Overview

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) is an independent industry funded body supporting employers, workers, apprentices and career seekers in the building and construction industry.

WorkSafe Connect is a CSQ registered training supplier and we provide training that is supported by CSQ funding, whether it be at our facilities in Townsville, Gold Coast or Brisbane, or at a client's site.

We have been successful in obtaining funding for the following 2020/2021 programs:

General Construction - Short Course
Civil Construction - Short Course
Higher Level Skills - General Construction (Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety)

Eligibility

CSQ partially or fully subsidises cost of the course for those who are:

Australian or New Zealand resident / citizens or a refugee / humanitarian visa holder; and
Permanently work or permanently live in Queensland; and
Currently (or prior to unemployment) work in the building & construction industry. This must be "on the tools" for the General & Civil Short Course programs; for the Higher Level Skills program it also includes clerical, administrative or professional employees

There are further eligibility requirements for apprentices and trainees. See the eligibility forms below relevant to your circumstances:

Employees - General & Civil Short Course:	CSQ Funding Employee Overview CSQ Eligibility & Evidence Form (Employee)
Unemployed - General & Civil Short Course:	CSQ Funding Unemployed Overview CSQ Eligibility & Evidence Form (Unemployed)
Employees - Higher Level Skills (Cert IV WHS)	CSQ Funding HLS Employee Overview CSQ HLS Eligibility & Evidence Form (Employee)
Unemployed - Higher Level Skills (Cert IV WHS)	CSQ Funding HLS Unemployed Overview CSQ HLS Eligibility & Evidence Form (Employed)

Definitions

Please click here for the definition of the Building & Construction Industry.

CSQ Contract Period

General & Civil Construction Short Course Programs - starts on 1 October 2020 and ends on 30 September 2021. To be eligible, all training and assessment must be commenced and completed within this timeframe.

Higher Level Skills General Construction Program - starts on 1 October 2020 and ends on 30 September 2022. To be eligible, all training and assessment must be commenced and completed within this timeframe. The student must also be enrolled in the program on or before 30 September 2021.

Delivery Regions

The delivery regions are Gold Coast, Greater Brisbane, North Queensland and Far North Queensland.

Performance

From the first communication to the completed delivery of a program, WorkSafe Connect strives to deliver the highest quality in all facets of the business. We have built a great reputation for being reliable, knowledgeable and innovative. Our services transform the performance of your teams.

Innovation

WorkSafe Connect look for efficient methods, flexible solutions and forward thinking to ensure the future needs of a company or individual are considered and prepared for. We drive continuous improvement both within our business and for the people/ companies we work with. We develop flexible services to suit changing needs and requirements.

Value

Our clients trust us to add value to their business and deliver a return on their investment. We work with you to identify a solution for your specific needs, develop solutions to satisfy those needs and add value to ensure that your objectives and performance targets are met.

Services

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ Funding)