Smart and Skilled

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:

• an entitlement to government-subsidised training up to and including Certificate III
• government funding for higher-level courses (Certificate IV and above) in targeted priority areas.

For more information, visit Smart and Skilled or call HIA on 1300 650 620.

Course and/or qualifications

• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Eligibility/residency requirements

• Australian citizen, permanent Australian resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen
• over 15 years of age, no longer at school, live or work in NSW
• proof of residence in eligible postcode OR proof of employment in eligible postcode. 

Funding obligations

• attend all classes
• demonstrate active participation in the learning Management System (CANVAS)
• demonstrate course progression (submit assessments every 60 days)
• valid USI number.

Industry BuildSkills Program

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:

• industry restructuring or experiencing high growth and demand
• occupational shortage demand

For more information, visit Industry BuildSkills Program or call HIA on 1300 650 620.

Course and/or qualifications

• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Eligibility/residency requirements

Students must be:

• an Australian citizen, permanent Australian resident or a New Zealand citizen who has resided in Australia for a minimum of six months and is a NT resident
• at least 15 years of age, be identified as disengaged from school and have the skills and capabilities to undertake training and to actively engage in employment
• an Australian visa holder who:
  
  • does not have work or study restrictions
  • has a valid visa for the duration of the apprenticeship/traineeship or training, allowing for the total volume of learning required to achieve the qualification, including supervised and unsupervised training and study
  • is not the primary provisional visa holder of a skilled, business innovation and investment, student, work or holiday visa identified on the Department of Home Affairs website.
• visa entitlements and conditions must be verified by the prospective student with formal documentation issued by the Australian Department of Home Affairs and through the Visa Entitlement Verification Online Service.
• visa requirements, features and allowances are administered by the Australian Government and are subject to change; eligibility must be verified before finalising enrolment or signing a contract.

Funding obligations

• attend all classes
• demonstrate active participation in the Learning Management System (CANVAS)
• demonstrate course progression (submit assessments every 60 days)
• valid USI number.

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ)

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.

Higher qualifications (HLS)

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.

Course and/or qualifications

• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
• CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Eligibility/residency requirements

Must be one of the below:

• Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident; or
• a participant who has the right to work in Australia on a visa and has been employed in the building and construction industry for a period of 6 months or more and is a visa holder with relevant permission to work;

And must be one of the below:

• an eligible worker in Queensland (as per CSQ guidelines), or
• an unemployed eligible worker (unemployed for a period not greater than 6 months in Queensland);

And must not be:

• workers from Industries other than building and construction
• an employee of an authority
• currently enrolled and participating in a Queensland secondary school program
• a contracted trainer or assessor or existing worker of an RTO
• funded by an authority or other such source for delivery of the same training being undertaken as part of the program
• participant seeking a verification of competency
• apprentice or trainee undertaking the training as part of an apprenticeship or traineeship
• enrolled in more than one (1) skill set or qualification at a time under this program
• and the Skills Assessment and Gap Training Program which is 1 x Building or 1 x Civil in the same program period
• must not have accessed CSQ funding for the same or equivalent qualification in the past
• must be able to complete the qualification within the stipulated contract timeframes.

Funding obligations

• attend all classes
• demonstrate active participation in the Learning Management System (CANVAS)
• demonstrate course progression (submit assessments every 60 days) 
• valid USI number
• must complete 1 unit of competency and be deemed competent by 31st July 2026
• must complete full qualification before 31st July 2027.

Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)

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.

Course and/or qualifications

• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (eligible units only) 
• CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support (eligible units only)
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (eligible units only)

Eligibility/residency requirements 

To apply for CITB funding the student must be:

• a resident of South Australia
• employed in the construction industry.
• hold a valid CITB number at registration.

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.

Funding Obligations

• attend all classes
• demonstrate active participation in the Learning Management System (CANVAS)
• demonstrate course progression (submit assessments every 60 days) 
• valid USI number 

Skills SA

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.

Courses and/or qualifications 

• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
• CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Eligibility/residency requirements 

• live and/or work in South Australia
• an Australian or New Zealand citizen
• a permanent Australian resident with approved work/study visa
• the holder of a state sponsored visa on a pathway to permanent residency (see eligible visa types)
• 16 years or over and not enrolled at school
• eligibility criteria and availability applies to all funded places. 

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.

Funding obligations

• attend all classes
• demonstrate active participation in the Learning Management System (CANVAS) 
• demonstrate course progression (submit assessments every 60 days) 
• the student must complete recommended foundation skills LLN gap study to maintain a Skills SA funded place (where applicable) 
• valid USI number.

Keystone Tasmania Funding

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.

Course and/or qualifications

• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Eligibility/residency requirements

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.

Funding obligations

• attend all classes
• demonstrate active participation in the Learning Management System (CANVAS) 
• demonstrate course progression (submit assessments every 60 days)
• valid USI number 
• claim funding within 60 days of training completion. 

Skills Tasmania

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.

Course and/or qualifications

• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
• CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Eligibility/residency requirements

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.

Eligible learners:

• can undertake training in more than one qualification, course or skill set per round
• will be eligible for a training place regardless of their prior qualifications
• will also need to meet any course specific essential entry requirements.

An eligible learner is a person who is a Tasmanian resident who:

• is an Australian citizen or who holds a current Australia permanent resident visa; or 
• is lawfully permitted to work and study in Australia and who is also: 
  • a New Zealand citizen with a Special Category Visa; or 
  • the holder of a valid temporary humanitarian visa; or 
  • the holder of a Tasmanian State Nominated Skilled visa; or 
  • the holder of a bridging visa and awaiting a decision on a Tasmanian State Nominated Skilled visa; or 
  • a dependent (aged over 18 years of age) or partner (spouse) visa holder of a person who satisfies the requirements of an eligible learner.

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: 

• have received subsidised training for the same training product (unless required by licensing) in the previous five years; and 
• be currently receiving funding for the same training product from any other government source (local, State or Australian)

Ineligible learners

Learners are not eligible for a place under the fund if they are:

• not a Tasmanian resident
• currently enrolled at a Tasmanian school, as defined by the education Act 2016
• currently funded for the same training by another funding source, or
• apprentices and trainees with a current training contract
• employees of a Tasmanian government agency as defined in the Skills Tasmania Policy Statement – Employer Eligibility – Subsidising Employees of Government Organisations

Funding obligations

• attend all classes
• demonstrate active participation in the Learning Management System (CANVAS) 
• demonstrate course progression (submit assessments every 60 days) 
• valid USI number.

Skills First

The Victorian and Commonwealth Government offers a range of subsidised courses for eligible Victorian residents.

Course and/or qualifications

• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
• CPC40320 Certificate IV in Building Project Support

Eligibility/residency requirements 

• an Australian citizen
• a holder of a permanent visa or
• a New Zealand citizen
• enrolling in and commencing training in a program provided by the training provider between the commencement date and 31 December 2025 inclusive
• physically present in the state of Victoria at all times at which they are undertaking the training and assessment. The only exception to this ‘physical presence’ requirement is where a Skills First student is temporarily located interstate or overseas for a defined period for a practical placement associated with their training. During the period the Skills First student is interstate or overseas, they may receive online training and assessment, provided that such online training and assessment only accounts for up to 50% of the total scheduled hours.

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’

• commence a maximum of two Skills First subsidised programs at any one time

e) participation in Literacy and Numeracy Support Units
f) participation in Plumbing Licence Skill Sets as identified on the Funded Programs Report

• participation in the '22510VIC – 22660VIC – course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk’ will not be counted when determining if a student meets this limit
• 'Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and people being with disabilities are encouraged to apply'.

Check if you are eligible for Skills First funding

Funding obligations

• attend all classes
• demonstrate active participation in the Learning Management System  ( CANVAS) 
• demonstrate course progression (submit assessments every 60 days) 
• valid USI number.

Additional details

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:

Jobs and Skills WA

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).

Course and/or qualifications

• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

Eligibility/residency requirements

Must be one of the below:

• Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident.
• Some other visa holders maybe eligible, please refer to the details below.

and:

• 15 years or over, no longer at school
• Primary place of residence is in Western Australia.
• Holder of visa subclass 300, 309, 444, 445, 461, 785, 790 or 820;
• A dependent or spouse of the primary holder of a visa subclass 188, 457, 482, 489, 491 or 494;
• A Bridging Visa E holder (subclasses (050 and 051) and you have made a valid application for a visa of subclass 785 or 790;
• Ukraine citizens who are holders of a visa subclass 449 or 786;
• Afghan citizens who are holders of a visa subclass 449
• Holders of a bridging visa who are eligible to work, and who have made a valid application for a subclass 866.
• Must be in paid employment (80% of the time in Western Australia)
• Not available for traineeships or apprenticeships.
• Students under 25 years of age eligible for reduced rate (must provide proof of age - eg drivers licence. Reduced rate only applicable while student remains under 25 - once 25 reverts back to normal rate).
• If a participant is under 18 years of age a DoE Notice of Arrangement is required

Funding obligations

• Valid USI (provided at registration)
• Attendance at classes mandatory
• Course progression is mandatory

Schedule of fees

• School aged students (under 18) require an NOA be completed by parents before they can be enrolled. 
• Concession rates applicable. Copy of valid concession card required. (concession only applicable while card remains valid - if card is no longer valid reverts to non-concession rates)

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.

For more information on the eligibility and subsidy criteria, visit the Jobs and Skills WA website or call HIA on 1300 650 620.

Construction Training Fund (CTF)

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.

Course and/or qualifications

• Silica Awareness – 3 hours (non-accredited short course)

Eligibility/residency requirements

Must be one of the below:

• directly employed by residential, commercial or civil construction companies undertaking relevant projects in Western Australia; 
• self-employed and undertaking on-site construction, installation and/or fabrication work; 
• undertaking on-site construction, installation or fabrication work via employment through sub-contract and/or labour hire arrangements

Funding obligations

• Successful course completion