- AHC30921 Certificate III in Landscape Construction
- CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying
- CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry
- CPC31420 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing
- CPC32820 Certificate III in Fire Protection
- CPC32720 Certificate III in Gas Fitting
- CPC31920 Certificate III in Joinery
- CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
- CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing
- CPC32620 Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
- CPC30820 Certificate III in Roof Tiling
- CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering
- CPC32320 Certificate III in Stonemasonry
- CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining
- CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling
- CPC30120 Certificate III in Shopfitting
- CPC30216 Certificate III in Signs and Graphics
- MEM30319 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade
- MEM31922 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade
- MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade
- MEM30819 Certificate III in Locksmithing
- MEM31322 Certificate III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- MSF30422 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing
- MSF30822 Certificate III in Flooring Technology
- MSF30322 Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
- UEE32220 Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
- UEE32120 Certificate III in Appliance Service
- UEE30420 Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications
- UEE33020 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting
- UEE30920 Certificate III in Electronics and Communications
- UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
- UEE31020 Certificate III in Fire Protection Control
- UEE31220 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
- UEE31420 Certificate III in Security Equipment
- UEE40620 Certificate IV in Electrotechnology – Systems Electrician
Free Tools for First Years
Funding announcements
1 July 2025: Claims under the Free Tools for First Years program are now closed.
The Free Tools for First Years program provided first year apprentices working in the housing industry with a rebate of up to $1,000 to cover the cost of tools purchased for their apprenticeships.
The $4 million program opened on 25 May 2024 and closed on 30 June 2025 following exhaustion of funds.
Claims submitted immediately prior to closure of this program are undergoing assessment and claimants will be notified about the outcome.
Eligible apprenticeships
Eligibility criteria
Claimants under the Free Tools for First Years program were required to meet the following eligibility criteria:
- have commenced in an eligible apprenticeship from 22 May 2023
- be an active apprentice in Queensland at the time of claim
- have completed the mandatory applicable training contract probationary period (generally 90 days)
- have purchased industry relevant tools for the apprenticeship
- provide invoices and proof of payment or receipts for the tools purchased.
Further information and help
- Read the:
- Contact us on 1800 210 210 or freetoolsforfirstyears@desbt.qld.gov.au.
- Find other support and help for apprentices and trainees.