User Choice Funding.

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User Choice Funding Overview:

The User Choice program provides a public funding contribution towards the cost of training and assessment for eligible Queensland apprentices and trainees.

The program provides the flexibility for apprentices, trainees and their employers to select a preferred registered training organisation (RTO) from a list of Skills Assure Suppliers (SAS) for the delivery of accredited training to meet their specific needs.

All you have to do is choose a funded qualification that interests you and become an apprentice or trainee – Simple as that!*

*More information regarding the User Choice funding program eligibility requirements and stipulations can be found here

Funding Eligibilty Checklist:

To determine if you are eligible for User Choice funding, take a look at our eligibility check-list below:

You must have entered into a training contract for a qualification that is funded by the department and be registered in the department’s registration system DELTA
The contract commencement date or recommencement date must be on or after July 1, 2010
The registered training provider selected to deliver your training must hold a Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) status for your nominated qualification

For more information pertaining to User Choice funding and your eligibility status – Call 1300 000 737 or email enquiries@sdstraining.edu.au

About User Choice Funding:

User Choice funding priority determines the level of public funds that are contributed to training regardless of whether the qualification is an apprenticeship or traineeship.
In Queensland, many occupations offer School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs) for students in years 10, 11 or 12 as part of their high school studies.
Apprentices and trainees can only receive one government contribution for a User Choice funded qualification at any single point in time.
Apprentices and trainees (including SATs) can only receive a maximum of two government funding contributions under the current User Choice program.
SATs are not required to pay a co-contribution fee whilst still in school (they may be required to pay a co-contribution fee once they convert to full-time or part-time post school however).