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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, including unemployed and self-employed eligible workers who can demonstrate experience in the industry and meet eligibility criteria. 


AIT is a proud recipient of CSQ funding in 2026-27 for short course programs. The funding for short courses in 2026-27 consists of 2 programs – Civil Program and Building Program. Eligible participants can choose up to a maximum of 8 short courses across these programs (including major projects).


Of the 8 short courses, there is a restriction of a maximum of 3 high-risk work licence units and 3 units that start with RIIMPO.


The funding programs commence on 01/10/2026 and finish on 30/09/2027. Funding is limited and may become unavailable as the programs progress through the year.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for Construction Skills Qld (CSQ) funding for Short Courses participants must be:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident OR
  • A participant who has the right to work in Australia on a valid visa, as prescribed by CSQ, who has been employed in the QLD Building and Construction industry, in an eligible role, for a period of 6 months or more 
  • At least 15 years old for Civil Program short courses and 18 years old for high risk work licence courses in the Building Program 
  • AND must be:
  • An eligible worker in the QLD Building and Construction Industry OR
  • An unemployed eligible worker who was previously working in the QLD Building and Construction Industry, in an eligible role and has been unemployed for a period of no longer than 6 months OR
  • A self-employed worker who meets the eligibility criteria.
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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 their role is primarily hands-on, performing construction-related work as a substantial part of their duties. To be eligible for funding through the Short Courses Civil or Building programs, workers must be doing: 



  • Construction, significant renovations, or 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 such as identification documents and evidence from an employer that you are or have been working in the industry and 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?

    You can select more than one training course on the application. Funding does not apply if you have completed the course before (funded or not) or if you have already been funded for the maximum number of courses in the CSQ year. 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?

    Yes, apprentices and trainees that meet the eligibility criteria might be eligible for the funding in the 2026-27 year.  However, if the training is part of the overall apprenticeship/traineeship training plan, the subsidy is not applicable.  Please contact AIT office for more information.