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Career Start Traineeships
This page provides information for employers interested in supporting their employees to undertake a traineeship through the Queensland Government’s Career Start program.
MyneSight is approved as a Pre-Qualified Supplier (PQS) and Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO) for the delivery of selected Queensland Government-funded training programs.
What Qualifications Are Available?
There are a number of qualifications funded under the Career Start program. The qualifications currently offered within MyneSight’s scope of registration include:
RII20320 Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining
This qualification supports employees who work within the resource sector, including surface mining, quarrying, mine services and port operations. It may also be suitable for surface employees within an underground mining operation. The roles fulfilled by these employees generally includes production operators, processing operators, terminal operators and plant/equipment maintenance personnel, who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services, or contingency measures (i.e. Certificate III Level).
RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
This qualification supports individuals working within the resources and extractive industries, including surface mining, quarrying, mine services, and related operational environments.
The qualification reflects the role of employees who perform operational and technical tasks across a range of work areas, including production operations, processing activities, equipment operation, and plant maintenance support. Individuals at this level apply a broad range of skills and knowledge in varied work contexts, exercising discretion and judgement when selecting equipment, following procedures, and responding to routine operational challenges.
COSTS INVOLVED
All trainees must be employed and paid in accordance with the relevant industrial award, enterprise agreement, or employment arrangement applicable to their workplace.
To participate in a traineeship, employees must generally be employed on either a full-time or part-time basis. Employment arrangements may vary depending on the applicable award or agreement, and employers should seek appropriate advice regarding their obligations before entering into a traineeship.
Eligible students may receive a government subsidy that covers a significant portion of their training costs. As part of the Career Start program, a mandatory student co-contribution fee applies.
The current co-contribution fee is $1.60 per nominal training hour. This fee is mandatory under the funding arrangements, cannot be waived, and must be paid to the Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Depending on workplace arrangements, the fee may be paid by either the employer or the employee.
All fees and payment arrangements should be discussed with MyneSight prior to commencing training.
For more information, please visit the following website here.
ARE ALL EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE?
To be eligible for Career Start funding, individuals must generally:
• Be employed on a full-time or part-time basis
• Be 15 years of age or older and no longer at school
• Permanently reside in Queensland
• Be an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident (including humanitarian entrants), or hold an eligible visa
• Not have completed a Certificate III or higher qualification within the previous 10 years (some exceptions may apply)
• Not be currently enrolled in another qualification, even if it is deferred or on hold
Eligibility requirements are determined by the Queensland Government and may change over time. Individuals should speak with MyneSight to confirm their eligibility prior to enrolment.
NATIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT
To access Career Start funding through a traineeship, a National Training Contract must be established.
An Apprentice Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) will assist employers and trainees with the completion of the required documentation. During this process, the provider will explain the obligations and responsibilities of both the employer and the trainee.
Once completed, the ACAP will lodge the Training Contract with the relevant State Training Authority, notify MyneSight of the registration, and provide copies of the completed documentation to all relevant parties.
The successful registration of the Training Contract is a requirement for accessing traineeship funding where eligibility criteria are met.
HOW DOES THE TRAINING HAPPEN?
MyneSight, the employer, and the trainee work together to develop a Training Plan that aligns with the requirements of the qualification and the trainee’s workplace responsibilities.
The Training Plan outlines the units of competency to be undertaken, expected completion timeframes, training and assessment methods, and workplace responsibilities and requirements.
Training may be delivered through a combination of workplace learning, face-to-face training, online learning, workbooks and resources, workplace visits, and assessment activities.
Employers should consider the most suitable training approach for their workplace and employees. Payment arrangements for time spent undertaking training may vary depending on the applicable industrial award, enterprise agreement, or employment contract.
ACCESS TO RELEVANT WORKPLACE PLANT, EQUIPMENT, TASKS
Before a traineeship can commence, MyneSight, as the Supervised Registered Training Organisation (SRTO), must assess the workplace to ensure appropriate resources are available to support training and assessment.
This includes access to suitably qualified and experienced personnel who can provide supervision, mentoring, and workplace support, as well as relevant plant and equipment required by the qualification. Employees must also have access to appropriate workplace tasks, activities, procedures, and documentation that will allow them to develop and demonstrate the required skills and knowledge.
This process helps ensure trainees have the opportunity to successfully complete the training and assessment requirements of their qualification.
HOW DO I ACCESS THIS FUNDING?
For further information about Career Start traineeships, qualification options, eligibility requirements, or enrolment processes, please contact MyneSight on 1300 447 020 or email mynesight@mynesight.com.au.
Our team can discuss available funding options and assist with determining eligibility for your employees.
Further information can also be obtained by accessing the following Queensland Government websites here and here.
