I need to obtain a certificate to keep working in my workplace, what do I do?
If you have been working in a particular industry for an extended period of time, you may be able to receive recognition of your workplace experience and skills towards a formal qualification. Skilling Solutions Queensland can assist you in identifying the potential recognition you may receive and provide information on subsidies your may be eligible to receive.

I have been out of the workforce and now have to start working again, what do I do?
The first step may be to identify what kind of work you wish to undertake. Skilling Solutions Queensland can provide you with a career pathway planning service to identify occupations that best match what you are interested in doing.

I want to change careers but I am not sure what I want to do, what are my options?
This may depend on whether you want your chosen occupation to be based on your interests or your skills. SSQ’s career pathway planning service can provide you with information on both options and also provide you with details of the Queensland labour market to assist you in making a choice.

I am a mature age person looking for an apprenticeship but not sure what in, what do I do?
As the first step is to choose the apprenticeship type, Skilling Solutions Queensland can provide information on apprenticeships, training and the Queensland labour market to assist you in making your decision. Skilling Solutions Queensland can also provide you with information regarding apprenticeship options.

Where can I obtain information on training courses?
Skilling Solutions Queensland can provide information on training courses provided across Queensland by both Government and private training organisation. This allows you to explore all of your training options.

I need to get a trade ticket, where do I go?
Skilling Solutions Queensland may assist you by providing information on gaining a formal qualification based on your workplace skills or to obtain trade recognition.

I have a qualification from overseas and need to know what it means in Australia, where do I find this information?
The National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition provide this service. However, if you have been working in Australia, you may also be eligible to undertake Skilling Solutions Queensland’s pre-assessment service to obtain an indicator of the recognition you could receive towards a formal qualification.