WHAT IS THE PROGRAM?
The Trade Skills Assessment and Gap Training program is a Government funded program designed to offer eligible Queenslanders that have substantial trade and industry experience, the opportunity to complete a priority trade qualification. The program targets most, but not all, trades that have been declared as a restricted calling in Queensland. The Trade Skills Assessment and Gap Training program is eligible for Government funding opportunities however where funding doesn’t cover the full cost of the program, gap training is set at $1.60 per nominal hour for each unit of competency which is to be calculated at the commencement of course.



ELIGIBLE AUTOMOTIVE COURSES
- AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
- AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- AUR31020 Certificate III in Automotive Sales
- AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- AUR32120 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
- AUR32420 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology
- AUR32518 Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology
ELIGIBLE HOSPITALITY COURSES
- SIT30816 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- SIT30916 Certificate III in Catering Operations
AM I ELIGIBLE?
- Be aged 21 years of age or over
- Permanently reside in Queensland
- Be an Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident, Refugee and Humanitarian Visa Holder, temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen
- Not have previously completed a trade qualification in the same industry area
- Not be working for a government department or agency
- Not currently be an apprentice or trainee as defined in the Further Education and Training Act 2014


