As an Outsource Institute (AUS) student, there are a range of subsidies, concessions and payment options that you may be eligible for which can assist with the cost of your training.
Funding varies by state and territory, and specific eligibility requirements must be met.
State Subsidies

Career Start
Career Start is a Queensland Government funded program that helps eligible Queenslanders gain job-ready skills through subsidised training.
What you can access: under Career Start, you may access up to two subsidised training places through one of the following options:
- a general training pathway (a nationally recognised Certificate III qualification), and
- an employment-based pathway (an apprenticeship or traineeship with a training contract).
Approved delivery locations
These are our approved regions for delivery. All training and assessment is delivered by Outsource Institute Trainers & Assessors in your workplace.
- Brisbane
- Cairns
- Central Queensland
- Darling Downs – Maranoa
- Gold Coast
- Ipswich
- Logan – Beaudesert
- Mackay – Isaac – Whitsunday
- Moreton Bay – North
- Moreton Bay – South
- Queensland – Outback
- Sunshine Coast
- Toowoomba
- Townsville
- Wide Bay
How Career Start works
The Queensland Government contributes towards the cost of your qualification, reducing your out-of-pocket expenses. Eligible students pay a co-contribution fee, which varies by course. Higher subsidies may apply where qualifications align with priority skills and current industry demand.
If you hold a healthcare or pension concession card, or identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, you may be eligible for concessional support.
Who can apply?
To be eligible, you generally must:
- be at least 15 years old and have completed or left secondary school,
- live in Queensland and be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen permanently residing in Queensland,
- not be enrolled in another qualification at the time of enrolment (foundation skills training is excluded).
Apprenticeship/Traineeship Pathway Fees
Charged at $1.60 per nominal hour of training.
What training is available?
Outsource Institute offers a number of Certificate II and III qualifications eligible for Career Start funding.
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| MEM20105 | Certificate II in Engineering |
| MEM30219 | Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade |
| MEM30219 | Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Machining) |
| MEM30219 | Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Maintenance – Fitting/Machining) |
| MEM30219 | Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting) |
| MEM30522 | Certificate III in Engineering – Technical |
| MEM31322 | Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
| MEM31419 | Certificate III in Engineering – Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic |
| MEM31922 | Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade |
| MEM31922 | Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking) |
| MEM31922 | Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding) |
| MEM31922 | Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal Working) |
| MEM31922 | Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Surface Finishing) |
| MEM31922 | Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Welding) |
Have questions? Call 1300 136 904 or submit a contact form.
Career Boost
Career Boost is a Queensland Government initiative designed to help people build higher-level skills that support career growth and workplace innovation. It focuses on qualifications at Certificate IV and above, as well as targeted skill sets in industries where additional capability is needed.
Approved delivery locations
These are our approved regions for delivery under Career Boost:
- Brisbane
- Cairns
- Central Queensland
- Darling Downs – Maranoa
- Gold Coast
- Ipswich
- Logan – Beaudesert
- Mackay – Isaac – Whitsunday
- Moreton Bay – North
- Moreton Bay – South
- Queensland – Outback
- Sunshine Coast
- Toowoomba
- Townsville
- Wide Bay
Training & Assessment delivery modes
Training & Assessment may be delivered Face to Face, Blended, or Online. For all Face to Face training, it will be delivered in your workplace by Outsource Institute Trainers & Assessors.
What you can access
- One subsidised place in either a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification through the general training pathway, or a higher-level apprenticeship or traineeship (Certificate IV or above).
- Up to two subsidised priority skill sets, so you can add specific, industry-relevant skills without completing a full qualification.
Eligibility
To take part in Career Boost, you generally need to:
- be 15 years of age or older and no longer at school,
- permanently live in Queensland,
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or hold Australian permanent residency or an eligible visa,
- not already hold (or have completed in the past 10 years) a Certificate IV or higher qualification (qualifications completed while still at school, and foundation skills programs, don’t count), and
- not be enrolled in another qualification at the same time (foundation skills programs excluded).
Apprenticeships and traineeships
If you’ve already completed two apprenticeships or traineeships in the last 10 years (including any undertaken through Career Start), you can’t start another under Career Boost. You also can’t take up two subsidised qualifications through the general training pathway—only one is allowed.
What training is available?
Outsource Institute offers higher-level qualifications eligible for Career Boost funding.
| Course | Non-Concessional* | Concessional* |
|---|---|---|
| MEM40119 | Certificate IV in Engineering | $5,000 | $3,000 |
| MEM50119 | Diploma of Engineering – Advanced Trade | $8,200 | $4,920 |
* Final fees depend on your eligibility, chosen units, and current funding settings.
Costs
The Queensland Government covers part of the cost of training, and you pay the remainder as a co-contribution fee to Outsource Institute (Aus). The fee varies by qualification.
Want to check your eligibility or see which of our programs are subsidised under Career Boost? Call 1300 136 904 or submit a contact form.
Smart & Skilled Funding
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. The Smart and Skilled program provides eligible individuals (who are living or working in NSW) with an opportunity to complete qualifications subsidised by the New South Wales Government. Smart and Skilled Entitlement includes qualifications ranging from Certificate I through to Certificate III and Apprenticeships and new-entrant traineeship qualifications at all levels.
The course fee is determined using the NSW provider calculator. To receive a quote, please contact us on 1300 136 904 or submit a contact form.
Funding Eligibility
To be eligible for NSW Smart and Skilled funding you must be:
- 15 years of age or older
- Have finished or left secondary school
- Living or working in NSW (or an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person living in specific NSW border areas)
- An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand.
OR
- You are an existing NSW apprentice or trainee
Details of the Notification of Enrolment Process
Once students have submitted all necessary enrolment documentation, Outsource Institute (Aus) will initiate the Notification of Enrolment Process using the Training Services NSW STS online provider calculator to notify of the student enrolment. This procedure will be finalised prior to the student commencing training.
The process involves:
- Verifying the student’s eligibility
- Incorporating details of Credit transfer or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Generating specifics regarding the student fee, subsidies, and loadings
To execute the above process, Outsource Institute (Aus) will undertake the following steps:
- Complete student eligibility inquiry:
- A quote ID will be assigned for the inquiry. This ID is issued only upon successful eligibility confirmation, indicating the individual’s eligibility for the Smart and Skilled subsidised program.
- The quote ID expires seven days from the date of issuance if the Notification of Enrolment is not completed within that timeframe.
- Complete additional information required for the Notification of Enrolment. This step will not be undertaken if the eligibility inquiry is unsuccessful.
- The Department issues a Notification of Enrolment.
- Upon completion of the notification of enrolment process, students or responsible parties will receive an invoice detailing all payable fees and the payment schedule.
Process for obtaining a USI
The USI serves as a secure digital repository for a student’s accredited training and qualifications attained across Australia from all training providers. Students who do not have a USI can register for one at http://www.usi.gov.au.
During the enrolment process, students must provide their USI number, which will undergo verification before enrolment is finalised.
The details of all of our approved qualifications:
MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade
MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade
MEM40119 Certificate IV in Engineering
AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
MEM30522 Certificate III in Engineering – Technical
MEM40422 Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting
MEM50222 Diploma of Engineering Technical
MEM60122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering
For detailed information in regards to what is funded and eligibility under this program, please refer to the Smart and Skilled website, or contact us on 1300 136 904 or submit a contact form.
Outsource Institute is currently approved to deliver the following Qualification(s) as an apprenticeship or traineeship in Tasmania.
Note: Government funding conditions apply.
What training is available?
| Course | Subsidy provided for qualification | Gap fee |
|---|---|---|
| MEM30219 | Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade | $7,886 | $5200 |
| MEM31922 | Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade | $7,886 | $5200 |
| MEM40119 | Certificate IV in Engineering | $8,417 | $6000 |
| AUR31120 | Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology | $10,192 | $5200 |
| AUR31220 | Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology | $10,236 | $5200 |
For more information, visit the Skills Tasmania website, or contact us on 1300 136 904 or by filling out a contact form.
User Choice Program – Funded By The Northern Territory Government
The objective of the User Choice Funding Program is to increase the responsiveness of the vocational education and training sector to meet the needs of clients through the encouragement of a direct and market driven relationship between individual public and private training providers and clients.
User choice funding is provided to registered training organisations to provide training and assessment to apprentices and trainees to achieve nationally recognised qualifications.
The User Choice Funding Program allows employers, together with the apprentices and trainees they employ, to choose which registered training organisation (RTO) will provide them with the training and assessment services and to negotiate key aspects of the training such as where, how and when it will be provided.
Under the NT User Choice Funding Program, approved RTOs are funded for the provision of accredited training and assessment services to apprentices and trainees based on the nominal hours of the qualification paid at the appropriate industry rate. An additional loading is applied to training and assessment services provided to students in regional and remote areas.
Will I need to contribute to the cost of training?
The majority of the costs of the training are covered by the Northern Territory Government, however, there is a Student Tuition Fee requirement and an Enrolment Fee is payable by either the employer or the employee. The final amount payable will not be known until after enrolment when any Credit Transfers or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is completed and the amount of required GAP training is identified.
If Gap Training is required it will be charged at $1.60 per nominal hour. Maximum $2,200.00 for full qualification.
What training is available?
| Course | Max Student Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| MEM40119 | Certificate IV in Engineering | $2,200.00 |
For detailed information in regards to what is funded and eligibility under this program, please refer to the Northern Territory Government – User Choice Funding Policy website, or contact us on 1300 136 904 or submit a contact form.
Skilling South Australia – Funded By The South Australian Government
Skilling South Australia is a South Australian Government initiative that is driving growth in apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities. If you want to study a course that will give you skills employers need, you may be able to pay reduced course fees. If your training is subsidised, the South Australian Government pays part of your course fees for you. Participant Eligibility Criteria apply.
Apprenticeships and traineeships are a priority for the State Government, as are foundation skills. To discover what apprenticeship and traineeship qualifications are available, see the Subsidised Training List. By encouraging people to train in these vital areas, employers have access to the skilled workers they need today and in the future.
There are also partially funded training opportunities available outside of traineeships and apprenticeships where you can undertake training for your own personal and professional development via a general contract so long as it is a part of the Subsidised Training List.
Will I need to contribute to the cost of training?
The majority of the costs of the training are covered by the South Australian Sate Government, however, there is a Student Tuition Fee and an Enrolment Fee payable. The final amount payable will not be known until after enrolment when any Credit Transfers or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is completed and the amount of required GAP training is identified.
If Gap Training is required, it is charged at $3.00 per nominal hour.
Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
What training is available?
Subsidies are provided for all qualifications that Outsource Institute currently offer. Visit our Course Directory to view the all courses we offer. If you have a qualification in mind, please contact us 1300 136 904 or submit a contact form for further information and pricing.
For more information on this program, visit the Skills SA website.
Jobs & Skills WA represents the State Government’s commitment to building a skilled workforce for the future by funding training that aligns with Western Australia’s current and emerging industry demands.
As WA’s economy evolves, so too do the opportunities for employment. Jobs & Skills WA ensures government training investment is directed towards qualifications that prepare individuals for jobs that are in demand now — and into the future.
Outsource Institute (Aus) is proud to be a contracted provider under the Jobs & Skills WA program, delivering the the qualifications listed below.
Eligibility for subsidised training
Eligibility requirements can be found on the Jobs and Skills WA website.
What training is available?
| Qualification code | Qualification name | Maximum Nominal Hours | Maximum Student Tuition (non-concessional) | Maximum Student Tuition (concessional) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUR31220 |
Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology Apprenticeship Name: Automotive Technician (Heavy Mobile Equipment) |
1099 |
$1,780.38 Capped per calendar year at: $400.00 (if aged 15-24 years) $1200.00 (if aged 25 years+) |
$527.52 Capped per calendar year at $400.00. |
| MEM30219 |
Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting) Apprenticeship Name: Engineering Tradesperson Mechanical (Fitting) |
864 |
$1,399.68 Capped per calendar year at: $400.00 (if aged 15-24 years) $1200.00 (if aged 25 years+) |
$414.72 Capped per calendar year at $400.00. |
| MEM31922 |
Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Surface Finishing) Apprenticeship Name: Engineering Tradesperson Fabrication (Surface Finishing) |
864 |
$1,399.68 Capped per calendar year at: $400.00 (if aged 15-24 years) $1200.00 (if aged 25 years+) |
$414.72 Capped per calendar year at $400.00. |
| MEM31922 |
Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Welding) Apprenticeship Name: Engineering Tradesperson Fabrication (Welding) |
864 |
$1,399.68 Capped per calendar year at: $400.00 (if aged 15-24 years) $1200.00 (if aged 25 years+) |
$414.72 Capped per calendar year at $400.00. |
| MEM31419 |
Certificate III in Engineering – Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic Apprenticeship Name: Engineering Tradesperson (Mobile Plant Mechanic) |
864 |
$1,399.68 Capped per calendar year at: $400.00 (if aged 15-24 years) $1200.00 (if aged 25 years+) |
$414.72 Capped per calendar year at $400.00. |
| MEM40119 |
Certificate IV in Engineering – Fluid Power Apprenticeship Name: Engineering – Higher Engineering Tradeperson (Fluid Power) |
1184 | $0 | $0 |
| MEM40119 |
Certificate IV in Engineering – Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic Apprenticeship Name: Engineering – Higher Engineering Tradeperson (Mobile Plant Mechanic) |
1184 | $0 | $0 |
Please Note:
*The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as resource fees and other fees as outlined below.
| Other Services or Fees | Total Fee (inc GST) |
|---|---|
| Replacement Qualification Certificate (printed) * | $60 |
| Replacement Statement of Attainment or Statement of Attendance (printed) * | $60 |
| Replacement Statement of Attainment or Statement of Attendance (emailed) * | FREE |
| RPL fee | $500 |
| Credit Transfer required after unit has been processed as commenced | $350 |
- GST applicable and is included in total fee.
How do you enrol into a Jobs & Skills WA program with Outsource Institute?
For more information and to begin your application, get in touch with Outsource Institute. Please note that funded places are limited and subject to eligibility criteria.
You can reach us on 1300 136 904, through submitting a contact form, or emailing us at tds@outsourceinstitute.edu.au
For detailed information about funding and eligibility under this program, please visit the Jobs & Skills WA – Training website.
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