Worker Training Grants

Are you eligible for a Worker Training Grant?

Please read the following eligibility requirements to determine if you should apply for a Worker Training Grant. If you have any questions visit the FAQ page. If you require more information call or e-mail BTQ.

Applications for training grants must be approved prior to the commencement of the course.
You must be a current BERT Member.
The total funds for all grants will not exceed the highest balance of your BERT account for the past 12 months. (The actual funds in your BERT account are not used for training, however.)
New BERT Members must have a minimum balance of $200 in their BERT account.
A maximum of two training activities may be funded over a 12-month period.
Courses may not be fully funded. Applicants will be advised in writing of the amount to be committed.
You must pay for the course upfront.
The training must be delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Proof of completed training and proof of payment must be provided before reimbursement is made. Proof includes a copy of training results (certificate or statement of attainment) and a paid tax invoice or official receipt from the RTO.
Grants are valid for three months only with extensions available on request.

Do you have any questions? Visit the FAQ page and you will probably find the answer you need. Click here for FAQ.

Application Form

1. APPLICANT
Title	MrMsMrs
First Name*
Middle Name(s)
Preferred First Name
Last Name*
Occupation
Union
Specify Other Union (If Applicable)
Union Number
Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy) *
BERT Number
Residential Address

Suburb \| Town
Postcode
Postal Address (if app.)

Postal Suburb \| Town
Postcode
E-mail*
Home Telephone
Mobile Telephone
2. EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Status	EmployedUnemployed
No. Months Unemployed
Please Note: Proof of unemployment must be provided before payment will be made i.e. Separation Certificate or Statutory Declaration.
3. EMPLOYER (If Applicable)
Employer Business Name
Contact Person
Contact Telephone
Employer Address

Suburb \| Town
Postcode
4. TRAINING BEING UNDERTAKEN
Registered Training Organisation
RTO Address

Suburb \| Town
Postcode
Course Name \| Training Qualification
Course Code
Course Start Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
Course End Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
5. COURSE COSTS
Total Course Fees (including any deposit or other amounts already paid)
Total Course Textbooks and Materials
DECLARATION: Have you sought funding for these costs from another provider? *	No Yes
If you answered "Yes" above what is the amount of funding sought or received from elsewhere?
Name(s) of all other funding sources if applicable and any additional details
6. APPLICANT'S ACCOUNT DETAILS
Grants are paid by Electronic Funds Transfer. Please supply the following details.
BSB
Account Number
Account Name
	DECLARATION: The information provided by me on this Application Form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. (Tick the checkbox to make this declaration.)
Enter the code shown above
Submit
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Are you eligible for a Worker Training Grant?

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