Jimmi Nolan So it’s vitally important to understand that things may be different since you last accessed funding so make sure you do your research, through blogs such as these or call us at OTJ Training to talk to our expert team to avoid disappointment or make the application process more complicated and stressful than it needs to be.
As a CSQ provider we’re here to help – there’s no such thing as a silly question so please call us on 07 3807 6061 if there’s literally anything you’re unsure of.
We stop short of answering the question ‘What’s the meaning of life?’ though, because at OTJ Training it’s always ‘In the beginning, God created cranes’ but it appears not everybody agrees with our interpretation. 🏗️ 🤔
What’s New:
What Continues:
CSQ (Construction Skills Queensland) is an industry-funded body that subsidises training for eligible workers in the building and construction industry. The goal is to make training more affordable and help Queensland maintain a safe, skilled workforce.
To be eligible, you must:
*Please note: OTJ Training company policy is to enrol students aged 18 years and over
👉 Important: Any CSQ funding you accessed before 30 September 2025 (under the 2024–25 program or prior) does not count towards your 2025–26 limit.
High Risk Work Licences are nationally regulated licences for high-risk activities.
Examples include*:
These courses are heavily subsidised under CSQ funding.
*Please visit Our Course here page for the associated full unit name & codes for these HRWL classes.
Yes. Certain asbestos-related HRWL units (such as removal or supervision of asbestos) are excluded from the 3-unit HRW funding cap. This means you may be able to access those units in addition to your 3 funded HRW courses, provided you remain within the overall 8 short course funding limit.
Mobile Plant Operator training covers heavy machinery used in civil construction. Examples include:
Like HRW licences, you can complete up to 3 of these under CSQ funding per program year. Please see our Earthmoving page here for full unit name & codes
Yes. Normally, CSQ will not fund a unit of competency if you’ve already completed it. The main exception is approved refresher courses, where legislation or industry requires retraining (such as traffic control, low voltage rescue, fit testing or HSR refreshers). These refresher units can be funded again even if you’ve completed them before.
On the Job Training does not currently schedule refresher courses, but you can view the full list of approved refreshers on the CSQ website.
A co-contribution fee is a mandatory fee you pay toward your training and now forms part of the short courses CSQ funding criteria, with CSQ covering the majority of the cost.
*On the Job Training also charges a $50 admin CSQ application fee per booking.
Yes. The fee can be paid by either you or your employer, depending on your arrangement. Many employers choose to cover it as part of staff development.
| Course Code | Course Description | Funding Per Course* | Co-contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPCCLDG3001 | Licence to perform dogging | $1,200 | $500 |
| CPCCLHS3001 | Licence to operate a personnel and materials hoist | $1,050 | $500 |
| CPCCLRG3001 | Licence to perform rigging basic level | $1,350 | $500 |
| CPCCLRG3002 | Licence to perform rigging intermediate level | $1,450 | $500 |
| CPCCLRG4001 | Licence to perform rigging advanced level | $1,150 | $500 |
| CPCCLSF2001 | Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level | $1,000 | $500 |
| CPCCLTC4001 | Licence to operate a tower crane | $1,650 | $600 |
| CPCCLTC4002 | Licence to operate a self-erecting tower crane | $2,000 | $700 |
| TLILIC0024 | Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) | $1,300 | $500 |
| TLILIC0005 | Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 meters or more) | $600 | $250 |
| TLILIC0040 | Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) | $1,400 | $500 |
| TLILIC0023 | Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes) | $1,550 | $600 |
| TLILIC0020 | Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (over 100 tonnes) | $1,800 | $600 |
| MSMWHS217 | Gas test atmospheres | $200 | $0 |
*Funding Provided by CSQ Per Course -This figure is the amount available to eligible students. -Please refer to the Course Calendar for more information about ‘out of pocket’ costs / gap fees
| Course Code | Course Description | Funding Per Course | Co-Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIIHAN301E | Operate elevating work platform | $300 | $0 |
| RIIHAN309F | Conduct telescopic materials handler operations | $600 | $150 |
| RIIHAN311F | Conduct operations with Integrated Tool Carrier | $550 | $300 |
| RIIMPO317F | Conduct roller operations | $550 | $300 |
| RIIMPO318F | Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations | $550 | $300 |
| RIIMPO320F | Conduct civil construction excavator operations | $550 | $300 |
| RIIMPO321F | Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations | $500 | $300 |
| RIIMPO337E | Conduct Articulated Haul Truck operations | $650 | $300 |
| RIIWHS202E | Enter and work in confined spaces | $250 | $0 |
| RIIWHS204E | Work safely at heights | $250 | $0 |
| TLID3035 | Operate boom-type elevating work platform (under 11m) | $350 | $0 |
Before starting training, you’ll need to supply:
❌ Not accepted: payslips, QLeave statements, QBCC licence
If you completed courses in a previous funding period, good news — your allocation resets each year. From 1 October 2025, you have access to another 8 subsidised short courses (within the HRW/MPO limits).
Yes. If you’ve used your 8 short course allocations, you may still be eligible for:
👉 Still got questions? Contact us on (07) 3807 6061 or email admin@onthejobtraining.edu.au.
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