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CSQ funding eligibility criteria

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding eligibility criteria for the CSQ 2025-26 Short Course Program is listed below. Participants must meet CSQ eligibility criteria, complete the application process and provide evidence to access CSQ funding. 

 

The CSQ 2024-25 Short Course Program is for the period 1 October 2025 - 30 September 2026.   

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
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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:
  • construction, significant renovations and extensions of residential and commercial buildings
  • installation services for residential and commercial buildings such as electrical, plumbing, flooring, and interior installations
  • ​land development and site preparation for construction
  • works for civil infrastructure​
  • works on a major infrastructure project
     
Other eligibility criteria
You have NOT had more than 8 short courses funded by CSQ between 1 Oct 2025 and 30 September 2026, including:
  • up to a maximum of 3 high risk work (HRW) units (with the exception of Asbestos units)
  • ​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.

Ready to apply?

Complete the full CSQ application

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