Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways for our sector

Have you considered using Vocational Educational Training (VET) and Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) to gain a qualification and recognise work experience and skills?

WorkUP Queensland is partnering with TAFE Queensland to support the domestic and family violence, sexual violence and women’s health and wellbeing sectors to grow and retain workforce through VET pathways. This initiative sits within the broader Grow the Workforce strategic roadmap and seeks to support rural and remote regions, however workforce state-wide are encouraged to explore the options available.

WorkUP Queensland have selected a series of qualifications or programs that can lead into or enhance those in our sector.

We invite target services, leaders and individuals to consider this flexible and tailored learning delivery program to grow their own workforce. The following qualifications are  available under the Fee Free TAFE funding to eligible participants:

  • Certificate III in Business
  • Certificate IV in Community Services
  • Diploma of Leadership and Management

These courses may be a great opportunity for existing staff across all sector service delivery levels to upskill, have current skills recognised, and gain further qualifications. This can include:

  • Allied support staff (e.g. administration support, reception and other organisational support roles)
  • Existing frontline practitioners and
  • Experienced practitioners transitioning into team leader or leadership roles.

There are various avenues to a rewarding sector career. For example, Kathleen is in leadership role today. Consider her career pathway below to see where she began.

Interested?  

Expressions of Interest are now open – click here for more information including how to apply. Enrolments close 30 Nov 2024 for commencement in early 2025.