Skills Assure Supplier contracting

​The next opportunity to become a Skills Assure Supplier will open in October 2026. View our resources to prepare for this contracting round.

Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) contracting

​Skills Assure Suppliers (SAS) are registered training organisations (RTO) that are approved to deliver training subsidised by the Queensland Government. These providers play a key role in delivering quality training to support Queensland’s workforce, particularly in industries and regions that need skilled workers.

​Training provided by SAS providers includes the general training pathway and the employment-based apprenticeship or traineeship pathway available under government-funded programs like Career Start and Career Boost.

​SAS contracting is how the Queensland Government engages and manages their approved training providers. Through this process, RTOs may express an interest to become a SAS provider, or existing SAS providers may be able to apply to express an interest to add more qualifications to their agreement.

​A strong network of more than 330 approved Skills Assure Suppliers delivers subsidised training. Future contracting will build on this strong foundation by making targeted improvements where they are needed most.

​Contracting opportunities

​You can express an interest to become a SAS provider through:

  • standard contract openings that align with the annual training priorities plan
  • specialised openings that respond to specific industry or workforce needs that emerge.

​This ensures our funded training and approved training providers meet Queensland’s changing skills demands. It supports training that is relevant and impactful for both students and employers.

​Standard opening

​This year’s standard opening will offer a small number of opportunities for current SAS and RTOs interested in becoming a SAS.

​It aims to:

  • ​fill a small number of gaps in training in qualifications and locations that need more providers
  • ​support regional and emerging workforce needs
  • ​add new qualifications to the Queensland Subsidised Training List (QSTL) based on proposals from industry
  • ​allow existing SAS to expand the training they offer, including adding skill sets
  • ​ensure current SAS contracts align with the QSTL and training priorities.

Key Dates for the standard contracting round

  • 12 October 2026: contracting round opens
  • 6 November 2026: contracting round closes
  • Early 2027: contracts expected to commence

Prepare for the next round

Review the following information to prepare for the next contracting round:

Eligible Course List

​Future contracting rounds

​To keep informed about SAS contracting rounds, subscribe to Queensland Jobs and Skills Connect.

Past contracting rounds

In March 2026, we held a supplementary contracting round. Successful applicants have been notified. This round focused on:

  • ​filling gaps in training delivery
  • ​meeting regional and emerging workforce needs
  • ​ensuring training was available in the right locations
  • ​adding new qualifications to the QSTL
  • ​allowing existing SAS to expand their offerings.

​An expression of interest was open from 24 February – 25 March 2025 to identify RTOs to deliver VET in Schools. Successful applicants have been engaged and are delivering the program in 2026 and 2027.

​Contracting for Career Start and Career Boost opened in September 2024 with a 2-stage expression of interest process. All RTOs could apply including public providers and SAS. All applicants were assessed against mandatory eligibility criteria.