These programs, which include short courses/individual units of competency, Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma level training, are suited to current tradespeople who want to upskill and those who simply want to gain formal qualifications for the skills that they have already learnt in the workplace. TAFE Queensland is a proud recipient of Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding.
CSQ funding is paid directly to TAFE Queensland. Where CSQ funding doesn’t cover the full cost of the program, you will be required to contribute towards the remaining course fees.
The CSQ Short Courses Program provides funding for a number of competencies and skill sets for existing workers or those unemployed wanting to update their skills and knowledge in specific areas. For course information please download the brochure below.
CSQ Short Courses Program is available from select locations across Queensland. Download the information brochure for more information.
Download brochureCSQ funding is paid directly to TAFE Queensland. If you are eligible you will be required to contribute towards the remaining course fees.
To learn more phone 1800 654 447.
The CSQ Apprentice Advance Plus – Short Courses provides existing and recently completed apprentices and trainees with the opportunity to access short course funding to gain new skills and knowledge to progress their career.
For course information please download the brochure below.
CSQ Short Courses Program is available from select locations across Queensland. Download the information brochure for more information.
Download brochureCSQ funding is paid directly to TAFE Queensland. If you are eligible you will be required to contribute towards the remaining course fees.
To learn more phone 1800 654 447.
The CSQ Skills Assessment and Gap Training (SAGT) program provides pathways for eligible students with significant industry experience to have their existing skills recognised and receive the gap training required to achieve a nationally-recognised qualification.
CSQ Skills Assessment and Gap Training (SAGT) is available from select locations across Queensland. Download the brochure for more information.
Download brochureCSQ funding is paid directly to TAFE Queensland. If you are eligible you will be required to contribute towards the remaining course fees.
To learn more phone 1800 654 447.
The CSQ Higher Level Skills (HLS) program helps existing workers in the building and construction industry or those unemployed to gain new skills and knowledge to progress their career. Certificate IV and higher level vocational training qualifications are available under this program. For course information please select from the General Construction of Civil Construction menus below.
CSQ Higher Level Skills Program is available from select locations across Queensland. Download the information brochure for more information.
Download brochureCSQ funding is paid directly to TAFE Queensland. If you are eligible you will be required to contribute towards the remaining course fees.
To learn more phone 1800 654 447.
The CSQ Apprentice Advantage Plus Higher Level Skills (HLS) provides existing 3rd and 4th year and recently completed apprentices and trainees with the opportunity to access funded training to gain new skills and knowledge to progress their career.
To view full suite of courses available please see below:
CSQ Higher Level Skills Program is available from select locations across Queensland. Download the information brochure for more information.
Download brochureCSQ funding is paid directly to TAFE Queensland. If you are eligible you will be required to contribute towards the remaining course fees.
To learn more phone 1800 654 447.
The CSQ Small Business Program provides access funding for non-accredited short courses. You may be eligible for this funding if you are:
CSQ Small Business Program is available for select locations across Queensland. Download the information brochure for more information.
Download brochureCSQ funding is paid directly to TAFE Queensland. If you are eligible you will be required to contribute towards the remaining course fees.
To learn more phone 1800 654 447.
General Construction Program provides participants with foundation skills needed for a career in the building and construction industry, and the opportunity to undertake up to 160 hours of Structured Workplace Learning.
For course information please download the brochure below.
CSQ Trade Start – General Construction Program is available from select locations across Queensland. Download the information brochure for more information.
Download brochureCSQ funding is paid directly to TAFE Queensland. If you are eligible you will be required to contribute towards the remaining course fees.
To learn more phone 1800 654 447.