Response Learning is a Queensland Government approved Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) authorised by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET) to deliver subsidised training and assessment under the Career Start, Career Boost and School-Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SAT) programs.
QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT FUNDED TRAINING
Response Learning delivers approved Queensland Government funded training through:
- Career Start
- Career Boost
- Apprenticeships and Traineeships
- School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SATs)
Funding is subject to individual eligibility and qualification availability.
APPROVED FUNDED QUALIFICATIONS
| Qualification Code | Qualification Name |
| AMP20117 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Food Services) |
| AMP20316 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) |
| AMP30116 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Boning Room) |
| AMP40222 | Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Quality Management) |
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for Queensland Government subsidised training, students must generally:
- be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, eligible New Zealand citizen, or hold an eligible visa with work rights
- reside in Queensland
- meet the specific eligibility requirements for the selected qualification and funding program
- meet any qualification entry requirements
- provide evidence of eligibility at enrolment.
APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS
To access subsidised apprenticeship or traineeship funding, individuals must:
- be employed under a registered training contract
- be enrolled in an approved funded qualification
- not be a school student (unless undertaking a School-Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship)
- meet Queensland Government eligibility requirements.
IMPORTANT ENTITLEMENT INFORMATION
Queensland Government funding limits apply. Individuals may only access a specified number of subsidised qualifications and apprenticeships/traineeships under Queensland Government funding programs.
Previous government-funded training completed within the last 10 years may affect eligibility. Eligibility will be assessed prior to enrolment.
SCHOOL-BASED APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS (SATs)
School students may access subsidised training through an approved SAT while enrolled in Years 10, 11 or 12 and employed under a registered training contract. Eligibility requirements apply.
SAT students are exempt from co-contribution fees.
CO-CONTRIBUTION FEES
For apprenticeships and traineeships, co-contribution fees are set by the Queensland Government at $1.60 per nominal hour. Eligible concessional students pay only 40% of the standard fee.
A co-contribution fee may be paid by an employer or another third party but cannot be paid by the training provider.
CONCESSIONAL STATUS
You may be eligible for a reduced fee if you:
- hold a Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or Veteran Card
- identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- have a disability
- are from a non-English speaking background
- are an adult prisoner.
CREDIT TRANSFER AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)
Response Learning will assess previous qualifications, Statements of Attainment or workplace skills to determine eligibility for Credit Transfer or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Successful applications may reduce the amount of training required.
STUDENT SUPPORT
Prior to enrolment, Response Learning conducts a suitability and Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment to identify any support needs and help learners successfully complete their qualification.
REFUNDS
Response Learning maintains a Refund Policy consistent with Queensland Government funding requirements.
Details are available in the Response Learning Student Handbook and Refund Policy.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For information about eligibility, fees, funding and enrolment, contact Response Learning.
HELPFUL LINKS
NSW SMART AND SKILLED FUNDING
NSW Smart and Skilled funding provides eligible students with access to government-subsidised training that helps individuals gain the skills needed to enter employment, advance their career or undertake an apprenticeship or traineeship. Eligible students can access:
- Government subsidised Certificate II and Certificate III qualifications
- School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship programs
Smart and Skilled funding is paid directly to Response Learning to reduce the cost of training for employers and students. Funding availability and subsidy levels are determined by the NSW Government.
For further information visit the NSW Smart and Skilled website.
ENTITLEMENT FULL QUALIFICATIONS PROGRAM
Response Learning delivers approved qualifications (listed below) under the NSW Smart and Skilled Entitlement Full Qualifications Program.
Eligible students may access government subsidised training in approved qualifications listed on the NSW Skills List. Subsidised training is available to help students gain skills, enter employment, progress their career or undertake further vocational training.
Eligibility requirements apply and are assessed prior to enrolment.
| Qualification Code | Qualification Name |
| AMP20316 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) * |
| AMP30116 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Boning Room) |
| AMP30516 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering) |
| AMP30322 | Certificate III in Meat Safety Inspection |
*AMP20316 approved for new commencements until 31 January 2027
ENTITLEMENT APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS PROGRAM
Response Learning delivers a range of qualifications (listed below) under the NSW Smart and Skilled Entitlement Apprenticeships and Traineeships Program.
Eligible NSW Apprentices and New Entrant Trainees who have an approved NSW Training Contract may access government subsidised training where the qualification is listed on the NSW Skills List and recorded on the Training Contract. Existing Worker Trainees are not eligible for Smart and Skilled Entitlement Apprenticeship and Traineeship funding.
| Qualification Code | Qualification Name |
| AMP20316 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) * |
| AMP30116 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Boning Room) |
| AMP30516 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering) |
| AMP30322 | Certificate III in Meat Safety Inspection |
*AMP20316 approved for new commencements until 31 January 2027.
Training is delivered across approved NSW regions and workplaces in accordance with Response Learning's Smart and Skilled Activity Schedules.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible NSW citizens are entitled to undertake subsidised apprenticeship and traineeship training through Smart and Skilled where eligibility requirements are met and the qualification is approved on the NSW Skills List.
To be eligible for Smart and Skilled funding, individuals must:
- Be aged 15 years or over
- No longer be enrolled in secondary school (unless participating in an approved School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship)
- Live or work in New South Wales
- Be an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, New Zealand Citizen, eligible Humanitarian Visa Holder, or eligible Partner Visa Holder
- Hold a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Eligibility is determined under NSW Government Smart and Skilled policies and is assessed at enrolment. Evidence of eligibility must be provided prior to training commencement.
SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIPS
Response Learning is approved to deliver:
- AMP20316 Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs)
under the NSW School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships Program.
To be eligible, a student must be enrolled in an accredited NSW school, a NSW School Based Trainee with a registered NSW Training Contract and the qualification must be listed on the NSW Skills List. The student must hold a valid USI.
Training undertaken under the School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships Program is fee-free for eligible students.
STUDENT FEES
Student fees are determined by the NSW Government and are based on:
- The qualification being undertaken
- The student's eligibility category
- Whether the student qualifies for a concession, exemption, scholarship or fee-free initiative
Student fees are confirmed through the Smart and Skilled Notification of Enrolment process prior to commencement. Response Learning cannot charge amounts different from the fee determined through the NSW Government Provider Calculator.
CONCESSIONS AND FEE-FREE TRAINING
Students may be eligible for reduced fees or fee-free training where they:
- Are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- Have a disability
- Are a dependant of a person receiving the Disability Support Pension
- Are refugees or asylum seekers
- Receive eligible Commonwealth Government benefits
- Qualify for a Smart and Skilled Scholarship or fee-free initiative.
- Meet other NSW government eligibility requirements for approved priority qualifications
Eligibility requirements apply and supporting evidence may be required.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) AND CREDIT TRANSFER (CT)
Response Learning recognises prior skills, knowledge and experience through:
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Credit Transfer (CT)
Where RPL or Credit Transfer is granted, Smart and Skilled student fees may be adjusted in accordance with NSW Government Fee Administration requirements.
STUDENT SUPPORT
Prior to enrolment, Response Learning conducts a suitability and Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment to identify any support needs and help learners successfully complete their qualification.
REFUNDS
Response Learning maintains a Refund Policy consistent with Smart and Skilled requirements and applicable NSW Government funding conditions.
Details are available in the Response Learning Student Handbook and Refund Policy.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For information about eligibility, fees, funding and enrolment, contact Response Learning.
HELPFUL LINKS
Smart and Skilled
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
NSW Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Response Learning is approved by Skills Tasmania to deliver subsidised training and assessment under Tasmania Government funded training programs, including:
- Apprentice and Trainee Training Fund (ATTF)
- Building a Skilled Workforce (BASW)
Funding is subject to individual eligibility requirements, qualification availability and Skills Tasmania funding arrangements.
SKILLS TASMANIA APPRENTICE AND TRAINEE TRAINING FUND (ATTF)
The Apprentice and Trainee Training Fund (ATTF) is an annual grants program that provides subsidies to Skills Tasmania-endorsed Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to help cover the cost of providing quality training and assessment services for nationally recognised qualifications to Tasmanian apprentices and trainees.
Response Learning currently holds ATTF funding allocations for:
| Qualification Code | Qualification Name |
| AMP20316 | Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs) |
| AMP30116 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Boning Room) |
| AMP30516 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering) |
| AMP40522 | Certificate IV in Meat Safety Inspection |
This training is subsidised by the Department of State Growth, Tasmania.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR APPRENTICE AND TRAINEE TRAINING FUND (ATTF)
To be eligible for Skills Tasmania subsidised training, students must generally:
- be a Tasmanian resident
- be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, eligible New Zealand citizen or hold an eligible visa
- hold an active Training Contract approved by the Tasmanian Traineeships and Apprenticeships Committee (TTAC)
- meet any qualification entry requirements
- provide evidence of eligibility at enrolment.
Students must not have received Skills Tasmania subsidised training for the same qualification within the previous five years, unless required for licensing or regulatory purposes.
Additional eligibility conditions may apply under Skills Tasmania funding requirements. Eligibility will be confirmed during enrolment.
For further information please see Skills Tasmania Learners
SKILLS TASMANIA BUILDING A SKILLED WORKFORCE (BASW)
Building a Skilled Workforce (BASW) is a Skills Tasmania funded program that supports workforce development through subsidised training for existing workers. BASW assists employers and employees to develop workplace skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications that support industry and workforce needs.
Response Learning holds a current Skills Tasmania Building a Skilled Workforce (BASW) agreement and is approved to deliver subsidised training in the Northern Midlands and North West regions of Tasmania.
Response Learning currently holds BASW funding allocations for:
| Qualification Code | Qualification Name |
| AMP30116 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Boning Room) |
| AMP30516 | Certificate III in Meat Processing (Slaughtering) |
| AMP40222 | Certificate IV in Meat Processing |
| AMP40522 | Certificate IV in Meat Safety Inspection |
| AMPSS00001 | Animal Welfare Officer Skills Set |
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility requirements vary depending on the BASW funding stream and student circumstances. Students must meet Skills Tasmania eligibility requirements, satisfy any qualification entry requirements and provide evidence of eligibility at enrolment. Eligibility will be assessed prior to commencement.
STUDENT FEES
Funding arrangements and student contribution requirements vary depending on the BASW funding stream, qualification and available funding allocation. Any applicable fees will be advised prior to enrolment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Training opportunities under BASW are subject to Skills Tasmania approved funding allocations and available training places. Qualification availability may vary throughout the funding period.
SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIPS / APPRENTICESHIPS
School Based Traineeships are not available in Tasmania for the qualifications listed above.
STUDENT FEES
Response Learning does not charge students or employers any additional contribution fee for enrolment in qualifications funded under the Skills Tasmania Apprentice and Trainee Training Fund.
Students deemed ineligible for funding subsidies may be eligible to continue with a traineeship however they will be charged a negotiated Fee For Service rate.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)
Response Learning recognises prior skills, knowledge and experience through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Evidence of previous workplace experience, training and competency may be used to assess eligibility for RPL.
CREDIT TRANSFER
Response Learning recognises eligible qualifications and Statements of Attainment previously achieved through nationally recognised training. Credit Transfer may reduce the amount of training required to complete a qualification.
STUDENT SUPPORT
Prior to enrolment, Response Learning conducts a suitability and Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment to identify any support needs and help learners successfully complete their qualification.
REFUNDS
Response Learning maintains a Refund Policy consistent with Skills Tasmania funding requirements. Details are available in the Response Learning Student Handbook and Refund Policy.
HELPFUL LINKS
Skills Tasmania Learners
