Higher Level Skills

Overview

The Higher Level Skills program is a Queensland Government initiative that provides eligible individuals with a government subsidy for selected Certificate IV and higher-level qualifications, including priority skill sets. These programs are designed to help Queenslanders gain the skills required to:

• Secure employment in a priority industry
• Transition into university study
• Advance their careers with formal, nationally recognised qualifications

ATTC offers a range of qualifications funded under this program. Whether you’re looking to upskill or pivot your career, Higher Level Skills can help you make that leap forward.

Once a student completes a qualification through this program, they will have used their one Higher Level Skills subsidy entitlement.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Higher Level Skills program, you must:

• Be aged 15 years or over
• No longer be at school
• Permanently reside in Queensland
• Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident (including humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen
• Not hold, and not be enrolled in, a certificate IV or higher-level qualification (excluding qualifications completed at school and foundation skills training)
• Meet any course-specific prerequisites such as previous workplace experience or other qualifications

For more information, view the Higher Level Skills Program Policy and Student Fact Sheet.

Want to Know About Fees and Funding?

You may be eligible for partial or full fee exemptions.

Visit our Funding & Fees page to learn more about:

• How government subsidies support your training
• Co-contribution fees and how they’re calculated
• Payment options and who can pay on your behalf
• Fee exemptions and who they apply to
• Our refund policy and payment terms