What is funded under User Choice 2010 - 2015
The User Choice program funds nationally recognised, accredited training and assessment services for apprentices and trainees.
Under the User Choice 2010 - 2015 program, funding will specifically target the occupational outcomes of the apprenticeship or traineeship.
The funding priority will determine the level of public funds contributed to training regardless of whether the qualification is an apprenticeship or traineeship.
The funding priorities under the User Choice 2010 - 2015 program will be:
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Priority One (100 percent subsidised) Priority One are those qualifications which lead to occupations identified as critical priorities as identified in the Queensland Skill Shortage List.
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Priority Two (75 percent subsidised Priority Two are those qualifications which lead to occupations not on the Queensland Skill Shortage List but are identified as high priorities which demonstrate a high level of occupational links with skills development, and are required to meet legislative requirements related to skills.
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Priority Three (50 percent subsidised) Priority Three are those qualifications which lead to occupations not on the Queensland Skill Shortage List but are identified as medium priorities which demonstrate a lower level of occupational links, and are not required to meet legislative requirements related to skills.
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Unfunded - Unfunded qualifications are those which lead to occupations not on the Queensland Skill Shortage List and which are not a funding priority. This includes those qualifications which are not entry level qualifications.
These funding priorities align with the skill outcomes required by industry.
All School based Apprentices and Trainees and individuals identified as belonging to a Priority Population Group undertaking a Priority Two or Priority Three qualification will receive 100% of the Government Contribution.
The Priority Four funding category which was established to support the training
outcomes of the Productivity Places Program has ceased as of the program completion date of 30 June 2012.
The Queensland skill shortage list is compiled from national and state data, together with industry input, and is reviewed annually with updates throughout the year. Qualifications classified as a Priority One are those addressing skill shortages. The Queensland priorities are detailed in the User Choice 2010 - 2015 Qualification and price list.
Priority population groups are those declared on the national Apprenticeship/Traineeship Contract, such as individuals of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin, individuals from a non English speaking background and individuals with a disability, impairment or long term condition.
Information regarding qualifications funded under the User Choice 2010 - 2015 program is available at User Choice 2010 - 2015 Qualification and price list.
User Choice 2010 - 2015 policies are available at the User Choice 2010 - 2015 documents page.
Restricted qualifications
Some qualifications, such as those considered as thin markets, are managed under special arrangements by the Department. Only Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) who hold Pre qualified Supplier status and are specifically authorised by the Department can deliver publicly funded training for these qualifications.
Existing workers
Funding for existing workers will only be provided for qualifications which lead to occupations listed on the Queensland Skills Shortage List (Priority One only).
Language, literacy and numeracy
Limited funding is available from the Department for language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) support for eligible apprentices and trainees. Funding will be provided under a separate agreement to the approved RTOs listed below.
Approved LLN RTOs listed must provide LLN services to any eligible apprentice or trainee registered on the Department's DELTA system.
Approved LLN Suppliers
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Australian Agricultural College Corporation
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Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE
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Blue Dog Training Pty Ltd
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Brisbane North Institute of TAFE
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Central Queensland Institute of TAFE
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Construction Skills Training Centre
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Gold Coast Institute of TAFE
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Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE
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Mount Isa Institute of TAFE
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Southbank Institute of Technology
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Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE
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Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE
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The Bremer Institute of TAFE
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Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE
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Wide Bay Institute of TAFE
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