What is Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) High Risk Training & Licensing Funding?
And how does it work?
Queensland manufacturers can access subsidised high-risk work training for employees through the Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) High Risk Training & Licensing program, with a $300 co-contribution to the cost of enrolment. You pay the course price minus the $300 that MSQ covers.
This program is funded by Manufacturing Skills Queensland.

Funding Eligibility
Business eligibility
- This funding is available to Queensland manufacturing businesses with fewer than 200 employees.
- Manufacturing capabilities include (but aren’t limited to) food and beverage, engineering, chemicals, timber and wood, renewables/low carbon, medical technology, plastics/rubber, and more.
Participant eligibility
Participants must be:
- Employees of eligible Queensland manufacturing businesses (<200 employees)
- Permanent Queensland residents
- Australian citizens or permanent residents
- Eligible for one subsidy per employee
Courses funded by Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) High Risk Training & Licensing
Enter and work in confined spaces
Learn More
About Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) High Risk Training & Licensing Funding
How To Apply
Fill out the enquiry form and include:
- business name + ABN
- number of employees
- location (QLD)
- course(s) required (Forklift / EWP / Heights / Confined Spaces / Dogging / Basic Rigging)
This program is funded by Manufacturing Skills Queensland.
Enquire now
Fill out the enquiry form and include:
- Business name + ABN
- Number of employees
- Location (QLD)
- Course(s) required (Forklift / EWP / Heights / Confined Spaces / Dogging / Basic Rigging)
Useful Links
Funding availability, eligibility, and training options are subject to MSQ program conditions and enrolment requirements. The $300 co-contribution applies to the cost of enrolment for eligible participants.
More information from Manufacturing Skills Queensland.
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