Higher Level Skills Subsidy (HLS)

This is a Queensland Government initiative that will offset the cost of a certificate IV or higher course so that Queenslanders can gain advanced skills to secure employment or further their careers.

This subsidy is available to any Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or temporary resident with the necessary visa.
Students will need to co-contribute to the payment of the course. The level of the government subsidy depends on the demand for workers in your chosen field.

To be eligible for the HLS, you must meet the following criteria:

not hold or be currently enrolled in a certificate IV or higher level qualification (does not include qualifications completed in secondary school)
be 15 years or older
have completed or left secondary school
be an Australian citizen or permanent resident residing in Queensland, or New Zealand citizen permanently residing in Queensland

For more information, check out the Higher Level Skills information on the Queensland Government Department of Training and Employment website.

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