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The following resources are provided to help employers, training providers, job seekers and young people. Please note that documents in PDF (Portable Document Format) need Adobe Acrobat Reader to be read. Adobe Acrobat Reader is freely available from Adobe.
- Apprenticeship and traineeship resources
- Apprenticeship and traineeship statistics
- Australian Quality Training Framework Industry Resource Kits
- Australian Quality Training Framework resources
- Course accreditation resources
- Emerging industries
- Employment and training statistics
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Group training organisation resources
- Guide to Getting a Job
- Industry skill shortages
- Industry Technical Adviser resources
- New apprenticeships centres resources
- Professions we recognise
- Registered training organisation resources
- Strategic Purchasing Program resources
- Training Package resources
- Training Plan resources
- Training support materials
- User Choice resources
- Vocational education and training resources for people with a disability
- Vocational Placement Scheme resources
Apprenticeship and traineeship resources
A number of comprehensive guides, booklets and information sheets are available for download from our Apprenticeship and traineeship resources page.
Apprenticeship and traineeship statistics
The Queensland Department of Employment and Training makes statistical information on apprenticeships and traineeships freely available to all interested parties.
You can view the statistics request form definitions before requesting statistics online. This document will assist you in identifying and defining the parameters of your request.
To request statistics you can complete a statistical request online, or download a copy of the Statistics fax request form [PDF 111kb].
Australian Quality Training Framework Industry Resource Kits
Queensland industries have developed industry resource kits to provide auditors and training organisations with current and responsive information and advice regarding Australian Quality Training Framework regulations in Queensland.
Australian Quality Training Framework resources
Resources to assist in Australian Quality Training Framework compliance and audit, as well as information on meeting AQTF obligations, are available from our Australian Quality Training Framework resources page.
Course accreditation resources
There are a number of documents that are essential as references when developing a course for accreditation. There are guides for developing training packages and accredited courses. Links to these documents are available from our Course accreditation resources page, or free hard copies may be ordered by emailing the department's accreditation team.
Emerging industries
Research and publications on emerging industries released by the Queensland Department of Employment and Training are available from our Publications: emerging industries page.
Employment and training statistics
Research and publications on employment and training statistics released by the Queensland Department of Employment and Training are available from our Publications: employment and training statistics page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions are available on this site:
- Apprenticeship and Traineeship (for apprentices/trainees)
- Apprenticeship and Traineeship (for employers)
- Contract Compliance Audits (registered training organisations)
- Course Accreditation
- Group training organisations
- Skills Recognition
- Training Packages
- User Choice
Group training organisation resources
Links to a number of resources for group training organisations are available from our Group training organisation resources page.
Guide to Getting a Job
Guide to Getting a Job [PDF 169kb] includes tips on assessing your skills and abilities; writing resumes, applications and filling in application forms; answering position descriptions and selection criteria, and interview techniques.
Industry skill shortages
Research and publications on industry skill shortages released by the Queensland Department of Employment and Training are available from our Publications: industry skill shortages page.
Industry Technical Adviser resources
Links to a number of resources for Industry Technical Advisers are available from our Industry technical advice resources page.
New apprenticeships centres resources
Links to a number of resources for new apprenticeships centres are available from our New apprenticeships centres resources page.
Professions we recognise
Information on professions practiced in Queensland, including: general description, specialisations, educational requirements, steps to skill recognition, relevant organisations and contacts. Information for each profession is available for download in PDF format.
Registered training organisation resources
A number of registration resources (policies and guides) and audit resources for registered training organisations - and training providers considering registration - are available for download.
Strategic Purchasing Program resources
The Queensland Government invests funds in training that stimulates jobs growth and reduces skills shortages. Priority areas for funding include new and emerging industries and occupations, and strategic training priorities that will enhance the economic and social well-being of Queenslanders. Download:
- Strategic Priority Purchasing Program full contract [PDF 196kb]
- 2003-2004 reference guide [Word 294kb] [PDF 249kb]
- Locality table. [Excel 341kb] [PDF 151kb]
Training Package resources
Resources relating to training packages and industry licensing in Queensland are available online. Resources relating to recent changes to training packages and course accreditation are also available.
Training Plan resources
During the probationary period for an apprenticeship or traineeship, the employer, the apprentice or trainee, and their supervising registered training organisation, must negotiate and sign a training plan. The training plan reflects the milestones for progression towards achievement of each competency, and the agreed position on what constitutes reasonable progress by the apprentice or trainee. Download:
- Checklist for training plans [PDF 54kb]
Training support materials
There are a number of key sources for buying or accessing developed support materials. Some organisations operate nationally, while others are outlets for materials developed through state funding. Links to a number of online resources for trainers are available from this site. Our Training Materials Catalogue is also available.
User Choice resources
User Choice funds registered training organisations for the delivery of training to apprentices and trainees. The following resources are available for download:
- The User Choice catalogue [PDF 780kb] [Excel 2.52MB] replaced the User Choice price list on 1 July 2003.
Vocational education and training resources for people with a disability
The Queensland Department of Employment and Training provides support for people with specific needs undertaking vocational education and training. Download:
- Where to from School? [PDF 62kb] This booklet provides information on pathways to vocational education and training for students with a disability.
- More about the vocational education and training Disability Support Service [PDF 32kb]
Vocational Placement Scheme resources
Vocational placement helps students prepare for the workforce by giving them an opportunity to learn and develop relevant and industry-specific skills. Download:
- Vocational placement agreement template [PDF 25kb]
- Sample training plan [PDF 110kb]
Contact Apprenticeships info 1800 210 210 or Training Queensland 1300 369 935
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