FQT is a proud member of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and is able to pass on training subsidies to eligible members of the South Australian construction industry as an approved training provider. The CITB collects revenue from Building and Construction work undertaken in South Australia. This revenue provides the subsidies for applicable training to those people who have a current CITB ID Number.
CITB is a whole-of-industry led organisation that provides support to attract, train and retain South Australian building and construction workers by providing leadership in training and skills development.
The CITB:
- Provides access to subsidised training for apprentices, their employers and workers in the industry;
- Promotes and supports careers in construction;
- Advises the SA Government on industry training;
- Supports training, innovation, research and planning;
- Attracts our future workforce through vocational training in schools by supporting the doorways2construction™ program.
The objective of CITB’s Short Course Training program is to raise the level of skill in the construction industry workforce by engaging Eligible Persons in training and skill development activities. CITB facilitates training opportunities and endeavours to ensure that CITB funded training meets both quality standards and industry requirements.
Each financial year, Eligible Persons with an approved CITB number can obtain up to $3,000 of training subsidies off any CITB endorsed short course, with a CITB endorsed training provider.
To obtain the short course subsidises, an approved CITB number must be provided to the FQT upon enrolment. The applicant must have a current, valid status to their CITB number and pass the unit of competency in order to receive claim funding from FQT.
FQT charge full course service price upon enrolment. If the enrolee passess their course then FQT lodge a claim to the CITB for the funding. Subsidy claims approved by the CITB are then transfered by FQT to the successful applicant.
It is solely the responsibility of the individual to supply the CITB identification number prior to a course commencing to FQT. All CITB subsidy applications are determined solely by the CITB and FQT bears no part in the determination for claims.
At FQT we encourage all employers and individuals working inconstruction to gain their CITB worker ID number when they commence work in the industry.
At FQT we encourage all employers and individuals working in construction to gain their CITB worker ID number when they commence work in the industry.
This is a number issued by the CITB for residents of South Australia who are employed in the building and construction industry and are eligible to apply for a CITB number. If deemed eligible you may receive subsidies towards training relevant to the industry. Please see the CITB Subsidies page for further information.
To apply for a CITB ID Number please visit www.citb.org.au and follow the link on the homepage.
For further information please contact the CITB on (08) 8172 9500.
What are the eligibility requirements
Broadly, you must be living in South Australia and be working in South Australia’s building and construction industry.
Please refer to the CITB eligibility policy for definitions of ‘building and construction’ and specific requirements for a CITB number
In order to be eligible for subsidies, you must:
- Have an approved CITB number at the time of training.
- Successfully pass/complete your training.
The CITB approves claims for subsidy applications only for successfully completed courses where an individual is deemed competent. All CITB subsidy applications are determined solely by the CITB and FQT bears no part in the approvals process for claims.
Any individuals deemed not yet competent following a course completion shall be required to attend a subsequent course until they are able to demonstrate competency. FQT may impose charges for subsequent training.
You need to apply for a CITB ID Number via the Construction Industry Training Boards website at www.citb.org.au and follow the link on the homepage.
If approved, your CITB ID number will be available after 5 working days, and your CITB ID CARD in the mail in approximately 10 working days. This may be subject to change, please check the CITB website for further information.
All CITB subsidy applications are determined solely by the CITB and FQT bears no part in the approvals process for claims.
