Construction Training Fund (CTF)
What is the Construction Training Fund?
The Construction Training Fund (CTF) is a Western Australian government body funded by a levy on construction projects. That levy is used to subsidise training for people working in the WA construction industry — apprentices, existing workers, and the businesses that employ them.
Paratus Training doesn’t administer CTF funding. CTF assesses and pays out claims directly. Our part is straightforward: deliver the training, and provide the paperwork you need to make your claim.
How much can you claim back?
CTF’s Upskilling & Short Course Funding rebate covers up to 70% of your course cost, up to a maximum of:
- $1,300 per course for training completed in the Perth metro area
- $1,700 per course for training completed regionally
The exact rebate depends on your circumstances and the course. CTF assesses every claim individually, so treat these as a guide rather than a guarantee — confirm your specific entitlement with their team before you book if it’s a deciding factor.
Workers can claim for themselves if they can show primary and substantial involvement in WA’s construction industry — apprentices, trainees, and existing workers are all eligible to apply.
Employers can claim on behalf of staff they’ve paid to train, using the same documentation.
Either way, the course needs to be delivered face-to-face in WA by a registered training organisation (RTO), paid for in full, and completed with a competent result.
Which Paratus Training courses qualify
CTF funding covers occupational licensing and occupational health and safety training — which is most of what we deliver. Courses that typically fall under this category include:
- White Card (CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry)
- Dogging (CPCCLDG3001 – Licence to perform dogging)
- Confined spaces (RIIWHS202E – Enter and work in confined spaces)
- Working at heights (RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights)
- Elevating work platform (TLILIC0005 – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more))
- Forklift (TLILIC0003 – Licence to operate a forklift truck)
This isn’t an exhaustive list, and CTF makes the final call on what’s eligible. If you’re not sure whether your course qualifies, ask us when you book or contact CTF directly.
- Complete your course and pass. CTF can’t pay out claims for courses that aren’t finished, or where the result is Not Yet Competent.
- Get your paperwork from us. You’ll need your paid invoice (showing the invoice marked as paid) and your Statement of Attainment or certificate.
- Lodge your claim with CTF. Claims go through the CTF portal, not through Paratus. You have 12 months from your course completion date to lodge.
- Wait for assessment. CTF reviews each claim against its eligibility criteria before approving a rebate.
More information on how to claim can be found on the CTF website here: How to make a CTF claim
How to claim your rebate
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Complete your course with Paratus
Finish your training and be assessed as competent. Make sure your course fee is paid in full — CTF requires a paid invoice, not just the amount owing.
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Gather your paperwork
You need two documents: your paid invoice from Paratus Training and your Statement of Attainment or certificate confirming you completed the course as competent.
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Lodge your claim through the CTF portal
Register or sign in at the CTF portal (ctf.powerappsportals.com), upload your documents, and submit your claim. Use plain file names — letters only — or the portal may reject the upload.
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Wait for CTF to assess your claim
CTF assesses claims individually and processing times vary. If you have not heard back after a few weeks, contact CTF on (08) 9244 0100 or info@ctf.wa.gov.au. You have twelve months from course completion to lodge.
Frequently asked questions
Most of them. CTF funds occupational licensing and occupational health and safety training, which covers the bulk of what we deliver — White Card, Dogging, Working at Heights, Confined Spaces, EWP, and Forklift among others.
That said, CTF assesses eligibility claim by claim, so if you’re unsure about a specific course, check with CTF before booking. We’re also happy to help point you in the right direction.
No. Claims go directly to CTF, not through us. Our job is to deliver the training and give you what you need to lodge: a paid invoice and your Statement of Attainment or certificate. Once you have those, you submit your claim through the CTF portal yourself.
You don’t need to let us know in advance, but it’s worth mentioning when you book. We can confirm whether your course is likely to be eligible and make sure your invoice is issued in a format CTF will accept. We can’t lodge the claim for you, but we can make sure you’re set up with the right paperwork.
Up to 70% of your course cost, capped at $1,300 per course for training in the Perth metro area, or $1,700 per course for regional training.
CTF calculates the exact amount when they assess your claim — treat the maximums as a guide, not a guarantee. If the amount matters before you book, contact CTF directly on (08) 9244 0100.
Yes. Either the worker who completed the training or the employer who paid for it can lodge the claim — not both. Whoever lodges needs the paid invoice and proof of completion. Employers claiming on behalf of staff also need to submit an invoice to CTF once the claim is approved.
Yes. Self-employed workers in the construction industry can claim as individuals through the CTF portal. You’ll follow the same process as an employed worker — paid invoice, Statement of Attainment, and job site details for the period before your training.
Go to ctf.powerappsportals.com and click “Not registered? Sign up now.” Enter your details, select your account type (individual or employee), and complete your address. CTF will send a validation email — you can’t access the portal until that’s confirmed. If you’re registering as an employer with an ABN, CTF needs to validate your account before you can submit claims.
Two things: a paid invoice from Paratus (it needs to show a paid status, not just the amount) and your Statement of Attainment or certificate confirming you completed the course as competent. You’ll upload these through the CTF portal when you submit. Don’t use symbols in your document file names — letters only, or the portal may reject the upload.
CTF doesn’t publish a fixed processing timeframe, and it can vary. If you haven’t heard back after a few weeks, contact them directly on (08) 9244 0100 or email info@ctf.wa.gov.au . Make sure your claim is fully complete before submitting — missing documents are a common cause of delays.
Twelve months from your course completion date. Don’t sit on it — CTF won’t accept claims after that window closes.
Yes, there’s no limit on the number of claims you can lodge — as long as each course is eligible and you’ve completed it with a competent result. Each course is assessed and claimed separately.
No. CTF only pays out on courses completed with a competent result.
If you’re Not Yet Competent or don’t finish the course, you’re not eligible for a rebate. This applies whether you’re an individual or an employer claiming on behalf of staff.
It’s CTF’s main eligibility test. You need to be able to show that your primary and substantial work is in on-site construction, installation, or fabrication in WA.
When you lodge a claim, CTF will ask for job site details — typically covering the three to six months before your training. Tradies, contractors, and site workers generally meet this test. If you work adjacent to construction but aren’t on-site (e.g. office roles), eligibility is less certain, so it’s worth confirming with CTF first.