Skilling Queenslanders for Work Courses

Get job ready with fully funded training and support.
Explore the 2026 course options below and submit an enquiry to check your eligibility and secure a place.

Kick-Start Your Career

Delivered by BUSY At Work. Supported by the Queensland Government through the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative.

• Build practical skills employers value

• Gain confidence with job readiness support

• Train locally with guidance from an experienced team

• No course fees (fully funded for eligible participants)

Available courses for 2026

Choose a course below to learn more. If you are not sure which one is right, submit an enquiry and we will help you decide.

Places are limited. Enquire early to confirm eligibility and next steps.

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16 weeks – 2 days per week
Townsville or Toowoomba
Fully funded course
TBC (November 2026)

Get set for work with a Certificate I in Construction.

This no-cost program is designed for young women to explore a career in the construction industry, providing foundational skills that will help you take the next step in the industry, including an Apprenticeship or work as a Trades Assistant.

Covering the essentials, like work health and safety requirements, you'll also learn how to use construction tools, measure, read plans and much more. Trade-qualified teachers will support you to understand what it's like to work in occupations in the construction industry, like carpentry, bricklaying and painting.

This 16-week program is due to begin in November 2026. Express your interest via the form below and we'll let you know when the dates are confirmed.

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2 Weeks Work Readiness Program
Brisbane
Fully funded course
Regular fortnightly course

The program focuses on industries currently experiencing skills shortages—including construction, civil construction, landscaping, hospitality, and retail—and is ideal for eligible job seekers who have practical ability but need support to build confidence and communication skills when engaging with employers.

Who this program is for

Skilling Queenslanders for Work is designed to help Queenslanders who are looking to start work, return to work, or improve their employment options.

This initiative may suit:

  • Young people
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • People living with disability
  • Mature-aged jobseekers
  • Women entering or re-entering the job market
  • Veterans
  • Ex-service personnel

People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Basic requirements

To participate, you must:

  • Be over 15 years of age
  • No longer be attending formal education
  • Live in Queensland

Eligibility can vary by course and program requirements. Submit an enquiry and we will confirm what applies to you.

A smiling person in a Bridgeman uniform, with support by BUSY at Work, holds documents by an ERMAKSAN machine in a yellow-tinted workshop.

Who this program is for

Skilling Queenslanders for Work is designed to help Queenslanders who are looking to start work, return to work, or improve their employment options.

This initiative may suit:

  • Young people
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • People living with disability
  • Mature-aged jobseekers
  • Women entering or re-entering the job market
  • Veterans
  • Ex-service personnel

People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Basic requirements

To participate, you must:

  • Be over 15 years of age
  • No longer be attending formal education
  • Live in Queensland

Eligibility can vary by course and program requirements. Submit an enquiry and we will confirm what applies to you.

How it works

Submit an enquiry

using the form below.

We contact you

to confirm your goals and eligibility.

Choose your course

and complete the next steps.

Start training

and get support towards employment outcomes

If you are unsure which course to choose, type “Not sure yet” and we will help.

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Why train with BUSY At Work?

We support you to build the skills and confidence needed to move towards employment. Our training is practical, guided, and focused on real outcomes.

What you can expect:

  • Supportive trainers and a structured learning environment
  • Practical learning that builds job readiness
  • Pathways to employment opportunities and local industry connection
  • A clear plan for your next steps after training

Why train with BUSY At Work?

We support you to build the skills and confidence needed to move towards employment. Our training is practical, guided, and focused on real outcomes.

What you can expect:

  • Supportive trainers and a structured learning environment
  • Practical learning that builds job readiness
  • Pathways to employment opportunities and local industry connection
  • A clear plan for your next steps after training
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