Higher Level Skills Program (QLD)
The Higher Level Skills program provides a government subsidy to support eligible individuals to access subsidised training in selected certificate IV or above qualifications, and priority skill sets.
The aim is to assist individuals to gain the higher level skills required to secure employment or career advancement in priority industries or to transition to university to continue their studies.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Higher Level Skills program, individuals must:
- Be aged 15 years or over;
- Be no longer at school;
- Permanently reside in Queensland;
- Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen; and
- Not hold, and not be enrolled in, a certificate IV or higher-level qualification, not including qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training.
In addition to the standard eligibility requirements, specific restrictions and/or exemptions may apply to participation in certain subsidised qualifications. Any additional eligibility requirements will be based on industry advice or requirements under the relevant national training package and will be detailed in the Priority Skills List.
Costs
Given the increased benefits that students and industry accrue from higher-level training, there is an expectation of higher levels of co-contribution under the Higher Level Skills program.
The fee may be paid on behalf of the student by a third party unrelated to the PQS, but cannot be paid or waived by the PQS (whether directly or indirectly), unless approved in writing by the department. The fee amount is a decision for the PQS.
Course fees relating to Higher Level Skills program are under Fees and Charges on the William Angliss website, Industry, QLD. This will list the courses and the fees to pay.
Access the Queensland Government Higher Level Skills student factsheet
