Employers, Apprentices and Trainees take advantage and up-skill with a fully-funded short course or higher level skill!

CSQ funding provides the Queensland building and construction industry with skilling opportunities and insights for a stronger and more sustainable future, so why not take the opportunity to gain additional skills and be recognised for what you do at work every day!

Up-skill your apprentice or if you are an apprentice stand out from the rest with short courses added to your skillset!

If you are completing or have completed an apprenticeship or traineeship you may be eligible to access this funding and further your training in the Civil and Building and Construction industry. Apprentice Advance Plus – Short Course is a great initiative from CSQ, which allows current apprentices and trainees, OR if you have completed within the last year to access short course programs that will extend your skills outside what is within your current training plan.

How does the CSQ apprentice Advance Plus program work?

The CSQ Apprentice Advance Plus – Short Courses Program assists current or recently completed apprentices or trainees in the civil construction and building and construction industries to increase their skills and knowledge with fully-funded short courses.  Eligible apprentices and trainees are able to undertake training in the short course programs alongside your apprentice and traineeship training.

Criteria –

For the purposes of eligibility, participants under this agreement must meet the following criteria:

1. You must be an existing eligible worker in the Civil or Building construction industry who has a one month or more working relationship with their employer OR be an unemployed eligible worker who has been unemployed for a period of not greater than the last 4 years, who would otherwise meet the requirements of an eligible worker. The working relationship can be built up through full-time, part-time or casual employment or engagement as a contract worker.
   If yes, can you provide us evidence of employment status? We require a signed letter from an employer on company letterhead for a working relationship of at least one month. As evidence of unemployment within the last 4 years, a copy of a separation certificate or letter of resignation/termination will suffice.
2. Can you provide proof that you are either (a) Australian or New Zealand citizen; or (b) a permanent resident of Australia; or (c) a refugee and humanitarian visa holder. (please note this does not include 457 visa holders). If yes, as evidence, we require one of the following: a) Full birth certificate or birth certificate extract b) Passport c) Medicare card (green only); or d) Visa
3. Can you show us you, (a) permanently reside in Queensland, or (b) are permanently employed in Queensland. If yes, as evidence, we require one of the following: a) Queensland drivers licence b) telephone account c) bank statement d) statement from a real estate agent; or e) any other formal documentation stating the participants’ full name and current residential address and/or their employment status.

If you can say ‘yes’ to the three eligibility questions and provide the type of evidence we need, you are well on the way to CSQ funding toward your training.

For more information head to https://www.csq.org.au/industry/

And as always if you need assistance or a question answered we are here to help!! Give us a call on 07 3505 5989 *Enrolment Fees Apply