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QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT SUBSIDISED TRAINING

Government-Funded Security Course Queensland — $20 Co-contribution Fee*

Eligible Queenslanders may access a subsidised place in CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations through Career Start. Five Star currently advertises a $20 student co-contribution for eligible students, compared with its standard course fee (from $950).

Career Start course facts

Course
CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations
Eligible contribution
$20 currently advertised*
Standard fee
From $950 currently advertised*
Program
Career Start — Queensland Government
Licence pathway
Supports the training requirement to apply
Delivery
Queensland locations; dates subject to availability
Check eligibility View the course

*Queensland Government subsidised training may be available under Career Start Program. Student co-contribution fee: $20. Eligibility requirements apply. Eligibility, funded-place availability and the final student contribution are confirmed before enrolment.

CAREER START

What is Career Start funding?

Introduction

Career Start is one of the Queensland Government’s core funded vocational education and training (VET) programs, managed by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET).

What is Career Start?

Career Start provides individuals with the skills and support to start their career.

The program provides training to help individuals find a job and supports those already employed to move into more skilled roles or full-time employment, including after completing an apprenticeship or traineeship.

Career Start supports delivery of entry level training to students, apprentices and trainees aligned with the skill outcomes required by industry.

Career Start offers either a general training pathway or employment-based apprenticeship or traineeship pathway.

For detailed information regarding the Queensland Government Career Start Program please review the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET) fact sheet.

WHO MAY QUALIFY

Eligibility Criteria

Skills Assure

To access a subsidised training place under Career Start Program, a you must meet the following criteria:

  • aged 15 years or older;
  • not be a school student;
  • permanently reside in Queensland;
  • be an Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), or a temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen;
  • not already have a certificate III or higher qualification completed within the last 10 years (qualifications completed as a school student and foundation skills qualifications do not count);
  • not be enrolled in another qualification, even if it is on hold or deferred, whether funded by DTET or not (foundation skills qualifications do not count).

60-SECOND GUIDE

Check the main eligibility criteria

This private browser check does not send or store your answers. It helps you prepare for a proper eligibility assessment with Five Star.

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1. Are you aged 15 years or older?
2. Are you no longer at school?
3. Do you permanently live in Queensland?
4. Do you meet the program’s citizenship, residency or eligible-visa requirement?
5. Have you avoided completing a Certificate III or higher qualification in the last 10 years, apart from the program’s exceptions?
6. Are you not enrolled in another DTET-funded qualification, including one on hold or deferred?

THE QUALIFICATION

What the funded security course includes

14

Core units

CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations contains 14 core units covering communication, workplace safety, risk, conflict, security operations and first aid.

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First aid included

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is a core unit in the qualification. Confirm current delivery arrangements during enrolment.

RTO

Nationally recognised

Training is delivered by Five Star Training Academy, RTO No. 31996, subject to enrolment and course requirements.

QLD

Licence training pathway

The qualification supports the training requirement for specified Queensland Class 1 security licence functions; the Office of Fair Trading decides licence applications.

See course details and units

YOUR NEXT STEPS

From funding check to course start

  1. 01

    Check the main criteria

    Use the guide above and review the official Career Start rules.

  2. 02

    Talk with Five Star

    Call 1300 718 005 or enquire so the team can confirm your training needs.

  3. 03

    Complete pre-enrolment eligibility assessment

    Provide the information and evidence required to verify funding entitlement and a suitable subsidised place.

  4. 04

    Confirm fees, dates and enrolment

    Review the final contribution, delivery schedule, course requirements and enrolment documents before starting.

SEPARATE LICENCE COSTS

Training funding does not pay your licence-application fees

After successfully completing the required training, you must separately apply to the Queensland Office of Fair Trading. Application, criminal-history and fingerprinting fees may apply, and OFT assesses whether you meet all licensing requirements.

Check current Queensland security licence fees ↗

COURSE AVAILABILITY

Funded training locations across Queensland

Five Star delivers training at multiple Queensland campuses. Subsidised intake availability can differ by course date and location, so confirm a funded place before making plans.

BrisbaneGold CoastLoganCairnsTownsvilleToowoombaAll locationsCourse dates

COMMON QUESTIONS

Career Start funding FAQ

Funding information reviewed 17 August 2026

Official Queensland sources were used for program and licensing rules. Five Star’s advertised fees and available funded places remain subject to provider confirmation before enrolment.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

Confirm your Career Start eligibility

Talk with Five Star about your situation, the next funded intake and the documents needed for a formal assessment.

Enrol / enquireCall 1300 718 005