Queensland Government funded training is provided by approved training providers, known as Skills Assure Suppliers (SAS).
The SAS framework is made up of the policies, systems and processes put in place by the Queensland Government to contract training providers and quality-assure the funded training they deliver.
The SAS network—and its framework—gives students, parents and employers confidence that funded training in Queensland develops skills that are valued by industry and leads to employment. With the framework linked to both national and Queensland-specific quality standards, SAS status provides a higher level of quality assurance.
The framework doesn't require training providers to pay application or other fees.
A framework built on collaboration with industry
The SAS framework, introduced in 2025, is built on a foundation of quality and collaboration with industry stakeholders. This SAS framework is designed to align government funding with workforce needs and deliver meaningful outcomes for Queenslanders. By listening to industry stakeholders, we’ve ensured that the SAS framework supports the growing demand for skilled workers in priority industries and regions. The SAS framework is a key part of the Queensland Government’s Right Skills Strategy, which is committed to creating a responsive, high-quality training system that meets the needs of students, employers, and industries.
Over the past year, we’ve established a strong and reliable SAS network. More than 330 trusted providers now deliver high-quality training across Queensland. These providers have been meeting the needs of students and industries since the new agreements came into effect on 1 July 2025.
How the Training Priorities Plan shapes the SAS framework
Every financial year, the Queensland Government's Training Priorities Plan will outline the state's skilling priorities and how they inform:
- investment decisions, including training subsidies
- the programs and initiatives developed to maximise outcomes for Queensland and for Queenslanders.
Queensland's funding programs changed to maximise our investment in training by better meeting the needs of our customers.
Programs funded under the SAS framework
Training programs funded under the Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) framework, are:
- VETiS 2026–27: skills and support for Queensland school students while they are at school
- Career Start: skills and support for Queenslanders to start a career
- Career Boost: skills for Queenslanders to take their career to the next level.
This means Certificate 3 Guarantee, User Choice and Higher-Level Skills have been replaced by the new programs.
The discontinued programs will be phased out over time, so students can continue their funded course and will not be disadvantaged. Learn more about managing your continuing students.
Key features of the SAS framework
- Queensland's funded training remains aligned to priorities and informed by industry advice.
- Funded training focuses on quality and job outcomes. It continues to be important for providers to maintain currency and have strong links to industry and employers.
- Quality assurance and monitoring activity is continuous.
- SAS continue to have dedicated contract managers.
- 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.
- Funded training must be delivered by contracted SAS—third party delivery is by exception only.
- Limited changes in control and SAS ownership.
Government investment is more actively managed, with evidence and data informing what qualifications will be delivered where and by which providers.
There is an enhanced focus on improved equity, access and outcomes for students, including those in regional Queensland, through our delivery standards and more outcomes-focused performance monitoring.
Related links
Find out about becoming a Skills Assure Supplier during SAS contracting.
Last updated 5 June 2026
