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HIA-CSQ Small Business Program
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Given the important role that small businesses play in the growth of the regional economy, Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) and HIA are teaming up to deliver a Small Business Program, assisting these businesses to grow, survive and prosper.
With comprehensive resources and experienced instructors, there is a selection of three individual workshops each of 3 hours duration. They are designed to increase the capability and capacity of small construction businesses and ensure a successful future. You can enrol in one topic for a specialised boost or enrol in all the workshops for the whole experience.
Sharpen your skills in these key areas:
- Estimating and Quoting - A how to guide
- Financial & Budgeting Skills - To build a financially sustainable small business
- Negotiation & Conflict Management Skills - Why is this so important in your business
Courses commence 16 February 2022 so express your interest today and our team will be in touch.
What our students have to say
"Through completion of this small business course I have gained skills required to successfully create and manage my own company. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is looking to create or grow their business."Ryan, Kline Plumbing
Program dates
Topics | Date | Time |
Estimating & Quoting Financial & Budgeting Skills Negotiation & Conflict Management Skills | 16 February 23 February 2 March | 7am to 10am 7am to 10am 7am to 10am |
Estimating & Quoting Financial & Budgeting Skills Negotiation & Conflict Management Skills | 9 March 16 March 23 March | 7am to 10am 9am to 12pm 9am to 12pm |
Estimating & Quoting Financial & Budgeting Skills Negotiation & Conflict Management Skills | 6 April 13 April 20 April | 7am to 10am 1pm to 4pm 1pm to 4pm |
Estimating & Quoting Financial & Budgeting Skills Negotiation & Conflict Management Skills | 27 April 4 May 18 May | 5.30pm to 8.30pm 5.30pm to 8.30pm 5.30pm to 8.30pm |
The program is designed for owners and key employees of small building and construction businesses (employing less than 20 staff) in Queensland. This includes contractors and admin/business support staff.
You do not need to be a HIA member to sign up, the program is open to anyone that meets the eligibility requirements.*
There is a student contribution of $40 per student with the remaining fees being funded by CSQ. To be eligible for the subsidised training, participants must meet the Eligibility Criteria.
You can enrol in any of the workshops individually or attend all three topics. Each workshop is delivered over 3 hours. The courses are delivered through a virtual classroom format. This is the recommended experience, as you have consistent chances to engage with trainers.
- An owner of an Eligible Building and Construction Small Business; or
- an employee of an Eligible Building and Construction Small Business who is directly involved in the day to day running of the business.
AND MUST BE:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen; or
- a permanent resident of Australia; or
- a refugee and humanitarian visa holder.
AND MUST:
- permanently reside in Queensland; or
- be permanently employed in Queensland.
Building and Construction Industry has the same meaning as the Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Services Leave) Act 1991 (Qld) as amended from time to time.
