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Burt Funding

BERT Training Fund (BTF) is a joint Union and Employer initiative which provides members of the Building Employees Redundancy Trust (BERT) with funding and assistance to improve their skills. The fund which was previously known as the Queensland Construction Training Fund (QCTF) was established in 1991 to enable industry to take responsibility for the funding of its training needs.

BERT Training Fund (BTF) assists in the training of workers in the building and construction industry who are members of the Building Employees Redundancy Trust (BERT). Through skills training, workers can increase their skills, knowledge and expertise. This leads to better employment options, higher wages and a more productive industry. BTF will provide assistance in both the trade and non-trade occupations and in the building, civil and engineering construction sectors of the industry. The applicant may either be employed or unemployed.

COURSES AVAILIBLE FOR BURT FUNDING

SHORT COURSES
CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCCM2007B Use explosive power tools
CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights
 
CERTIFICATE III COURSES  
CPC30211 Certificate III in Carpentry - Option Full Course or 2 stages
 
ADVANCED (CERTIFICATE) COURSES
CPC40110 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) - Option Full Course or 3 stages
CPC50210 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) - Option Full Course or 3 stages
CPC60212 - Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) - Option Full Course or 3 stages

 

How Training Grants Work

  1. Make sure that you are a BERT member.
  2. Find out what course you would like to do and note the details. Make sure it’s with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
  3. Apply for a grant online with BTF (BTF recommends you do this prior to undertaking the course) – allow 5 to 10 working days for approval.
  4. Once your grant is approved in writing, pay and enrol in your chosen course and do the training.
  5. When your training is complete send to BTF
  • A copy of the paid invoice from the RTO that delivered the training;
  • A copy of the training results (Statement of Attainment/Qualification or driving assessment report);
  • A copy of your Separation Certificate (if applicable); and
  • A copy of your bank statement clearly displaying the name of the bank, the account name and the BSB and account numbers.