CSQ Funded Training Queensland

OHSA is a Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) approved training provider.

CSQ Funded Building and Civil Short Courses

OHSA now has funding for the Short Courses Building / Civil Programs 2026 period. Funded CSQ Training Safety courses are available for eligible applicants. You must submit your application and payment before course registration.

For Application forms, please email csqfunding@ohsa.com.au or call 1300 647 200.

CSQ FUNDED SHORT COURSES WITH OHSA

OHSA Occupational Health Services Australia proudly delivers CSQ funded training courses in Queensland, helping eligible construction and civil workers gain nationally recognised skills at a reduced cost. Through Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding, you can access high‑quality safety and compliance training across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and regional QLD.

Whether you’re looking to upskill, meet site compliance requirements, or advance your career, OHSA offers flexible CSQ funded short courses delivered by experienced industry professionals.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR CSQ FUNDING?

You may be eligible for CSQ funded training if you:

• Work in the Queensland building or civil construction industry
• Are you an employee, contractor, or self‑employed worker
• Meet CSQ citizenship and residency requirements

OHSA assesses your eligibility based on current CSQ requirements during enrolment.

HOW TO APPLY FOR CSQ FUNDED TRAINING

• Select your CSQ funded course
• Submit your enquiry or enrolment
• Provide required eligibility documentation
• OHSA confirms CSQ funding approval
• Pay the co-contribution fee and admin fee
• Attend training and get certified

Our team guides you through every step to ensure a smooth and compliant application.

1. To qualify for CSQ funding, you must meet the following criteria:

• An Eligible Worker; OR
• An Unemployed Eligible Worker who has been unemployed for a period not greater than 6 months in Queensland;

 And MUST BE:

• An Australian or New Zealand citizen; or
• A permanent resident of Australia; or
• A participant who has the right to work in Australia on a valid Visa and has been employed in the Queensland Building and Construction Industry for a period of 6 months or more

2. You MUST NOT BE:

• An employee of an Authority (refer to exceptions);
• Currently enrolled and participating in a Queensland secondary school program
• Undertaking the training as part of an Apprenticeship or Traineeship
• A contracted trainer, assessor, or existing worker of an RTO;
• Funded by an Authority or such other source for the delivery of the same Training being undertaken as part of this Program;
• Those Participants seeking a Verification of Competency (or Determination of Competency)
• Funded for more than eight (8) Short courses under this program (either Building Specific and/or Civil Specific) in the same period;
• Funded for more than three (3) mobile plant operators (MPO) OR three (3) high-risk work (HRW) units of competency in the same program period

Exception: CSQ allows local council employees to qualify when they perform roles normally undertaken by eligible workers.

If you meet these criteria, apply now to secure your CSQ funded training.

For Application forms, please email csqfunding@ohsa.com.au or call 1300 647 200.

ID REQUIREMENTS FOR CSQ FUNDING

You must submit the following documents to apply for CSQ funding:

(i)   One (1) of the following:

• Australian or New Zealand Full Birth Certificate or Birth Certificate Extract*;
• Australian or New Zealand Passport (up to 6 months after the expiry date);
• Medicare card (green only) or My.Gov Medicare Snapshot;
• Approved Visa – please contact for more information on accepted Visas. Note: An International Student Visa is not eligible.

* A Commemorative birth certificate cannot be accepted.

(ii) Evidence to verify that Participants meet the Existing and Eligible Worker criteria for employment in the Building and Construction Industry in Qld. Evidence provided may include, but is not limited to, the following:

• A. The name of the Employer;
• B. Job title of Employee;
• C. Length of service with the Employer; and
• D. Details of what duties are being undertaken in the Building and Construction Industry.

(iii) Evidence that demonstrates unemployment for an eligible worker (More information is outlined in the application form)

1. You must submit all required documentation before OHSA can assess your funded enrolment.
2. Submit your application and payment before you register for the course. OHSA reviews and approves all submissions prior to enrolment.
3. For Application forms, please email csqfunding@ohsa.com.au or call 1300 647 200.