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Certificate 3 Guarantee
What is the Certificate 3 Guarantee?
The Certificate 3 Guarantee supports eligible individuals to complete their first post-school certificate III qualification. It also supports school students to access training and Queensland's Year 12 graduates to transition to employment by providing fee-free training in high priority qualifications.
ACCCO is a pre-qualified supplier approved by the Queensland Government to deliver publicly funded training and assessment. Please read the Department of Education and Training Student Fact sheet here.
What can I study with ACCCO?
CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services
CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC30213 Certificate III in Education Support
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Certificate 3 Guarantee a participant must:
- Aged 15 years or older
- No longer at school
- Not hold or be undertaking a Certificate level III or higher qualification*
- Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or New Zealand citizen permanently residing in Queensland
Please note you will no longer be eligible for subsidized training under Certificate 3 Guarantee once you have completed a certificate level III qualification.
*Students who hold a certificate III, higher level qualification or bachelor degree awarded by a tertiary college or university in Australia are NOT eligible to access the Certificate 3 Guarantee as these qualifications form part of, and are nationally recognised within, the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). (Note: certificate III qualifications completed at secondary school are not counted).
Students who hold a Certificate level I to Advanced Diploma qualification issued prior to the introduction of the Australian Qualifications Framework in 1995 are eligible to access the Certificate 3 Guarantee.
For further information please refer to the Department of Education and Training website:
https://training.qld.gov.au/training/incentives/certificate3
Cost to the Participant
If a person is eligible for funding under Certificate 3 Guarantee, the Queensland Government will subsidise the costs of their accredited training, although a student contribution fee will be required. The fee may be paid on your behalf by an employer or a third party but cannot be paid by the training provider.
| Qualification Name |
Course Code |
Number of Units |
Nominal Hours |
Student Contribution Fee |
Student Concession Fee |
| Certificate II in Community Services |
CHC22015 |
9 |
388 |
$270 $30 per unit of competency |
$135 $15 per unit of competency |
| Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care |
CHC30113 |
18 |
978 |
$540 $30 per unit of competency |
$270 $15 per unit of competency |
| Certificate III In Education Support |
CHC30213 |
17 |
693 |
$510 $30 per unit of competency |
$255 $15 per unit of competency |
Please note:
- Course fees include all resources and materials.
- FEE FREE training for year 12 graduates, for more information click here.
- Pricing is the same for both classroom delivery and external study. Class timetables subject to numbers.
- Students who do not meet the eligibility criteria for Certificate 3 Guarantee Funding, fees will be calculated at the Fee-For-Service rates > Click Here <
Am I eligible for Concession?
The following students are entitled to the concession rate on course fees if:
- the student holds a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card issued under Commonwealth law, or is the partner or a dependant of a person who holds a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card and is named on the card
- the student is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- the student has a disability
- the student is an adult prisoner.
Please note: Proof of eligibility for concession must be demonstrated prior to the commencement of training. If the
concession is valid for the full enrolment period, then all eligible units commenced within that period attract the concession rate. If the
concession is valid for part of the enrolment period, then only eligible units commenced prior to the expiry of the concession attract the
concession rate.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is an assessment only process for experienced workers who are seeking formal recognition of their existing skills and knowledge. Read more
Credit Transfer
Credit transfer (sometimes known as advanced standing) is awarded when a student has completed the units required for a qualification at another Registered Training Organisation. This may reduce the amount of time it will take you to gain a qualification, and reduce the overall cost. ACCCO provides credit transfer free of charge. Read more
Payment Options
An upfront payment is required (equivalent to your first two units) followed by your choice of weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments. We
have the following payment schemes available to help you pay your student contribution fee:
| Student Contribution Fee: | Upfront Payment | Weekly Payment | Fortnightly Payment | Monthly Payment |
| Less than $200: No payment plans available (full upfront payment is required) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| $255 to $540: | $60 ($30 concession) | $20 | $40 ($30 concession) | $50 |
Please note: Final payment may vary depending on your chosen payment method. Please contact our enrolments team on
1300 139 406 to discuss payment options applicable to you.
Important information
Once you complete a qualification through this program you will no longer be eligible for further subsidised training under this program.
Please note that pricing and course availability is subject to change without notice. For more information on this program you can download
the Queensland Government Certificate 3 Guarantee fact sheet here.
How to Apply
1. Choose Your Course
Once you have made the decision to apply for a qualification you will need to complete an enrolment form and a Literacy, Language and Numeracy indicator (LLN).
Check you meet:
- Minimum Age Requirement
- English Language & Academic Requirements
- Appropriate Visa Requirements
Certificate II & III
Enrolment Pack
2. Prepare Your Application
Complete the Enrolment Form, LLN indicator and prepare details of:
- Colour copy of Passport or Driver’s Licence. (Proof of ID+ residency) - If passport provided please provide a copy of a bank statement or utility bill issued within the last 6 months showing your current residential address.
- Colour copy of either: current green Medicare card; Birth Certificate; current Australian passport; current New Zealand passport; or Australian citizenship certificate. (Proof of citizenship)
- Colour copy of Certificates and Statement Results for any previously attained or partially completed qualifications completed in or recognised in Australia.
3. Submit Your Application
Submit your Enrolment Form and Supporting Documents to enrolments@accco.com.au. Alternatively you can post or visit us.
4. Process of Your Application
Your enrolment will be assessed on the information you have provided. Upon receiving all paperwork and supporting evidence a formal assessment of your eligibility for government funding and suitability for the qualification is conducted. You will be notified by an enrolments officer on the status of this application once your eligibility has been assessed.
*Please note that we are unable to finalise your enrolment until all required information and supporting evidence has been provided.
5. Letter of Offer
ACCCO assesses the enrolment application. When deemed a successful enrolment application, the student will be issued a Letter of Offer to study with ACCCO. Student reads and accepts the conditions outlined in the Letter of Offer. Student fees are finalised – payment established.
6. Confirm Your Enrolment
If your enrolment application is accepted, you will receive a welcome email with a Confirmation of Enrolment attached, confirming acceptance into the qualification. It is important to check your junk or spam folder as this email can end up here sometimes. If not received, please contact our enrolments team on 1300 139 406 during business hours. Your Trainer Assessor will contact you to undertake an induction and commence the learning program.
Before you submit your application it is important that you provide all the above required documents. Without these we are unable to process your application.
Any Questions?
For assistance with your enrolment, our Enrolments Team are more than happy to help you with any questions you may have. For more information on how to apply please refer to our Enrolment Fact Sheet and Certificate 3 Guarantee Flyer.
Contact us now and we'll get you started...
Email: info@accco.com.au
Phone: Free
call 1300 139 406
