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Townsville CSQ Funding

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) is an independent, not-for-profit, industry funded body supporting employers, and workers in the building and construction industry by subsidising training for eligible participants. 


CSQ provides funding to RTOs to provide training to eligible workers in the building and construction industry. The CSQ funding also provides assistance to unemployed eligible workers that have had experience in the industry and self-employed eligible workers.


AIT are proud recipients of CSQ funding in 2025-26 for short courses programs. The funding for short courses in 2025-26 consists of 2 programs – Civil Program and Building Program. Eligible participants can choose up to a maximum of 8 short courses across 2 programs. Of the 8 short courses, there is a restriction of a maximum of 3 high risk licence units and 3 units that start with RIIMPO.


The funding programs commence on 01/10/2025 and finish on 30/09/2026. Funding is limited and may become unavailable as the programs progress through the year.

Eligibility Requirements


To be eligible for funding, participants must:


(a) Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident; OR


(b) Have the right to work in Australia on a valid VISA, as prescribed by CSQ and have been employed in the Qld Building and Construction Industry for a period of 6 months or more, AND


(c) Be at least 15 years or older for the Civil Program short courses, AND


(d) Be an Eligible Worker in Queensland, OR


(e) Be an unemployed eligible worker who has previously worked in the Qld Building and Construction Industry and been unemployed for a period of no more than 6 months.


Funding is also available for eligible self-employed workers in the Qld Building and Construction Industry.

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CSQ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for CSQ funding, eligible workers, self-employed eligible workers and unemployed eligible workers in the Qld Building and Construction Industry must be able to demonstrate that they have substantial, direct (hands-on) involvement in the Qld Building and Construction Industry by performing related work as a substantial part of their duties. They must be doing:



  • Construction, significant renovations, and extensions of residential and/or commercial buildings (this does not include general repairs and maintenance work) OR
  • Installation of services for interiors of residential and commercial buildings in associated trades, (for example, electrical, plumbing, flooring, roofing etc. – excludes general repairs and maintenance work) OR
  • Land development and site preparation for the purpose of construction OR
  • Works for civil infrastructure (e.g. road building).

 

Please contact our office to obtain an application for funding. When applying for CSQ funding, you will be asked to supply supporting documents with your application that provide identification and evidence that you meet the eligibility criteria.

  • What is CSQ funding?

    CSQ funding is an industry funded initiative provided by Construction Skills Queensland. It offers financial assistance for training to eligible workers and employers in the building and construction industry. The goal is to support workforce development and improve access to nationally recognised training across Queensland’s construction building sectors.

  • Can I apply for CSQ funding more than once?

    In 2025-26, you will need to submit separate funding applications for each of the Civil Program short courses and the Building Program short courses. You can select more than one training course on the application. Funding does not apply if you have completed the course before or if you have already been funded for the maximum number of courses at another RTO. It is important you provide accurate information to the RTO about what training you have already completed.

  • Is CSQ funding available to apprentices?

    Some apprentices may be eligible for CSQ funding depending on the type of apprenticeship being If the training would normally be part of the apprenticeship training plan then CSQ funding is not applicable. You should always check with the RTO to find out if you might be able to apply for the funding.