VTG Eligibility Check

Use our eligibility checker to get an indication of your eligibility for government-subsidised training.

To assess your eligibility for government-subsidised training your training provider will need some information about you.

Proof of identity

You’ll need to provide proof of your identity (originals or certified photocopies) that shows:

Evidence of citizenship

Acceptable documents are one of the following:

• An Australian Birth Certificate (not a Birth Extract)
• A current Australian Passport
• A current New Zealand Passport
• A naturalisation certificate
• A current green Medicare Card

Evidence of residency (if not a citizen)

Acceptable documents are one of the following:

• A current green Medicare Card
• Formal documentation issued by the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection confirming permanent residence

Evidence of date of birth (if relevant)

If the citizenship or residency documents listed above do not include a date of birth, acceptable documents are one of the following:

• a current drivers licence
• a current learners permit
• a Proof of Age card
• a ‘Keypass’ card

Education history

You’ll also need to provide information about your education history including:

• The full title of the highest qualification you have completed, e.g. Certificate III in Aged Care
• Information about any government-subsidised training you are currently doing
• Information about any government-subsidised training you have ever started
• Your Unique Student Identifier (USI). To create or find your USI go to the Australian Government’s USI website.

When enrolling, ask your training to assess your eligibility for a Victorian government-subsidy.