Skills Assure Supplier framework

• Queensland's funded training will remain aligned to priorities and informed by industry advice.
• Funded training will be focused on quality and job outcomes, so it will continue to be important for providers to maintain currency and have strong links to industry and employers.
• Quality assurance and monitoring activity will continue.
• SAS will continue to have dedicated Contract Managers.

Streamlined contacts

Responding to feedback, we are streamlining our contracting arrangements, with:

• single agreements—no more multiple agreements for different subsidy programs
• multi-year agreements where appropriate—providing greater year-to-year continuity for students and providers
• working towards a single funded course list—no more multiple lists for different subsidies, with the one list identifying what courses are delivered, including for apprenticeships and traineeships
• funded training must be delivered by contracted SAS—third party delivery by exception only and limited changes of ownership.

New subsidised training programs

Queensland's subsidies are changing to better meet customer needs. Under the new SAS framework there will be 3 subsidy programs aligned to career stages, making it easier for Queenslanders to understand and navigate their subsidised training options. The programs will be:

• Career Ready (for school students) – from the start of the 2026 school year
• Career Start (for jobseekers) – from 1 July 2025
• Career Boost (for workers) – from 1 July 2025.

Transitioning to new programs will mean:

• Certificate 3 Guarantee, User Choice, Higher Level Skills and VET in Schools programs will be replaced by the new programs.
• Discontinuing program arrangements will be phased out over time, so students can continue their funded course and will not be disadvantaged.

The Training Priorities Plan provides more information about the new programs and how we will transition. Find information about support for funded training students and arrangements for providers.

Government investment where it's needed

Government investment will be more actively managed, with evidence and data informing what qualifications will be delivered by what providers and where. TAFE public providers are expected to lead the way on our priorities, from the heart of the training system and our communities. Under the new framework, TAFE will anchor priority delivery, with quality SAS contracted where needed to ensure optimal coverage and outcomes.

Key considerations include:

• industry advice
• current and projected skills needs
• supply and demand
• provider performance and job outcomes
• regional coverage.

Enhanced focus on quality training that delivers results

Under the new framework, there will be:

• a focus on improved equity, access and outcomes for students, including those in regional Queensland, through new delivery standards
• more outcomes-focused performance monitoring, including additional reporting requirements for SAS.

New expression of interest process

The SAS framework is opening up, inviting all eligible registered training organisations to express their interest in working with us to achieve the objectives of our publicly funded training.

The new 2-stage expression of interest (EOI) process will be open and transparent, with current SAS and public providers also required to respond.