Government Funding
We Are Proud To Be A Skills Assure Provider
Ashley Institute of Training (ASH) are proud to be a Skills Assure Supplier (SAS). This means we are approved to deliver training and assessment services funded by the Queensland Government under the Career Start and Career Boost initiatives. There is strict eligibility criteria that each student will need to meet for all funded programs.
The new Skills Assure identifier will make it easier to recognise providers that offer training subsidised by the Queensland Government. Ask us about our subsidised courses and how you can apply.
Find out more about Skills Assure here.
Career Start
What is the Career Start Program?
Career Start provides individuals with the skills and support to start their career. The program provides training to help individuals find 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 supports delivery of entry level training to students, apprentices and trainees aligned with the skill outcomes required by industry. Career Start offers either a general training pathway or employment-based apprenticeship or traineeship pathway.
Student Co-Contribution Fee
As part of the Career Start Program a student co-contribution fee must be collected. This fee can be paid by the student themselves or on behalf of the student by a third party. The applicable fee is paid upon enrolment and prior to commencement of training and is the final & only fee the student must pay. The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Co-contribution fees are not payable for units that are awarded a Credit Transfer. If you are awarded a Credit Transfer, you will be refunded the co-contribution fee paid for that unit.
Eligibility Criteria
The Queensland Government provides higher subsidies to SAS to help specific student groups participate in training. These include:
- students who need foundation skills training;
- concessional students undertaking vocational qualifications, including those who:
- hold a Health Care, Veteran, or Pensioner Concession Card, or are the partner or dependent of someone with such a card and are named on the card;
- have a Commonwealth form confirming eligibility for concessions under a Health Care, Veteran, or Pensioner Concession Card;
- identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (First Nations people);
- have a disability;
- are adult prisoners;
- apprentices or trainees from Priority Population Groups (PPGs), as identified in the Contract, e.g. individuals from non-English speaking backgrounds or with a disability;
- students enrolled in fee-free training initiatives, such as Free Apprenticeships for under 25s, which focus on specific priority qualifications.
Career Start
What is the Career Start Program?
Career Start provides individuals with the skills and support to start their career. The program provides training to help individuals find 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 supports delivery of entry level training to students, apprentices and trainees aligned with the skill outcomes required by industry. Career Start offers either a general training pathway or employment-based apprenticeship or traineeship pathway.
Student Co-Contribution Fee
As part of the Career Start Program a student co-contribution fee must be collected. This fee can be paid by the student themselves or on behalf of the student by a third party. The applicable fee is paid upon enrolment and prior to commencement of training and is the final & only fee the student must pay. The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Co-contribution fees are not payable for units that are awarded a Credit Transfer. If you are awarded a Credit Transfer, you will be refunded the co-contribution fee paid for that unit.
Eligibility Criteria
The Queensland Government provides higher subsidies to SAS to help specific student groups participate in training. These include:
- students who need foundation skills training;
- concessional students undertaking vocational qualifications, including those who:
- hold a Health Care, Veteran, or Pensioner Concession Card, or are the partner or dependent of someone with such a card and are named on the card;
- have a Commonwealth form confirming eligibility for concessions under a Health Care, Veteran, or Pensioner Concession Card;
- identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (First Nations people);
- have a disability;
- are adult prisoners;
- apprentices or trainees from Priority Population Groups (PPGs), as identified in the Contract, e.g. individuals from non-English speaking backgrounds or with a disability;
- students enrolled in fee-free training initiatives, such as Free Apprenticeships for under 25s, which focus on specific priority qualifications.
Career Boost
What is the Career Boost Program?
Career Boost aims to take a person’s career to the next level, enabling them to grow and apply their skills to existing or new job roles and to 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 to undertake university or tertiary qualifications.
Student Co-Contribution Fee
As part of the Career Boost Program a student co-contribution fee must be collected. This fee can be paid by the student themselves or on behalf of the student by a third party. The applicable fee is paid upon enrolment and prior to commencement of training and is the final & only fee the student must pay. The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Co-contribution fees are not payable for units that are awarded a Credit Transfer. If you are awarded a Credit Transfer, you will be refunded the co-contribution fee paid for that unit.
The fee will also depend whether you are a concession card holder, where a discount will also be further applied to your final tuition fee.
Eligibility Criteria
The Queensland Government provides higher subsidies to SAS to help specific student groups participate in training. These include:
- students who need foundation skills training;
- concessional students undertaking vocational qualifications, including those who:
- hold a Health Care, Veteran, or Pensioner Concession Card, or are the partner or dependent of someone with such a card and are named on the card;
- have a Commonwealth form confirming eligibility for concessions under a Health Care, Veteran, or Pensioner Concession Card;
- identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (First Nations people);
- have a disability;
- are adult prisoners;
- apprentices or trainees from Priority Population Groups (PPGs), as identified in the Contract, e.g. individuals from non-English speaking backgrounds or with a disability;
- students enrolled in fee-free training initiatives, such as Free Apprenticeships for under 25s, which focus on specific priority qualifications.
Career Boost
What is the Career Boost Program?
Career Boost aims to take a person’s career to the next level, enabling them to grow and apply their skills to existing or new job roles and to 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 to undertake university or tertiary qualifications.
Student Co-Contribution Fee
As part of the Career Boost Program a student co-contribution fee must be collected. This fee can be paid by the student themselves or on behalf of the student by a third party. The applicable fee is paid upon enrolment and prior to commencement of training and is the final & only fee the student must pay. The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Co-contribution fees are not payable for units that are awarded a Credit Transfer. If you are awarded a Credit Transfer, you will be refunded the co-contribution fee paid for that unit.
The fee will also depend whether you are a concession card holder, where a discount will also be further applied to your final tuition fee.
Eligibility Criteria
The Queensland Government provides higher subsidies to SAS to help specific student groups participate in training. These include:
- students who need foundation skills training;
- concessional students undertaking vocational qualifications, including those who:
- hold a Health Care, Veteran, or Pensioner Concession Card, or are the partner or dependent of someone with such a card and are named on the card;
- have a Commonwealth form confirming eligibility for concessions under a Health Care, Veteran, or Pensioner Concession Card;
- identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (First Nations people);
- have a disability;
- are adult prisoners;
- apprentices or trainees from Priority Population Groups (PPGs), as identified in the Contract, e.g. individuals from non-English speaking backgrounds or with a disability;
- students enrolled in fee-free training initiatives, such as Free Apprenticeships for under 25s, which focus on specific priority qualifications.
Fee for Service
We offer training solutions to deliver high quality training that meets the needs of industry. Our goal is to understand your business needs and design a solution that delivers a result that you can measure.
All of our products are also able to delivered for a fee for service. This is a great option, if you don’t qualify for government funding/subsidies and we are happy to discuss available payment options to you.
Fee for Service
We offer training solutions to deliver high quality training that meets the needs of industry. Our goal is to understand your business needs and design a solution that delivers a result that you can measure.
All of our products are also able to delivered for a fee for service. This is a great option, if you don’t qualify for government funding/subsidies and we are happy to discuss available payment options to you.
Fees Table
| Qualification | Concession ($2/unit) | Non-Concession ($4/unit) | Fee for Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care | $34 | $68 | $4,000 |
| CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care | $30 | $60 | $4,000 |
| CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (All Specialisations) | $30 | $60 | $4,000 |
| CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support | $36 | $72 | $4,000 |
| CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support | $20 | $40 | $4,000 |
| BSB30120 Certificate III in Business | $26 | $52 | $4,000 |
| CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services | $24 | $48 | $4,000 |
| FSK20119 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
- The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
- For full information about fees, charges and refunds, please refer to your enrolment form, the student information guide or our refund policy available through the website.
- The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
- Please note corporate fees are negotiated on a case by case basis based on the delivery model, unit selections and individual employer requirements. For more information, please refer to our service level agreements or contact our representatives.
- An administration fee of $85 applies to all requests to re-issue a Certificate or Statement of Attainment.
- Re-assessment: First Re-assessments will be at no additional cost to the student, further re-assessments will occur a fee as stated on the relevant statement of fees.