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Free apprenticeships for under 25s (QLD)

What is Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s?

Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s is a program set up by the Queensland Government to give training to young people in high priority areas.

Aimed at pairing keen young Queenslanders up with employers in sectors with a significant skills gap, the Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s scheme pays for eligible learners’ qualifications needed to begin work as an apprentice or trainee.
Once your apprenticeship starts, your employer will cover your wages, giving you an affordable route into longer-term work opportunities.
The scheme covers 139 priority apprenticeship and traineeship qualifications, which ensures that learners can find opportunities within industries that have a high number of companies that are keen to take on new staff members.

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What courses does Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s subsidise?

The Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s program covers many different areas of work and industries. Learners can choose an apprenticeship or traineeship in any of the 139 priority areas that are within the program and then receive relevant free training in that area.

Priority areas include:
• Agriculture and horticulture
• Automotive
• Aviation
• Beauty and hairdressing
• Building and construction
• Child care
• Community services
• Creative
• Electrotechnology and utilities
• Engineering
• Hospitality and cookery
• Laboratory science
• Manufacturing and design
• Meat processing
• Racing
• Resources and mining
• Water industry

Learners can access priority qualifications at certificate level II and III with the highest being certificate IV depending on the course area.

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Am I eligible for Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s?

Am I eligible for Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s?

To access this scheme, there are eligibility requirements you must meet before starting your course.

The eligibility requirements are:

• You must be under the age of 25 before commencing your training.
• You must commence or have started your course between the 1st of January 2021 and the 30th of September 2022.
• You must be over the age of 13 (this age may be higher depending on the apprenticeship or traineeship).
• You must have signed consent from a parent or guardian that you are in the care of if you are under the age of 18 when your apprenticeship starts.
• You must also be an Australian or New Zealand citizen with a valid passport or have a visa that permits employment.

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Government funding Scheme by state

User ChoiceACT
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Smart and SkilledNSW
Smart and Skilled NSW is an exceptional funding program designed to assist eligible NSW students by providing subsidies for a wide range of courses. This program specifically focuses on helping you obtain your first qualification after completing school, giving you a head start in your career.
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Skills CheckpointNSW
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Skills CheckpointNT
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User ChoiceNT
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Free TAFE for under 25sQLD
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Higher Level SkillsQLD
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Skilling South AustraliaSA
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Skills CheckpointSA
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Rapid Response Skills Initiative (RRSI)TAS
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Skills CheckpointTAS
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New Apprenticeship Scholarship ProgramTAS
The New Apprenticeship Scholarship Program (NASP) is a government funding scheme that helps apprentices complete their traineeships/apprenticeships.
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Skills CheckpointVIC
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Skills Checkpoint
Skills FirstVIC
Skills First is a Victorian government funding scheme that helps eligible individuals pay less for training and upskilling in high-priority areas.
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Lower fees, local skillsWA
Lower Fees, Local Skills offers young Western Australians free and reduced-fee qualifications to help them gain job-ready skills for rapidly growing industry areas.
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Jobs and SkillsWA
JobTrainer provides low-cost vocational education and training courses to help Western Australians upskill or reskill in fields with rapid job development.
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Skills CheckpointWA
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FAQ

What is the aim of the Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s initiative

The aim of this scheme is to match up keen jobseekers with high priority apprenticeship opportunities. As the cost of training is covered, incentives like these are designed to encourage young people in Queensland to take on exciting career opportunities.

Will this scheme lead to long-term job opportunities?

The qualifications and industry areas that this scheme supports are high priority areas, meaning that there should be plenty of opportunities for Queensland apprentices and trainees either within the company they’re working for or within similar businesses.

Will my training be relevant to my apprenticeship or traineeship

The fee-free training you will receive will be matched up to the apprenticeship or traineeship you choose, meaning that you will have a qualification that perfectly matches up with the skills needed to succeed in your apprenticeship or traineeship.