What is CSQ Funding?
And how does it work?
Construction Skills Queensland is an independent, not-for-profit, industry-funded body supporting employers, workers, apprentices, trainees and career seekers in the building and construction industry.
If you’re considering upskilling in construction, you may be able to receive support from CSQ funding. Where CSQ funding doesn’t cover the full cost of the program, you will be required to contribute towards the remaining course fees.
Major is a proud recipient of Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding.
Funding Eligibility
To be eligible for CSQ Funding, you must meet the following criteria:
(a) an Australian or New Zealand citizen; or
(b) a permanent resident of Australia; or
(c) A Visa holder with relevant permission to work.
AND MUST:
(a) be permanently employed in Queensland.
Please note eligibility requirements below are specific to the qualifications you wish to undertake training in. Contact our team to confirm your eligibility.
- An Eligible Worker: Permanently employed in Queensland within the Building & Construction Industry
- Self Employed
- An unemployed eligible worker (unemployed for a period not greater than 4 years who would otherwise meet the requirements of an Eligible Worker)
Find out if you are eligible for this and other funding.
Courses funded by CSQ
Location
Qualification
Course Category
CSQ Funding Amounts
Short Courses
Short courses are individual competencies and skillsets designed for workers wanting to update their skills and knowledge, meet compliance requirements, get a license, or diversify their skills.
The CSQ Short Courses program provides funding to assist with upskilling and cross-skilling workers in the building and construction industry throughout Queensland.
This contract ends on the 30th September 2024.
View our Short Courses
Eligible Participants can only undertake 8 units of competency in total under the Short Courses Program (which includes both Building and Civil).
Within the 8 units of competency, the following limits also apply:
- Participants can only undertake 3 High-Risk Work Licences as per the below
- Participants can only undertake 3 Mobile Plant Units as per the below
| RIICCM202E Identify, locate and protect underground services | $227.00 | POA |
| RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform | $266.00 | $34.00 |
| RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant | $266.00 | $50.00 |
| RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations (Telehandler) | $540.00 | $195.00 |
| RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces | $300.00 | $35.00 |
| RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights | $225.00 | $110.00 |
| RIIWMG203D Drain and dewater civil construction site | $227.00 | POA |
| RIIWMG203E Drain and dewater civil construction site | $227.00 | POA |
(Max of 3 Machinery Tickets)
| RIIMPO317F Conduct roller operations | $500.00 | $50.00 |
| RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations | $505.00 | $50.00 |
| RIIMPO319E Conduct backhoe/loader operations | $505.00 | $50.00 |
| RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations | $505.00 | $50.00 |
| RIIMPO321F Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations | $505.00 | $50.00 |
| RIIMPO323E Conduct civil construction dozer operations | $505.00 | $50.00 |
| RIIMPO324F Conduct civil construction grader operations | $505.00 | $50.00 |
| RIIMPO326E Conduct water vehicle operations | $455.00 | $1,010.00 |
| RIIMPO337E Conduct articulated haul truck operations | $569.00 | $1,476.00 |
| RIIMPO338E Conduct rigid haul truck operations | $569.00 | $2,266.00 |
Eligible Participants can only undertake 8 units of competency in total under the Short Courses Program (which includes both Building and Civil).
Within the 8 units of competency, the following limits also apply:
- Participants can only undertake 3 High-Risk Work Licences as per the below
- Participants can only undertake 3 Mobile Plant Units as per the below
| RIICCM202E Identify, locate and protect underground services | $227.00 | POA |
| RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform | $266.00 | $34.00 |
| RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant | $266.00 | $50.00 |
| RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations (Telehandler) | $540.00 | $195.00 |
| RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces | $300.00 | $35.00 |
| RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights | $225.00 | $110.00 |
| RIIWMG203D Drain and dewater civil construction site | $227.00 | POA |
| RIIWMG203E Drain and dewater civil construction site | $227.00 | POA |
(Max of 3 Machinery Tickets)
| RIIMPO317F Conduct roller operations | $500.00 | $50.00 |
| RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations | $505.00 | $50.00 |
| RIIMPO319E Conduct backhoe/loader operations | $505.00 | $50.00 |
| RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations | $505.00 | $50.00 |
| RIIMPO321F Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations | $505.00 | $50.00 |
| RIIMPO323E Conduct civil construction dozer operations | $505.00 | $50.00 |
| RIIMPO324F Conduct civil construction grader operations | $505.00 | $50.00 |
| RIIMPO326E Conduct water vehicle operations | $455.00 | $1,010.00 |
| RIIMPO337E Conduct articulated haul truck operations | $569.00 | $1,476.00 |
| RIIMPO338E Conduct rigid haul truck operations | $569.00 | $2,266.00 |
Eligible Participants can only undertake one (1) Higher qualification in total across the Program (which includes both Building and Civil).
- 50% of the qualification must be trained and assessed.
- Participants must not be undertaking a CSQ SAGT program in the same contract term.
- Training must be completed prior to 30/09/2024
| CSQ Amount Funded | Gap Fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety | $2,700 | $250 | Learn More |
| CPC40120 Cert IV in Building & Construction (Building) | $5,670 | $250 | Learn More |
Eligible Participants can only undertake one (1) Higher qualification in total across the Program (which includes both Building and Civil).
- 50% of the qualification must be trained and assessed.
- Participants must not be undertaking a CSQ SAGT program in the same contract term.
- Training must be completed prior to 30/09/2024
| CSQ Amount Funded | Gap Fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| RII40720 Certificate IV in Civil Construction | $4,388 | $250 | Learn More |
Higher Qualifications
The Higher Qualifications program was designed to be used when you’re interested to move into a higher-level role in general or civil construction.
The Higher Qualifications program through CSQ provides nationally accredited qualifications ranging from a Certificate IV up to a Diploma level.
This funding ends on the 30th of September 2024 however the last end enrolment date is 31st January 2024.
SKILLS ASSESSMENT AND GAP TRAINING (SAGT)
The SAGT program is designed to help turn your existing experience into a formal qualification. The contract is for students currently working in the industry or looking to reenter. The program connects you to training and assessment services to identify the skills you already have and provide gap training so you can attain the nationally recognised qualification.
This funding ends on the 30th of September 2024.
- This funding is intended to provide a pathway for experienced participants to gain an initial qualification.
- Eligible Participants can only undertake 1 Skills Assessment and Gap Training qualification in total across the Program (which includes both Building and Civil).
- Participants must not be undertaking a CSQ Higher Qualification program in the same contract term.
- Training must be completed prior to 30/09/2024
| Course Subject | CSQ Amount Funded | Gap Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry | $1,500 plus $400 per gap unit trained | $250 | Learn More |
| CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting | $1,500 plus $400 per gap unit trained | $250 | Learn More |
| CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating | $1,500 plus $400 per gap unit trained | $250 | Learn More |
| CPC30720 Certificate III in Rigging | $1,500 plus $400 per gap unit trained | $250 | Learn More |
| CPC30920 Certificate III in Scaffolding | $1,500 plus $400 per gap unit trained | $250 | Learn More |
- This funding is intended to provide a pathway for experienced participants to gain an initial qualification.
- Eligible Participants can only undertake 1 Skills Assessment and Gap Training qualification in total across the Program (which includes both Building and Civil).
- Participants must not be undertaking a CSQ Higher Qualification program in the same contract term.
- Training must be completed prior to 30/09/2024
| Course Subject | CSQ Amount Funded | Gap Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations | $240 | $50 | Learn More |
| RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction | $1500 plus $400 per gap unit trained | $100 | Learn More |
Learn More
About CSQ Funding
How To Apply
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to access the right choice and options for funding.
1. Check out our range of courses and take our Eligibility Quiz to find out which funding you may be eligible for.
2. Call us on 1300 790 822 to discuss what course is right for you.
3. Provide us with your Date of Birth and Full Name and we can help you with the rest!
Please note: Student fees may be paid on behalf of a student by a referring agency such as a Job Active or other employment service provider.
Useful Links
More information from Construction Skills QLD. Check out the links below:
Eligible for Funding?
Interested in studying a course but don't know what funding is available to you? Check your eligibility for funding options by answering a few questions here or contact us on 1300 790 822 to find out more.