Industry Skills and Jobs Advisor Program

The Aerospace Talent Development Project is a Queensland Government funded, industry-driven initiative with the goal of attracting new talent to the industry. A steering committee will support project implementation.

Designed to address sustainability within the meat processing industry by focusing on key areas that have been identified after extensive industry consultation as challenges, namely employee retention, training, and well-being. The multifaceted approach includes an employee integration program, micro-credential training and a wellbeing program.

Working with TAFE Queensland and industry in providing a fully funded traineeship pilot to address the identified lack of educational pathway for the industry.

Sourced funding for the development and implementation of a certificate III level qualification with both a textile and a clothing manufacturing stream, skilling for 80 existing workers across Queensland.

Ensuring Queensland educators stand at the cutting edge of hydrogen skill development so the workforce has access to world-class hydrogen training which will underpin domestic utilisation and export.

Identify engineering occupations which are currently in skills shortage within the regions of Queensland and develop strategies which will attract potential apprentices to be skilled.

A pilot that combines a degree in engineering with a Certificate III trade qualification, all delivered as an apprenticeship. Combining theoretical and practical skills gained and applied in the workplace.

Funded through the Queensland Government’s VET Emerging Industries Manufacturing Fund this project will enhance the interstate and international competitiveness of Queensland manufacturers by upskilling existing workers and ensure the units of competence are available to be included in future training plans for certificate III, IV and diploma apprentices and trainees.

Funded through the Queensland Government’s VET Emerging Industries Manufacturing Fund, this project will research and build comprehensive courses, training and learning materials for the ammonia production industry to underpin the skills development of a growing workforce, driven by the expanding renewable energy industry as well as assisting to decarbonise other sub-industries.

Working with a Queensland based RTO to develop the industry identified sail making qualification for the nautical, canvas goods manufacturing and civil construction sectors.

Identify the skills required for Sewing Machine Technicians, suitable qualifications and potential funding for training employees.

Provide a skilling solution for businesses that require electroplating skills, of which the units of competency exist however they are not being delivered in Queensland though the relevant qualifications are funded. 

Develop the learning and assessment materials of nine units of competence so that apprentices can acquire advanced machining skills. On-job tradespersons are being upskilled to provide supervision to certificate IV apprentices.

Working with industry and the Queensland Government, we had the qualification declared as a traineeship to be delivered in Queensland and added to the user choice list, so more workers are eligible for funding to undertake this qualification.

Conducted extensive consultations with industry to gather evidence which would assist Government make an informed decision on investment settings which would facilitate businesses skilling more workers through funded training.

This project developed toolkits that will help attract new employees to the industry. These toolkits are free for industry use and are available for download on the Queensland Beef website.

Ensured Queensland educators stand at the cutting edge of hydrogen skill development so that the workforce has access to world-class hydrogen training which will underpin domestic utilisation and export.

Funded through the Queensland Government’s VET Emerging Industries Manufacturing Fund this project will enhance the interstate and international competitiveness of Queensland manufacturers by upskilling existing workers and ensure the units of competence are available to be included in future training plans for certificate III, IV and diploma apprentices and trainees.

Increased the number of apprenticeships in Cert III Marine Craft Construction in the Far North and the North Queensland regions.

Submitted an industry proposal to Queensland Government, resulting in the Certificate III in High Volume Baking being declared an apprenticeship.