Career Boost Program
Career Boost supports eligible Queenslanders to build on existing skills, progress in their career or complete targeted training aligned to industry needs.
Career Boost at a glance
A subsidised training pathway for eligible Queenslanders looking to upskill, progress or move into more advanced roles.
- Career progression and upskilling focus
- Selected qualifications and skill sets
- Eligibility must be confirmed before enrolment
Upskill, progress and build capability for future opportunities.
Career Boost is a Queensland Government funded vocational education and training programme designed to support eligible students to develop skills that may assist with career progression, workforce participation and industry capability.
The programme may support selected qualifications and skill sets, depending on eligibility, funding availability, pathway requirements and the approved Queensland Subsidised Training List.
Queensland Government Skills Assure Supplier
Horizon2 is proud to deliver Queensland Government subsidised training as a Skills Assure Supplier.
What Career Boost can support
Upskilling
Designed to help eligible students build on existing skills and continue their training pathway.
Career progression
Supports selected training that may assist with moving into more skilled or specialised roles.
Skill sets
Funding may be available for targeted skill sets that support specific workplace capabilities.
Eligibility applies
Student eligibility, course suitability and funding availability must be confirmed before enrolment.
Who may be eligible?
Career Boost eligibility depends on the training pathway you choose. General training, skill sets, apprenticeships and traineeships each have their own requirements. The criteria below reflect the Queensland Government Career Boost Program Policy 2025–2028 (version 1.1, effective 1 July 2026).
General training pathway
- Be aged 15 years or older
- Not be a school student
- Permanently reside in Queensland
- Be an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), a temporary resident who holds a valid visa and working rights on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen
- Not be enrolled in another DTET-funded qualification, even if it is on hold or deferred (foundation skills qualifications and self-funded or fee-for-service qualifications do not affect eligibility)
Previous qualification rules
- General training students must not already hold a certificate IV or higher qualification, including a tertiary qualification, completed within the 10 years immediately preceding enrolment
- Qualifications completed as a school student do not affect eligibility
- Foundation skills qualifications do not affect eligibility
- Qualifications funded under earlier versions of the programme, such as Higher Level Skills, do count towards the 10-year rule
- The certificate IV or higher restriction does not apply to students enrolling in a skill set
Apprenticeship or traineeship pathway
- Not be a school student
- Be currently employed as a Queensland apprentice or trainee under a registered training contract, in an eligible qualification funded through Career Boost (this requirement does not apply to students enrolling in a skill set)
- Not be enrolled in another DTET-funded qualification, even if it is on hold or deferred (foundation skills qualifications and self-funded or fee-for-service qualifications do not affect eligibility)
- Not have already completed two government-funded apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications, including school-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs), within the 10 years immediately preceding enrolment
Eligibility information on this page is current as at the date of publication and is based on the Career Boost Program Policy 2025–2028 (version 1.1, effective 1 July 2026). DTET may amend student eligibility requirements at any time. Horizon2 will confirm your eligibility, available pathways and applicable fees with you before enrolment.
Qualifications, skill sets and employment-based pathways
Career Boost may support a range of training options, including selected qualifications, targeted skill sets and employment-based training pathways.
Qualifications
Suitable for eligible students seeking a full nationally recognised qualification to support career development or progression.
- Selected Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma options
- Student contribution fees may apply
- Eligibility and availability must be confirmed
Skill Sets
Skill sets provide targeted training in specific workplace capabilities and may suit students who do not need a full qualification.
- Shorter training options
- Focused workplace skill development
- Ideal for targeted upskilling
Traineeships or apprenticeships
Some Career Boost options may be available through employment-based pathways where the student is employed and has a formal training contract.
- Requires employer involvement
- Formal training contract required
- Fees depend on eligibility and pathway
Career Boost funded training options
Horizon2 may offer the following qualifications and skill sets under Career Boost, subject to eligibility, programme availability and pathway requirements.
| Course | Pathway | Training type | Course info |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHC40321 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention | General Training | Qualification | View Course Info |
| CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work | General Training / Traineeship | Qualification | View Course Info |
| CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services | General Training | Qualification | View Course Info |
| CHC42221 Certificate IV in Housing | Traineeship | Qualification | View Course Info |
| CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support | General Training | Qualification | View Course Info |
| CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support | General Training | Qualification | View Course Info |
| CHC43515 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work | General Training / Traineeship | Qualification | View Course Info |
| CHC50125 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care | General Training / Apprenticeship | Qualification | View Course Info |
| CHC50325 Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention | General Training | Qualification | View Course Info |
| CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services | General Training | Qualification | View Course Info |
| CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management | General Training | Qualification | View Course Info |
| CHCSS00070 Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set | General Training | Skill Set | View Course Info |
| CHCSS00075 Chronic Disease Self-Management Skill Set | General Training | Skill Set | View Course Info |
| CHCSS00082 Lead and Mentor Skill Set | General Training | Skill Set | View Course Info |
| CHCSS00084 Lead and Support Colleagues Skill Set | General Training | Skill Set | View Course Info |
| CHCSS00124 Disability Work - Behaviour Support Skill Set | General Training | Skill Set | View Course Info |
| CHCSS00128 High Support and Complex Care - Disability Support Skill Set | General Training | Skill Set | View Course Info |
| CHCSS00129 Individual Support - Ageing Skill Set | General Training | Skill Set | View Course Info |
| CHCSS00130 Individual Support - Disability Skill Set | General Training | Skill Set | View Course Info |
| CHCSS00133 Induction to Disability Skill Set | General Training | Skill Set | View Course Info |
| CHCSS00140 Case Management Skill Set | General Training | Skill Set | View Course Info |
| CHCSS00141 Child Protection Skill Set | General Training | Skill Set | View Course Info |
| CHCSS00144 Supporting Children and Families with Complex Needs Skill Set | General Training | Skill Set | View Course Info |
Where Career Boost training is delivered
Horizon2 is approved to deliver Queensland Government subsidised training in the regions listed below. Availability of a particular qualification or skill set in a region depends on your chosen pathway, trainer availability and training arrangements.
South East Queensland
- Brisbane
- Gold Coast
- Ipswich
- Logan – Beaudesert
- Moreton Bay – North
- Moreton Bay – South
- Sunshine Coast
Regional and Northern Queensland
- Cairns
- Townsville
- Mackay – Isaac – Whitsunday
- Central Queensland
- Wide Bay
Inland and Remote Queensland
- Toowoomba
- Darling Downs – Maranoa
- Queensland – Outback
Delivery regions reflect Horizon2’s approved delivery locations under its Queensland Government funding agreement and are current as at the date of publication. Approved regions may be varied by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training.
Student contribution fees
Career Boost is subsidised by the Queensland Government. Student contribution fees may still apply depending on the course, pathway and eligibility status.
Per unit of competency for eligible concession students under general training.
Per unit of competency for eligible non-concession students under general training.
Per nominal hour for eligible apprentices or trainees, with concession arrangements applying where relevant.
Fees are indicative and should be confirmed before enrolment. Some eligible apprentices or trainees may also be covered by Fee Free Under 25 arrangements.
Your pathway to Career Boost training
Check eligibility
Review the funding requirements and confirm whether Career Boost may apply to you.
Choose your course
Select a qualification, skill set or pathway that suits your goals and circumstances.
Confirm fees
Our team will help confirm your eligibility, course availability and applicable fees.
Begin training
Once enrolled, you can commence your training with Horizon2.
Career Boost questions
Am I guaranteed funding if I enquire?
No. Funding eligibility depends on your personal circumstances, the selected qualification or skill set, programme availability and relevant Queensland Government requirements.
Can Career Boost be used for skill sets?
Career Boost may support selected skill sets where they are approved for funding and the student meets eligibility and programme requirements.
Are all Career Boost courses available as traineeships or apprenticeships?
No. Some courses may be available through general training, some through employment-based pathways, and some through both. Horizon2 can confirm available pathways before enrolment.
Are fees the same for every Career Boost course?
No. Fees may vary depending on the course, pathway, concession status, nominal hours, units selected and funding rules. Horizon2 will confirm fees before enrolment.
Do you deliver training in my region?
Horizon2 is approved to deliver funded training across the Queensland regions listed in our delivery locations section. Whether a specific qualification or skill set is available in your region depends on your pathway and training arrangements, which our team will confirm with you before enrolment.
Ready to explore Career Boost funding?
Speak with our team to check your eligibility, confirm available courses and understand your fee options.