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 per cent subsidised) - Priority One is those qualifications which lead to occupations identified as critical priorities as identified in the Queensland Skill Shortage List. All School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (in all qualifications declared as an Apprenticeship or Traineeship) and participants from priority population groups, excluding Priority Four and Unfunded qualifications, will be funded as Priority One.
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Priority Two (75 per cent subsidised) - Priority Two is 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 per cent subsidised) - Priority Three is 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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Priority Four (25 per cent subsidised) - Priority Four is those qualifications which lead to non-entry level occupations and provide a key workforce development opportunity for existing workers and industry. These qualifications will be funded under User Choice arrangements as a component of the Productivity Places Program, a joint Commonwealth and Queensland Government initiative.
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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 identified by industry.
These funding priorities align with the skill outcomes required by industry.
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) or funded in the Priority Four category.
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
Australian Agricultural College Corporation
Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE
Blue Dog Training Pty Ltd
Brisbane North Institute of TAFE
Central Queensland Institute of TAFE
Construction Skills Training Centre
Gold Coast Institute of TAFE
Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE
Mount Isa Institute of TAFE
Southbank Institute of Technology
Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE
Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE
The Bremer Institute of TAFE
Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE
Work Skills