Queensland Government
Career Boost (formerly Higher Level Skills)
Subsidised priority skill sets and Certificate IV or higher courses for Queenslanders; students pay a co-contribution fee.
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Career Boost helps Queenslanders develop higher-level skills needed to secure employment, advance their careers, or progress to further education.
Who can get it
- Aged 15+ and left secondary school.
- Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen living in Queensland.
- Not enrolled in another qualification.
- No Certificate IV or higher completed in the last 10 years.
How to claim
- Enrol with an approved provider such as TAFE Queensland.
Conditions and catches
- A co-contribution fee applies.
- Eligibility here is from TAFE Queensland's summary; the official Career Boost page could not be opened.
What the source says
Exact words quoted from the official page when we checked it. Last checked 15 Oct 2026.
assist individuals to gain the skills required to secure employment or career advancement.
Career Boost helps Queenslanders develop higher-level skills needed to secure employment, advance their careers, or progress to further education.