Career Start Traineeship / Career Boost Apprenticeship

Whether you’re just beginning your career journey or ready to take the next step, there are two funding pathways designed to support you.

A Career Start Traineeship applies to individiuals looking to enrol in a CHC30125 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and is tailored for job seekers looking to enter the workforce, this program provides access to entry-level and Certificate III qualifications in priority and emerging industries. You may be eligible to undertake up to two funded apprenticeships or traineeships under Career Start.

A Career Boost Apprenticeship applies to individuals looking to enrol in a CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. This program offers access to Certificate IV and above qualifications. You may be eligible for one funded apprenticeship or traineeship at Certificate IV level or higher, provided you have not already accessed two funded apprenticeships or traineeships through Career Start.

Enrolment Process & Fee Schedule - Career Start Traineeship/Career Boost Apprenticeship

PROCESS:

The educator needs to be signed up by an apprenticeship centre
KKTC Education will receive notification of the traineeship once it has been approved by the government
The student will then be issued an enrolment by KKTC Education to complete
You will be required to submit required documents (proof of identity, address, citizenship/permanent residency, Blue Card etc.).
Once all the required documents have been completed and submitted the student will be enrolled ready to start their qualification

FEES FOR STUDENTS OVER THE AGE OF 25:

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
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
For more information on eligibility, please contact your apprenticeship network.

REFUND:

If a student withdraws from their training the refund process depends on how much training they have completed.
Contribution Fees -The standard contribution fee is $1.60 per nominal hour for each unit in the qualification. For example, if a unit has 20 nominal hours, the student will pay 20(hours)x1.60(nominal hour fee)=$32
Example:
•The RTO receives $500 in total for training
• The student completes only one unit before withdrawing

• Refunds are usually calculated based on the nominal hours not completed
• If the remaining hours amount to a refund of, say, $300, the RTO may need to return that portion
Important Notes:
•If a student has commenced a unit, they may not be eligible for a refund on that unit
•Refunds are typically only provided for units that have not been started
•For further information please contact us

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