Funding for construction and building industry worker training

The Training Fund Authority ACT provides funding to employers, employees and training providers in the building and construction industry to develop skills, improve culture and access to training, and support new workers entering the industry.

Funds are invested in projects and training that directly support the industry skills base in accordance with the current year’s Training Plan.

The levy that funds the Authority is collected from building and construction work in the ACT where the total cost exceeds $10,000 as set out in Schedule 1 'Work' of the Act.

The eligibility criteria differ depending on the grant you are applying for.

Employees, apprentices, employers, group training organisations (GTOs), industry bodies and associations, and registered training organisations (RTOs) can apply for funding.

An eligible person is any person usually working in, or in connection with, the building and construction industry in the ACT who is substantially (at least 80%) performing work liable for the training levy.

The levy is collected from building and construction work in the ACT where the total cost exceeds $10,000 and meets the criteria as set out in the Schedule 1 'Work' of the Act.