The Skills Invest program provides flexible funding to deliver accredited training that meets industry needs and addresses critical skills shortages in Queensland’s manufacturing industry. This program ensures more workers have access to essential competencies, skills sets and qualifications delivered by reputable training providers and supports Queensland manufacturing businesses to develop a skilled workforce. Skills Invest also assists employers to adopt new technologies and processes, driving innovation and productivity. By targeting high-impact training, this subsidy plays a key role in strengthening Queensland’s workforce. The Skills Invest program will enable businesses, though partnerships with RTOs to:
MSQ will invest in projects that address critical skills shortages in Queensland’s manufacturing industry and that provides employees with the training required to drive innovation, productivity, and long-term growth in manufacturing. Priorities include training that:
Queensland manufacturers and training providers that have identified a need for flexible training in the manufacturing industry can apply. RTOs will need to demonstrate a history of delivering high quality training to the manufacturing industry resulting in enhanced skills outcomes for manufacturing businesses. RTOs can apply to deliver projects under the Skills Invest program that:
Investment Levels
Under the program, project investments of $50,000 to $100,000 will be considered. Amounts exceeding this range will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the size of the business, MSQ will subsidise between 50-100% of the cost of full qualifications, skill sets, and units of competencies.
Applications may be submitted at any time and will be considered until funding is exhausted.
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To apply for funding:
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This program is open to RTOs that deliver training related to manufacturing operations and skills. The focus is on providing qualifications, skill sets, or units of competency, excluding ancillary skills like business administration. RTOs must demonstrate their ability to deliver training to manufacturing businesses in Queensland.
Qualifications, skill sets, or units of competency related to manufacturing operations and skills, excluding ancillary skills like business administration.
Examples include Competitive Systems and Practices; Process Manufacturing, Engineering etc.
Applications are open on an ongoing basis; however, funding is limited. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible to ensure you are considered.
Applications for $50,000 to $150,000 per project will be considered.
The funding can cover the delivery of training, including costs related to tuition, trainer fees, materials, and equipment necessary for providing qualifications and skill development.
MSQ may consider additional funds on a case-by-case basis for: travel; development of training products; mentoring/coaching; and other relevant services.
Once you submit your application, the review process typically takes 2 weeks. You will be notified of the outcome and any next steps.
Yes, but you will need to demonstrate your capability to deliver training to manufacturing businesses in Queensland.
The funding is available for RTOs only and businesses will need to partner with RTOs to deliver training. MSQ can assist businesses to identify and engage with an RTO.
Yes, you can submit applications for multiple projects, if the projects meet the eligibility criteria, address the program’s priorities and you have the capacity and capability to deliver training.
If your application is unsuccessful, you will receive feedback and may have the opportunity to revise and resubmit your application.
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