Who We Help

The Queensland Construction Training Fund (QCTF) assists in the training of workers in the Queensland building and construction industry. The QCTF is a joint Union and Employer initiative with each having an equal say in running the Fund. Through skills training, workers covered by the Building Employees Redundancy Trust (BERT) can increase their work skills, knowledge and expertise. BERT is also a joint Union and Employer initiative and interest income from BERT is made available for training. To date, most BERT interest income has been paid to the QCTF.

Who We Fund

The QCTF provides training grants to employees and employers who are BERT members within the building and construction industry in Queensland.

Who We Help Train

Employees to employers ... everyone ! ... from bricklayers to labourers to plumbers to plant operators. The QCTF will give assistance in both the trade and non-trade callings.

Who Can Apply?

Providing that they are covered by the BERT scheme and have been members for a minimum of six months, all employees and employers within the building and construction industry can apply for QCTF training grants.

Making an Application

Applications for training up $1000 must be received within 30 (calendar) days from commencement of the training. Applications for training which costs in excess of $1000 must be approved prior to the course commencing. Reimbursement in all cases requires proof of payment relating to the training activity and a statement of attainment provided by the training provider.