Career Start Program – Funded Certificate II in Security Operations

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Career Start Program

Get Started in the Security Industry with Government-Funded Training

The Career Start program, funded by the Queensland Government, helps eligible individuals begin their careers by subsidising their first vocational qualification. Under this program, the Australian Training Institute has been approved as a Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) to deliver:

CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations
Your first step to becoming a licensed Security Officer in Queensland.

What is the Career Start Program?

The Career Start Program (2025–2028) is part of the Queensland Government’s initiative to boost employment outcomes by supporting eligible individuals to complete their first post-school qualification. It replaces the previous Certificate 3 Guarantee and is designed to equip you with essential skills for in-demand jobs.

This means reduced training costs for students looking to enter the security industry with formal qualifications.

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Pricing

Even with government funding, a small co-contribution fee applies to all Career Start students:

Course	Funded Units	Co-contribution Fee concessional	Co-contribution Fee non-concessional
CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations	14	$14 ($1 per unit)	$42 ($3.00 per unit)

For more information, please click HERE or visit the Department of Trade, Employment and Training website.

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Not sure if you qualify for the Career Start program?

Use our Eligibility Checker or Contact our team for assistance. We’re here to help you start your career journey.

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Career Start funded training, students must:

Be a Queensland resident
Be aged 15 years or over, and no longer at school
Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with appropriate visa and work rights on a pathway to permanent residency
Not hold or be enrolled in a Certificate III or higher qualification (excluding those completed at school or as foundation skills training)

Concessional Student Eligibility

Students may be eligible for concessional fees if they:

Hold a valid Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card, or are a dependent of a cardholder
Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Have a disability
Are an adult prisoner; or
Are a school student enrolled in an approved VET in Schools (VETiS) program

Frequently Asked Questions

How to apply for a Certificate 3 Guarantee?

If you are interested in a Certificate 3 Guarantee funded course, please give us a call on 1300 100 ATI and we will be able to assist you with your application.

Am I eligible for the Certificate 3 Guarantee if I hold a non-AQF qualification?

If you have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an Australian tertiary institution or university, you’re ineligible for the Certificate 3 Guarantee, as these are recognised within the AQF. However, if your certificate level I to Advanced Diploma was issued before the AQF’s introduction in 1995, you’re eligible.

Can I complete more than one Certificate III level qualification through the Certificate 3 Guarantee program?

No, this program allows for only one government-subsidised Certificate III qualification. It’s crucial to consider your course choice carefully, as this commitment uses your one-time entitlement. Certificate III qualifications completed at school and foundation skills courses are not counted against this entitlement.

Can I access the Certificate 3 Guarantee if I'm already completing a Certificate III qualification?

No, you must not hold or be currently studying for a Certificate III or another higher-level qualification, including equivalent training at university or through an apprenticeship or traineeship, to be eligible for the Certificate 3 Guarantee.

Why Choose Australian Training Institute?

As a Skills Assure Supplier, Australian Training Institute meets the Queensland Government’s high standards for quality, compliance, and student outcomes. You can trust us to deliver nationally recognised, career-focused training that opens doors in the security industry.

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