Queensland Skills Plan 2008
Background
Download the Queensland Skills Plan 2008 and learn more about the background to the Skills Plan.
Existing workers and apprentices
Queensland must continue to increase the qualifications of its workers as well as increase the number of tradespeople in skill shortage areas. Developing the skills of existing workers and apprentices.
Trade supervisors initiative
The Trade Supervisors Initiative provides funding to industry groups and employers to deliver TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment to interested trade supervisors.
Skilling Solutions Queensland website
Skilling Solutions Queensland can help you recognise your skills and get the qualifications you need to succeed in today's competitive job market.
Small Business Solutions website
Small Business Solutions provides workplace support and practical answers for small business owners.
Completing apprenticeships quicker
Shortening apprenticeships and recognising competency early on will help to get skilled tradespeople into the workforce sooner.
Apprenticeships Info website - get the answers
Apprenticeships Info provides free advice, referrals and support to all Queenslanders about apprenticeships, traineeships and training options.
Unemployed and under-employed people
Disability skilling action plan report
Reports on the achievements of the recent disability skilling action plan and the future directions for supporting people with a disability in VET.
Proactive strategies to maximise workforce participation are essential to ensure Queensland's labour supply keeps pace with the demand for jobs. Engaging unemployed and under-employed people.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work on DEIR website
Information about targeted skilling and employment programs for people who find it difficult to get a secure job or gain full-time employment.
Train to Retain - improving support to apprentices during their training
A new action plan to build safe, supportive and productive environments for apprentices and trainees.
Experience Pays on DEIR website
Mature-age workers have a lot to offer business. Access information about ways to recruit, retrain and retain mature-age workers.
Young people
Young people must be supported through their transition from education to secure employment. Improving youth transitions to enhance education, training and employment outcomes.
Apprenticeships Info website - School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SATs) allow high school students to work for an employer, train towards a recognised qualification and complete their secondary school studies.
Trya' Trade on Worldskills website
WorldSkills Australia Trya' Trade is an interactive program that allows visitors to try various skills and trade areas and meet and talk with experts who are recognised as leaders in their trade.
Get Set for Work on DEIR website
Get Set for Work is targeted at young people who have left school early or are at risk of leaving before completing Year 12 to create a pathway for them to get a job, return to school or continue with other education or training.
First Start Program on DEIR website
The First Start Program offers jobseekers with little or no work experience opportunities to obtain a traineeship where they can gain on-the-job experience and training at a registered training organisation and be paid.
Queensland VET sector
Increased participation in VET and new training strategies to address skills and labour shortages must be supported by a VET sector that has the capacity to respond. Building the capacity of the Queensland VET sector.
TAFE Queensland Governance Model
The Department of Education and Training welcomes comments on the recommended model from anyone in the community with an interest in vocational education and training.
Review of group training organisations in Queensland
A range of recommendations has been made to increase the effectiveness of group training in delivering skills in priority areas.
Third party access to TAFE facilities
Third-party access allows private registered training organisations to use TAFE facilities to deliver training in priority areas.
Related information
Engaging with industry
Skills formation strategies
Skills treasury on the DET website
Professional workers
New training pathways must be created to meet the increased demand for a range of professional occupations. Building bridges to the professions.