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HIA offers a range of state and federal supported courses and qualifications. Below you will find the funding information based on each state and territory.
Smart and Skilled is a reform of the NSW Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. It's helping people in NSW get the skills they need to find a job and advance their careers.
Smart and Skilled provides eligible students with:
For more information, visit Smart and Skilled or call HIA on 1300 650 620.
Industry BuildSkills Program (IBP) is funded by the Northern Territory Government to support the upskilling and reskilling of existing workers in occupations and/or industry sectors affected by significant change. The purpose of IBP is to provide funding for training or related projects for industry specific skilling in response to:
For more information, visit Industry BuildSkills Program or call HIA on 1300 650 620.
Students must be:
CSQ is an independent, not-for-profit, industry funded body supporting employers, workers, apprentices, trainees and career seekers in the building and construction industry.
CSQ provides funding to reduce the financial obstacle to training, making upskilling an affordable option for many more individuals in the construction industry.
CSQ-funded training is delivered by a range of selected registered training organisations (RTOs) across Queensland.
CSQ contributes towards the cost of courses to reduce the cost to participants. CSQ funding is paid directly to the contracted RTO, generally between 75% and 100% of course costs.
For more info, visit Construction Skills Queensland or contact HIA Learning on 1300 650 620.
HIA is funded by CSQ to provide higher qualification (HLS) courses. These are for when you’re ready to move into a higher-level role in general construction. The program provides nationally accredited qualifications.
Must be one of the below:
And must be one of the below:
And must not be:
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) provide subsidies for people currently employed in the building and construction industry to undertake courses at a reduced rate.
Each eligible individual has a CITB card and ID number, which can be used for a variety of courses which provide subsidised course fees.
Note: CITB funding is for SA residents, training in SA only. You must provide your CITB ID number at registration to obtain the discounted price. If you don’t have a CITB number, you can apply for one online or contact CITB on 08 8172 9500. Applications for CITB numbers can take up to 5 days for approval.
Visit Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) for eligibility and subsidy criteria or call HIA on 1300 650 620.
To apply for CITB funding the student must be:
CITB offers funded courses to eligible students (contact CITB for eligibility). To access CITB funding the student must have an active and current CITB number. CITB subsidises up to $3000 of a student’s course fees in a financial year (terms and conditions apply). Find out more information regarding CITB numbers and how to apply for one.
Skills SA is a South Australian Government initiative that brings together funding for training, employment and skills activities. Individuals need to meet course entry requirements and verify their eligibility for enrolment before applying for the subsidised training program. Eligibility criteria and funding availability apply.
Visit Skills SA for eligibility and subsidy criteria or call HIA on 1300 650 620.
Students who register and apply for Skills SA funding for the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction, CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support; or CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) courses are required to complete an in person Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment ( LLN) via zoom. This provides HIA with a Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA). The CSPA indicates if the student may require additional study or learning support before commencing their chosen qualification. If a student does not reach the required LLN levels, an independent assessor will recommend further gap study.
The student must complete the LLN assessment and any recommended gap study to access a Skills SA funded place.
Keystone Tasmania was created to ensure a safer, higher-skilled building and construction workforce. Keystone may offer subsidised training for eligible applicants.
Applications open 90 days before each unit of competency in the qualification starts and must be lodged no later than 3 business days before the start date.
You will need to supply supporting documents for your application and have 60 days from when the training finishes to supply and claim funding before your application expires.
You’ll receive helpful notifications via email at each stage of your application.
Funding amount from Keystone is dependent upon qualification studied.
Visit Keystone Tasmania website for eligibility and subsidy criteria or call HIA on 1300 650 620.
An eligible company is an 'employing company' where the business's principal activity is assessed as being on-site building and construction work, as defined in Schedule 2 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Act 1990.
An eligible company will hold an Australian Business Number (ABN).
An eligible company will organise and pay for the cost of the training for its employees.
Employing companies include sole traders and eligible host employers, where that host employer organises and pays for training.
The Tasmanian Government is committed to providing more jobs for Tasmanians. Training can provide a better career path and improve your life and job opportunities.
The Tasmanian Government helps pay for the cost of training by subsidising a wide range of qualifications. This includes foundation skills, certificate level qualifications, apprenticeships and traineeships, and some diploma level courses.
Training is subsidised by the Department of State Growth, Tasmania, for more information visit Skills TAS or call HIA on 1300 650 620.
To be eligible for a training place, learners must be employed by the employer that is co-contributing to the cost of training (including self-employed) at the time of application, and throughout the training period. The employment arrangement can be casual, part-time, or full-time.
An eligible learner is a person who is a Tasmanian resident who:
All other visa holders are ineligible for subsidised training. This includes all other bridging visa holders, including bridging humanitarian visa holders and Tasmanian State Nominated Business visa holders. A Tasmanian resident is an individual who lives in Tasmania and has a Tasmanian address. There is no requirement for residence duration.
Must not:
Learners are not eligible for a place under the fund if they are:
The Victorian and Commonwealth Government offers a range of subsidised courses for eligible Victorian residents.
In addition to the above an individual is only eligible to:
In a calendar year, a student may only commence a maximum of two
A) Skills First subsidised skills sets; and
B) Skills First subsidised programs that are AQF qualifications
The following scenarios are not counted when determining if a student meets these limits:
a) transitioning from a superseded program to the current version of the same program
b) recommencing training in the same program (at either the same or a different provider)
c) enrolling in an apprenticeship (not traineeship) after having participated in one of the programs identified as a ‘Pre-Apprenticeship and Pathway Program’ on the Funded Programs Report or
d) participation in '22510VIC – 22660VIC – course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk’
e) participation in Literacy and Numeracy Support Units
f) participation in Plumbing Licence Skill Sets as identified on the Funded Programs Report
Check if you are eligible for Skills First funding
Below you will find the qualifications and current schedule of fees.
Note: The student tuition fees, as published, are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
The Victorian participant program provides nationally accredited qualifications, including:
CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction |
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You will need to dedicate approximately 910 hours to this course. Below is a breakdown of the course costs and subsidised amounts. | |
2025 government subsidy rate per hour | $ 11.50 |
Total 2025 government contribution towards course | $ 10,718 |
Total HIA member contribution 2025 government subsidised rate per hour | $ 0.00 |
Total HIA member contribution 2025 government subsidised fee |
$ 0.00 |
Total HIA member contribution 2025 government subsidised concession rate per hour | $ 0.00 |
Total HIA member contribution 2025 government subsidised concession fee | $ 0.00 |
Total 2025 HIA membership fee required for government subsidised training will vary depending on candidate eligibility | |
Total HIA member contribution non-government subsidised fee | $ 4,900.00 |
Total non-member HIA fee | $ 6,100.00 |
CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) |
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You will need to dedicate approximately 2250 hours to this course. Below is a breakdown of the course costs and subsidised amounts. | |
2025 government subsidy rate per hour | $ 7.50 |
Total 2025 government contribution towards course | $ 16,125.00 |
Total HIA member contribution 2025 government subsidised rate per hour | $ 0.00 |
Total HIA member contribution 2025 government subsidised fee | $ 0.00 |
Total HIA member contribution 2025 government subsidised concession rate per hour | $ 0.00 |
Total HIA member contribution 2025 government subsidised concession fee | $ 0.00 |
Total 2025 HIA membership fee required for government subsidised training will vary depending on candidate eligibility | |
Total HIA member contribution non-government subsidised fee | $ 9,700.00 |
Total non-member HIA fee | $ 11,300.00 |
CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support | |
You will need to dedicate approximately 750 hours to this course. Below is a breakdown of the course costs and subsidised amounts. | |
2025 government subsidy rate per hour | $ 11.00 |
Total 2025 government contribution towards course | $ 8,250.00 |
Total HIA member contribution 2025 government subsidised rate per hour | $ 0.00 |
Total HIA member contribution 2025 government subsidised fee | $ 0.00 |
Total HIA member contribution 2025 government subsidised concession rate per hour | $ 0.00 |
Total HIA member contribution 2025 government subsidised concession fee | $ 0.00 |
Total 2025 HIA membership fee required for government subsidised training will vary depending on candidate eligibility | |
Total HIA member contribution non-government subsidised fee | $ 3,900.00 |
Total non-member HIA fee | $ 5,000.00 |
A range of training options and courses are available and subsidised under Jobs and Skills WA. Priority training areas can include apprenticeships, eligible traineeships, and priority industry qualifications. Many other important industry qualifications are also subsidised under Jobs and Skills WA, can include pre-apprenticeships, general industry training courses, and foundation and equity courses. You may be eligible to enrol the following course(s) at HIA Learning (RTO ID: 1091).
Must be one of the below:
and:
CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) | |
HIA member Future Skills WA ineligible | $ 9,700 |
Non-member Future Skills WA ineligible | $ 11,300 |
Lower fees, local skills eligible students | |
Fees capped per calendar year, total for concession students an youth (ages 15-24) | $ 400 |
Fees capped per calendar year for non-concession students. | $ 1,200 |
Note: The student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student service and resource fees.
CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (building) | |
Fee free for 2025 (eligibility criteria applies) | $ 0 |
For more information on the eligibility and subsidy criteria, visit the Jobs and Skills WA website or call HIA on 1300 650 620.
CTF is a statutory body that collects a 0.2% training levy on all building and construction projects in Western Australia greater than $20,000. Revenue from the levy is channeled back into the industry with programs that support workforce training, upskilling and career-enhancing opportunities.
The Upskilling & Short Course Funding program is designed to help diversify your expertise and build a safer and more sustainable future for you and the community.
Must be one of the below:
Whether it's a Cert IV to become a builder or just building your career, HIA have a course to suit you.
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