Delivering the strategy

Delivering training across Queensland

Ensuring access to training across Queensland is an ongoing challenge with a need to better match training with local industries and employment opportunities.

The Right Skills Strategy will deliver:

Access to training for Queensland’s regions

  • Build a diverse network of local training providers to deliver high-quality, government funded training.
  • Funding that supports training for regional communities and niche industries.

More world-class training facilities

  • $60 million to build a new TAFE Centre of Excellence in Moreton Bay.
  • $2 million for a Marine Centre of Excellence for Southern Moreton Bay Islands, working with industry and TAFE Queensland.
  • $61.1 million for a new TAFE Excellence Precinct in Rockhampton, working with CQUniversity.
  • $78 million for a TAFE Centre of Excellence in Caloundra to focus on construction trades.
  • $17.6 million to expand the Great Barrier Reef International Marine College in Cairns.
  • $5 million for a Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Maryborough to be operated by Manufacturing Skills Queensland.

The next generation of trainers

  • $2 million to recruit of the next generation of trainers where they are most needed.
  • Focus on trade professionals, former defence personnel and parents returning to work.

Flexible and innovative training solutions

  • More training designed with industry, such as micro-credentials and non-accredited training. This allows Queensland to respond quickly to changing and emerging skill needs.
  • $2 million to expand the Local Skills Solutions program to better support regional economies and communities.

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Last updated:
13 November 2025