Queensland manufacturing businesses with up to 200 employees can access $300 off approved high-risk work training for their eligible employees—without compromising quality or compliance.
Business Requirements:
Employee Requirements (must provide evidence of BOTH):
Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ) is dedicated to building a sustainably skilled workforce for a future-proofed manufacturing industry in Queensland. Funded under the Queensland Government’s Making it in Queensland policy, MSQ connects employers with skills, opportunities, and workforce development programs as part of a $70 million investment in manufacturing training.
MSQ has engaged Harness Energy to deliver high-risk work training to eligible Queensland manufacturers with a $300 co-contribution. This initiative addresses critical skills shortages, improves workplace safety, and helps offset the cost of nationally recognised training.
For more information get in touch with us on 1800 427 637 or sales@harnessenergy.com.au.
| Course Name | Unit(s) of Competency | Retail Cost | MSQ Pays | You Pay* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confined Space | RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit |
$265 | $265 | $0 |
| EWP Ticket – Under 11m | RIIHAN301E Operate an elevating work platform TLID3035 Operate a boom type elevating work platform (boom length below 11 metres) |
$345 | $300 | $45 |
| Forklift Licence | TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck | $640 | $300 | $340 |
| Working at Heights | RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights | $265 | $265 | $0 |
| Course Name | Unit(s) of Competency | Retail Cost | MSQ Pays | You Pay* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD Skills | PMASUP236 Operate vehicles in the field RIIVEH201E Operate a light vehicle RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a 4WD |
$620 | $300 | $320 |
| Breathing Apparatus | MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus | $265 | $265 | $0 |
| Chain of Responsibility – Level 1 + 2 Combined | TLIF0009 Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) TLIF0080 Implement and monitor the safety duties of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) |
$440 | $300 | $140 |
| CPR | HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | $65 | $65 | $0 |
| CPR + First Aid | HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support HLTAID011 Provide first aid |
$130 | $130 | $0 |
| EWP Licence – Over 11m | TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | $990 | $300 | $690 |
| Fire Training | MSMWHS212 Undertake first response to fire incidents | $195 | $195 | $0 |
| Flange Management – Level 1 | PMASUP245 Break and make flanged joints using hand tools | $600 | $300 | $300 |
| Flange Management – Level 2 | Non-accredited – Hydraulic torquing and tensioning of equipment | $600 | $300 | $300 |
| Gas Test Atmospheres | MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres | $225 | $225 | $0 |
| Health and Safety Representative | WHSQHSRNCB01 Health and Safety Representative | $850 | $300 | $550 |
| Health and Safety Representative – Refresher | WHSQHSRNCB02 Health and Safety Representative – Refresher Course | $350 | $300 | $50 |
| Load Restraint | TLIA1001 Secure cargo TLID0015 Load and unload goods/cargo |
$340 | $300 | $40 |
| Low Voltage Rescue + CPR | UETDRMP018 Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
$125 | $125 | $0 |
| Manual Handling | TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | $195 | $195 | $0 |
| Operate a Gantry or Overhead Crane | RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane | $365 | $300 | $65 |
| Polywelding – Butt Welding | PMBWELD301E Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using butt welding | $450 | $300 | $150 |
| Polywelding – Electrofusion | PMBWELD302E Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding | $450 | $300 | $150 |
| Spill Kit | MSMENV172 Identify and minimise environmental hazards RIIRIS202E Respond to site-based spills |
$165 | $165 | $0 |
| Trailer Training | AURTGA001 Drive and manoeuvre trailers | $480 | $300 | $180 |
| Weed and Seed | AHCBIO203 Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity | $375 | $300 | $75 |
| White Card | CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $99 | $99 | $0 |
*Participants must pay full retail cost upfront with MSQ subsidy reimbursed only after successful course completion (e.g. $600 retail cost paid upfront – $300 MSQ reimbursement after successful course completion = $300 final cost to participant).
| Course Name | Unit(s) of Competency | Retail Cost | MSQ Pays | You Pay* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Rigging (RB) | CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level | $1,849 | $300 | $1,549 |
| Confined Space | RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit |
$265 | $265 | $0 |
| Dogging | CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging | $1,600 | $300 | $1,300 |
| EWP Ticket – Under 11m | RIIHAN301E Operate an elevating work platform TLID3035 Operate a boom type elevating work platform (boom length below 11 metres) |
$345 | $300 | $45 |
| Forklift Licence | TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck | $640 | $300 | $340 |
| Working at Heights | RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights | $265 | $265 | $0 |
| Course Name | Unit(s) of Competency | Retail Cost | MSQ Pays | You Pay* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD Skills | PMASUP236 Operate vehicles in the field RIIVEH201E Operate a light vehicle RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a 4WD |
$620 | $300 | $320 |
| Breathing Apparatus | MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus | $265 | $265 | $0 |
| CPR | HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | $65 | $65 | $0 |
| CPR + First Aid | HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support HLTAID011 Provide first aid |
$130 | $130 | $0 |
| EWP Licence – Over 11m | TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | $990 | $300 | $690 |
| Fire Training | MSMWHS212 Undertake first response to fire incidents | $195 | $195 | $0 |
| Flange Management – Level 1 | PMASUP245 Break and make flanged joints using hand tools | $600 | $300 | $300 |
| Flange Management – Level 2 | Non-accredited – Hydraulic torquing and tensioning of equipment | $600 | $300 | $300 |
| Gas Test Atmospheres | MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres | $225 | $225 | $0 |
| Health and Safety Representative | WHSQHSRNCB01 Health and Safety Representative | $850 | $300 | $550 |
| Health and Safety Representative – Refresher | WHSQHSRNCB02 Health and Safety Representative – Refresher Course | $350 | $300 | $50 |
| Load Restraint | TLIA1001 Secure cargo TLID0015 Load and unload goods/cargo |
$340 | $300 | $40 |
| Low Voltage Rescue + CPR | UETDRMP018 Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
$125 | $125 | $0 |
| Manual Handling | MEM11011 Undertake manual handling | $195 | $195 | $0 |
| Operate a Gantry or Overhead Crane | RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane | $365 | $300 | $65 |
| Polywelding – Butt Welding | PMBWELD301E Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using butt welding | $450 | $300 | $150 |
| Polywelding – Electrofusion | PMBWELD302E Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding | $450 | $300 | $150 |
| Spill Kit | MSMENV172 Identify and minimise environmental hazards RIIRIS202E Respond to site-based spills |
$165 | $165 | $0 |
| Telehandler | RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations | $590 | $300 | $290 |
| Trailer Training | AURTGA001 Drive and manoeuvre trailers | $480 | $300 | $180 |
| Weed and Seed | AHCBIO203 Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity | $375 | $300 | $75 |
| White Card | CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $99 | $99 | $0 |
*Participants must pay full retail cost upfront with MSQ subsidy reimbursed only after successful course completion (e.g. $600 retail cost paid upfront – $300 MSQ reimbursement after successful course completion = $300 final cost to participant).
| Course Name | Unit(s) of Competency | Retail Cost | MSQ Pays | You Pay* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confined Space | RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit |
$275 | $275 | $0 |
| Dogging | CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging | $1,850 | $300 | $1,550 |
| EWP Ticket – Under 11m | RIIHAN301E Operate an elevating work platform TLID3035 Operate a boom type elevating work platform (boom length below 11 metres) |
$399 | $300 | $99 |
| Forklift Licence | TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck | $640 | $300 | $340 |
| Working at Heights | RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights | $275 | $275 | $0 |
| Course Name | Unit(s) of Competency | Retail Cost | MSQ Pays | You Pay* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD Skills | PMASUP236 Operate vehicles in the field RIIVEH201E Operate a light vehicle RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a 4WD |
$620 | $300 | $320 |
| Breathing Apparatus | MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus | $265 | $265 | $0 |
| CPR | HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | $70 | $70 | $0 |
| CPR + First Aid | HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support HLTAID011 Provide first aid |
$145 | $145 | $0 |
| EWP Licence – Over 11m | TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | $990 | $300 | $690 |
| Fire Training | MSMWHS212 Undertake first response to fire incidents | $195 | $195 | $0 |
| Gas Test Atmospheres | MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres | $225 | $225 | $0 |
| Health and Safety Representative | WHSQHSRNCB01 Health and Safety Representative | $850 | $300 | $550 |
| Health and Safety Representative – Refresher | WHSQHSRNCB02 Health and Safety Representative – Refresher Course | $400 | $300 | $100 |
| Load Restraint | TLIA1001 Secure cargo TLID0015 Load and unload goods/cargo |
$340 | $300 | $40 |
| Low Voltage Rescue + CPR | UETDRMP018 Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
$125 | $125 | $0 |
| Manual Handling | MEM11011 Undertake manual handling | $195 | $195 | $0 |
| Operate a Gantry or Overhead Crane | RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane | $365 | $300 | $65 |
| Polywelding – Butt Welding | PMBWELD301E Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using butt welding | $450 | $300 | $150 |
| Polywelding – Electrofusion | PMBWELD302E Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding | $450 | $300 | $150 |
| Spill Kit | MSMENV172 Identify and minimise environmental hazards RIIRIS202E Respond to site-based spills |
$165 | $165 | $0 |
| Trailer Training | AURTGA001 Drive and manoeuvre trailers | $500 | $300 | $200 |
| Weed and Seed | AHCBIO203 Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity | $395 | $300 | $95 |
| White Card | CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $110 | $110 | $0 |
*Participants must pay full retail cost upfront with MSQ subsidy reimbursed only after successful course completion (e.g. $600 retail cost paid upfront – $300 MSQ reimbursement after successful course completion = $300 final cost to participant).
| Course Name | Unit(s) of Competency | Retail Cost | MSQ Pays | You Pay* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Rigging (RB) | CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level | $1,895 | $300 | $1,595 |
| Confined Space | RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit |
$215 | $215 | $0 |
| Dogging | CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging | $1,350 | $300 | $1,050 |
| EWP Ticket – Under 11m | RIIHAN301E Operate an elevating work platform TLID3035 Operate a boom type elevating work platform (boom length below 11 metres) |
$345 | $300 | $45 |
| Forklift Licence | TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck | $595 | $300 | $295 |
| Working at Heights | RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights | $195 | $195 | $0 |
| Course Name | Unit(s) of Competency | Retail Cost | MSQ Pays | You Pay* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD Skills | PMASUP236 Operate vehicles in the field RIIVEH201E Operate a light vehicle RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a 4WD |
$620 | $300 | $320 |
| Advanced Rigging (RA) | CPCCLRG4001 Licence to perform rigging advanced level | $2,100 | $300 | $1,800 |
| Breathing Apparatus | MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus | $265 | $265 | $0 |
| CPR | HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation | $65 | $65 | $0 |
| CPR + First Aid | HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support HLTAID011 Provide first aid |
$169 | $169 | $0 |
| Crane Training (C6) – Mobile Slewing Crane (up to 60 tonnes) | TLILIC0023 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes) | $1,850 | $300 | $1,550 |
| EWP Licence – Over 11m | TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | $680 | $300 | $380 |
| Fire Training | MSMWHS212 Undertake first response to fire incidents | $225 | $225 | $0 |
| Flange Management – Level 1 | PMASUP245 Break and make flanged joints using hand tools | $600 | $300 | $300 |
| Flange Management – Level 2 | Non-accredited – Hydraulic torquing and tensioning of equipment | $600 | $300 | $300 |
| Health and Safety Representative | WHSQHSRNCB01 Health and Safety Representative | $850 | $300 | $550 |
| Health and Safety Representative – Refresher | WHSQHSRNCB02 Health and Safety Representative – Refresher Course | $450 | $300 | $150 |
| Intermediate Rigging (RI) | CPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging intermediate level | $2,100 | $300 | $1,800 |
| Load Restraint | TLIA1001 Secure cargo TLID0015 Load and unload goods/cargo |
$395 | $300 | $95 |
| Low Voltage Rescue + CPR | UETDRMP018 Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
$125 | $125 | $0 |
| Operate a Gantry or Overhead Crane | RIIHAN305D Operate a gantry or overhead crane | $365 | $300 | $65 |
| Polywelding – Butt Welding | PMBWELD301E Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using butt welding | $450 | $300 | $150 |
| Polywelding – Electrofusion | PMBWELD302E Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding | $450 | $300 | $150 |
| Telehandler | RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations | $590 | $300 | $290 |
| Weed and Seed | AHCBIO203 Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity | $415 | $300 | $115 |
| White Card | CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | $99 | $99 | $0 |
*Participants must pay full retail cost upfront with MSQ subsidy reimbursed only after successful course completion (e.g. $600 retail cost paid upfront – $300 MSQ reimbursement after successful course completion = $300 final cost to participant).
Funding is also available in additional regions and locations across Queensland, including North Queensland (Mackay), Central Queensland (Rockhampton, Gladstone), the Wide Bay Burnett (Bundaberg, Maryborough, Hervey Bay, Gympie), and South East Queensland (Greater Brisbane, Toowoomba). Pricing for locations without a published schedule above is quoted individually—see our FAQs below for more information or contact us for details.
Eligibility applies to both the business and the employee as follows:
Business Eligibility
Within the manufacturing industry; and
Small to medium business (<200 employees)
Employee Eligibility
Note: Only one (1) subsidy is allowed per employee.
The employer/employee must supply appropriate evidence demonstrating their eligibility for MSQ funding:
Business Eligibility
Eligible businesses must provide:
Employee Eligibility
Eligible employees must provide evidence of BOTH:
Australian citizenship or permanent residency, by providing one of the following
Australian Passport
Australian Full Birth Certificate or Extract
Australian Citizenship Certificate
Green Medicare Card (current)
AND:
Note: Only one (1) subsidy is allowed per employee.
No, only one (1) subsidy is allowed per employee.
MSQ-funded high-risk training is available to eligible Queensland manufacturers across multiple regions. Detailed pricing is published above for our scheduled public locations (Brisbane, Toowoomba, Chinchilla, and Gladstone). Funding is also available in the following regions and locations:
Allocations are demand-led and indicative, and pricing for locations without a published schedule above is quoted individually based on course and group requirements.
If your location isn’t shown, please get in touch—we may still be able to deliver in your area or arrange training onsite. Call us on 1800 427 637 or email sales@harnessenergy.com.au.
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