Queensland Traineeships and Subsidised Training

QLD Certificate 3 Guarantee and Higher Skills Fund

If you live in Queensland you have the opportunity to access a subsidised training course under Queensland Certificate 3 Guarantee or the Higher Skills Fund. 

Queensland Government subsidised training makes gaining a qualification affordable and achievable, with subsidies also available as a traineeship under User Choice for a number of Certificate III level courses and Certificate IV in Accounting.  For more information on traineships, see the traineeship section below.

So if you live in Queensland and don’t already have a Certificate III or Certificate IV level qualification, now is the time to take up this opportunity.

This training is funded by the Queensland Government.

Traineeships in Queensland

  • Traineeships Subsidised in Queensland

    A small range of qualifications in Business and Information Technology are available in Queensland under the Skills Assure User Choice traineeship program.

    The following new worker traineeships are funded, which means that employers (as required) and students (Student Contribution Fee)  contribute an enrolment fee towards the training costs for:

    • BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (which includes the streams of Business Administration, Medical Administration, Records and Information Management, Customer Engagement)
    • BSB30320 Certificate III in Legal Services
    • ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology
    • ICT40120 IV in Information Technology.

    The enrolment fee varies by course.

    The enrolment fee is calculated based on a set pricing structure set by the Queensland Government based on Nominal Hours for the course (based on specific Units of Competence selected) as applied to the Student Contribution Fee ($1.60 per nominal hour) and may require an additional employer contribution). 

  • Eligibility for Traineeships and Declared Traineeships By State

    Apprenticeship Network Providers (previously called Australian Apprenticeship Centres) determine the eligibility of employees for traineeships. The following information is a guide to how the traineeship system works:

    1. The type of work must be declared a traineeship in the state that you wish to employ the trainee.

    This government website shows the Traineeships Declared, but the College is happy to work this out for you. 

    2. The employee you wish to register in a traineeship must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident.

    They can also be a New Zealand passport holder who has been resident in Australia for more than six months,

    Some states will allow visa holders where the specific visa allows employment and traineeships (including Special Category Visa 444 which allows New Zealand Citizens to work and study in Australia for an unlimited period).

    3. The employee cannot already hold a formal qualification (but see the many exceptions to this rule below).

     See the NSW Traineeship rules  including for New Zealand Citizens.

    Contact us to arrange specific advice from an Apprenticeship Network Provider or refer to http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au.

    In NSW the Vocational Training Orders that declare a Traineeship are published on the Training Services NSW site.

  • Traineeship Employer Incentives

    Quick Summary: The Australian Apprenticeship Incentive Guidelines have changed

    Always check here for the most up to date guidance!

    Currently, for Traineeships that commenced after 1 July 2022:

    $1750 at 6 months from “date of commencement” and $1750 at the six month mark after the effective date of the first date.

    For Traineeships that commenced prior to 30 June 2022:

    $4000 per FT new entrant trainee, $1500 per PT new entrant trainee

    For new full-time trainees of $1500 is claimable at the six month mark of their traineeship, and $ 2500 at completion.

    For new part-time trainees the $1500 is claimable at completion of the traineeship.

    How are incentives managed?

    Incentives are subject to traineeship eligibility criteria, waiting periods and time limits being met. Your Apprenticeship Support Network provider will assess your trainees eligibility for incentives.

    The information provided on this page is for general information only and should not be relied upon because it is subject to change and may not reflect your exact circumstances. 

    This information is subject to change, always refer to  http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/ for current information.

    Current as of July 2022

  • Employer Obligations Under Traineeships

    Taking on a trainee can be a step forward for many businesses to train and grow their key staff for the future. It provides an opportunity for an extra set of hands that is motivated and keen to learn.

    Under the Traineeship Training Contract the employer must provide a workplace environment that supports the trainee's learning, and allows approximately 3 hours per week towards learning activities.

    Employers enrolling their employees as students are responsible to:

    • Provide appropriate on-the-job training, support and supervision
    • Ensure their employees have access to the full range of work that is required on-the-job to complete the assessment tasks
    • Notify the College if there are any matters affecting their ability to complete the qualification due to work related barriers
    • Comply with Traineeship requirements if applicable.
    • Sign all Workplace Verification Checklists, Assessment Submissions and Training Plans.
  • Traineeship Fee Calculation in Queensland

    Understanding Traineeships Fees in Queensland

    ACCM fully understands the below information can be difficult to follow.  If you have any questions regarding any of this information please reach out to us and we are more than willing to explain the below in detail.

    The fee displayed on the Course Page is a cumulative fee that shows the Student Contribution Fee and if required an Employer Fee (explained in detail below) as a displayed total.

    Understanding the Student Contribution Fee

    For all state-subsidised Traineeships in Queensland delivered under Skills Assure, a Student Contribution fee applies.

    There may be an additional employer fee (explained below), however all Traineeship require the Student Contribution Fee, except as outlined in a further paragraph.

    The Student Contribution Fee varies based on the exact Units of Competency selected for the Qualification to be completed as part of the Traineeship.

    Each Unit of Competency is allocated a “nominal hours” fee (ie 20 hr, 25 hrs, etc) by the government that is tied to State-subsidised funding, and is not a factor in the length of time the Unit should take to achieve to complete.  It is purely part of a funding determination process.

    The QLD Student Contribution fee is currently $1.60 per nominal hour for all Units in the Qualification.

    The fees quoted on each specific course page in the Fee Checker are a nominative fee (placeholder fee) which will vary based on the actual Units of Competency chosen as well as any reductions/exemptions outlined in this section.

    To repeat, the nominative fee displayed is based on this preliminary Student Contribution Fee AND any potential employer fees.

    In most cases, the Employer chooses to pay the Student Contribution Fee on behalf of the Trainee, but not always. 

    This decision is made between the Employer and the Trainee, and is not part of the RTO’s oversight.

     

    Student Contribution Fee Reductions and Exemptions

    Under the User Choice Policy, a Partial Exemption of the Student Contribution Fees applies for certain categories.

    Credit Transfers are exempt from the Student Contribution Fee, and will not be charged against that Fee.

    Per the QLD User Choice Policy found here

    2.6.2 Partial exemption - tuition fees

    The SAS (ACCM College) must charge 40 per cent of the student contribution fee where the participant falls into one or more of the following exemption categories:

    (a) The participant was or will be under 17 years of age at the end of February in the year in which the SAS provides training, and the participant is not at school and has not completed year 12.

    (b) The participant holds a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card issued under Commonwealth law, or is the partner or a dependant of a person who holds a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, and is named on the card.

    (c) The participant issues the SAS with an official form under Commonwealth law confirming that the participant, his or her partner or the person of whom the participant is a dependant, is entitled to concessions under a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card.

    (d) The participant is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. Acceptable evidence is as stated on the Training Contract and AVETMISS VET Enrolment Form.

    2.6.3 Full Exemption of Student Contribution Fee

    The SAS may apply full exemption from the student contribution fee where the participant falls into one or more of the following exemption categories:

    (a) Where payment of the student contribution fee would cause extreme financial hardship, then the SAS may waive these fees

    1. The fee waiver process should be in place at the time of the participant’s enrolment.
    2. For 2.6.3 (a) of this Fees and Charges section, the SAS must have a reasonable internal process to manage an appeal about the outcome of an application under financial hardship.

    (b) Where the Queensland Government, as represented by the departmental officer responsible for the User Choice budget, advises in writing that fees are optional. On receipt of such advice, the SAS may choose not to collect the student contribution fee. In this circumstance, any decision by the SAS not to collect fees does not create a liability for the department. The SAS may not apply for reimbursement by the department of fee revenue foregone.

    Refer to the User Choice Price List, as published on the department’s website, for information on where fee exemptions are applicable. The SAS must apply full exemption from the student contribution fee where the participant falls into one or more of the following exemption categories:

    (a) where credit transfer/national recognition has been applied to a unit of competency/module

    (b) the participant is a school-based apprentice or trainee

    (c) the participant is undertaking a qualification as part of the Skilling Queenslanders for Work – Work Skills Traineeship program.

     

    ACCM Required Employer Fee

    In some cases, where state-subsidies do not fully cover training costs, an additional Employer Fee will apply, these are includes in the quoted cost as shown on the Fee Tracker.

    This is allowable under the QLD User Choice Policy found here

    2.6.5 Additional charges

    Employer/industry The SAS may seek additional charges from the employer/industry. Any additional charges must be negotiated up-front and disclosed to the employer/industry prior to the participant’s enrolment.

    In cases where the Employer does not intend to pay for the Student Contribution Fee, please let ACCM College know and we will provide a detailed breakdown of costs to assist.

     

    Unfunded or non-State Funded Traineeships

    For a Traineeship not on the funding list, or not within ACCM's funding allocation, Traineeship fees will be as per the College's published Employer Program price or as agreed with the client on a fee for service basis.

    For example, the TLI30321 Certificate III in Supply Chain is a funded Traineeship in Queensland, however it is not on ACCM's approved Traineeship list under User's Choice.

    ACCM is still able to deliver this as a Traineeship, however as we will not receive any state-subsidy, the fee will be the same as a private or Employer Program price.

     

    ACCM fully understands the aboveinformation can be difficult to follow.  If you have any questions regarding any of this information please reach out to us and we are more than willing to explain the below in detail.

     

     

    Any necessary fee adjustments or refunds to the Enrolment Fee are calculated at the end of the qualification. 

    Employers may ask at any time for the breakdown of Student Contribution Fee and Employer Fee.

  • School Based Traineeship Fees

    School based Trainees are exempt from the Student Contribution Fee.

    Where the level of QLD government contribution towards the course cost is low priority - ACCM may also charge the employer an additional gap fee for School Based Traineeships. 

  • Trainee Concession Fees for Under 17s and Health Care Card Recipients

    Per the QLD User Choice Policy found here

    2.6.2 Partial exemption - tuition fees

    The SAS (ACCM College) must charge 40 per cent of the student contribution fee where the participant falls into one or more of the following exemption categories:

    (a) The participant was or will be under 17 years of age at the end of February in the year in which the SAS provides training, and the participant is not at school and has not completed year 12.

    (b) The participant holds a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card issued under Commonwealth law, or is the partner or a dependant of a person who holds a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, and is named on the card.

    (c) The participant issues the SAS with an official form under Commonwealth law confirming that the participant, his or her partner or the person of whom the participant is a dependant, is entitled to concessions under a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card.

    (d) The participant is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. Acceptable evidence is as stated on the Training Contract and AVETMISS VET Enrolment Form.

    The trainee must claim the concession at commencement of enrolment and provide evidence of eligibility.

     

  • Trainee Fee Concession for ATSI Trainees

    Where a trainee is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person as stated on the Training Contract and advised to ACCM, they are entitled to the concession level Student Contribution Fee.

    Per the QLD User Choice Policy found here

    2.6.2 Partial exemption - tuition fees

    The SAS (ACCM College) must charge 40 per cent of the student contribution fee where the participant falls into one or more of the following exemption categories:

    (a) The participant was or will be under 17 years of age at the end of February in the year in which the SAS provides training, and the participant is not at school and has not completed year 12.

    (b) The participant holds a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card issued under Commonwealth law, or is the partner or a dependant of a person who holds a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, and is named on the card.

    (c) The participant issues the SAS with an official form under Commonwealth law confirming that the participant, his or her partner or the person of whom the participant is a dependant, is entitled to concessions under a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card.

    (d) The participant is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. Acceptable evidence is as stated on the Training Contract and AVETMISS VET Enrolment Form.

    The trainee must claim the concession at commencement of enrolment and provide evidence of eligibility.

     Note for low priority funded qualifications ACCM may charge the employer a gap fee.

  • Financial Hardship Application

    a) Where permitted under a government funded or subsidised program ACCM College may waive all or some student fees based on proven financial hardship.

    b) In this instance the student must complete the Financial Hardship Form and be assessed in accordance with ACCM College procedures.

    c) ACT will allow a fee reduction to a concession fee where genuine hardship by a trainee is proven. Evidence must be provided for approval. [ACTSC p36]

    d) Queensland will allow a exemption for Student Contribution Fees where genuine hardship by a trainee is proven. Evidence must be provided for approval. [QLDUC  2.6.3]

     

    Review December 2022

  • Application of Existing Study Credit Transfers

    Under the Queensland funded programs we are required to consider all possible Credit Transfers from previous studies under your qualification.

    You are required to advise us of all past studies and provide a Statement of Attainment as requested, or access to your USI records.

    Prior Competent units are not required to be used if a different learning focus is desired, however if prior completed Units of Competence appear in your Training Plan, they MUST be reported properly as Credit Transfers.

Queensland Certificate 3 and Higher Skills Program FAQs

  • Eligibility for QLD Subsidised Training

    To be eligible to undertake a subsidised course in Queensland you need to:

    • not already hold or be undertaking a Certificate III or higher qualification (if completed at school it is not counted)

    • Be a Queensland resident

    • Be an Australian permanent resident, Australian Citizen or a New Zealand Citizen or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency; and

    • Be 15 years or older and not be currently attending school

    Employment status is irrelevant. You may be employed or unemployed.

    For a Certificate 3 Guarantee course you must not already hold or be undertaking a Certificate III or higher qualification (if completed at school it is not counted).

    For Higher Level Skills Program eligibility you must not already hold or be undertaking a Certificate IV or higher qualification.

    Source:   C3GPP 15-16 and CHLSPP 15-16

    Trainees must meet the traineeship eligibility rules. For traineeship eligibility, see the Traineeship page.

  • QLD Certificate 3 Guarantee and Higher Level Skills Program Fees

    Under the QLD Certificate 3 Guarantee and Higher Level Skills Program rules, all subsidised students must be charged a co-contribution fee. We call this your Enrolment Fee. These fees vary based on the qualification and year of enrolment.

    Applicable student enrolment fees are displayed on each relevant course page under "Check Price". They represent a significant discount from the standard course price

    All student fees are inclusive of all aspects of training.

    Concession fees are available for eligible students.

  • Do I Have to be Employed Under Queensland Subsidised Training Programs

    No you don't need to be employed under Certificate 3 Guarantee or Higher Skills Fund. Nor does your employer need to know about your enrolment.

    Queensland subsidised enrolments can be done independently of your employer, and are also available if you are currently unemployed and committed to completing the course to improve your employment prospects.

    Traineeships do however require an employment arrangement.

  • Can I access QLD Subsidised Training though my employer?

    Yes – you can ask your employer to “sponsor” your enrolment in QLD subsidised training. Employers are most likely to agree where the course is of mutual benefit.

    Your employer may also ask you to enrol in a QLD subsidised course to improve your skills. They may even agree to pay your enrolment fee.

    Note: Under current rules, trainees cannot be allocated to a Certificate 3 Guarantee or Higher Level Skills place. They must be delivered either as a subsided traineeship or on a Fee for Service basis.

  • Only One Queensland Subsidised Course in Each Program

    a) Eligible students can only access one subsidised course from the Certificate 3 Guarantee program. It is important that you take the time to carefully consider your training options before committing to a course of study.

    b) Upon completion of your Certificate III you can then enrol into a Higher Level Skills course if you are eligible.

    c) Eligible students for the Higher Level Skills Program can only access one Certificate IV level and above qualification.

  • Queensland Subsidised Training Student Fact Sheets

    Please refer to these Government issued fact sheets:

    Certificate 3 Guarantee: Fact Sheet

    Higher Level Skills: Fact Sheet

  • QLD Compulsory Student Survey

    When accessing a Queensland Government subsidised training place, it is a requirement that students must complete a student employment survey within three months of completing or discontinuing their training.

    The Government will email this survey to students to complete.

  • Concession Fees under QLD Certificate 3 Guarantee and Higher Skills

    Concession students get a discount on their co-contribution / enrolment fee for eligible subsidised courses.

    To qualify as a concession student you must meet one or more of the below criteria:

    • A Commonwealth health care concession card or pensioner concession card holder
    • A partner or dependent of a health care or pensioner card holder (named on the card)
    • An Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
    • Have a disability
    • An adult prisoner

    Source: C3GPP 15-16 and CHLSPP 15-16

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are entitled to the fee concession for any QLD Certificate 3 Gurantee or Higher Skills Fund subsidised courses as long as they reside in QLD and meet the other eligibility requirements.

    When a Commonwealth Government agency (e.g. Jobs Services Australia Provider) is using Australian Government funding to pay student fees on behalf of the Participant, then no concessions are to apply.

  • Proof of Concession

    To be eligible for a concession fee in a funded program, you must provide the College with evidence of your eligible welfare benefit or allowance. 

    The evidence requirements are as set out in each specific funded program.

    The evidence can be in the form of a current Department of Human Services (Centrelink) Income Statement or a copy of a current Pensioner Concession Card that has been witnessed by a JP or at the Post Office.

    It must show that you are eligible for the benefit at the date you will commence training. You cannot commence training until this has been provided. 

    You are usually only eligible to apply for the concession at the time of the enrolment, so it is important that you let us know then.

    Once you enrol, you can upload the evidence of concession eligibility to our student study hub "Webclass". Your concessional enrolment cannot be approved until this has been done.

     

  • Application of Existing Study Credit Transfers

    Under the Queensland funded programs we are required to consider all possible Credit Transfers from previous studies under your qualification.

    You are required to advise us of all past studies and provide a Statement of Attainment as requested, or access to your USI records.

    Prior Competent units are not required to be used if a different learning focus is desired, however if prior completed Units of Competence appear in your Training Plan, they MUST be reported properly as Credit Transfers.

Key Facts About Traineeships

  • What are Traineeships and What Incentives are Available?

    Traineeships are employment arrangements where the Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments support and encourage the training of new employees.

    Each state and territory determines the areas it will support as traineeships, and in many cases will subsidise the training costs. Some states and ACT offer generous payroll tax advantages for trainees.

    The Commonwealth Government supports the program by offering employer incentives for employers engaging and successfully completing apprentices and trainees.

    With so many different levels of government involved – traineeships can seem complicated, but they don’t need to be. The College specialises in traineeship delivery so feel free to call us and get your questions answered.

  • Eligibility for Traineeships and Declared Traineeships By State

    Apprenticeship Network Providers (previously called Australian Apprenticeship Centres) determine the eligibility of employees for traineeships. The following information is a guide to how the traineeship system works:

    1. The type of work must be declared a traineeship in the state that you wish to employ the trainee.

    This government website shows the Traineeships Declared, but the College is happy to work this out for you. 

    2. The employee you wish to register in a traineeship must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident.

    They can also be a New Zealand passport holder who has been resident in Australia for more than six months,

    Some states will allow visa holders where the specific visa allows employment and traineeships (including Special Category Visa 444 which allows New Zealand Citizens to work and study in Australia for an unlimited period).

    3. The employee cannot already hold a formal qualification (but see the many exceptions to this rule below).

     See the NSW Traineeship rules  including for New Zealand Citizens.

    Contact us to arrange specific advice from an Apprenticeship Network Provider or refer to http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au.

    In NSW the Vocational Training Orders that declare a Traineeship are published on the Training Services NSW site.

  • Impact of Past Qualifications

    The employee cannot already hold a formal qualification but there are many exceptions to this rule.

    It is best to let an Australian Network Provider consider the specific qualifications held by any potential trainees, as there are many exceptions and rules. In general:

    • A Certificate I level does not affect eligibility.
    • Completed qualifications at Certificate II to IV level attained more than seven years ago, that led to a different occupational outcome than the current Traineeship, do not affect eligibility for payments.
    • Qualifications completed while the Trainee was at school will not affect payments as long as the traineeship is in either a different occupational outcome or is a higher level qualification.
    • Past registration in an apprenticeship or traineeship that was not completed normally will not affect eligibility, but may impact employer incentives.

     

  • New Entrant Trainees

    To be registered as a New Entrant trainee, a  new employee must be registered as a Trainee within three months of commencing work or within 12 months for part-time employees.

    Employer incentives apply to New Entrant trainees. Details are shown later.

    Payroll Tax exemptions or rebates might also apply. Please call us if you would like to know more.

    For some states the training costs for many New Entrant traineeships is subsidised. Refer to each state for rules and qualifications subsidised.

  • Existing Worker Traineeships

    Employees registered as trainees who have been employed longer than the time frames for New Entrant status are called Existing Worker trainees.

    Existing employees can be registered as trainees. The benefits or reasons to do this vary from state to state:

    • Existing Worker traineeships in College qualification areas do NOT attract Employer incentives in any state.
    • Payroll Tax rebates and exemptions do NOT apply to Existing Worker traineeships.
    • In the ACT, the training costs for some existing worker traineeships is subsidised). Refer to each state for rules and qualifications subsidised.
    • Registration as an Existing Worker Traineeship prohibits the training to be subsidised under other available subsidised training programs offered by the various states.
  • For Employees of Any Age

    Traineeships are suitable for all employees, however some State and Territories do have minimum age requirements for Traineeships. Our course materials are based on work place skills, so no matter how old your employees are, they will still benefit from the course.

  • Traineeship Employer Incentives

    Quick Summary: The Australian Apprenticeship Incentive Guidelines have changed

    Always check here for the most up to date guidance!

    Currently, for Traineeships that commenced after 1 July 2022:

    $1750 at 6 months from “date of commencement” and $1750 at the six month mark after the effective date of the first date.

    For Traineeships that commenced prior to 30 June 2022:

    $4000 per FT new entrant trainee, $1500 per PT new entrant trainee

    For new full-time trainees of $1500 is claimable at the six month mark of their traineeship, and $ 2500 at completion.

    For new part-time trainees the $1500 is claimable at completion of the traineeship.

    How are incentives managed?

    Incentives are subject to traineeship eligibility criteria, waiting periods and time limits being met. Your Apprenticeship Support Network provider will assess your trainees eligibility for incentives.

    The information provided on this page is for general information only and should not be relied upon because it is subject to change and may not reflect your exact circumstances. 

    This information is subject to change, always refer to  http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/ for current information.

    Current as of July 2022

  • Payroll Tax Rebate Benefits

    NSW, QLD and ACT offer an exemption and/or rebate on the wages of New Entrant trainees.

    If you are paying or liable to pay Payroll Tax – this can be a significant saving amounting to thousands of dollars.

    Current details on Payroll Tax Rebates and downloadable brochures are available in the Payroll Tax section below.

  • State Government Support to Pay for the Training

    The cost of the training provided by the College may be subsidised by your State or Territory Government.

    Each State and Territory determines which courses it will subsidise, and to what extent. Our courses pages will provide an accurate price or estimate.

    All require an employer contribution (NSW is currently offering a Fee-Free Traineeship program).

    ACT and WA also subsidise the costs for some Existing Worker traineeships.

  • Employer Obligations Under Traineeships

    Taking on a trainee can be a step forward for many businesses to train and grow their key staff for the future. It provides an opportunity for an extra set of hands that is motivated and keen to learn.

    Under the Traineeship Training Contract the employer must provide a workplace environment that supports the trainee's learning, and allows approximately 3 hours per week towards learning activities.

    Employers enrolling their employees as students are responsible to:

    • Provide appropriate on-the-job training, support and supervision
    • Ensure their employees have access to the full range of work that is required on-the-job to complete the assessment tasks
    • Notify the College if there are any matters affecting their ability to complete the qualification due to work related barriers
    • Comply with Traineeship requirements if applicable.
    • Sign all Workplace Verification Checklists, Assessment Submissions and Training Plans.
  • The Role of a Supervisor of a Trainee

    As a supervisor you will act as a role model and coach for the trainee. 

    The trainee will look to you for guidance and help in learning to do their job.

    You also have responsibilities to talk to ACCM College about the trainee's progress.

    ACCM College provides you the on-line ability to see their progress 24/7.

  • Trainee Obligations

    Trainees also have obligations under a traineeship arrangement.

    The key obligations that affect their formal qualification are:

    • Regular and active participation in training
    • Seeking help when it is needed
    • Making contact with ACCM College as required to undertake skills assessments
    • Following ACCM College Policies
    • Submitting your original work in assessments
    • Participating in any workplace training provided by your employer or ACCM College.
    • Attending any training or progress meetings with ACCM College.
    • Notifying your employer and ACCM College if you are having any difficulties completing the tasks or workbooks.
    • Notifying ACCM College if you leave your employer during the term of a traineeship.
    • Meeting the ACCM College Student Participation Standards
  • Trainee Rates of Pay

    Rates of pay are a matter for your relevant Award or the National Training Wage. The Department of Fair Work could assist you if you are unsure.

Queensland Eligibility Checker

Confirm that you are eligible to access Queensland government subsidised training.
Note traineeships have separate eligibility criteria. See the Traineeships page.

Check Your Eligibility

Three Simple Steps To Arrange Traineeships

 1. Speak to us to get details. If you are unsure if your employee(s) qualify - then let us check for you.

2. Let us arrange traineeship registration.

3. Your trainee enrols online in 7 minutes.

 

ACCM College specialises in traineeship delivery and is one of the largest traineeship support training providers in our areas of expertise: business, IT, supply chain and accounting.

Our traineeship students continue to grow.

This is due to high levels of client, employer, trainee and Group Training Organisation satisfaction with what we do.  

We keep you informed on your trainee's progress and key milestones to ensure the program runs smoothly. 

 

Studying at ACCM College

  • Course Support that Students Rave About

    ACCM College helps you succeed in your studies by giving you the support of a dedicated team of Student Advisers with real life industry experience. You will have one dedicated Student Adviser who will personally manage your program; and the benefit of a team around them to provide expert assistance in all subject areas.

    Students actively comment about the supportiveness of their Student Advisers, in particular their skills at passing on their knowledge and making even the hardest subject easy to understand.

  • Quality Learning Materials that Receive Great Reviews

    Our step by step course materials have been written by our own industry experts to give learners the most relevant and useful information needed.

    The online resources provide industry insight and understanding by simplifying industry jargon and concepts, and focusing on current real world business practices.

    We pride ourselves on providing high quality learner resources that set our learners up for success.

    ACCM College students have the opportunity to give us immediate subject feedback and feedback to the assessor upon submission, so we always have the opportunity to become even better.

  • Access to Course Materials

    All of the course materials are accessed and completed online, allowing learners to complete subjects at a time and place that suits.

    Webclass login details are provided via email within an hour of enrolling.

    On Webclass learners can:

    • Access online learning and assessment materials 24/7
    • Submit assessments, view assessment results and assessor feedback
    • Update contact details

     

     

  • No Exams and Lots of Help

    There are no stressful exams.

    Our assessments are thorough, but are self-paced and help is only a phone call or email away.

    Activities that you are asked to do are practical and based on real life workplace experiences and needs.

    You will have a Study Timetable and we will help you keep to it so that you end up with the qualification that you deserve as quickly as is feasible.

  • Regular Contact from Us. Yes - We Call You!

    ACCM is proactive about being in touch. When you apply to enrol, our Service One team will call you immediately and guide you through to finish the enrolment process. They will also contact you weekly for the first 6 weeks to ensure you are on track and comfortable with online learning.

    After your onboarding has been completed a Student Adviser will make contact to introduce themselves as your main point of contact and assistance with your ongoing study.

    You will continue to receive regular phone calls, emails and SMS to check your progress and offer help. If we see you getting behind we will increase our efforts to contact you to ensure you are getting the help you need.

    Study online - not alone, and be supported every step of the way!

  • Start and Study Anytime - Enjoy the Flexibility

    ACCM does not have strict semester dates, giving you the ability to decide when you want to start your study program.

    Once your enrolment is approved your personal login details will give you access to your course materials 24/7 and allowing you the flexibility to choose when and where you study.

    You can also see your personal Study Timetable and have clear goals of when your subjects are to be completed.

College Role in Traineeships

  • Step 1. Agree on Workplace Resources Needed

    Each vocational course has different workplace needs. We simply confirm that you have in place what is needed and agree on solutions for any issues identified. 

  • Step 2. Determining Specific Trainee Needs

    Each trainee has unique needs. We start by getting them to provide us with information so that we can discuss how we can best support them. This also ensures that they are aware of their obligations.

     

  • Step 3. Determine the Training Plan

    This involves determining the best subjects to suit your work environment. The assessments for each subject are timetabled to be achieved so that the formal component of the traineeship is completed as quickly as possible – allowing the remaining time to be dedicated on further developing workplace skills.

  • Step 4. Providing Quality Learning Resources and Structured Assessments

    Trainees have immediate access to high quality learning resources that they can access 24/7. This puts them in full control to best use the times at work that are most suitable for their studies. The materials are designed to allow them to do small parts at a time – so they give the best flexibility for a work environment.

  • Step 5. Staying in Touch with Trainees

    We ask trainees to make regular contact with us – but we are also proactive in contacting them.

    Trainees can simply give us a phone call when they need help with the learning materials or they can book times in advance.

    Many assessments are structured to require trainees to interact with the College by phone so that we know they are making progress on specific subjects.

  • Step 6. Updating You on Trainee Progress and Issues

    We recognise that many employers may not be readily available on the phone, so we have created the Employer Dashboard to ensure you have up to date information about your Trainee's progress.

    This also ensures that you are fully aware of any progress issues that may impact completion (and completion incentive payment) and have the opportunity to address those issues.

  • Step 7. Escalating Issues

    From time to time there are issues with a trainee's progress. You will be advised both informally and formally to ensure that you are aware of the situation, and that all parties are doing what they can to resolve the problem.

    In some instances we are required to advise the relevant state Department of Education if there are trainee progress issues. This will only happen after we have tried to resolve the problem directly with you. 

  • Step 8. Subject Completion

    Your trainee will be required to get employer agreement that they meet the workplace requirements of each subject. Please ensure that within your workplace, anyone who may be asked by the trainee to do this has your approval.

  • Step 9. Employer Agreement on Competency Completion

    Once all required subjects have been completed your trainee is eligible for the award of their qualification and Competency Completion.

    Workplace agreement of Competency Completion and the return of a signed copy of the Training Plan is required. We will email these to you.

    Please be aware that Competency Completion may affect the rates of pay for any trainees on the National Training Wage. It will also trigger eligibility to any employer completion incentives and at the same time cease any eligibility to payroll tax exemptions or rebates.

  • Step 10. Department Advice of Completion

    The College will report to the relevant Department of Education that the trainee has completed the formal requirements.

    In some states this automatically triggers Competency Completion. In others you will receive a letter (that you must reply to) if you wish to delay Competency Completion.

Why ACCM is the Training Provider of Choice

  • Maximum RTO Registration Status - Recognising Quality Delivery

    The College is a Registered Training Organisation meeting the Standards for Registered Training Organisations. Our National Provider number is 1441.

    The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) is the government agency that supervises and approves the licencing of Registered Training Organisations.

    Our Registration Certificate shows that the College is registered to deliver nationally accredited training until 17 January 2030. 

    Read about how we achieved the maximum registration period and what that means.

  • Outstanding Survey Results - National Quality Indicators

    Wow – another year and awesome results in the National Quality Indicators!

    RTOs are required to collect surveys from students and employers. The survey questions are fixed so that comparisons can be made between RTOs from year to year. These are called the National Quality Indicators. We not only get great results – we have done so consistently. 

    Look at the consistent history of excellent results in our latest 2022 Quality Indicator Annual Summary Report.

  • Proven Results From The NSW VET Student Outcomes Survey

    It's great to see this feedback from NSW.

    2021 is the most recent full year data that has been released (as of December 2022).

    This independent data reflects the efforts of NSW Training Services collecting post-qualification data on student outcomes.

    We were delighted to be proven a leading provider in our peer group and across all NSW providers.

    Click here to the data for yourself - NSW VET Student Outcomes 

  • Long Term Client Satisfaction - The Best Evidence of Quality

    ACCM College has a wide range of long term and loyal clients who appreciate the industry expertise, flexibility and quality of the work that we do to deliver traineeships and training to their staff.  

    We excel at understanding the specific needs of each client, so we are able to get equally outstanding reviews from employers in different sectors.

    Don’t take our word for it - see the many Client Success Stories for more information.

  • Student Success - A Measure of the Support We Provide

    Each year the quality of the training and traineeships delivered by the College is acknowledged through the recognition of our high achieving students in the Department of Education Trainee of the Year awards.

    In every year we have had multiple students across different study categories be recognised, and in turn recognise the help and support of their College Student Adviser. Look at these amazing success stories.

Am I eligible?

Answer these questions to find out if you are eligible to access Queensland government subsidised training.

I live in QLD
I am an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen.
The Highest Qualification I have achieved since leaving school and turning 17, or am currently enrolled in, is:

You are eligible to enrol in available Certificate 4 courses under this program. Currently the College offers Certificate IV in Accounting.

Enrol online to reserve your place.