Career Boost Info

SUBSIDISED TRAINING AND INCENTIVES

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The Queensland Government invests in training based on industry advice to provide Queenslanders with the skills they need to gain meaningful and sustainable employment through the provider of their choice.

Government funding aims to minimise skills shortages, focus on training for jobs and industries that are in demand, and increase the number of Queenslanders with formal post-school qualifications.

The Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) Framework is a key action from the Good Jobs, Great Training: Queensland Skills Strategy 2024–2028, a five-year plan to further strengthen the state’s vocational education and training (VET) system. The SAS Framework is administered by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (‘Department’).

Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) must be approved to deliver Queensland Government subsidised training under the SAS Framework. MiHaven Training has been approved to deliver specific Qualifications and Skill sets under the following core VET programs.

Please check the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET) website for further information.

CHANGES TO FUNDED PROGRAMS

From 1 July 2025, the Queensland Government’s funded programs – Certificate 3 Guarantee, User Choice and Higher Level Skills – have been replaced by Career Start and Career Boost. The Department of Trade, Employment and Training website will be updated with new information as soon as possible

MiHAVEN TRAINING – APPROVED CAREER BOOST SUBSIDISED PROGRAMS

Please see below a list of qualifications and skill sets MiHaven Training has been approved to provide Queensland wide through the Career Boost subsidised program. All programs have been approved to be delivered through Face to Face, Online and Blended delivery modes.

Qualification Code	Qualification Name	Pathway
CHC43015	Certificate IV in Ageing Support	General Training
CHC43121	Certificate IV in Disability Support	General Training
CHC50121	Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care	General Training
CHC50121	Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care	Apprenticeship
CHCSS00070	Assist Clients with Medication skill set	General Training
CHCSS00129	Individual Support – Ageing Skill Set	General Training
CHCSS00130	Individual Support – Disability Skill Set	General Training

If your course is eligible, the Queensland Government will pay the subsidy directly to MiHaven Training (RTO #40928). The level of the government subsidy depends on the demand for workers within the industry. You will need to contribute to the cost of your training through a co-contribution fee, this includes all fees associated when enrolling with MiHaven Training. Please refer to our Schedule of Fees page for further information.

CAREER BOOST

The Career Boost program provides a government subsidy to support eligible students to access subsidised training in priority skill sets and selected certificate IV or higher qualifications.

Career Boost offers either a general training pathway or employment-based apprenticeship or traineeship pathway.

Under Career Boost, an eligible individual may access:

one subsidised training place in either a certificate IV, diploma, or advanced diploma qualification under the general training pathway; OR
a higher level apprenticeship or traineeship at certificate IV or above; AND
up to two subsidised skill sets in priority industries or sectors as part of the program.

If the individual has already accessed two apprenticeships/traineeships through a school based apprenticeship or traineeship (SAT) or Career Start within the last 10 years, they are not eligible to undertake an apprenticeship/traineeship under Career Boost.

An individual cannot do two general pathway qualifications under Career Boost.

CAREER BOOST - GENERAL TRAINING PATHWAY

Qualifications and skill sets delivered through a general training pathway are available for direct enrolment and do not require the student to enter into a training (apprenticeship/traineeship) contract with an employer.

CAREER BOOST - GENERAL TRAINING ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the General Training Career Boost Subsidy, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

aged 15 years or older;
not be a school student;
permanently reside in Queensland;
be an Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), or a temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen;
not already have a certificate IV or higher qualification (including tertiary qualification) completed within the last 10 years (qualifications completed as a school student and foundation skills qualifications do not count). Note: This eligibility requirement does not apply to individuals seeking to enrol in a skill set;
not be enrolled in another qualification, even if it is on hold or deferred, whether funded by DTET or not (foundation skills qualifications do not count).

Along with the eligibility criteria above, specific entry restrictions or exemptions may apply to certain subsidised qualifications and skill sets. These are set by industry or sector requirements, as well as national training package guidelines.

CAREER BOOST - APPRENTICESHIPS OR TRAINEESHIPS PATHWAY

For apprenticeships and traineeships, an individual must be employed as an apprentice or trainee. This pathway is part of the Australian Apprenticeships system and requires all parties to sign an Apprenticeship and Traineeship Training Contract (the Contract) as defined by the Further Education and Training Act 2014 (the Act).

Please note an individual may complete either two apprenticeships or traineeships across the suite of core programs or two apprenticeships/traineeships under the entry level Career Start program only. However, the total number of subsidised apprenticeships or traineeships cannot exceed two within the 10-year period.

CAREER BOOST - APPRENTICESHIPS OR TRAINEESHIPS ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the Apprenticeship or Traineeship Career Boost Subsidy, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

currently employed as a Queensland apprentice or trainee (under a registered training contract for a qualification that is funded by DTET and be registered on DTET systems.
Note: This eligibility requirement does not apply to individuals seeking to enrol in a skill set;

not be a school student;
not currently be enrolled in any other qualification, whether funded or unfunded, except for foundation skills qualifications;
not already have a Certificate IV or higher qualification (including tertiary qualification) completed within the last 10 years (qualifications completed as a school student, and foundation skills qualifications, do not count);
if from overseas, have a visa allowing them to work in Australia; and
not exceed a maximum of two government-funded apprenticeships or traineeships (including SATs) within a 10-year period.

Students will be funded a maximum of two government funded apprenticeships or traineeships across the School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SATs), Career Start and Career Boost Programs in a ten-year period. Students can receive funding for only one apprenticeship or traineeship at a time.

Eligible Students have access to two funded Skill Sets under the Career Boost program.

FREE APPRENTICESHIPS FOR UNDER 25s PROGRAM

The Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s Program is a commitment of the National Jobs and Skills Summit to make more places fee free, allowing more Queenslanders to become skilled in areas critical for the economy. This Program offers fully subsidised training for young people under 25 years who commence in a priority apprenticeship and traineeship qualification.

Please see below a list of from the list of qualifications MiHaven Training has been approved to provide through the Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s Program:

Qualification Code	Qualification Name	Pathway
CHC50121	Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care	Apprenticeship

FREE APPRENTICESHIPS FOR UNDER 25s PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s Apprenticeship or Traineeship Subsidy, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

be aged under 25 years prior to entering into a training contract (commencing or recommencing);
are currently employed as a Queensland apprentice or trainee (under a registered training contract) in an eligible apprenticeship or traineeship qualification through this Program;
be no longer enrolled at school;
commence or recommence their apprenticeship or traineeship between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2027;
not currently be enrolled in a qualification; and
not exceed a maximum of two government-funded apprenticeships or traineeships within a 10-year period.

Students will be able to be funded for a maximum two government funded Apprenticeships or Traineeships across the Career Start, Career Boost Programs and School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SATs). Students can receive funding for only one apprenticeship or traineeship at a time.