ABN 76 121 146 978
National Provider No. 32199
SHORT COURSE FUNDING
CSQ (CONSTRUCTION SKILLS QUEENSLAND)
Do you work in the construction industry? You may be eligible for CSQ Funding!
Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) is an independent industry-funded body supporting employers, workers, apprentices and career seekers in the building and construction industry. CSQ Funding provides workers opportunities to upskill by subsidising the costs of training and assessment.
The CSQ funding available includes:
- Short Courses Building
- Short Courses Civil
Please note that a new funding round commences on the 1st October 2026.
To find out more about CSQ Funding head to www.csq.org.au. or check out our Guide HERE.
Short Courses Building
Commencing the 1st October 2025 this program provides funding to eligible construction workers to assist with up-skilling and cross- skilling. The training in this program will focus on assisting workers to adapt to safety, licensing and regulatory requirements, as well as to changing job requirements due to new products, processes and customer demands.
If you are a worker regularly involved in construction related tasks, or an unemployed eligible worker, and can meet the below criteria, you may be eligible for CSQ Funding. An unemployed eligible worker is defined as a worker who was employed in a construction related role within the last 6 months.
Eligibility Criteria
- Right to Work:
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- You are an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or permanent resident of Australia OR
- A Visa holder and who has been working in the Queensland Building and Construction Industry for 6 months or more
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- Working in the Qld Building & Construction Industry – you are currently working in or have previously been employed in a construction related role in Queensland:
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- As an eligible worker
- Through self-employment
- As an unemployed eligible worker
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- Exclusions – students must NOT:
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- Be employed by an Authority
- Be currently enrolled and participating in a Queensland secondary school program
- Be a contracted trainer/assessor or existing worker of an RTO
- Be funded by an Authority or other such source for delivery of the same training being undertaken as part of this program
- Have completed the training previously (excluding mandatory refreshers/renewals)
- Be accessing funds for Verification of Competency (VOC)
- Have completed more than the specified number of units of competency across all training organisations allowed for within the current funding period
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Download the eligibility form below for full eligibility criteria and supporting documentation requirements.
| Course Code & Title | CSQ Funded Amount | Student Contribution |
| CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging | $1,200.00 | $500.00 |
| CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level | $1,350.00 | $500.00 |
| CPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging intermediate level | $1,450.00 | $500.00 |
| HLTAID011 Provide first aid | $100.00 | $50.00 |
| MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres | $200.00 | $25.00 |
| TLID3035 Operate a boom type elevating work platform | $350.00 | $0.00 |
| TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | $600.00 | $285.00 |
| TLILIC0022 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes) | $1,550.00 | $600.00 |
| TLILIC0023 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes) | $1,550.00 | $600.00 |
| TLILIC0024 Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) | $1,300.00 | $550.00 |
| TLILIC0040 Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) | $1,400.00 | $500.00 |
| UETDREL006 Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a nonelectrical | $300.00 | $0.00 |
| WHSQHSRNCB01 Workplace Health and Safety Representative | $650.00 | $250.00 |
| WHSQHSRNCB02 Health and Safety Representative (HSR) – Refresher | $300.00 | $50.00 |
Funding available through SWQ Training Pty Ltd is available in Central, Darling Downs – Toowoomba, South West & Greater Brisbane Regions
Click here to download our CSQ Funding eligibility form for building construction. Once all required documentation is submitted and received, your funding eligibility will be assessed, and you will be advised of the outcome within 1-3 business days.
Breakdown of Fees
A further breakdown of the above fees applicable to eligible participants are detailed below.
- Mandatory Contribution Fee + Admin Fee = Student Contribution Fee
| Course Code & Title | CSQ Funded Amount | Mandatory Contribution Fee | Admin Fee |
| CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging | $1,200.00 | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level | $1,350.00 | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| CPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging intermediate level | $1,450.00 | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| HLTAID011 Provide first aid | $100.00 | $0.00 | $50.00 |
| MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres | $200.00 | $0.00 | $25.00 |
| TLID3035 Operate a boom type elevating work platform | $350.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | $600.00 | $250.00 | $35.00 |
| TLILIC0022 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes) | $1,550.00 | $600.00 | $0.00 |
| TLILIC0023 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes) | $1,550.00 | $600.00 | $0.00 |
| TLILIC0024 Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) | $1,300.00 | $500.00 | $50.00 |
| TLILIC0040 Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) | $1,400.00 | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| UETDREL006 Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a nonelectrical | $300.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| WHSQHSRNCB01 Workplace Health and Safety Representative | $650.00 | $250.00 | $0.00 |
| WHSQHSRNCB02 Health and Safety Representative (HSR) – Refresher | $300.00 | $0.00 | $50.00 |
Short Courses Civil
Commencing the 1st October 2025 this program provides funding to eligible construction workers to assist with up-skilling and cross- skilling. The training in this program will focus on safety, licencing and regulatory requirements of the civil sector in the building and construction industry.
If you are a worker regularly involved in construction related tasks, or an unemployed eligible worker, and can meet the below criteria, you may be eligible for CSQ Funding. An unemployed eligible worker is defined as a worker who was employed in a construction related role within the last 6 months.
Eligibility Criteria
- Right to Work:
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- You are an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or permanent resident of Australia OR
- A Visa holder and who has been working in the Queensland Building and Construction Industry for 6 months or more
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- Be aged 15 years or older
- Working in the Qld Building & Construction Industry – you are currently working in or have previously been employed in a construction related role in Queensland:
-
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- As an eligible worker
- Through self-employment
- As an unemployed eligible worker
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- Exclusions – students must NOT:
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- Be employed by an Authority (Government etc. local councils are acceptable)
- Be currently enrolled and participating in a Queensland secondary school program
- Be completing the selected unit/s as part of an apprenticeship or traineeship
- Be a contracted trainer/assessor or existing worker of an RTO
- Be funded by an Authority or other such source for delivery of the same training being undertaken as part of this program
- Have completed the training previously (excluding mandatory approved refreshers/renewals)
- Be accessing funds for Verification of Competency (VOC)
- Have completed more than the specified number of units of competency across all training organisations allowed for within the current funding period
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Download the eligibility form below for full eligibility criteria and supporting documentation requirements.
| Course Code & Title | CSQ Funded Amount | Student Contribution |
| RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform | $300.00 | $50.00 |
| RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations | $600.00 | $150.00 |
| RIIMPO316E Conduct self-propelled compactor operation | $450.00 | $400.00 |
| RIIMPO317F Conduct roller operations | $550.00 | $300.00 |
| RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations | $550.00 | $300.00 |
| RIIMPO319E Conduct backhoe/loader operations | $550.00 | $300.00 |
| RIIMPO321F Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations | $550.00 | $349.00 |
| RIIMPO322E Conduct civil construction tracked front end loader operations | $550.00 | $349.00 |
| RIIMPO323E Conduct civil construction dozer operations | $550.00 | $349.00 |
| RIIMPO324F Conduct civil construction grader operations | $550.00 | $300.00 |
| RIIMPO325E Conduct civil construction scraper operations | $550.00 | $300.00 |
| RIIMPO326E Conduct water vehicle operations | $500.00 | $250.00 |
| RIIMPO337E Conduct articulated haul truck operations | $650.00 | $100.00 |
| RIIRIS301E Apply risk management processes | $250.00 | $25.00 |
| RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces | $250.00 | $100.00 |
| RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights | $250.00 | $45.00 |
| RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat | $400.00 | $175.00 |
| RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat – Renewal | $400.00 | $0.00 |
| RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plans | $250.00 | $170.00 |
| RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plans – Renewal | $250.00 | $100.00 |
Funding available through SWQ Training Pty Ltd is available in Darling Downs – Toowoomba, South West, Greater Brisbane Regions.
Click here to download our CSQ Funding eligibility form for civil construction. Once all required documentation is submitted and received, your funding eligibility will be assessed, and you will be advised of the outcome within 1-3 business days.
QUALIFICATION FUNDING
CAREER START
SWQ Training is a Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) through the Queensland Government Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET). The SAS program is designed to help students make informed decisions about their training, as well as aligning training investment options to the industry needs in Queensland.
As a Skills Assure Supplier, SWQ Training is approved to provide Career Start funded training to eligible Apprentices and Trainees. The Career Start programs provide funding to eligible apprentices and trainees in Queensland, as a contribution towards the cost of their training. The program supports the delivery of accredited entry-level training for the upskilling of workers through apprenticeships and traineeships.
Eligibility Criteria
Career Start – Apprenticeship or Traineeship:
Career Start provides individuals with the skills and support to start their career. The Program provides training to help individuals find a job and supports those already employed to move into more skilled roles or full-time employment, including after completing an apprenticeship or traineeship.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a Queensland resident aged 15 or older, and not at school (unless a SAT).
- Australian or New Zealand citizen, Permanent Resident, or eligible visa-holder.
- Currently employed as a Queensland apprentice or trainee (under a registered training contract) in an eligible apprenticeship or traineeship qualification through this Program.
- Not currently be enrolled in a Qualification, and
- Not exceed a maximum of two government-funded apprenticeships/traineeships across the Career Ready, Career Start, and Career Boost programs within a 10-year period.
Qualifications Available
The Qualifications in this program include:
| Qualification Code & Title |
RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
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RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction
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Student Contribution Fees
In Queensland, when an apprenticeship or traineeship is government funded, the Queensland Government subsidises the majority of training costs. A smaller student contribution, known as the Co-contribution Fee, is typically required and may be paid by the student or their employer.
The Co-contribution Fee represents the student’s financial contribution toward the cost of government-subsidised training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). These fees are set by the Queensland Government Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET) and are:
- Charged at $1.60 per nominal hour for each unit of competency
- Calculated and charged at the commencement of each unit
- Applied consistently across all Skills Assure Suppliers (SAS)
Please note: DTET may adjust the Co-contribution Fee annually. For further information, visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/education/apprenticeships/about/financial/costs
Concessional Fee Eligibility:
Eligible students may be charged a reduced fee of 40% of the standard Co-contribution Fee if they meet any of the following criteria:
- Was or will be under 17 years of age at the end of February in the year in which the RTO provides training, and is not at school and has not completed Year 12;
- Holds a Health Care, Veteran or Pensioner Concession Card issued under Commonwealth law, or is the partner or dependant named on the card;
- Holds an official form issued under Commonwealth law confirming that they, their partner, or the person of whom they are a dependant is entitled to concessions under a Health Care, Veteran or Pensioner Concession Card.
Full Fee Exemptions:
Students may be exempt from paying Co-contribution Fees under the following circumstances:
- School-based apprentices or trainees (SATs)
Note: When transitioning from school-based to full-time or part-time status, fees will apply for any units not yet commenced.
- Eligible for specific government fee-free programs, e.g., Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s
- Financial hardship, where paying the fee would impose severe financial difficulty
In this case, the RTO may waive fees at the time of enrolment under an approved fee waiver.
Maximum Co-contribution Fee Amounts:
The total Co-contribution Fees for an apprenticeship or traineeship qualification depend on the nominal hours of core and elective units selected. Fee values are:
- RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction – Road Construction and Maintenance
- Maximum total:
- Full Fee: $1,420.80*
- Concession Fee: $568.35*
(*Assumes no units are selected from other qualifications or accredited courses)
- RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction – Plant Operations
- Maximum total:
- Full Fee: $2,313.00*
- Concession Fee: $925.20*
(*Assumes no units are selected from other qualifications or accredited courses)
- Maximum total:
- Maximum total:
Need More Information?
Should you have any questions regarding Co-contribution Fees, please contact our Administration Team on (07) 4617 7800 or email train@swqtraining.com.au
How it Works
To start the process, your employer will contact an Apprentice Connect Australia Provider (ACAP). ACAPs provide general information about the apprenticeship/traineeship process and can advise if any incentives are available through the Australian Government.
Once we have been notified by the ACAP that you wish to train with SWQ Training, we will start the sign-up process to select your units and enrol you with SWQ Training. This process is detailed further in our Qualification Guide.
In addition to our qualification sign-up process, there are additional requirements when completing an apprenticeship or traineeship.
These include:
Employer Resource Assessment (ERA)
The ERA collects information about your workplace to confirm that you will have access to sufficient facilities, work, supervision and onsite training during your apprenticeship or traineeship. We will complete this process during your sign-up with us and gather any necessary information from your employer to ensure you have the right support in place throughout your training with us.
Training Record Book
Once you have selected the units you wish to complete for your qualification, we will issue you with a Training Record Book. You are required to keep this with you while at work and to document the activities you complete in your workplace. Your supervisor is also required to monitor your performance and make comments within this book.
During site visits, your trainer will review your Training Record Book before conducting any assessments. As you complete each unit of competency, your trainer will mark this off in your book, so you can monitor your progress.
Further Information
For further information regarding the User Choice program, please contact us or visit: https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/apprentices or check out our Guide HERE
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Please contact us for further information regarding our funding options or how to apply.