Construction Skills Queensland’s (CSQ) funding program, runs from 1st Oct to 30th Sep each year. You’ll need to get in quick as places are limited. The funding period commences annually in October.

The majority of the students learning will take place through the following ways for both the theory/knowledge and practical/workplace evidence:

• On-site in the workplace

Our experienced trainers will schedule site-visits to monitor student’s training progress.

Students will be taken through selection of competencies upon enrolment; outlining specific units of study. Upon successful completion of all training requirements, students will be awarded the appropriate Nationally Recognised Certification and Record of Result.

For the purposes of eligibility, participants under this agreement must meet the following criteria:

1. They must be an existing eligible worker in the building and construction industry who has a one month or more working relationship with their employer OR be an unemployed eligible worker who has been unemployed for a period of not greater than four (4) years, who would otherwise meet the requirements of an eligible worker. The working relationship can be built up through full-time, part-time or casual employment or engagement as a contract worker.

Evidence requirements – As evidence of employment status, we require a signed letter from an employer on company letterhead for a working relationship and the right to work in Queensland.  As evidence of unemployment within the last four (4) years, a copy of a separation certificate or letter of resignation/termination will suffice.

Evidence requirements – As evidence, we require one of the following:  a) Australian or New Zealand Full birth certificate or birth certificate extract  b) Australian or New Zealand Passport c) Medicare card (green only); or d) Visa

They must also permanently be employed in Queensland.

Construction Skills Queensland for more information.