding:
Accessing Career Start funding for this qualification may affect your eligibility for future Queensland Government subsidised training. Check the DTET student fact sheet or 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 POLICY (Summary)
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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. - This is a summary only. The complete refund policy, including dispute resolution and circumstances for discretionary refunds, is set out in the KKTC Refund Policy and the Student Handbook. Please read both documents before enrolling.
Not eligible for funding? Fee For Service Queensland
Delivery and Disclosures
- Training provider: All training and assessment under this program is delivered by KKTC Education Pty Ltd (RTO 40636). No third party delivers training or assessment on KKTC’s behalf for this program.
- Nationally recognised qualification: On successful completion you will receive CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
- Course duration: 18 months including one day of mandatory work placement per week. This is consistent with KKTC’s Training and Assessment Strategy and AQF Volume of Learning requirements.
- Independent advice: For independent information about Career Start, your rights as a student, or to make an enquiry about a Skills Assure Supplier, contact DTET at www.desbt.qld.gov.au/training/providers/funded or the Queensland Training Ombudsman at www.trainingombudsman.qld.gov.au.
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