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Unemployed & Redundant Worker Support

This funding initiative provides a 90% rebate for training costs (up to a total budget of $60,000) for individuals who are unemployed or have recently been made redundant. The program supports workers who have lost employment in the ACT construction sector to retrain, update their skills, and re-enter the workforce as quickly as possible.

Eligibility Criteria

Funding is available to Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to offer subsidised training as a rebate of 90% of course fees. The process and evidence requirements for eligibility of any candidates is the responsibility of the RTO and may be subject to audit by the TFA. To be eligible, candidates must:

  • Have ceased employment with an ACT-based construction business within the previous 12 months
  • Provide evidence of employment termination (for example, a separation certificate or redundancy notice)
  • Undertake training relevant to construction occupations and delivered by an RTO
  • Not have previously accessed this rebate
  • No other government funding is available to support the specific training.

Payment of rebates are available upon successful completion of training. Both accredited and non-accredited training options are eligible for this additional rebate amount.

How to Apply

RTOs must submit an application for each individual candidate via the TFA online application form: https://trainingfund.com.au/apply

NOTE: Within the application, add the specific category of TFA funding following the RTO Training Course Name (e.g. Forklift licensing – Unemployed and Redundant Worker Support)

Confirmation of approval will be sent via email including details of the amount of approved funding, record ID (reference for TFA purposes) and how to claim.

For further information, visit the TFA website or contact the TFA directly.

Claims and Reporting

Once the training is successfully completed, you may claim payments by submitting:

Evidence of Completion

  • Official transcript or record of results
  • Units of competency or training outcomes achieved

Tax Invoice

  • Application Record ID
  • Candidate name
  • Qualification or training completed

Outcomes Report

  • Work experience and/or employment undertaken during training
  • Employment outcomes following completion

It is the responsibility of the RTO applying for funding to confirm that candidates who receive the funding meet all eligibility requirements. Records and supporting documentation confirming eligibility must be retained and may be requested for an audit by the TFA at any stage up to one year after the completion of any training. 

Contact Information

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