Qld Govt - Free Construction Apprenticeships for Over 25s/Fee Free

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https://www.qld.gov.au/education/training/subsidies/free-construction-apprenticeships

Free Construction Apprenticeships for Over 25s

Free Construction Apprenticeships for Over 25s covers the cost of your training when you choose an eligible construction-related apprenticeship and study with TAFE Queensland or CQUniversity.

Free Construction Apprenticeships for Over 25s is part of the Free TAFE initiative, which also includes:

    Fee-Free TAFE
    Free Nursing
    Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must:

    have commenced your apprenticeship between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2026
    be currently employed as a Queensland apprentice (under a training contract) in an eligible construction-related apprenticeship qualification
    be aged 25 years or older when you commence your apprenticeship.

If you want to start training under Free Construction Apprenticeships for Over 25s, follow our steps to get started in an apprenticeship or traineeship.

You'll continue to receive funding until you complete your apprenticeship, even if you complete after 30 June 2026.

Apprentices and trainees may be able to access subsidised training through the User Choice program.
Recommencing an apprenticeship or traineeship

If you have a cancelled apprenticeship and wish to recommence, you may be eligible for Free Construction Apprenticeships for Over 25s, if you recommence after 1 July 2024 and before 30 June 2026.
Approved training providers

Free Construction Apprenticeships for Over 25s is only available at:

    TAFE Queensland – phone 1300 308 233
    CQUniversity – phone 13 27 86

What does 'free' mean

'Free' means we will cover the cost of training, so you or your employer don't have to pay tuition fees. However, you might have to pay related costs, such as uniforms, resources or travel to and from your training provider.

A travel and accommodation subsidy is available to eligible apprentices and trainees who are required to travel at least 100kms return to attend the off-the-job training for the apprenticeship or traineeship.

The Homes for Queensland Plan allocated $10 million over 4 years for the Construction Workforce Fund (CWF). As part of the CWF, the Queensland Government has announced the $4 million Free Construction Apprenticeships for Over 25s program to support at least 2,250 adults, including career changers and people returning to the workforce, into construction apprenticeships by making high priority construction apprenticeship tuition free, further assisting employers to attract and retain more workers in the sector.
Contact

    Phone: 1800 210 210
    Email: apprenticeshipsinfo@qld.gov.au.

Related information

    Learn more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
    How to start an apprenticeship or traineeship.
    Find out about other free and subsidised training.
    Check your eligibility for the Free Tools for First Years program.