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Department of Education, Training and Employment. Training Queensland. Revamp and Reform Queensland VET Sector. Grow a four pillar economy Reduce unemployment to 4% over six years Establish a Skills and Training Taskforce 10,000 additional apprentices over six years.
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Department of Education, Training and Employment Training Queensland
Revamp and Reform Queensland VET Sector Grow a four pillar economy Reduce unemployment to 4% over six years Establish a Skills and Training Taskforce 10,000 additional apprentices over six years
Grow a Four Pillar Economy Focus on addressing areas of skills shortages, rebuild and support the industries that underpin Queensland’s wider economic growth • agriculture • tourism • resources • construction
Reduce unemployment to 4%in 6 years Focus training on job outcomes Reform trade skill pathways Flexible and responsive training to meet the needs of a ever changing labour market Industry led education and training system
Skills and Training Taskforce Was established to pave the way for a major overhaul of the VET Sector to meet the needs of both industry and students. • Has undertaken a broad consultation process • Prepared a response with recommendations • The report will now form a blueprint for the government to prepare a five-year VET action plan
10,000 additional apprentices over six years Improve administration of Apprenticeships and traineeships by • Streamlining procedures • Cutting red tape • Allow for transfer of contracts between employers • National harmonization
The Role of DETE Prospective clients and employers able to make an informed decision when purchasing training DETE will provide a one stop shop for creating an informed consumer base Refocus towards promoting apprenticeship pathways to employers and prospective apprentices
The Role of DETE (cont) Provide ongoing support and advice once a training contract is in place Focus on improving completion rates Foster links between training providers, industry, employers and schools to promote Apprenticeships as viable pathways
Commencements and Completions for Apprentices for the last 10 years Calendar Year
Training Queensland FNQ Region Office Regional Office – Level 2, 17-19 Sheridan Street Skilling Solutions Queensland – Earlville Shopping Centre Phone 1800 210 210