The Queensland Government is investing billions of dollars in infrastructure, to keep our economy and job supply strong.

That means a high demand for skilled workers who understand industry needs and expectations.

To boost our skilled workforce and build the capacity of the vocational education and training sector, the Queensland Government created SkillsTech Australia in 2006.

SkillsTech Australia is a lead TAFE institute and the largest public provider of trade and technician training in Queensland and Australia.

The development and delivery of training for key industries covers:
Automotive
Building and Construction
Electrical and Electronics
Manufacturing and Engineering
And Sustainable Technologies.

SkillsTech Australia delivers training to people of all ages from school students through to mature age students.

We provide over 120 training programs including:
School based programs
Pre and post apprenticeship training
Diplomas
Advanced Diplomas
Licensing
And of course traineeships and apprenticeships.

Upskilling, changing and advancing careers

SkillsTech Australia also offers a range of supportive services, assisting students to achieve their career and educational goals.

SkillsTech Partners is the commercial and international division of SkillsTech Australia.

Services include:
Training needs analysis
Convenient and flexible training delivery options
Customised training solutions
Advice on funding for training

SkillsTech Partners can manage a businesses entire training process, providing workforce solutions anywhere in Australia and the world.

SkillsTech Partners has managed major training project for leading Australian --Manufacturing, Engineering, Mining and Constructions companies.

SkillsTech Australia delivers trade and technician training at ten centres across Brisbane.

A new major training centre is being developed on Brisbane's north side.

The Queensland Government is investing $181 million in SkillsTech Australia's main Brisbane Training Centre at Acacia Ridge -- now in stage two of development.

The Training Centre features state of the art equipment and includes a new foundry and Sustainability Innovation Centre.

The Sustainability Innovation Centre will showcase green trade skills, focusing on energy and water conservation.

Our renewable energy program is training electricians in solar panel installation.

Another $138 million is being invested in upgrading trade and technician training services throughout regional Queensland, including new training centres in Townsville and Mackay.

All new SkillsTech Australia facilities meet environmental standards in design and operation.

SkillsTech Australia's Corporate Social Responsibility Program contributes to our communities. For example, carpentry and plumbing students build cubby houses that are donated to charities.

Our sponsorship of the Creek Watch Program protects environmentally sensitive ecosystems.

SkillsTech Australia teachers deliver world class teaching to over 20,000 students annually.

One of our teachers recently won the award for National Teacher of the Year.

SkillsTech Australia is taking trade and technician training into the future, with blended learning, a mix of face to face teaching, work place based learning, video conferencing and elearning.

Training is offered throughout the year to meet industry needs.

SkillsTech Australia is responding to the Queensland Government's 2020 vision, Toward Q2, Tomorrows Queensland.

We will play a pivotal role in meeting the Q2 target, that three out of four Queenslanders will hold trade, training and tertiary qualifications.

SkillsTech Australia is industry's right hand.