Skills Assure Supplier contracting
You can now apply to become a Skills Assure Supplier. Applications close 4pm AEST 6 November 2026. View our resources to express an interest in this contracting round.
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 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 offers 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
- 12 October 2026: contracting round opens
- 4pm AEST 6 November 2026: contracting round closes
- Early 2027: contracts expected to commence
Eligibility and resources
Review the following information to confirm eligibility and support your expression of interest:
Eligible courses
Use the below tool to search the SAS standard opening eligible course list.
| Industry Training Group | Code | Qualification name | Training pathway | Proposed number of RTOs required | Conditional requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering - General | MSA30208 | Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology | General Training | 2 | - |
| Engineering - General | MEM50119 | Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade | General Training | 1 | - |
| Food Processing - Meat | AMP30815 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) | Apprenticeship | 2 | - |
| Furnishing - Glass | MSF30422 | Certificate III in Glass and Glazing | Apprenticeship | 2 | - |
| Health - General | HLT37121 | Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support | Traineeship | 2 | - |
| Health - General | HLT37121 | Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support | General Training | 2 | - |
| Health - General | HLT47121 | Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support | General Training | 2 | - |
| Community Services - General | CHC40225 | Certificate IV in School-based Education and Support | Traineeship | 6 | - |
| Food Processing - Meat | AMP30216 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Food Services) | Traineeship | 3 | - |
| Food Processing - Meat | AMP30622 | Certificate III in Meat Processing | Traineeship | 3 | - |
| Mining - General | RII32226 | Certificate III in Well Servicing Operations | Traineeship | 3 | - |
| Mining - General | RII60726 | Advanced Diploma of Surface Coal Mining Management | General Training | 3 | - |
| Transport & Distribution - Marine | MAR20424 | Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal) | Traineeship | 5 | - |
| Transport & Distribution - Marine | MAR40224 | Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal) | Traineeship | 2 | - |
| Transport & Distribution - Marine | MAR40324 | Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal) | Traineeship | 2 | - |
| General Education & Training - Foundation Skills | FSK10119 | Certificate I in Access to Vocational Pathways | General Training | - | New RTO applicants must also apply for a vocational qualification. |
| General Education & Training - Foundation Skills | FSK10219 | Certificate I in Skills for Vocational Pathways | General Training | - | New RTO applicants must also apply for a vocational qualification. |
| General Education & Training - Foundation Skills | FSK20119 | Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways | General Training | - | New RTO applicants must also apply for a vocational qualification. |
| Construction - General | CPC32420 | Certificate III in Plumbing | Apprenticeship | - | TVA data: Experience in other States will be considered |
| Construction - General | CPC32420 | Certificate III in Plumbing (Roofing) | Apprenticeship | - | TVA data: Experience in other States will be considered |
| Construction - General | CPC32420 | Certificate III in Plumbing (Mechanical Services) | Apprenticeship | - | TVA data: Experience in other States will be considered |
| Construction - General | CPC32420 | Certificate III in Plumbing (Roofing and Mechanical) | Apprenticeship | - | TVA data: Experience in other States will be considered |
| Utilities - Electrotechnology | UEE30820 | Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician | Apprenticeship | - |
Priority Location: Regional Queensland. Additional approval: DTET Electrical Training panel. TVA data: Experience in other States will be considered |
| Utilities - General | UET30821 | Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Underground | Apprenticeship | - |
Priority Location: Regional Queensland. Additional approval: DTET Electrical Training panel. TVA data: Experience in other States will be considered |
| Health - General | HLT54121 | Diploma of Nursing | General Training - Career Boost only | - |
Priority Location: Regional Queensland. Additional accreditation: AHPRA and ANMAC. Employer partnerships |
Submit an expression of interest
You must apply online through Purchasing Online.
You can use the POL application questionnaire to prepare your responses.
Read the Purchasing Online instruction manual to assist with your submission.
Future contracting rounds
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Past contracting rounds
Supplementary opening 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.
VET in Schools 2026-2027
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.
Career Start and Career Boost
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.