Training available for job seekers
Eligible job seekers may be able to access training under the program through contracted registered training organisations and via Skilling Queenslander for Work.
Registered training organisations (RTOs)
A primary aim of the Productivity Places Program is to increase workforce participation by training eligible job seekers in areas of demand as identified by the state industry training engagement bodies. To achieve this aim the Department of Education and Training has contracted a number of registered training organisations (RTOs) to deliver training to eligible job seekers for qualifications in demand by the current labour market.
Skilling Queenslanders for Work
Additional job seeker places are available through Skilling Queenslanders for Work. This initiative aims to provide jobseekers facing substantial barriers with customised employment and training assistance.
Search for Training Available
To find qualifications available through RTOs or Skilling Queenslanders for Work in your area, click on the relevant links below. Check this site regularly for training availability as more training is listed. Enquiries regarding the availability of training places can be forwarded to the department at ppp@deta.qld.gov.au.
Brisbane North
Registered training organisations
Skilling Queenslanders for Work
Brisbane South and Gold Coast
Registered training organisations
Skilling Queenslanders for Work
Central Queensland
Registered training organisations
Skilling Queenslanders for Work
North Queensland
Registered training organisations
Skilling Queenslanders for Work
South West Queensland
Registered training organisations
Skilling Queenslanders for Work
Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast
Registered training organisations
Skilling Queenslanders for Work
Job seeker eligibility
Access to the training available under the program is limited to people residing in Queensland who are:
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Australian citizens; or
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permanent residents of Australia; or
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humanitarian refugees.
An individual is eligible for a job seeker place if he or she is not a full-time student and is:
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registered with an Employment Service Provider (ESP); or
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an income support recipient who is not currently required to meet activity test or participation requirements; or
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a participant in the Community Development Employment Projects scheme; or
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not currently working and seeking or intending to seek paid employment or self employment after completing the qualification; or
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a participant in the Commonwealth's Access Program; or
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not working and participating in volunteering activities; or
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a person aged 15-19 years working up to 15 hours per week.
The following individuals are NOT eligible for a job seeker place:
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apprentices and trainees as defined in the Vocational Education, Training and Employment Act 2000 (PPP places will be managed through the User Choice program)
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secondary school students
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self-employed persons
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people living in the Cape York region (PPP places will be managed through the Cape York Strategy) and
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all others that do not meet participant eligibility as outlined above.
Apprenticeships and traineeships
The Queensland Government will continue to support training opportunities for job seekers engaged as apprentices and trainees. For information and advice about apprenticeships and traineeships visit the Apprenticeships Info website.
Cost of training for job seekers
With the exception of apprenticeships and traineeships, job seeker training funded under the program is at no cost to participants.