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CSQ funding eligibility criteria
Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding eligibility criteria for the CSQ 2026-27 Short Course Program is listed below. Participants must meet CSQ eligibility criteria, complete the application process and provide evidence to access CSQ funding.
CSQ Short Course Program is for the period 1 October 2026 - 30 September 2027.
Do I qualify for CSQ funding?
You have NOT done the course before
Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
OR
On a VISA with the right to work and study in Australia and employed in the Building and Construction Industry for 6 months or more
Building and Construction Worker
OR
Self employed
OR
Apprentice
OR
Unemployed less than 6 months
You are or have been actively and substantially involved in hands-on building or civil construction activities in the Queensland Building and Construction or Civil Construction industry doing:
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new construction, significant renovations and extensions of residential and commercial buildings
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installation services for residential and commercial buildings such as electrical, plumbing, flooring, and interior installations
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land development and site preparation for construction
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works for civil infrastructure
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works on a major infrastructure project
Other eligibility criteria
You have NOT had more than 8 short courses funded by CSQ between 1 Oct 2026 and 30 September 2027, including:
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up to a maximum of 3 high risk work (HRW) units (with the exception of Asbestos units)
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up to a maximum of 3 mobile plant operator units (eg units beginning with RIIMPO)
You are not seeking a Verification of Competency (VOC)
You are not enrolled and participating in a Queensland secondary school program (high school)
You are not a contracted Trainer and Assessor or existing worker of an RTO
You are not an employee of a Government Authority
Take a look at the examples of industries and roles eligible for CSQ funding to make sure the work you do is eligible.
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