Prior to commencing your funding application, please take the time to review the eligibility criteria.
Please ensure you gather all evidence documents and upload your documents via the Identification Upload page or you can email them to training@astragroup.com.au
Eligibility Criteria
All documents must be received:
- In colour
- Current & not expired
- Clear, legible & easily read
1) Right to Work in Australia
You must be:
- Over 15 years old
Evidence can include: (only one of the following documents are required)
- Drivers Licence or Adult Proof of Age Card (18+ Card, front and rear)
- Australian or New Zealand Passport
- Birth Certificate or Extract
2) Queensland Residency
You must:
- Permanently reside in Queensland
Evidence can include: (only one of the following documents are required)
- Drivers Licence or Adult Proof of Age Card (18+ Card) (front and rear)
- Centrelink Health Care Card / Pensioner Concession Card / Department of Veterans Affairs Card
- Contract of property purchase / lease or rental document
- Electricity / gas / telephone account
- Qld Local Government rates notice
- Qld vehicle registration certificate
- Official letter from Centrelink of the Department of Human Services
- Australian Taxation Office assessment / Tax File Number confirmation notice
3) Citizenship
You must:
- Australian or New Zealand Citizen
- Australian Permanent Resident
- Refugee or Humanitarian Visa Holder
Evidence can include: (only one of the following documents are required)
- Green Medicare Card
- Australian or New Zealand Passport
- Birth Certificate or Extract
- Certificate of Status for New Zealand Citizens in Australia (CSNZA)
- Certificate of Evidence of Residence Status (CERS)
- Permanent visa or formal communication from the Dept of Immigration showing approval of a permanent visa subclass
4) Concession Status
Evidence can include: (only one of the following documents are required)
- Centrelink Health Care Card
- Pension Concession Card
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs Card
- Seniors Card
Certificate 3 Guarantee Student Fact Sheet
The Certificate 3 Guarantee supports eligible individuals to complete their first post-school certificate III qualifications and increase their skills to move into employment, re-enter the workforce or advance their career.
Please view the full Certificate 3 Guarantee Student Fact Sheet here
Cost of Course (Student Contribution Fees)
Do I need to contribute to the cost of my training?
Yes, there is a student contribution fee for all Certificate 3 Guarantee funded courses.
The cost will vary depending on your course and if you are a concessional student.
Total number of units = 15
11 Core units
4 Elective units
Concessional Students = $0.50 per unit = $ 7.50
Non-concessional Student = $ 1.00 per unit = $ 15
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Here at ASTRA, we offer contextualised training to suit your industry roles and requirements. Gain the skills and knowledge from this nationally recognised training to gain your certification.
