Funding Details
Strategix Training Group is an approved Skills Assure Supplier, this means you may be able to access funding while studying with us. The Certificate 3 Guarantee Program is one type of funding offered by the QLD Government.
In this document, you will find all the relevant information on funding and how it relates to eligible students. If you choose to enrol and apply for funding, you will receive both a tentative enrolment email and a confirmation of enrolment which will provide you with the specific times, locations, and requirements for your enrolment.
If you complete a course under the Certificate 3 Guarantee arrangements you will be no longer eligible to access further funding under the Certificate 3 Guarantee Program.
You will receive and be required to complete a student training and employment survey from the Department of Small Business and Training within three months of completing or discontinuing the qualification.
For independent information please access the department's Certificate 3 Guarantee student factsheet.
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for the Certificate 3 Guarantee program is set by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT). To be eligible for government assistance, prospective students must meet and provide evidence for the following eligibility criteria: Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or a temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency* Be a Queensland Resident Aged 15 years of age or older No longer at school Not hold, or not be enrolled in, a certificate III or higher level qualification (not including qualifications completed at school and foundations skills training - e.g 10363NAT Certificate lll in Spoken and Written English foundation skills)** *This may include some humanitarian entrant or temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permit on the pathway to permanent residency. Contact Strategix for visa checks. **A certificate III qualification completed at secondary school and/or a Certificate level I to Advanced Diploma qualification issued prior to 1995 has no impact on eligibility for funding. To determine which Foundation skills have no impact on eligibility see the blue and green table below in the AISS check section Other Funding Options. Where a student has completed a certificate III qualification previously and/or they do not meet the above criteria they could consider undertaking a certificate IV qualification under Higher Level Skills funding. Refer to the Higher Level Skills Fact Sheet for eligibility requirements and a list of courses available under the funding.
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Queensland Driver licence or receipt | ✔️ | ✔️* |
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Queensland Heavy vehicle or marine licence | ✔️ | ✔️* |
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Pensioner Concession Card (both sides) |
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Health Care Card (both sides) |
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Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (both sides) |
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Department of Veterans’ Affairs Card (both sides) |
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Medicare card (Green) |
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Reciprocal Health Care card (Yellow) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Passport | ✔️^ |
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Australian citizenship certificate | ✔️** |
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ImmiCard (Australia Migration Status) | ✔️ ** |
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Birth certificate (not a commemorative cert.) or birth extract | ✔️ |
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Adult proof of age card or photo identification card (any issuing state) | ✔️ |
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Driver’s licence, heavy vehicle, or marine licence (any issuing State) |
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Note : All forms of eligibility evidence must be valid at the point of enrolment unless otherwise specified above. ‘Enrolment’ in this context refers to the date the student completed the Enrolment Form as part of the signup process.
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* | Front and Back of card required to be retained if being used as evidence of address |
** | Approved by contract management as acceptable evidence in addition to those listed in the PQS Audit Evidence Guide. |
† | Must display a QLD Address to be valid as evidence. |
‡ | Blue Medicare card must be accompanied by the necessary Australian Government Department of Immigration and Border Protection / Department of Home Affairs documentation, visa and work permit on the pathway to permanent residency. |
§ | Must be an Australian Citizen or hold a New Zealand birth certificate, birth extract or passport if used as evidence of Australian or New Zealand citizenship. A commemorative birth certificate is not deemed as official proof of identity and cannot be used. |
+ | Including the partner or dependant of a health Care Car od COncession Card holder and is named on the card |
^ | Any issuing country |
Additional Evidence
Additional evidence to support Queensland residency, any of the following:
Australian Electoral Commission document (e.g. acknowledgement of electoral enrolment letter or electoral enrolment card), must be valid at time of enrolment
Contract of property purchase, lease / rental document, mortgage / land ownership certificate, must be valid at time of enrolment
Electricity, gas or telephone account issued the last six (6) months
Queensland local government rates notice, must be valid at time of enrolment
Bank statement issued within the last six (6) months
Official letter from Centrelink or the Australian Government Department of Human Services, must be valid at time of enrolment
Australian Taxation Office assessment / Tax-file number confirmation notice, must be valid at time of enrolment
Notice from the Court issued the last six (6) months (must contain seal/stamp).**
Concession card (both sides) or official letter from Centrelink noting “No Fixed Address”, as long as the State and/or Postcode is noted as Queensland
Cannot accept ‘Keypass in Digital ID ’ by Australia Post. Must use ID listed above for proof of age and proof of QLD residency
Fees and Charges
Students receiving funding under the Certificate 3 Guarantee program must contribute towards the cost of their course/training. The co-contribution fees differ for each course; refer to the following table/s for pricing. Please note, pricing may be different for delivery methods (online, campus and workplace). The price tables detail the fees and charges due prior to any outcome being reported. Fees are always rounded down. Fees are broken down to a unit level so students can calculate the cost of their course accurately when they have Credit Transfers* applied. Fees may be paid on your behalf by an employer or another third party (but not by Strategix). If you are required to pay fees personally you will be given a payment advice that details the total amount due and a payment schedule. Fees are calculated by Course Fee – Credit Transfers = Total due. The fee for a Credit Transferred unit is calculated by dividing the Course Fee by the number of units, to give the cost per unit (i.e. Course Fee ÷ No. of units = cost per unit). Example: If a course fee is $20 and the qualification contains 13 units and the student has 3 Credit Transfers, the course fees will be calculated as follows: Work out the Credit Transfers first: There a 3 units that are being credit transferred: New Course Fee: *Credit transfers must be supported by a copy of the certificate, statement of attainment or USI transcript. Students have the option of choosing multiple methods to pay for their course fees (i.e. eftpos, in person, over the phone), refer to the Fees and Charges Information Sheet for more details. A student may access concessional pricing as follows: The Student holds a Health Care concession card or Pensioner concession card issued under Commonwealth law, or is the partner or a dependant of a person who holds a Health Care concession card or Pensioner concession card, and is named on the card; or The Student issues Strategix with an official form under Commonwealth law confirming that the Student, his or her partner or the person of whom the Student is a dependant, is entitled to concessions under a Health Care or Pensioner concession card; or The Student is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person. Acceptable evidence is as stated on the AVETMISS VET Enrolment Form. The student is a school student and is enrolled in a VETiS program (may include young people in Detention) The Student has a disability, (documented evidence from a medical practitioner must be provided) The Student is an adult prisoner (evidence to be provided) The Student holds a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Card. Students must attend the nominated days / weeks at a Strategix venue and Vocational Placement where required. Qualification Code Qualification Name Non-Concession Concession Co-Contribution Fee Cost Per Unit Co-Contribution Fee Cost Per Unit *BSB30120 Cert III in Business $50 $3.84 $20 $1.54 CHC30121 Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care $50 $2.94 $20 $1.17 CHC32015 Cert III in Community Services $50 $4.16 $20 $1.66 CHC33021 Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) $50 $3.33 $20 $1.33 23FBP30121 Cert III in Food Processing $50 $2.94 $20 $1.17 SIT30622 Cert lll in Hospitality $50 $3.33 $20 $1.33 *SIR30216 Cert III in Retail $50 $3.84 $20 $1.53 *TLI30321 Cert III in Supply Chain Operations $1,100 $79 $1,050 $75 TLI31222 Cert III in Driving Operations $100 $6.66 $50 $3.33 HLT33115 Cert III in Health Services Assistance $50 $3.33 $20 $1.33 MSM30116 Cert III in Process Manufacturing* $50 $2.38 $20 $0.95 CHC30221 Cert III in School Based Education Support $50 $3.33 $20 $1.33 *Please enquire for course availability Course delivered online with face-to-face or online practical sessions and Vocational Placement where required. Qualification Code Qualification Name Non-Concession Concession Co-Contribution Fee Cost Per Unit Co-Contribution Fee Cost Per Unit BSB30120 Cert III in Business $50 $3.84 $20 $1.54 CHC30121 Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care $50 $2.94 $20 $1.17 CHC32015 Cert III in Community Services $50 $4.16 $20 $1.66 *SIR30216 Cert III in Retail $50 $3.84 $20 $1.53 *Please enquire for course availability Course delivered on the job as face-2-face or online. Qualification Code Qualification Name Non-Concession Concession Co-Contribution Fee Cost Per Unit Co-Contribution Fee Cost Per Unit BSB30120 Cert III in Business $50 $3.84 $20 $1.54 CHC32015 Cert III in Community Services $50 $4.16 $20 $1.66 CHC33021 Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing) $50 $3.33 $20 $1.33 CHC33021 Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) $50 $3.33 $20 $1.33 FBP30121 Certificate III in Food Processing $20 $1.17 $10 $0.58 MSM30116 Cert III in Process Manufacturing $20 $0.95 $10 $0.47 TLI31222 Cert III in Driving Operations* $50 $3.33 $20 $1.33 TLI30321 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations* $1,100 $79 $1,050 $75 *Please enquire for course availabilityCo-Contribution Fees
Course Fee ÷ No. of units = cost per unit
$20 ÷ 13 = $1.53 per unit
$1.53 x 3 = $4.59
Original Course Fee – Credit Transfers = Course Fee
$20 – $4.59 = $15.41 Concession
Delivery and Fee
Campus Delivery (Face-2-Face)
Online Delivery
Workplace Delivery
Refund Policy
Strategix will refund in full any course fees, where a request to withdraw is received seven (7) days prior to course commencement. No refund is due when a withdrawal is within seven (7) days prior to commencement or after training has commenced, except for extenuating circumstances. Refer to the Fee Refund Information Sheet for full details.
Course Details
Training Timeline/s
Qualification Code | Qualification Name | Campus* | Structured Online* | Online* | Workplace* |
BSB30120 | Cert III in Business | 12 weeks | Not Available | 12 months | 12 months |
CHC30121 | Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care | 21 weeks | Not Available | Not Available | 12 months |
CHC30221 | Cert III in School Based Education Support | 22 weeks | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
CHC32015 | Cert III in Community Services | 16 weeks | 16 weeks | Not Available | 12 months |
CHC33015 | Cert III in Individual Support | 20 weeks | 20 weeks | Not Available | 12 months |
CHC33021 | Cert III in Individual Support | 23 weeks | Not Available | Not Available | 12 months |
FBP30121 | Cert III in Food Processing | 12 weeks | Not Available | Not Available | 12 months |
MSM30116 | Cert III in Process Manufacturing | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 12 months |
SIR30216 | Cert III in Retail | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
SIT30616 | Cert III in Hospitality | 20 weeks | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
TLI30321 | Cert III in Supply Chain Operations | Enquire for Availability | Not Available | Not Available | 12 months |
TLI31222 | Cert III in Driving Operations | 12 weeks | Not Available | Not Available | 12 months |
HLT33115 | Cert III in Health Services Assistance | TBD - Coming Soon | TBD - Coming Soon | TBD - Coming Soon | TBD - Coming Soon |
*Students are afforded additional time and opportunities where required (assessed on a case-by-case basis).
Special Requirements
Qualification Code | Qualification Name | VP | Special Requirements |
BSB30120 | Cert III in Business | Not required | Must have a computer and regular access to internet |
CHC30121 | Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care | 160hrs | Students are required to obtain a Blue Card prior to attending Vocational Placement. |
CHC30221 | Cert III in School Based Education Support | 100hrs | Students are required to obtain a Blue Card prior to attending Vocational Placement. |
CHC32015 | Cert III in Community Services | 40hrs | Students are required to obtain the site-specific clearances to participate in Vocational Placement, this may include Disability clearance, Blue card or police check. |
CHC33015 | Cert III in Individual Support | 120hrs | Students require federal police check to complete Individual Support. Students are not required to pay the fee for the check. Persons accessing NDIS clients will also require a Disability clearance, this is completed with the host or employer. |
CHC33021 | Cert III in Individual Support | 120hrs | Students require federal police check to complete Individual Support. Students are not required to pay the fee for the check. Persons accessing NDIS clients will also require a Disability clearance, this is completed with the host or employer. |
SIT30616 | Cert III in Hospitality | 36 services | No special requirements |
Delivery Locations
Strategix delivers courses in regional and metro centres with permanent and temporary locations. When you select the enrolment form, it will be specific to the location of delivery. For example: An enrolment form for Individual Support will contain the start date, the delivery suburb and which delivery days the course will be. You will then receive a Tentative email outlining the specific delivery address for your course. Where the enrolment is in relation to a particular organisation, the class name will reflect the organisation's name. https://strategix.edu.au/courses/class-list/ lists all upcoming classes.
Learner Support Services
Strategix Trainers and Support Officers provide students with real time assistance for any learner support needs. Students are required to disclose all needs that may impact their learning and participating prior to commencement of training. During your induction or orientation, Strategix will assess your learner needs and you will be able to identify areas where assistance may be required. Our staff are always happy to help you whenever possible. If you are facing problems of any kind, please do not hesitate to contact an Administrative Assistant, Course Coordinator or your Trainer on 1300 872 464 or enquiries@strategix.edu.au. We encourage you to take advantage of the support facilities available before any problems become an issue. Strategix can provide access to specialist support for students who may have special needs, including assistance for: Language, literacy and numeracy People from disadvantaged backgrounds Persons from non-English speaking backgrounds People with disabilities People in rural or isolated locations. Other services include: Career assessment: Assessing the student's innate interests and personality to allow the student to make informed choices about their career plans and the course that is right for their needs Flexible assessment procedures: Our strategies allow for students to demonstrate outcomes in appropriately diverse ways Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assistance: We can assist with LLN barriers and/or help you to access appropriate specialised support.