Skill Centre Grants
The Queensland Department of Employment and Training administers funds on behalf of the Department of Education, Science and Training for the establishment or fit-out of skill centres across Queensland.
Skill centres allow for the flexible delivery of vocational education and training throughout Queensland . Skill centres are important in areas where TAFE does not provide such facilities, or in niche training markets not being met by TAFE delivery, or where the establishment of such a facility would complement training delivered by the local TAFE institute.
Funding is available for three types of skill centres:
- industry-based skill centres - read the infrastructure program guidelines [PDF 530kb]
- skill centres for school students - read the infrastructure program guidelines [PDF 530kb]
- skill centres for indigenous people - read the indigenous program guidelines [PDF 37kb]
Who can apply?
Eligible applicants should be not-for-profit, community-based organisations or high schools.
How to apply
To apply for funding, first read the program guidelines for the skill center program you wish to apply for. Then contact the department's Industry Development Unit to obtain an expression of interest form. All applicants are asked to complete an expression of interest before submitting a full funding submission to the Department of Education, Science and Training.
How much funding can I apply for?
There is no set amount for funding. Proposals are assessed on an individual basis and funds are allocated accordingly.
How the department can help
The Queensland Department of Employment and Training provides help in assessing the feasibility of establishing a particular skill centre and in preparing your funding submission to the Department of Education, Science and Training.
Who to contact
For additional information, please contact the department's Industry Development Unit by telephone on (07) 3237 1388.
Contact Apprenticeships info 1800 210 210 or Training Queensland 1300 369 935
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