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SAS EOI Stage 1 now closed
The SAS EOI Stage 1 process is now closed. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Queensland is developing a new Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) framework through the Queensland Skills Strategy to better target and maximise outcomes from government's significant investment in training.
The new SAS framework was open through a new expression of interest (EOI) process, which opened on Monday, 30 September 2024 for registered training organisations (RTOs) interested in working with us to achieve the objectives of Queensland's publicly funded training. The EOI period closed at 5pm 8 November 2024.
Eligible RTOs were invited to express their interest in delivering training under 2 new subsidy programs, starting 1 July 2025:
- Career Start – guaranteed access to individuals to gain their first certificate III qualification, facilitating entry to employment, including apprenticeships and traineeships.
- Career Boost – providing lifelong learning opportunities for working-age Queenslanders to update or develop their skills and knowledge, including funding for certificate IV and above qualifications and priority skill sets.
EOIs for a new Career Ready VET in Schools program will open at a later stage, with delivery of training to be phased in from the start of the 2026 school year.
Learn more about the new SAS framework, including what is changing and what will stay the same.
EOI process
RTOs must express their interest to deliver training under the new SAS framework, including public providers and current SAS. The EOI will be a 2-stage process:
- Stage 1: Mandatory eligibility
- Opened for 6 weeks from Monday, 30 September 2024 and closed 5pm (AEST, Queensland time) Friday, 8 November 2024.
- RTOs must meet these requirements to progress to stage 2.
- Stage 2: Formal assessment against criteria
- Responses to this stage will be assessed by an independent panel.
Outcomes advice will be issued in writing after both stages.
More information
- Stage 1 guidelines
- Frequently asked questions (FAQ), which will be updated throughout the EOI process so everyone has access to the same information
- SAS EOI application questionnaire
- SAS EOI applicant checklist
Online information videos
Following the opening of the SAS EOI framework, we delivered information sessions providing an overview of the questions received about stage 1 of the EOI process:
- 30 September 2024—SAS framework outline information video and transcript
- 9 October 2024—SAS EOI information session recording and transcript
- read the answers to questions submitted during the 9 October session.
Additional SAS EOI FAQ and online applications recording.
- 25 October 2024—SAS EOI FAQ and online applications video and transcript
Stay up to date
Updates on the implementation of the Queensland Skills Strategy will be provided across departmental communications, including the SAS newsletter, Contract Connector, and this website.
To learn more about the strategy, its actions and consultation insights, subscribe to updates.
New SAS contracting alert
New SAS contracting alerts have now been discontinued.
Help and support
For EOI questions, email SAS.EOI@desbt.qld.gov.au.
Related information
- Find out more about operating as a Skills Assure Supplier.
Last updated 11 November 2024
