CSQ Funding

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Construction Skills Queensland is an independent, not-for-profit, industry-funded body supporting employers, workers, apprentices, trainees and career seekers in the building and construction industry.

Plan ahead: Full course must be paid for prior to attempting eligibility form

*See all required evidence for all applicants below

Start eligibility test

Resource	Updated	Link
CTF letterhead	01/07/2024	Download
WA IRATA Bookings	01/07/2024	Book
CTF Enrollment	01/07/2024	Start
Consent form	01/07/2024	Download
QLD IRATA Bookings	01/07/2024	Book
Refund policy		View
Statutory Declaration	09/01/2023	Download
CSQ letterhead	01/07/2024	Download
CSQ Enrollment	01/07/2024	Start

IRATA Level 1

CSQ contribution: $1,246

IRATA Level 2

CSQ contribution: $1,253

IRATA Level 3

CSQ contribution: $1,284

Eligible worker

1. Who

An Australian or New Zealand citizen OR permanent resident OR A Visa holder with permission to work and study in Australia.

AND Employed in the Queensland building and construction industry as described below.

Doing (Determining worker eligibility)

Who is eligible

Employees and Self-employed workers, substantially engaged, in the Queensland residential building and construction industry doing:

• renovations and extensions of residential and commercial buildings

• installation services for interiors of residential and commercial buildings in associated trades; electrical, plumbing, flooring etc.

Employed and Self-employed in the Queensland civil construction industry doing:

• land development and site preparation for the purpose of construction

• works on a CSQ designated Major Project - construction of infrastructure Working on a CSQ designated Major Project and nominated for training by the authorised representative. Unemployed workers (not greater than 4 years) who would otherwise meet the requirements as above.

2. Who is not eligible

• Employees of an Authority (employees of Local Council are acceptable)

• Employees of other industries (school based Apprentices or Trainees are acceptable)

• Consultants

• Supply Chain workers

• Council workers not engaged in building and Construction work outlined above

• Apprentices and Trainees including School Based Apprentices and Trainees not in a CSQ designated Apprenticeship/Traineeship (appendix 3) and Skilling Queenslanders for Work Trainees

• Already funded by an Authority or other such source for delivery of the same training: which includes “fee-Free TAFE” and Federal, State and Local Government funding

• International Students

• RTO employees or contracted trainers and assessors

• Participants seeking verification of competency

• Currently enrolled and participating in a school program

• Participants excluded under the program rules which includes the program limitations

Graviteq requested evidence:

To be eligible for CSQ funding all participants must meet the following criteria:

#1 Evidence of right to work in Australia; (one of the following)

Green Medicare Card (Current) or My.gov – Medicare snapshot
Australian or New Zealand Passport (Up to 6 months from expiry)
Australian or New Zealand Full Birth Certificate or Extract*
A Granted Permanent Resident Visa with permission to work
A Granted Visa holder with relevant permission to work with in the construction industry

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#2 Evidence of employed in Queensland within the Building and Construction Industry; or
- unemployed eligible worker – who has been unemployed for a period of not greater than 4 years, who prior to being unemployed was an eligible worker.

(one of the following)

Statutory Declaration providing details of employment including role and duties within the Building and Construction Industry.
Employer letter (on letter head and signed by the employer) confirming employment, role and duties in the Building and Construction industry
Relevant current Licence (as per listing below)
QLeave Statement (current statement showing credits within last 4 years)
Self employed: ABN/ACN registration showing ownership and Invoices for recent work in the industry.
Approved Apprenticeship (A) or Traineeship (T) with DESBT As listed below

#3 Government issued, photo ID

(one of the following)

Drivers licence (front and back)
Passport (photo page)
18+ card or similar (front and back)

Construction training has many benefits for individuals and businesses.

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) is here to help you get the skills, training and work tickets you need. CSQ funds important courses and training to make it easier for you to update your skills or the skills of your workers. We partner with selected registered training organisations who deliver training for the building and construction industry across Queensland.

https://www.csq.org.au/courses/?search=irata

How do I get funding?

Plan ahead...

Step 1

Collect your evidence

*All applications must be submitted prior to attending your IRATA training course.

Graviteq will not be able to process your CSQ Funding application if you do not provide all of the required evidence.

Required evidence for all applicants (one from each category):

1. Consent

A completed CSQ consent form (link above)

2. Proof of Australian rights to work (in construction)

A copy of your birth certificate or passport
A Medicare card
A copy of your visa (if you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident)

3. Eligible worker

An employer letter (template above)
Relevant current licence
Statutory Declaration (template above)

Or for employers:

ABN/ACN registration showing ownership
and Invoices for recent work and construction site address

4. Government issued photo ID

Driver license
Passport

5. Course confirmation

A paid in full IRATA (email ticket confirmation) view example

6. Graviteq processing fee

A paid in full CSQ processing fee (email ticket confirmation) view example

Successful course completion

Note: This will be attained from your independent IRATA assessor

IRATA assessment form (yellow of white copy). view example

#A For apprentices and trainees (if applicable):

A copy of your apprenticeship or traineeship agreement

Thank you for your cooperation.

Graviteq

Prepare...

Step 2

Complete eligibility form and submit evidence (as collected above)

Start

Step 3

Graviteq will evaluate your evidence, and request additional information if required.

Waiting...

Step 4

Get paid into the credit card used to make your booking

NOTE: CSQ will be processed at the end of each month, and refunds will returned to your credit card before the 14th of the following month.

Waiting...

NOTE: Candidates who fail to successfully complete their IRATA training and (PASSED) assessment, may not be eligible for CSQ funding. Additional training fees may apply.