The Queensland Government is supporting young Queenslanders up to the age of 25 by providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications.
Free apprenticeships for under 25s explained
Free apprenticeships for under 25s was introduced by the Queensland Government in January 2021. If you are an apprentice or trainee studying a priority qualification, the training fees associated with your study will be covered by the Queensland Government.
Typically, these fees are $1.60 per hour of training at TAFE Queensland.
In most cases employers will pay this fee for their apprentices or trainees. Other times the apprentice or trainee will pay it. If you’re eligible for the free apprenticeships for under 25s program, the Queensland Government will pay this on your behalf.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Free apprenticeships for under 25s, you must be employed in Queensland as an apprentice or trainee under a training contract in one of the priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications. You must commence, or be undertaking, your training between 1 January 2021 and 30 September 2022.
Eligible qualifications
TAFE Queensland currently offers a number of qualifications that are eligible under the Queensland Government’s Free apprenticeships for under 25s program.
- Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology (AUR30416)
- Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology (AUR31516)
- Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology (AUR31416)
- Certificate III in Automotive Drivetrain Technology (AUR31616)
- Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology (AUR30316)
- Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning (AUR31316)
- Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer (AUM30213)
- Certificate III in Automotive Sales (AUR31016)
- Certificate III in Bicycle Workshop Operations (AUR30216)
- Certificate III in Elevating Work Platform Technology (AUR31916)
- Certificate III in Forklift Technology (AUR31716)
- Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology (AUR31816)
- Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR31116)
- Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR30616)
- Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology (AUR30516)
- Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (AUR31216)
- Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology (AUR30816)
- Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology (AUR30716)
- Certificate III in Landscape Construction (AHC30916)
- Certificate III in Parks and Gardens (AHC31016)
- Certificate III in Production Nursery (AHC31116)
- Certificate III in Sports Turf Management (AHC31316)
- Certificate III in Barbering (SHB30516)
- Certificate III in Hairdressing (SHB30416)
- Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying (CPC30111)
- Certificate III in Cabinet Making MSF31113
- Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30211)
- Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipe Laying) (RII30915)
- Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance) (RII30915)
- Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations (RII30815)
- Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing (CPC31411)
- Certificate III in Flooring Technology (MSF30818)
- Certificate III in Furniture Finishing (MSF30113)
- Certificate III in Gas Fitting (CPC32713)
- Certificate III in Glass and Glazing (MSF30418)
- Certificate III in Joinery (CPC31912)
- Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (CPC30611)
- Certificate III in Plumbing (CPC32413)
- Certificate III in Roof Plumbing (CPC32612)
- Certificate III in Roof Tiling (CPC30812)
- Certificate III in Shopfitting (CPC30116)
- Certificate III in Solid Plastering (CPC31011)
- Certificate III in Stonemasonry (Monumental/Installation) (CPC32313)
- Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining (MSF30313)
- Certificate III in Upholstery (MSF30713)
- Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining (CPC31211)
- Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling (CPC31311)
- Certificate III in Print Communications (ICP31415)
- Certificate III in Print Manufacturing (ICP31315)
- Certificate III in Printing (ICP31215)
- Certificate III in Signs and Graphics (CPC30216)
- Certificate II in Water Industry Operations (NWP20115)
- Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE3211)
- Certificate III in Appliance Service (UEE32111)
- Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications (UEE30411)
- Certificate III in Electrical Fitting (UEE33011)
- Certificate III in Electrical Machine Repair (UEE30611)
- Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30811)
- Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician incorporating Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control (UEE3081/UEE31211)
- Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead (UET30612)
- Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Rail Traction (UET30712)
- Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Transmission Overhead (UET30512)
- Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control (UEE31211)
- Certificate III in Security Equipment (UEE31411)
- Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Networks) (NWP30215)
- Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment (NWP30315)
- Certificate III in Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Trade (MEM30405)
- Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (MEM30305)
- Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding) (MEM30305)
- Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Casting and Moulding) (MEM30305)
- Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal) (MEM30305)
- Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Patternmaking) (MEM30305)
- Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Surface Finishing) (MEM30305)
- Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (MEM30205)
- Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Machining) (MEM30205)
- Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Diesel Fitting) (MEM30205)
- Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting and/or Turning) (MEM30205)
- Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) (MEM30205)
- Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Toolmaking) (MEM30205)
- Certificate III in Locksmithing (MEM30805)
- Certificiate IV in Engineering (MEM40105)
- Certificate III in Baking (FBP30517)
- Certificate III in Bread Baking (FBP30417)
- Certificate III in Cake and Pastry (FBP30317)
- Certificate III in Catering Operations (SIT30916)
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30816)
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) (CHC33015)
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (CHC33015)
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community) (CHC33015)
- Certificate III in Laboratory Skills (MSL30118)
- Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (MSL40118)
Find out everything you need to know about completing your apprenticeship or traineeship with TAFE Queensland.
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