CSQ Funded Training

CSQ Funded Training – Course List

How to Choose your Course

Select the course/s you are applying for, you will be asked to provide both a start date and you have 2 approaches in providing this:

1 – Open the link for your preferred course in a new web-browser tab.  Choose date and location combination.  OR

2 –  Submit enquiry with a start date closest to your availability. We will will find the course closest to that date and liaise with you directly.

Some locations and courses MAY have some minimum group sizes applicable.

Understand CSQ Eligibility

Eligibility requirements relate to two key areas:

1 – Your right to work in Australia – You must be

an Australian or New Zealand Citizen – OR

Permanent Resident of Australia (if not citizen) OR

Visa Holder – with relevant permission to work. You cannot be the holder of an international student visa

2 – Permanently working in Queensland Construction Industry – You must be

An Eligible Worker (currently employed within building and construction industry); OR

Self Employed (within building and construction industry); OR

An unemployed Eligible worker (unemployed for<4yrs who would otherwise meet requirements of eligible requirements) OR

Active apprentice or trainee (registered in QLD, undertaking an apprenticeship or traineeship as per the CSQ approved listings) OR

Completed Apprentice or trainee (1st Yr) OR

Workcover Participant

How to Apply for CSQ Funded Training

After you submit an enquiry or course application you will also be sent a request to submit CSQ eligibility documentation. It is important to know you are eligible and can provide the relevant evidence when asked as it may impact your ability to receive the funds after your training course.  The below list is provided to help you. CSQ supports those wanting to develop their skills – their eligibility requirements ensure funds are allocated as intended.

Eligibility Evidence for Right to Work in Australia

Australian /New Zealand Citizens:

• Green Medicare Card (Current) or Snapshot of My.gov Medicare OR
• Passport (current or within 6mnths expiry) of Australia or New Zealand
• Birth Certificate (Do NOT include either a commemorative birth certificate or extract) for Australia or New Zealand

For Permanent Residents of Australia (if not a citizen):

• Certificate of Evidence of Residence Status (CERS)

For Visa Holders – with relevant permission to work (if none of the above):

• Valid Visa (not international student visa) (https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/already-have-a-visa/check-visa-details-and-conditions/check-conditions-online)

Permanently working in Queensland Eligibility Evidence

For Eligible workers, Self Employed or an unemployed eligible worker:

• QLeave statement (current statement showing credits within 4yrs),OR
• Current relevant QBCC Licence, OR
• Employer Letter (confirming employment, roles, duties on company letterhead and signed) SAMPLE HERE LINK OR
• Statutory Declaration (including roles, and duties within building and construction industry) OR
• ABN/ACN registration (showing ownership and invoices for recent work in the industry) OR
• Separation Certificate

For Active Apprentices / Trainee applicants to claim their loading (if not the above) per approved CSQ listing:

• A DESBT Commencement will be required for apprentices or trainees (with details of commencement, registration number and qualification) OR
• AQF Qualification (which includes the statement ‘achieved through Australian Apprenticeship arrangements’) OR
• Employer letter (on letterhead and signed by employer) confirming apprenticeship details including Commencement Date, Registration Number and Qualification

For  Cancelled Apprentices / Trainee applicants

• A DESBT cancelled apprentice training approval advice

NOTE: If eligible worker or unemployed eligible worker in first year out of CSQ approved apprenticeship or traineeship the following evidence requirements apply

• A DESBT Completion letter ( with details of completion date) OR
• Certificate of Completion OR
• AQF Qualification (which includes the statement ‘achieved through Australian Apprenticeship arrangements’) OR
• Employer letter (on letterhead and signed by employer) confirming apprenticeship details including Completion Date, Registration Number and Qualification

For Workcover participant applicants (if not the above):

• As per eligible worker and a current Queensland Workcover certificate or letter demonstrating workcover for the period of training.

Important Additional Information and Links

CSQ_202202_v2_Enrolment Form

Student Handbook and Cancellation

Complaints Process

CSQ Definitions Glossary