Department overview
The Department of Education, Training and Employment is committed to ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the economic and social development of Queensland.
The Department delivers world class education and training services for people at every stage of their personal and professional development. The Department is also committed to ensuring our education and training systems are aligned to the state's employment, skills and economic priorities.
To access information about the Department's Education portfolio visit the Education Queensland.
Training organisations and course accreditation:
The council's powers and functions in relation to the regulation and registration of training organisations and the accreditation of courses have been transferred to the Commonwealth national vocational education and training regulator the Australian Skills Quality Authority.
Contact Australian Skills Quality Authority by telephone 1300 701 801, website www.asqa.gov.au or Australian Skills Quality Authority's postal address:
GPO Box 9928
Melbourne VIC 3001
Apprenticeship and traineeship
The council's remaining powers and functions in relation to apprenticeships and traineeships, recognition of group training and principal employer organisations, vocational placements, skills recognition and employment exemptions under the VETE Act 2000 have been transferred to Skills Queensland.
Enquires in relation to apprenticeship and traineeship system issues should be addressed through Apprenticeships Info by telephone at 1800 210 210 or visit Apprenticeships info website.
