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YOUR FUTURE SKILLS BEGIN HERE

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) is an independent industry funded body supporting employers, workers, apprentices and career

seekers in the building and construction industry.

As part of the Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Initiative,

ASTRA Group Services are approved to provide cost effective nationally

recognised training to the Building and Civil Construction Industry.


CSQ Funding Rebate

ASTRA Training Fee

S123SUPERVISORPROGRAM

RIIRIS301D Apply risk management processes (S1)RIICOM301D Communicate information (S3)

$240$150

$45$65

RIICCM202D Identify, locate and protect underground services $225 $65

RIIWHS202D Enter and work in confined spaces $300 $25

RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights $225 $25

RIIHAN301E Operate elevating work platform $180 $300RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations $540 $100

Maximum of three (3) courses below will be subsidised per participant

RIIMPO317E Conduct roller operations $500 $350RIIMPO319D Conduct backhoe/loader operations $500 $350RIIMPO320E Conduct civil construction excavator operations $500 $350RIIMPO321E Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations $500 $350RIIMPO323D Conduct civil construction dozer operations $500 $350RIIMPO324E Conduct civil construction grader operations $500 $350RIIMPO325D Conduct civil construction scraper operations $500 $350RIIMPO337D Conduct articulated haul truck operations $300 $425RIIMPO338D Conduct rigid haul truck operations $300 $425

SHORT COURSE - CIVIL CONSTRUCTION

Nationally recognised short courses available:

Eligible personnel receive a contribution towards their training fee, provided to ASTRA on their behalf. This can be applied to up to five (5) short courses, which can only include a maximum of three (3) RII mobile plant operation short courses during the current funding initiative period 1st October 2019 to 30th September 2020. This funding contribution is outlined in the CSQ Funding Rebate column below, whilst the ASTRA Training Fee outlines the remaining cost for training.

Elligibility Requirements1. An Existing Worker is a current Employee in the Building and Construction Industry who has a one month or more

employment relationship with their Employer. The working relationship can be built up through full-time, part-time or casual employment or engagement as a contract worker; OR

2. An Eligible Worker has the same meaning as the Building and Construction Industry (Portable Long Services Leave) Act 1991 (Qld) as amended from time to time; OR

3. An Unemployed Eligible Worker is a person who has been unemployed for a period of not greater than 4 years that would otherwise meet the requirements of an Eligible Worker.

• An Australian / New Zealand citizen, permanent resident of Australia or a refugee and humanitarian visa holder• Permanently reside, or are permanently employed in Queensland• Not receiving funding by an Authority or such other source for delivery of the same Training being undertaken• Do not work or contract for a Recognised Training Organisation (RTO)



Nationally recognised short courses available:

Eligible personnel receive a contribution towards their training fee, provided to ASTRA on their behalf, which can be applied to up to a maximum of eight (8) short courses in the current funding initiative period 1st October 2019 to 30th September 2020.This funding contribution is outlined in the CSQ Funding Rebate column below, whilst the ASTRA Training Fee outlines the remaining cost for training.

Elligibility Requirements1. An Existing Worker is a current Employee in the Building and Construction Industry who has a one month or more





CSQ Fund Rebate

ASTRA Training Fee

CPCCDE3014A Remove non-friable asbestos $225 $70

MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres $202 $60

TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck $225 $375

TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (length 11m or more) $225 $625

UETTDRRF06B Perform rescue from a live LV panel $50 $90

Health and Safety Representative (HSR) - WHSQ approved training course – Initial (5 days) $240 $545 (incl. GST)

SHORT COURSE - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION


The Skills Assessment and Gap Training – Civil Construction Program provides a pathway for Participants to have their existing skills recognised and provide Gap Training to achieve Qualifications within the Building and Construction Industry in Queensland. Experience counts, particularly when it’s formally recognised.It will make a difference to your future. The first stage of SAGT will see your skills and abilities ‘mapped’ against a Qualification. You will then go on to undertake the targeted gap training.Only one (1) Qualification is to be delivered to each participant during the contract term and the Qualification cannot have an outcome based entirely on RPL. A Participant must undertake a minimum of two (2) Gap Training competencies throughout the Contract Term.

There are many proven benefits to having an upskilled workforce. Aside from safety practices and legislative requirements, demonstrating to your workforce that you are willing to invest in them will improve staff retention and productivity. Workers who hold nationally recognised training can offer more skills diversification and sustainability to your organisation and introduces more accountability and expectations to the individual in their role.

Training is not a cost, its an investment - The better your employees are at their job, the easier it is for your organisation to attain the level of productivity and skills required.

Program Structure

Upskilling your Workforce?

Eligibility Criteria

Funding Amounts

In order to meet the eligibility requirements, participants must be able to demonstrate 80% or more RPL (recognised prior learning) experience.

Participants may use credit transfers towards the achievement of a qualification, however no more than 50% of the minimum number of units required to complete the Qualification are achieved through direct credit transfer; and Skills Assessment and Gap Training must lead to awarding the full Qualification. You must be able to provide evidence of identification and current employment and is mandatory for your eligibility. An evidence checklist will be provided on application. Funding is not available for any Units of Competency or Qualifications previously completed by a Participant.

Co-Contribution:This initiative allows the employer or employee to cover the ASTRA Co-contribution Training fee of $200.00.

Assessment Funding:The Assessment Funding Rate for each Assessment conducted during the Contract Term is $1,000.00 per Assessment.

Gap Training Rebate*:Gap Training rebate up to a maximum of eight (8) Gap Training Products; or a maximum of 500 nominal hours, whichever comes first.

SKILLS AND GAP TRAINING (SAGT) - CIVIL CONSTRUCTION

Funding is limited to the maximum amount allocated to ASTRA Group Services within the funding term: 1st of October 2019 to 30th of September 2020.

Nationally recognised Qualifications available:

ASTRA Training Fee

CSQ Assessment

CSQ Gap Training*

RII30815 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations $200 $1000 $6.75 per Nominal Hour


The Skills Assessment and Gap Training – General Construction Program provides a pathway for Participants to have their existing skills recognised and provide Gap Training to achieve Qualifications within the Building and Construction Industry in Queensland. Experience counts, particularly when it’s formally recognised.It will make a difference to your future. The first stage of SAGT will see your skills and abilities ‘mapped’ against a Qualification. You will then go on to undertake the targeted gap training.Only one (1) Qualification is to be delivered to each participant during the contract term and the Qualification cannot have an outcome based entirely on RPL. A Participant must undertake a minimum of two (2) Gap Training competencies throughout the Contract Term.

There are many proven benefits to having an upskilled workforce. Aside from safety practices and legislative requirements, demonstrating to your workforce that you are willing to invest in them will improve staff retention and productivity. Workers who hold nationally recognised training can offer more skills diversification and sustainability to your organisation and introduces more accountability and expectations to the individual in their role.

Training is not a cost, its an investment - The better your employees are at their job, the easier it is for your organisation to attain the level of productivity and skills required.

Program Structure

Upskilling your Workforce?


Funding Amounts

In order to meet the eligibility requirements, participants must be able to demonstrate 80% or more RPL (recognised prior learning) experience.

Participants may use credit transfers towards the achievement of a qualification, however no more than 50% of the minimum number of units required to complete the Qualification are achieved through direct credit transfer; and Skills Assessment and Gap Training must lead to awarding the full Qualification. You must be able to provide evidence of identification and current employment and is mandatory for your eligibility. An evidence checklist will be provided on application.

Funding is not available for any Units of Competency or Qualifications previously completed by a Participant.

Funding is limited to the maximum amount allocated to ASTRA Group Services within the funding term: 1st of October 2019 to 30th of September 2020.


Assessment Funding:The Assessment Funding Rate for each Assessment conducted during the Contract Term is $1,000.00 per Assessment.

Gap Training Rebate*:Gap Training rebate up to a maximum of eight (8) Gap Training Products; or a maximum of 500 nominal hours, whichever comes first.

SKILLS AND GAP TRAINING (SAGT) - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION


ASTRA Training Fee

CSQ Assessment

CSQ Gap Training*

AHC30916 Certificate III in Landscape Construction $200 $1000 $6.75 per Nominal Hour


The Higher Level Skills Program aims to assist individuals to gain the higher level skills required to secure employment or career advancement in a priority industry, or to transition to University. This program focuses on achieving a Certificate IV level Qualification. The Higher Level Skills Program includes Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision and is designed to help you gain new skills and knowledge. It provides you with access to training in a range of high level vocational qualifications and is the next step on your path to success.

Gain Higher Level Skills


Funding Amounts

Funding is not available for any Units of Competency or Qualifications previously completed by a Participant; or funded by an Authority or such other source.Elligible personnel must be:1. An Existing Worker is a current Employee in the Building and Construction Industry who has a one month or more






CSQ Funding rebate:The Funding Rate for each Qualification conducted during the Contract Term is a maximum of $4,725.00, calculated per Unit of Competency at $393.75.

HIGHER LEVEL SKILLS (HLS) - CIVIL CONSTRUCTION


ASTRA Training Fee CSQ Unit Rebate CSQ Qualification

Rebate

RII40715 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision $200 $393.75 $4,725


Further Information...To make enquiries or obtain further information please contact ASTRA Group Services:

Head Office & Training Centre, Unit 6, 211 Leitchs Road, Brendale Q 4500+61 7 3205 0660 or [email protected]


RTO #31544

(a) buildings;(b) spa pools and swimming pools;(c) roads, railways, airfields or other works for the passage of anything;(d) breakwaters, docks, jetties, piers or wharves;(e) works for solid waste disposal;(f) works for subdividing or developing land;(g) works for the improvement or alteration of a harbour, river or watercourse for navigation purposes;(h) works for the storage or supply of water or for flood mitigation;(i) works for the irrigation of land;(j) works for the conveyance, treatment or disposal of sewage or of the effluent from any premises;(k) works for extracting, refining, processing or treating materials or for producing or extracting products and by-products frommaterials;(l) works for conveying products, by-products or materials;(m) works for the drainage of land;(n) works for the storage of liquids, other than water, or gases;(o) works for the generation, supply or transmission of electric power;(p) works for telecommunication or for the transmission of radio or television;(q) bridges, viaducts, aqueducts or tunnels;(r) chimney stacks, cooling towers, drilling rigs, gas holders or silos;(s) pipe lines;(t) navigational lights, beacons or markers;(u) pile driving works;(v) sporting or recreational facilities;(w) earthworks, other than for farming;(x) fences, other than fences on farms;(y) structures, fixtures or other works not included in paragraphs (a) to (x), but not including earthworks for farming or fences onfarms.

(2) The building and construction industry also includes land clearing and site preparation, other than for farming.

(3) The building and construction industry also includes the industry of, whether on or off site -(a) constructing a thing, other than ordinary stock for sale, in accordance with working drawings; or(b) deconstructing, reconstructing, renovating, altering, demolishing, relocating, maintaining or repairing a thing, other than ordinarystock for sale, constructed in accordance with working drawings.(4) The building and construction industry does not include the industry of performing maintenance or repairs of a minor nature toanything mentioned in subsection (1) or (3) for a person not substantially engaged in activity mentioned in subsection (1), (2) or (3)

Your business solutions providerASTRA pride ourselves on contextualising and blending training outcomes to suit client site specific requirements and targets within the chosen industry sector. Please refer to https://astragroup.com.au for the latest information on scheduled dates, pricing, detailed course descriptions and outcomes, and further information for Students.

An eligible worker is defined as: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, currently defined as:

(1) The building and construction industry is the industry of constructing, deconstructing, reconstructing, renovating, altering, demolishing, relocating, maintaining or repairing any of the following -

Further Information...To make enquiries or obtain further information please contact ASTRA Group Services:

Head Office & Training Centre, Unit 6, 211 Leitchs Road, Brendale Q 4500+61 7 3205 0660 or [email protected]


RTO #31544

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