CONSTRUCTION SKILLS QUEENSLAND (CSQ)

As a Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) registered training supplier, we provide training that is supported by CSQ funding.

WHAT IS CSQ FUNDING?

CSQ’s Funding is a contribution towards the cost of training and assessment services. It is available to eligible participants.

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) is an independent, industry-funded body supporting employers, workers, apprentices and career seekers in the building and construction industry. CSQ provides funding to eligible participants in the building and construction industry.

WHAT COURSES ARE AVAILABLE?

SHORT COURSES

The Short Courses program helps to provide upskilling and cross-skilling to participants within the Construction Industry in Queensland.
See the list for the short courses available.

APPRENTICE ADVANCE PLUS

The Apprentice Advance Plus program offers additional training to eligible apprentices and trainees to boost their skills and career prospects. The courses available for eligible apprentices are included in the list of short courses below.

See the list for the Apprentice Advance Plus courses available.

SKILLS ASSESSMENT AND GAP TRAINING

The Skills Assessment and Gap Training (SAGT) program will provide a pathway for eligible participants to have their existing skills recognised and provide gap training to achieve qualifications within the Building and Construction Industry in Queensland.

It is a program for workers and career seekers with significant experience in the industry to undertake Recognition of Prior Learning and Gap Training to obtain a qualification.

See the list for the Skills Assessment and Gap Training courses available.

WHAT COSTS ARE INVOLVED?

The costs will vary for each participant and for each course. The amount contributed by CSQ is listed below together with the maximum cost to the participant. All costs will be negotiated prior to enrolment together with payment. Costs may be reduced when combined with other courses.

Short Courses
Short Course Code Short Course Title CSQ Contribution Maximum Cost to Participant
AHCSAW302 Implement erosion and sediment control measures $240.00 $200.00
BSBSMB401 Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business $360.00 $40.00
TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck $446.00 $500.00
RIICCM202D Identify, locate and protect underground services $225.00 $200.00
RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant $263.00 $300.00
RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations $540.00 $300.00
RIIWMG203D Drain and dewater civil construction site $225.00 $200.00
RIIMPO317F Conduct roller operations $500.00 $300.00
RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations $500.00 $300.00
RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations $500.00 $300.00
RIIMPO321F Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations $500.00 $300.00
RIIMPO326E Conduct water vehicle operations $450.00 $300.00
Short Courses under Apprentice Advance Plus Program
Short Course Code Short Course Title CSQ Contribution Maximum Cost to Participant
AHCSAW302 Implement erosion and sediment control measures Funding
amount
payable is
calculated
at 25%
on top of
the
Base Price
plus any
applicable
Location
Loading		 $0.00
BSBSMB401 Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business $0.00
TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck $0.00
RIICCM202D Identify, locate and protect underground services $0.00
RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant $0.00
RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations $0.00
RIIWMG203D Drain and dewater civil construction site $0.00
RIIMPO317F Conduct roller operations $0.00
RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations $0.00
RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations $0.00
RIIMPO321F Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations $0.00
RIIMPO326E Conduct water vehicle operations $0.00
Skills Assessment and Gap Training
Course Code Course Title Maximum CSQ Funding Contribution Maximum Cost to Participant
AHC30916 Certificate III in Landscape Construction $4,875.00 $1,000.00
RII30815 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations $4,875.00 $1,000.00

AM I ELIGIBLE?

There are different eligibility requirements for each program.  As a minimum you will need to be:

  • An Australian or New Zealand Citizen/permanent resident or hold a refugee or humanitarian visa; and
  • Permanently reside OR permanently work in Queensland; and
  • Work (or have worked in the last 4 years) in the Building and Construction Industry

Please contact us to check your eligibility to any of the CSQ funding programs.