Name of state training authority / training body

The ACT Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Authority (TFA)

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.

Residency requirements

• Must work 80% of their time in the ACT building and construction industry.

Eligibility criteria

An eligible person is any person usually working in or in connection with the building and construction industry in the ACT who is substantially (at least 80%) performing "work liable for the training levy" or is a person deemed as an eligible person on application to the authority.

• An eligible person can be an employer, employee or an independent contractor.
• Employees, apprentices, employers, Group Training Organisations (GTOs), industry bodies and associations, and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) may lodge an application form seeking funding.

The applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the authority that any individual covered by a request for funding of training is an eligible worker. This may require a statutory declaration.

See the TFA website for more information.

Additional details

The ACT Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Authority (TFA) is the statutory body responsible for providing funding for the training of eligible workers in the ACT building and construction industry. The ACT Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Authority (TFA) supports training delivered by HIA for eligible ACT participants. 

If you're eligible for funding, HIA will submit your application to the Training Fund Authority on your behalf. You will be required to pay the gap amount not covered by TFA funding.

The final decision regarding eligibility for ACT funding will be made by the Training Fund Authority and HIA through your application for enrolment process and based on the documentation provided.

HIA acknowledges the support of the Training Fund Authority (TFA) to be able to deliver nationally recognised training to those working 80% of their time in the ACT building and construction industry.

For funding eligibility and conditions, visit TFA or call HIA on 1300 650 620.

Name of state training authority / training body

• Smart and Skilled
• NSW Vocational Education and Training (VET)
• This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.

Course and/or qualifications

• BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.
• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction.
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).

Residency requirements

• Australian citizen, permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen.

Eligibility criteria

• Over 15 years of age, no longer at school, live or work in NSW.

Additional details

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.

Name of state training authority / training body

The Northern Territory Government

Industry BuildSkills Program

Course and/or qualifications

• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction

Residency/Eligibility 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.

Apprentices and trainees are excluded from accessing VET funding through RTOs if they are employed by a NT or Australian government agency or employed through a group training arrangement and hosted to a NT or Australian government agency or business division.

Additional details

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.

Construction Skills Queensland(CSQ)

Construction skills Queensland (CSQ) is an independent, not-for-profit, industry funded body supporting employers, workers, apprentices, trainees and career seekers in the building and construction industry. 

Course and/or qualifications

Higher qualifications

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

Short courses

• HLTAID011 Provide first aid
• BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures
• CPCCBC4024 Resolve business disputes
• CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
• CPCCBC4003 Select and prepare a construction contract
• Asbestos general awareness training (non-accredited) – AGAT
• BSBESB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
• SGATF2F - Silica General Awareness
• CPCCBC4006 Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects

Residency requirements 

Must be one of the below:

• Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
• A Visa holder with relevant permission to work.

Eligibility criteria

Higher qualifications

• An eligible worker: employed in Queensland within the building and construction industry (including relevant clerical, administration & professional staff whose employer is part of the building and construction industry
• Self employed
• QLeave statement (current statement showing credits within last 4 years)
• An active apprentice or trainee undertaking an apprenticeship of traineeship as per the CSQ approved listing. Apprentices or trainees must have completed 50% or more of the registered training plan
• A cancelled apprentice or trainee who was undertaking a CSQ approved apprenticeship or traineeship that has been cancelled having completed 50% or more of the training plan and is currently accessing State Government funding to complete their institution based training
• An unemployed eligible worker.

AND must not be:

• An employee of an authority (employees of a local council are acceptable where they are an eligible worker)
• Currently enrolled and participating in a school program
• Contracted as a trainer and assessor or an existing worker of an RTO
• Already funded by an authority or other such source for delivery of the same training being undertaken as part of the relevant program
• Participant seeking a verification of competency
• Currently enrolled and participating in another CSQ Higher Qualifications of SAGT Program in the same contract year
• Signed into a traineeship for the same qualification either prior to, or during the contract term, with the exception of the Civil Qualification RII40720.

Short course programs

Must be one of the below:

• Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• A Visa holder with relevant permission to work.

AND must be one of the below:

• An eligible worker: employed in Queensland within the building and construction industry
• Self employed in the building and construction industry
• An unemployed eligible worker (unemployed for a period not greater than 4 years who would otherwise meet the requirements of an eligible worker)
• An active apprentice or trainee, registered in Queensland, undertaking an apprenticeship or traineeship as per the CSQ approved listing
• A unemployed cancelled apprentice or trainee who was undertaking a CSQ approved apprenticeship or traineeship
• Workcover participants.

AND must not be:

• An employee of an authority (employees of a local council are acceptable where they are an eligible worker).
• Currently enrolled and participating in a school program.
• Contracted as a trainer and assessor or an existing worker of an RTO.
• Already funded by an authority or other such source for delivery of the same training being undertaken as part of the relevant program.
• Participant seeking a verification of competency.

Additional details

Construction Skills Queensland (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.

Higher qualifications

CSQ, together with HIA 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.

Short courses

The Short Courses (SC) program provides existing building and construction workers with training on the associated requirements of licensing and regulatory authorities such as Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, Queensland Building & Construction Commission and National Occupational Licensing.

Funding Limitations

• Funding is limited to the Maximum Funding Amount

• A Participant is only eligible for a maximum of eight (8) eligible Short Courses in total across the Programs during the Contract Term. The Supplier should refer to and comply with the Evidence Guide in its delivery of the Program

• Funding is only available for the Short Courses identified in Item 6 of Schedule 1

• Funding is not available for any Short Courses: 
  previously completed by a Participant
  funded by an Authority or such other source

• Funding is not available for a Verification of Competency (or Determination of Competency).

For more info, visit Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) or contact HIA Training on 1300 650 620.

Name of state training authority / training body

South Australian Government Department of Education - Skills SA

Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)

Course and/or qualifications

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

Residency requirements

Skills SA Eligibility Criteria

• 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. 

CITB

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.

State specific requirements

Students who register and apply for Skills SA funding for the  Certificate IV Building & Construction, Building Project Support or Diploma of Building and construction 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.

Students accessing CITB funding or who are paying Fee for Service will be required to complete an online LLN assessment.

Additional details

Skills SA South Australia initiative

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.

Construction Industry Training Board Funding

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. 

Name of state training authority / training body

Skills Tasmania (Department of State Growth Tasmania)

Keystone Tasmania

Course and/or qualifications

• CPC40120 Certificate in Building and Construction.
• CPC40320 Certificate IV Building Project Support ( Contract Admin/ Estimator)
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).

Residency requirements

Skills Tasmania - Existing Workers Fund

To be eligible to receive training under this program a learner must be a Tasmanian resident aged 15 years or over, who is no longer at school, and be employed in the building and construction industry.

'Tasmanian resident' includes:

• an Australian citizen
• a permanent resident of Australia living in Tasmania
• the holder of a permanent Australian visa
• the holder of a visa under Australia’s Special Humanitarian program including: 
• Refugee Visa (subclass 200) 
• Global Special Humanitarian Visa (subclass 202) 
• Women at Risk Visa (subclass 204) 
• Protection Visa (class XA) (subclass 866) 
• the holder of a New Zealand passport who has been resident in Australia for at least six (6) months prior to commencing the program.

Keystone Tasmania 

An eligible company will hold an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be able to provide Keystone with a tax invoice.

Eligibility criteria

Skills Tasmania

As per residency and employment requirements.

Eligibility criteria applies and funding is subject to availability.

Keystone Tasmania

An eligible company is one where 90% or more of its work is involved in building and construction work on-site, as defined in Schedule 2 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Act 1990. Employers of companies performing building and construction work but not meeting the 90 per cent requirement may request funding assistance. Approval will depend on the occupation of employees and whether the employees are performing work as defined under Schedule 2 of the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Act 1990.

Additional details

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.

Keystone Tasmania Funding

Keystone Tasmania (previously The Tasmanian Building and Construction Industry Training Board (TBCITB), 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 training starts and closes 3 business days before.

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.

Keystone funds up to 50% of the course fee and is capped at $5000.

Visit Keystone Tasmania website for eligibility and subsidy criteria or call HIA on 1300 650 620.

Name of state training authority / training body

Skills First funding is provided by Victorian and State Commonwealth Governments.

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

Residency requirements

To be eligible for Skills First subsidised training, an individual must be:

• an Australian citizen
• a holder of a permanent visa or
• a New Zealand citizen.

Eligibility criteria

• 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 – Course in Identifying and Responding to Family Violence Risk’

• Commence a maximum of two Skills First subsidised programs at any one time
• Participation in the '22510VIC – 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

Additional details

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

Name of state training authority / training body

Western Australian Government Department of Training and Workforce Development 

Job and Skills WA

Skills Ready

Course and/or qualifications

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

Residency requirements

WA residents only higher qualifications

Must be one of the below:

• Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• A Visa holder with relevant permission to work.

Eligibility criteria

Skills Ready 

• 16 years or over, no longer enrolled at school.
• Primary place of residence is in Western Australia.
• An Australian citizen.
• A permanent visa holder or holder of visa subclass 309, 444, 785, 790, 820.
• A dependent or spouse of the primary holder of a visa subclass 457 or 482.
• A Bridging Visa E holder (subclasses 050 and 051) and you have made a valid application for a visa of subclass 449 or 786.
• Afghan citizens who are holders of a visa subclass 449.
• Holders or a bridging visa who are eligible to work and who have made a valid application for visa subclass 866.

Additional details

The Western Australian Government offers a range of subsidised course for eligible WA residents. Below you will find the qualification and current schedule of fees.

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).

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