Fit Education offers a range of government funding opportunities to help you begin your fitness career.Â
Fit Education is also a Skills Assure Supplier, allowing eligible Queensland residents to receive funding to study under the following schemes:
Fit Education is a VET Student Loan provider, assisting eligible students with tuition fees, meaning you can jump into your dream career sooner, please refer to the Diploma of Sport & Diploma of Business course pages for more information.
The VET in Schools program for Queensland students is available to year 10, 11, and 12 high school students.
VETiS funding is available through the SAS Program and is fee-free for students.
These courses allow students to study school-based sports and fitness courses, contributing to their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
(Concessional and Non-Concessional Student Co-Contribution Fee: No Contribution Fee for these courses). Skills Assure Supplier.
Career Start supports Queensland job seekers to start their career, or move into more skilled roles or full-time employment.Â
Eligibility
To access a subsidised training place under Career Start, a student must meet the following criteria:
Co-contribution Fee Amount:
Concessional and Non-Concesional Student Co-Contribution fee: $800.
SAS Career Start Approved Delivery Locations:
School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SATs)
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships allow secondary school students (usually in Years 10, 11 and 12) to prepare for life after school, in a career of their choice, learning invaluable real-life workplace skills and hands on industry experience, earn a wage and train towards a nationally recognised Qualification.
Eligibility
Eligible Students will be able to be funded for a maximum of one (1) School-based apprenticeship or traineeship and must meet the following criteria:
Fees.
Full fee exemption.
Career Start supports Queensland job seekers to start their career, or move into more skilled roles or full-time employment.
For apprenticeships and traineeships, an individual must be employed as an apprentice or trainee. This pathway is part of the Australian Apprenticeships system and requires all parties to sign an Apprenticeship and Traineeship Training Contract.
The employer of an apprentice/trainee must provide or arrange to provide adequate facilities, range of work, supervision and on-the-job training required by the Act and training plan.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must:
Co-contribution Fee Amount:
For apprenticeships and traineeships, the fee is set at $1.60 per nominal training hour for each unit of competency and is the same across all SAS providers. Only DTET can adjust the fee amount, which is reviewed each year. However, a SAS must charge only 40% of the standard fee if an apprentice/trainee meets any of the following criteria: under 17 years of age at the end of February in the year training is provided, is not at school and has not completed Year 12; holds a Health Care Card or Veteran or Pensioner Concession Card, or is the partner or dependent of someone who does; or identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (First Nations people).
If an apprentice/trainee is experiencing serious financial difficulties and can demonstrate this, they may qualify for a full fee exemption
We don’t just teach fitness, we live and breathe it. Fit Education focuses on educating, leading and motivating people to choose a healthier lifestyle.
We aim to help our students become the best health and fitness professionals they can be.
Fit Education makes it easier than ever to launch your career in Fitness!
✔ Fit Education is a Skilled Assure Supplier
Fit Education is a Skills Assure supplier with the Queensland Qovernment and is Industry-recognised, opening doors to employment opportunities.
✔ VET student loan funding for eligible students
✔ Fit Education graduates are held in high regard
86% were employed or enrolled in further study after training.
✔ Study Online Anywhere at Anytime
Study on any device at your pace (Cloud Access)
✔ Dedicated trainer assessor
Access to your dedicated trainer & assessor 8 am – 4 pm, Monday to Friday
✔ 72-hour assessment turnaround
You won’t wait for weeks for results like other RTO’s
✔ Expert Trainers
5-day practical workshops led by industry experts
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Under Career Start, an individual may access up to two subsidised training places through one of the following options:
To access a subsidised training place under Career Start, a student must meet the following criteria:
• 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).
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Contact Fit Education to check your eligibility for the Career Start – General Training Pathway and find out more about the $800 co-contribution fee.
Additional services offered to concessional students.
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships allow high school students – typically Years 10, 11 and 12 – to work with an employer as paid employees, while studying for their senior certificate. At the same time, students undertake a training qualification with a supervising registered training organisation chosen by both the employer and the student.
A school-based apprentice’s or trainee’s employment and/or training arrangements must impact on their school timetable for the program to be considered school based.
Fit Education is an approved SAS for Certificate III in Fitness traineeships. Fit Education is proud of their many school based trainees and the great results they have achieved.
For full eligibility criteria and complete FAQs please go to: https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/apprentices/resources/information-sheets/is26
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships allow high school students – typically Years 11 and 12 – to work with an employer as paid employees, while studying for their senior certificate. At the same time, students undertake a training qualification with a supervising registered training organisation chosen by both the employer and the student.
A school-based apprentice’s or trainee’s employment and/or training arrangements must impact on their school timetable for the program to be considered school based.
Fit Education is an approved pre-qualified supplier for Certificate III in Fitness traineeships. Fit Education is proud of their many school based trainees and the great results they have achieved.
For full eligibility criteria and complete FAQs please go to:Â https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/apprentices/resources/information-sheets/is26
Please complete the enrolment forms and eligibility checks below for government funded fitness courses:
Funding assistance is available through VET Student Loans, please refer to the relevant course pages for information.
One of our knowledgeable career’s advisors will be in contact.
