Career Start Program

BARS Training Australia (RTO 32061) is proud to continue as a Skills Assure Supplier, recognised by the Queensland Government for delivering quality, industry-aligned training that supports meaningful employment outcomes. As part of our ongoing commitment to accessible and impactful education, we are pleased to offer training under the Career Start program—one of the Queensland Government’s core funded vocational education and training (VET) initiatives, administered by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET).   (click here)

What is Career Start?
Career Start supports delivery of entry level training to students, apprentices and trainees aligned with the skill outcomes required by industry.  Entry level to obtain a Queensland Security License is a Certificate II in Security Operations. It is the Office of Fair Trading that regulates the security industry and issues these licenses.  For more information, go to their website. (click here)

BARS Training Australia has been approved as a Skills Assure Registered Training Provider (RTO) to deliver the Certificate II in Security Operations under this program under the General Training Pathway in the following locations:

• Cairns
• Central Queensland
• Darling Downs - Maranoa
• Ipswich
• Townsville
• Logan - Beaudesert
• Mackay - Isaac - Whisunday
• Gold Coast
• Wide Bay
• Sunshine Coast
• Queensland - Outback

Who is eligible ?
To access a subsidised training place under Career Start, a student must meet the following criteria:

• aged 15 years or older;
• not be a school student;
• permanently reside in Queensland;
• be an Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), or a temporary resident with the right visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen;
• not already have a certificate III or higher qualification completed within the last 10 years (qualifications completed as a school student and foundation skills qualifications do not count);
• not be enrolled in another qualification, even if it is on hold or deferred, whether funded by DTET or not (foundation skills qualifications do not count).

Along with the eligibility criteria above, specific entry restrictions apply to the Certificate II in Security Operations. Students must not identify as a person to whom an automaticdisqualifying offence applies. Automatic disqualifying offences relate to certain recorded convictions within the last 10 years. For more detailed information on this, click the link below to the Office of Fair Trading (click here)

Co-contribution Fees
Given the benefits of training, including improved job opportunities and higher earnings, non-concessional students enrolled in lower-level qualifications, are required to contribute to the cost of training through a co-contribution student fee.
This fee can be paid by an employer, a family member, a friend, or another organisation (like Employment Service Providers), but it cannot be paid or waived.The fee will be due upon enrolment.

Non-concessional Students
BARS Training Australia has decided the non-concessional fee amount to be paid by the student is $20. This represents the total cost to the student for the qualification, including materials costs. Payment can be made by major credit cards, Paypal, direct debit or cash upon enrolment.

Concessional Students
BARS Training Australia has decided to provide concessional students with fee-free training for the Certificate II in Security Operations in line with Career Start funding rules for lower-level vocational qualifications. No co-contribution fee will be required for concessional students.

Student Survey
After you complete the training under the Career Start funding, you may be asked by the Queensland Government to complete a survey on your training goals, experience and outcomes. 

Can I use Career Start funding more than once?
Individuals are unable to complete multiple lower-level vocational qualifications under Career Start. If you elect to use Career Start funding for the Certificate II in Security Operations, you will exhaust your entitlement to access another subsided training place.However, as the Certificate II in Security Operations is a supported lower-level qualification, students MAY be eligible for a second subsidised training place in an aligned Certificate III qualification.For more information on this, please click on the link to the Department of Trade, Employment and Trading. (click here)

Course Application
All participants must complete an online application prior to enrolment. Information provided will be used to assess individual support needs, determine training volume, and evaluate existing skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to our intensive training programs.

Pre-Enrolment Assessment
One of the purposes of the pre-enrolment assessment is to confirm a student’s eligibility and suitability for the Career Start program, with a focus on their capacity to obtain a Queensland security licence and gain employment in the security industry. This includes discussing the disqualifying offences requirement under the Security Providers Act 1993 (Qld) and overall readiness for training and work. The assessment includes:

• Eligibility Check: Verify age, residency, and Career Start funding eligibility.
• Security Licence Suitability: Discuss criminal history and assess understanding of the licensing process.
• Financial Capacity: Confirm the student is aware of licensing fees after successful completion of the course.
• Career Goals and Employment: Explore current employment status and motivation to work in the security industry.
• Support Needs: Assess Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills and identify any support required or reasonable adjustments.
• Documentation: Record findings and trainer recommendations for audit and compliance.

Course Delivery Schedule
Training is delivered through a combination of self-paced learning and face-to-face assessment as follows:

• Phase 1: Self-Paced Learning
  Upon enrolment, students receive a 271-page training manual and access to 58 instructional videos via mobile QR codes. A 4-hour optional support session via Zoom or phone is available. This phase must be completed before commencing face-to-face assessments.
• Phase 2: Underpinning Knowledge Assessment (5 Days)
  Students complete written assessments covering theory and workplace scenarios based on Phase 1 content. These are completed in workbook format under trainer supervision. If Phase 1 is incomplete, additional face-to-face training is available if required—at no cost—to help students meet assessment requirements and progress through the course.
• Phase 3: Practical Assessment (2 Days)
  Students demonstrate practical skills and applied knowledge in a real or simulated workplace, aligned with industry standards and course competencies. Assessed skills include:
  • Control and Restraint: Applies basic defensive techniques in line with legal and workplace protocols.
  • Metal Detector Use: Manages access points and maintains order.
  • Documentation: Completes notebooks, statements, and incident registers correctly.
  • Evictions: Communicates effectively to manage conflict and explain removal.
  • Two-Way Radio: Uses phonetic alphabet, call signs, and proper radio etiquette.
  • Provide First Aid: Conducts CPR (adult/infant), manages unconscious casualties, applies bandages, uses an AED, and responds to simulated emergencies per ARC guidelines.

Reasonable Adjustment
Reasonable adjustments will be made to meet individual student needs and ensure fair access to assessment. Adjustments may include educational support or alternative assessment methods, such as oral assessments, without compromising competency standards.

Student Satisfaction Survey
On completion of your course, you will receive a text message to complete a student satisfaction survey.The aim of this survey is to gain feedback from participants in order to improve the standard of all ensuing courses to ensure that they continue to meet industry needs. Therefore, your comments are an integral part of this continuous improvement. 

Training-to-Employment Survey
Supporting BARS' commitment to assisting students beyond the classroom by creating pathways to employment and further study. Through targeted initiatives, strong industry connections, and ongoing support, we help students achieve meaningful post-training outcomes.To enhance post-training outcomes, BARS offers several initiatives:

• BASE Camp Facebook Group - Operating since 2017, this platform connects graduates, licensed security holders, and employers. It provides a supportive space for sharing industry insights, discussing job opportunities, and connecting with peers. (click here)
• Employment Portal - Accessible through our website, this resource helps graduates connect with employment partners and find job opportunities in the Queensland security sector. (click here)

For further information, you can read more in our Handbook (click here)

If you would like to contact us, then email support@barstraining.edu.au or call 0414 527 800.