FUNDING OPTIONS
MECTA is a Skills Assured Supplier approved for the delivery of training and assessment services subsidised by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training under the Skills Assure funding program. https://dtet.qld.gov.au/training/providers/sas/framework
Below is the list of programs that are available under our approval. For more information on these funding options click on the name of the funding.
Career Start – General Training Pathway
Career Start – General Training Pathway provides individuals with the skills and support to start their career. The program provides training to help individuals find a job and support those already employed to move into more skilled roles or full-time employment. Qualifications and skill sets delivered through a general training pathway are available for direct enrolment and do not require the student to enter into a training (apprenticeship/traineeship) contract with an employer.
Career Boost – General Training Pathway
The Career Boost- General Pathway aims to take your career to the next level, enabling you to grow and apply your skills to an existing or new job role and to support productivity growth and workplace innovation. Qualifications and skill sets delivered through a general training pathway are available for direct enrolment and do not require the student to enter into a training (apprenticeship/traineeship) contract with an employer.
Apprenticeship and Traineeship Funding
This pathway is part of the Australian Apprenticeships system and requires all parties to sign an Apprenticeship and Traineeship Training Contract (the Contract) as defined by the Further Education and Training Act 2014 (the Act). This pathway provides individuals with the skills and support to start their career. The program provides training to help support those already employed to move into more skilled roles or full-time employment.
For apprenticeships and traineeships, an individual must be employed as an apprentice or trainee.The Queensland Government contributes towards the cost of training for eligible Queensland apprentices and trainees, through:
- school-based traineeships- school students
- Career Start – Traineeship Pathway – for job seekers to access entry-level and certificate III qualifications in priority and emerging industries – you may access up to 2 funded apprenticeships and traineeships in either a certificate II or III qualification
- Career Boost – Apprenticeship Pathway – for workers and career changers to access certificate IV and above qualifications – you may access only one funded apprenticeship or traineeship in a certificate IV or above qualification, as long as you have not accessed 2 apprenticeships or traineeships under Career Start.
Under 25 Funding (Apprenticeship & Traineeship Funding)
Free apprenticeships for under 25s offer fully subsidised training apprenticeship and traineeship qualifications in the Early Childhood Sector. The Free apprenticeships for under 25s program will cover the cost of training for Queensland apprentices or trainees who commenced or are undertaking 1 of the high priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications from 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2027.
Fees for self funded students. The Fee for service applies when a student is not eligible for any subsidies or when there are no subsidies available.
International Students
In some cases, a registered training organisation (RTO) may enrol students who are temporarily visiting or reside in Australia on certain visas, other than study visas. However, some visas include restrictions on training. Most visas and sub-class visas clearly outline what your study rights are in Australia. It is the responsibility of the individual to check their study and work rights according to their individual visa*. Further information is also available from the Department of Home Affairs.
*Any course undertaken by a student visa holder must be registered on CRICOS and training must be provided by a CRICOS registered provider (The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students). MECTA is not a registered CRICOS provider and as such we are unable to accept applications from individuals wishing to study on a student visa.
Fees and Invoicing
Invoicing and Payment Plans
Learners will receive invoices every three months for their scheduled modules. It is mandatory for learners to ensure that all fees are paid or to have an authorised payment plan with the Administration officer. MECTA limits payments to a maximum of $1500 at a time.
Monthly Statements for Outstanding Accounts and Issuance of Receipts
Statements will be issued on a monthly basis to learners with outstanding accounts. A receipt will be provided upon full payment of the invoice.
Company or Employer Payment Agreements
When an arrangement is made with MECTA for a company or learner’s employer to cover the fees, an invoice will be issued upon course enrolment.
Trainees and Apprentices
Under the Career Start and Career Boost – Apprenticeship/Traineeship pathway funding, student contribution fees are set at $1.60 per nominal hour for each unit of competency/module. Fees will be calculated at the commencement of the unit/module. Learner contribution fees may be adjusted annually, and any changes will be communicated by the department. Invoices will be issued as per the above process, with fees payable via bank transfer. These learners are exempt from additional fees.
More information on exemption categories, fee reductions, and full exemptions can be found in the
General Pathway Funded Learners
General Pathway funded learners will be invoiced for their co-contribution fee over four instalments, three-monthly, in advance.
Fee For Service Learners
Fee-for-Service learners will be invoiced for their course fees over four instalments, three-monthly, in advance.
Montessori Learners
An enrolment fee of $200 is payable upon acceptance of enrolment. MECTA will issue a receipt upon payment. Students enrolled in the Certificate III in Montessori Early Childhood Education 11024NAT and the Diploma of Montessori Early Childhood Education 11206NAT.