Funding for investment in training infrastructure to support WA's construction workforce

The Capital Grant Program WA provides funding to private Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to invest in training infrastructure that increases training capacity and/or improves training quality for Western Australia's construction workforce.

Eligible capital expenditure can include building works, equipment and information technology, furniture as part of a broader capital project, and site preparation works.

Applications are open to private Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that are registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) or the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia; are in good standing with ASQA and TAC; are not an agent of the State, for example an independent statutory authority such as a TAFE college; can demonstrate financial need and that the RTO cannot meet the project's total cost; can demonstrate that the project contributes to the objectives of the Capital Grant Program; have an appropriate maintenance plan and can meet ongoing running costs for grant-funded training facilities or equipment; hold adequate insurance over training facilities; propose a project consistent with sound planning for its operating environment, particularly regarding the cost, size and use of facilities; propose a project that will not adversely affect the condition of a place under Commonwealth, State or local government heritage legislation; demonstrate that both the RTO and proposed project are financially viable; and own the project land or have a lease for the land and/or buildings with a remaining term commensurate with any grant repayment period if the RTO no longer provides building and construction industry training.