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.
By participating in Career Start, students can expect to build the skills and confidence needed to complete a qualification and take meaningful steps toward their career goals.
This means reduced training costs for students looking to enter the security industry with formal qualifications.
Pricing
Even with government funding, a small co-contribution fee applies to all Career Start students.
This fee can be paid by an employer, a family member, a friend, or another organisation, but it cannot be paid or waived by the SAS. Co-contribution is payable prior at enrolment prior to commencement of the course.
| 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 surrounding the refund policy, privacy notice, and terms & conditions please review our Student Handbook or visit the Department of Trade, Employment and Training website.
Eligibility Criteria
To access a subsidised training place under Career Start, a student must meet the following criteria:
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Aged 15 years or older
- Not be a school student
- Permanently reside in Queensland
- Be an Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), or a temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen
- Not already have a certificate III or higher qualification completed within the last 10 years (qualifications completed as a school student and foundation skills qualifications do not count)
- Not be enrolled in another qualification, even if it is on hold or deferred, whether funded by DTET or not (foundation skills qualifications do not count)
Concessional Eligibility
Those eligible for the concession co-contribution fee include individuals 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
Check Your Eligibility
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.