CSQ Short Course Building and Civil 2022-24
Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) is an independent, not-for-profit, industry-funded body supporting employers, workers, apprentices, trainees and career seekers in the building and construction industry.
CSQ provides funding to reduce the financial obstacle to training, making upskilling an affordable option for many more individuals in
the construction industry.
CSQ-funded training is delivered by a range of selected registered training organisations (RTOs) across Queensland.
CSQ contributes towards the cost of courses to reduce the cost to participants. CSQ funding is paid directly to the contracted RTO, generally between 75% and 100% of course costs.
Short courses are individual competencies and skills sets designed for workers wanting to upgrade their skills and knowledge, meet compliance requirements, get a licence or diversify their skills. The Short Courses program provides funding to assist with upskilling and cross skilling workers in the building and construction industry.
What short courses are subsidised by funding?
| Code | Short Course Title | CSQ Contribution | Participant to Pay | Areas Covered |
| AGAT | Asbestos General Awareness Training (non-accredited) | $150.00 | Fully Funded | Far North |
| CPCCDE3014 | Remove non-friable asbestos | $225.00 | Fully Funded | Far North |
| CPCCDE4008 | Supervise asbestos removal | $225.00 | Fully Funded | Far North |
| CPCCLDG3001 | Licence to perform dogging | $964.00 | $636.00 | Northern |
| CPCCLRG3001 | Licence to perform rigging (basic) | $1,249.00 | $901.00 | Northern |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (WHITE CARD) | $120.00 | $75.00 | Central, Darling Downs - Toowoomba, Far North, Northern, Wide Bay |
| HLTAID011* | Provide first aid | $108.00 | $92.00 | Central, Darling Downs - Toowoomba, Far North, Wide Bay |
| MSMWHS217* | Gas test atmospheres | $202.00 | Fully Funded | Central, Darling Downs - Toowoomba, Far North, Northern, Wide Bay |
| TLILIC0005 | Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | $528.00 | $122.00 | Northern |
| TLILIC0018 | Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) | $1,250.00 | $750.00 | Northern |
| UEECD0007 | Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | $240.00 | Fully Funded | Far North |
| UEERL0003 | Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies | $303.00 | Fully Funded | Far North |
| UETDRRF004* | Perform rescue from a live LV panel | $69.00 | Fully Funded | Central, Darling Downs - Toowoomba, Far North, Wide Bay |
| WHSQHSRNCB01 | Health and Safety Representative (HSR) - WHSQ approved training course – Initial (5 days) | $589.00 | $346.00 | Central, Darling Downs - Toowoomba, Far North, Wide Bay |
| WHSQHSRNCB02 | Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Refresher Course - WHSQ approved training course | $268.00 | Fully Funded | Central, Darling Downs - Toowoomba, Far North, Wide Bay |
| RIIWHS202E | Enter and work in confined spaces | $300.00 | Fully Funded | Central, Darling Downs - Toowoomba, Far North, Northern, Wide Bay |
| RIIWHS204E | Work safely at heights | $225.00 | Fully Funded | Central, Darling Downs - Toowoomba, Far North, Northern, Wide Bay |
Please note:
- You cannot complete more than 8 units of competency between 01/10/2022 to 30/09/20204 including no more than 3 High Risk Work Licences
- Where courses do not appear on our training calendar, they may be run as dedicated courses for groups.
* Units are trained within programs containing further units.
Who is eligible?
Participants under this agreement must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Must be one of the following:
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen
- A permanent resident of Australia
- A visa holder with relevant permission to work and study in Australia
Must be one of the following:
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Employees and Self-employed workers, substantially engaged, in the Queensland residential building and construction industry doing:renovations and extensions of residential and commercial buildings OR installation services for interiors of residential and commercial buildings in associated trades; electrical, plumbing, flooring etc.
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Employed and Self-employed in the Queensland civil construction industry doing: land development and site preparation for the purpose of construction OR works on a CSQ designated Major Project - construction of infrastructure
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Unemployed workers (not greater than 4 years) who would otherwise meet the requirements as above.
You must reside in either Far North Queenslandor Northern Queensland to apply for funding through Total Management and Training.
Who is not eligible?
The participant must not already be funded for delivery of the same training being undertaken as part of the Short Course program.
The participant must not be:
- Employees of an authority
- Employees of other industries (Automotive; Arts, Culture, Entertainment and Design; Amenity Horticulture and Landscaping; Maritime; Metal, Engineering and Boating; Mining and Drilling; Property Developers and Consultants; Retail and Wholesale Trade; Tourism, Trave; and Hospitality; Transport and Logistics)
- Consultants
- Supply chain workers
- Currently enrolled and participating in a Queensland secondary school program
- Contracted trainer or assessor or existing worker of an RTO
- Already funded by an Authority or other such source for delivery of the same training, which includes "fee-Free TAFE" and Federal, State and Local Government funding
- Apprentices and Trainees including School Based Apprentices and Trainees not in a CSQ designated Apprenticeship/Traineeship and Skilling Queenslanders for Work Trainees
- International students
- Participants seeking a verification of competency.
How the Funding Works
Some of these short courses are scheduled on our public training calendar. Once you are enrolled and complete the CSQ Eligibility Form we can allocate the CSQ contribution towards your enrolment.
If you have a group, you may book a dedicated course for your organisation as long as you meet the minimum numbers of eligible funded attendees. Minimum numbers vary for each course, so please check with our friendly staff to determine how many people you need to meet this requirement. Maximum numbers for each course is set at 10 participants, and you must pay the per person amount indicated for each attendee; the balance is subsidised by CSQ.
If you don’t have enough people to cover the minimum numbers, you can still book a dedicated course, and you are simply charged the difference between how much the funded people cover and the full course cost. Our team will assist you in calculating the residual cost if this situation arises.
Additional Costs and Expenses
Where training is conducted outside the immediate Cairns, Townsville or Kingaroy areas, then additional costs will be applicable. Any airfares, travel, accommodation, meals and materials freight incurred in the provision of this training will be on-charged. Please contact us for a formal quotation for courses conducted outside of these major centres.
Course Venue and Equipment
These courses may be conducted in our training rooms in Cairns, at the School of Rigging facility in Townsville, or on-site at client premises. Where courses are conducted on-site then a suitable venue and white board are to be provided by the client company. The venue shall have sufficient tables and chairs for participants to be seated comfortably for the duration of training. Any catering costs shall be borne by the client company. Please contact us to discuss alternate arrangements if there is any difficulty in providing these facilities and equipment.
How to enrol under CSQ funding
You will need to complete two forms to enrol into a course and access the CSQ Funding.
1. Enrolment and Training Agreement
2. Short Courses - Building and Civil
For public courses, please contact our office to ensure courses are going ahead prior to booking. Asbestos training has a pre-requisite so please contact us for more information on this.
Please contact our office to book an on-site or dedicated course for your organisation (funded or not funded). Dates will only be locked in on the return of a signed quote/booking form, accompanied by funding paperwork for each participant, if relevant.