CITB Members

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) provides access to subsidised training to make training more affordable and accessible to the South Australian Building and Construction Industry.

To receive the CITB training subsidy you will need a valid CITB number.

Short course training: 

The objective of CITB’s Short Course Training program is to raise the level of skill in the construction industry workforce by engaging Eligible Persons in training and skill development activities. CITB facilitates training opportunities and endeavours to ensure that CITB funded training meets both quality standards and industry requirements.

Each financial year, Eligible Persons with an approved CITB number can obtain up to $3,000 of training subsidies off any CITB endorsed short course, with a CITB endorsed training provider.

To obtain the short course subsidises, an approved CITB number must be provided to the training provider upon enrolment.

What do I have to do?

  • To find your CITB number and make sure it is current and valid, visit citb.org.au
  • If your CITB number has expired you must apply to have your number renewed (allow 2 business days)
  • Upon booking in for a course give your CITB number to St John Ambulance SA

To make a booking, please call 1300 78 5646 (member pricing cannot be applied to online bookings).

St John SA delivers nationally recognised training in partnership with St John Ambulance Australia Limited (RTO 88041). Download the Participant Handbook for information such as terms and conditions, code of conduct, policies and procedures.

CITB subsidies are available for the following courses:

Provide First Aid on SJx full day

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

CITB subsidy amount: $110

Provide First Aid on SJx half day

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

CITB subsidy amount: $110

Provide First Aid (2 days)

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

CITB subsidy amount: $110

CPR on SJx 2.5 hour

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

CITB subsidy amount: $50

 

Occupational First Aid

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid

HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy

HLTAID016 Manage first aid services and resources

CITB subsidy amount: $330

 

Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel (LVR)

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel

CITB subsidy amount: $80

 

Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote and isolated sites

CITB subsidy amount: $300

 

Mental Health First Aid

This is a non-accredited course. Upon successful completion a Certificate of Attendance will be issued, and participants are eligible to complete an online assessment to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider through Mental Health First Aid Australia.

CITB subsidy amount: $250

 

Some courses may contain more than one unit of competency. Click on the course titles above to view all details on the course's information page.

For more details about training subsidies visit the CITB website.

CITB is a whole-of-industry-led organisation that supports attracting, training and retaining South Australian building and construction workers by providing leadership in training and skills development.

CITB:

  • Provides access to subsidised training for apprentices their employers and workers in the industry.
  • Promotes and supports careers in construction.
  • Advises the SA Government on industry training.
  • Supports training innovation research and planning.
  • Attracts our future workforce through vocational training in schools by supporting the doorways2construction™ program.