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Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Funding
Upskill at an affordable price with subsidised training programs available through Ascent Training Solutions at our state of the art, 10,000 m2, purpose built Brisbane training facility.
What is CSQ funding?
Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) is an independent industry-funded body supporting employers, workers, apprentices and career seekers in the building and construction industry. CSQ contributes towards the cost of courses to reduce the cost to participants. CSQ funding is paid directly to the contracted RTO, generally between 75% and 100% of course costs.
As a Registered Training Organisation and CSQ Supplier, we provide the training and skill development for workers in the Queensland building and construction industry through a range of programs to suit your needs and industry requirements.
Who Is Eligible?
To be eligible for CSQ funding all participants MUST BE;
An Eligible Worker is someone who is currently employed or is a self-employed worker, who can demonstrate primary and substantial direct involvement in:
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The Queensland building and construction industry doing:
- Construction, significant renovations and extensions of residential and commercial buildings.
- Installation services for interiors of residential and commercial buildings in associated trades; electrical, plumbing, flooring etc.
- Works on a major infrastructure project.
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The Queensland civil construction industry doing:
- Land development and site preparation for the purpose of construction.
- Works for civil infrastructure.
- Works on a major infrastructure project.
| Visa type | Number |
|---|---|
| Working and Skilled Visas | |
| Business innovation and investment (Permanent) | Subclass 888 |
| Business innovation and investment (Provisional) | Subclass 188 |
| Business owner | Subclass 890 |
| Employer nomination scheme | Subclass 186 |
| Global Talent Visa | Subclass 858 |
| Investor | Subclass 891 |
| Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa | Subclass 191 |
| Regional sponsor migration scheme | Subclass 187 |
| Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Employer Sponsored | Subclass 494 |
| Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Labour Agreement | Subclass 494 |
| Skilled independent | Subclass 189 |
| Skilled nominated | Subclass 190 |
| Skilled regional | Subclass 887 |
| Skilled regional (Provisional) | Subclass 489 |
| Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) – Main applicant | Subclass 491 |
| State or territory sponsored business owner | Subclass 892 |
| State or territory sponsored investor | Subclass 893 |
| Family and Partner Visas | |
| Adoption | Subclass 102 |
| Aged dependent relative | Subclass 114 |
| Aged dependent relative | Subclass 838 |
| Aged parent | Subclass 804 |
| Carer | Subclass 836 |
| Carer | Subclass 116 |
| Child | Subclass 101 |
| Child | Subclass 802 |
| Contributory aged parent (Temporary) | Subclass 884 |
| Contributory aged parent | Subclass 864 |
| Contributory parent | Subclass 143 |
| New Zealand citizen family relationship (Temporary) | Subclass 461 |
| Orphan relative | Subclass 117 |
| Orphan relative | Subclass 837 |
| Parent | Subclass 103 |
| Partner (Migrant) | Subclass 100 |
| Partner (Permanent) | Subclass 801 |
| Prospective marriage | Subclass 300 |
| Remaining relative | Subclass 115 |
| Remaining relative | Subclass 835 |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Visas | |
| Pacific Engagement | Subclass 192 |
| Global special humanitarian | Subclass 202 |
| Protection Visa | Subclass 866 |
| Refugee category | Subclass 200 |
| Refugee category | Subclass 201 |
| Refugee category | Subclass 203 |
| Refugee category | Subclass 204 |
| Humanitarian Stay | Subclass 449 |
| Temporary protection | Subclass 785 |
| Temporary Humanitarian Concern | Subclass 786 |
| Safe haven enterprise | Subclass 790 |
| Resolution of Status | Subclass 851 |
| Other Visas | |
| Former resident | Subclass 151 |
| Resident return | Subclass 155 and 157 |
| Special category | Subclass 444 |
| Confirmatory residence | Subclass 808 |
What courses are Funded?
As a CSQ Supplier for more than 10 years, Ascent Training Solutions continues to support eligible workers in Queensland’s Building and Construction Industry with access to a range of funded training opportunities.
For the 2026/27 Contract Term (1 October 2026 – 30 September 2027), eligible participants may undertake up to eight (8) Units of Competency in total across the three Short Courses Programs: Building, Civil and Major Contractors.
Within the eight-unit allowance, participants may be funded for:
- A maximum of three (3) Mobile Plant Operator (MPO) Units of Competency; and
- A maximum of three (3) High Risk Work (HRW) Units of Competency, excluding Asbestos Units of Competency.
Funding is subject to CSQ eligibility requirements, available program funding and individual participant circumstances.
See below for the current list of courses available through Ascent Training Solutions, including the applicable CSQ funding contribution for each course.
Building Program
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
CSQ Funding Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| TLILIC0005 | Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | $660.00 |
| CPCCLHS3001 | Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist | $1,160.00 |
| CPCCLDG3001 | Licence to perform dogging | $1,320.00 |
| CPCCLRG3001 | Licence to perform rigging basic level | $1,490.00 |
| CPCCLRG3002 | Licence to perform rigging intermediate level | $1,600.00 |
| CPCCLRG4001 | Licence to perform rigging advanced level | $1,270.00 |
| CPCCLTC4001 | Licence to operate a tower crane | $1,820.00 |
| TLILIC0023 | Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes) | $1,710.00 |
| TLILIC0020 | Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (over 100 tonnes) | $1,980.00 |
| TLILIC0024 | Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) | $1,430.00 |
| CPCCLSF2001 | Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level | $1,100.00 |
| CPCCLSF3001 | Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level | $1,210.00 |
| CPCCLSF4001 | Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding advanced level | $1,210.00 |
| MSMWHS217 | Gas test atmospheres | $220.00 |
Civil Program
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
CSQ Funding Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| RIIHAN301E | Operate elevating work platform | $330.00 |
| RIIHAN309F | Conduct telescopic materials handler operations | $660.00 |
| RIIHAN311F | Conduct operations with integrated tool carrier | $610.00 |
| RIIMPO316E | Conduct self-propelled compactor operations | $500.00 |
| RIIMPO317F | Conduct roller operations | $610.00 |
| RIIMPO318F | Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations | $610.00 |
| RIIMPO319E | Conduct backhoe/loader operations | $610.00 |
| RIIMPO320F | Conduct civil construction excavator operations | $610.00 |
| RIIMPO321F | Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations | $610.00 |
| RIIMPO323E | Conduct civil construction dozer operations | $610.00 |
| RIIMPO324F | Conduct civil construction grader operations (machinery must be provided by student) | $610.00 |
| RIIMPO326E | Conduct water vehicle operations | $550.00 |
| RIIMPO337E | Conduct articulated haul truck operations | $720.00 |
| RIIMPO338E | Conduct rigid haul truck operations | $720.00 |
| RIIWHS204E | Work safely at heights | $280.00 |
| RIIWHS202E | Enter and work in confined spaces | $280.00 |
CSQ Training Plan
The CSQ Training Plan 2026-27 outlines the $83.5 million investment to boost the capability and agility of Queensland’s building and construction industry to meet escalating demand.
With 50% of funds going to developing the existing workforce and support for training on major projects, now is the time and opportunity to upskill in the industry and INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE SKILLS!
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