Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Eligibility Criteria

Before you apply for our training programs, review the eligibility criteria below to ensure you meet the necessary requirements.

To be eligible for funding through our training programs, participants must meet the following criteria:

Citizenship or Residency
- You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident.
- If you hold a visa, you must have both the right to work and study in Australia. Additionally, you need at least six months of work experience in the Queensland construction industry.
Employment Status
- Participants should be currently employed in the Queensland construction industry or have been unemployed for no more than six months.

Certain individuals are not eligible for funding under this program. If any of the following apply, you may not qualify:

Government Employees
- Employees of government authorities are ineligible.
Secondary School Students
- Those currently enrolled in and participating in a Queensland secondary school program cannot apply.
Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Trainers/Assessors
- Trainers, assessors, or current staff of RTOs are not eligible for funding.
Funding Limits
- Funding is limited to a maximum of eight short courses per program period.
- Participants cannot exceed three high-risk work units in one program period.
Verification of Competency Seekers
- Individuals seeking Verification of Competency (VoC) are ineligible for funding.
- Those who have already received funding for similar training are also excluded.

Ready to get started? If you meet the criteria above, explore our Programs and Courses page to find the right training pathway for you!