Employer Information
Additional Services
RAPAD Skilling isn't just about training and assessment - we also offer creative business
solutions. Every employee, workplace, and community is different to the next. That's why
we spend a considerable amount of time delving into your business to unearth the critical
aspects of operation, and create a plan of action to help move your business forward.
Contact us to discuss the best option for your organisation's development.
Workforce Development Planning
Workplace Professional Development
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Looking to employ a trainee/apprentice?
First, you will need to determine the role that the apprentice or trainee will have within your
organisation, and have an idea of the type of training course you want them to undertake.
Then, contact your local Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) Provider, such
as MRAEL. The AASN will be able to provide you with all the information regarding the
training contract, incentives, obligations and responsibilities of all parties, and offer support
throughout the training contract. The AASN will also help you find a trainee or apprentice
that fits within your organisation.
More information on the process of employing a trainee or apprentice can be found here.
Funding Options
A range of courses and qualifications are subsidised under the Queensland Government's VET Investment Plan
User Choice (Apprenticeship & Traineeship Funding)
The User Choice program provides a public funding contribution towards the cost of training and assessment services for eligible Queensland apprentices and trainees. The program aims to provide funding aligned to the skills needs of industry and respond to changing government priorities.
Free Apprenticeships for under 25s
The Queensland Government will cover the cost of your training with a training provider when you choose a high priority apprenticeship or traineeship. The apprenticeship/traineeship must commence, or be undertaking your training between 1st January 2021 and the 30th September 2022.
The C3G supports eligible individuals to complete their first post-school certificate III qualification. It also supports school students to access training and Queensland's Year 12 graduates to transition to employment by providing free training in high priority qualifications. The C3G is targeted at certificate III qualifications because they are considered the entry-level qualification most often needed to gain employment in many industry sectors.
VETiS = Vocational Education and Training in Schools
VETiS qualifications funded by the VET investment budget are listed on the Priority Skills List. These qualifications are delivered by RTOs who have been approved by the department as pre-qualified suppliers (PQS) under the Certificate 3 Guarantee. Schools, in consultation with students and their parents, are able to choose any PQS approved to deliver the eligible qualification.
Students undertaking VETiS, funded by the VET Investment budget, can complete one employment stream qualification at the certificate I or II level.
The Higher Level Skills program provides a government subsidy to support eligible individuals to access subsidised training in selected certificate IV or above qualifications, and priority skill sets. The aim is to assist individuals to gain the higher level skills required to secure employment or career advancement in priority industries or to transition to university to continue their studies. Employers may also be able to access training to address workforce development needs.
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Skills Recognition
Skills recognition, or recognition of prior learning (RPL), is a process of acknowledging an employee's existing skills and knowledge that they have gained through work and life experiences. If an employee has worked in a role for a long time, they may be eligible for full or partial RPL of a training course or qualification that is relevant to their role. The employee's skills will be assessed against industry standards and matched against a suitable course.
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There are costs involved with the RPL process, but generally is considerably cheaper than paying full fee for service, and also requires less time commitment. In the case where an employee holds an exact or superseded but equivalent unit of competency, a credit transfer applies for that unit. There are no costs involved with credit transfers. For more information on RPL, click here .
Our Clients
We are proud to provide training and consultancy services to many work forces across Queensland, and some that span across the nation. Here are just some of our loyal clients and organisations. Make RAPAD Skilling your preferred provider for all training and development services. We live here too - so we know what works.
Booringa Action Group
