Eligibility Criteria and Fees
Learners can undertake a qualification or short course with Smartskill, and the fees can be paid through:
- Fee for Service - where you pay for your own course
- Subsidised training - if you are eligible then certain funding may be available to cover the cost of your qualification (see eligibilty criteria below)
Fee for Service
Course Code and Name | Duration | Fees |
SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality | 12 – 24 months | $2400 |
SIT20122 Certificate II in Tourism | 12 – 24 months | $2400 |
SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery | 12 – 24 months | $2580 |
SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality | 12 – 24 months | $2980 |
SIT30122 Certificate III in Tourism | 12 – 24 months | $2980 |
SITHFAB021 Responsible Service of Alcohol | Short course – 1 session | $100pp |
Subsidised training
Smartskill is a pre-approved registered training organisation (RTO) who are able to deliver training and assessment services subsidised by the Queensland Government. You can see this approval through the skillsgateway.training.qld.gov.au/ website.
Course Code and Name | Duration | Fees |
SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality | 12 – 24 months | Funding available ** Eligibility conditions apply |
SIT20122 Certificate II in Tourism | 12 – 24 months | Funding available ** Eligibility conditions apply |
SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery | 12 – 24 months | Funding available ** Eligibility conditions apply |
SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality | 12 – 24 months | Funding available ** Eligibility conditions apply |
VET in Schools - Eligibility criteria
- Must be in Years 10, 11 or 12 (15 years of age or older)
- Must be currently attending school in Queensland
- Be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident residing in Queensland or a New Zealand citizen permanently residing in Queensland (proof will be required)
- Have not accessed the VETiS funding previously
- Do not hold or are not currently enrolled in or undertaking a Certificate ll, lll or higher qualification
* As of January 2026, Career Ready will replace the VETiS program. For more information visit www.qld.gov.au/education/training/subsidies/career-ready
Career Start (formerly Certificate 3 Guarantee) - Eligibility Criteria
- access to low-cost certificate III qualifications in priority and emerging industries
- access to free and low-fee apprenticeship and traineeship training in priority and emerging industries
- expanded access to foundation skills such as language, literacy, numeracy and employability skills
- increased access to training in regional and remote areas.
Career Start (formerly User Choice) - Eligibility Criteria
Check your eligibility here www.qld.gov.au/education/training/subsidies/check-your-eligibility
- be employed in an approved apprenticeship or traineeship
- have entered a training contract for a qualification funded by the government
- have selected a government-approved training provider.
School Based Traineeships (SBT)
For information on School Based Traineeships, visit www.qld.gov.au/education/apprenticeships/school-based