What Short Courses Are CSQ Funded in Queensland? | Blue Dog Training

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) provides funding subsidies for a range of short courses designed to upskill workers in the Queensland construction and building industry. Blue Dog Training delivers CSQ funded short courses that make it easier for eligible workers to participate with subsidised course costs. The courses cover safety, technical skills, and compliance relevant to construction site work.

CSQ funding is one of those things that a lot of people in the industry have heard of but are not sure how to access. Here is the straightforward version.

What is CSQ funding?

Construction Skills Queensland is an industry training fund that collects levies from construction projects and uses those funds to support skills development across Queensland's construction workforce. The funding is available to eligible workers and employers in Queensland's building and construction industry.

CSQ-funded training is not free in all cases, but the subsidy significantly reduces the cost of participation for eligible workers. In some cases, the subsidy covers the full cost.

What short courses does Blue Dog Training offer that may attract CSQ funding?

Blue Dog Training's nationally accredited short courses are designed to advance your trade career or increase your safety knowledge on site. The specific short courses that are funded for the October 2026-27 contract period include:

• BSBESB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
• CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

CSQ funding eligibility for specific courses can change. Visit bluedogtraining.com.au/en-au/short-courses for current information, or contact the Blue Dog Training team to confirm whether a specific course is currently subsidised for your situation.

Who is eligible for CSQ funded training?

Eligibility is generally based on employment in the Queensland building and construction industry. Requirements can include being employed by a Queensland construction company that pays the CSQ levy, being engaged in eligible construction work, and meeting any specific eligibility criteria for the individual course.

Employers can also use Blue Dog Training's awareness short courses as part of on-the-job training to maintain their Work Health and Safety obligations, however these awareness courses are not funded and not accredited.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: How do I find out if a specific course is CSQ funded?

A: Contact the Blue Dog Training team or visit bluedogtraining.com.au/en-au/short-courses. We can confirm current funding availability for your situation and the specific course you are interested in.

Q: Can my employer arrange CSQ funded training for a group of workers?

A: Yes. Group bookings can be arranged for employers wanting to upskill multiple workers at once. Visit bluedogtraining.com.au/en-au/company-bookings or contact us directly.

Q: Are the short courses nationally recognised?

A: Some Blue Dog Training short courses result in accredited units of competency that are nationally recognised. Others are non-accredited awareness courses. Check the specific course description for details.

Q: What if I am a subcontractor rather than a direct employee? Am I eligible?

A: CSQ funding eligibility for subcontractors can vary. Contact the Blue Dog Training team directly to confirm your eligibility.

Explore short courses and CSQ funding with Blue Dog Training. bluedogtraining.com.au/en-au/short-courses