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Skilling Queenslanders for Work

Build skills, gain qualifications and get job-ready with funded training for eligible Queenslanders.
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What is Skilling Queenslanders for Work?

Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) is a Queensland Government initiative that helps eligible Queenslanders gain skills, qualifications, workplace experience and support to prepare for employment. Endeavour Foundation is an approved provider delivering SQW-funded training across selected Queensland locations.

Through SQW, participants can:

  • Gain nationally recognised qualifications
  • Develop practical workplace skills
  • Build confidence and employment readiness
  • Access personalised support and mentoring
  • Connect with employment and training opportunities

Some qualifications are available through our Inclusive Careers pathway at selected locations, offering a more tailored learning environment and additional support for learners. Check each course page for availability.

Available Qualifications

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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
[CHC33021]


Support people to live independently. Build practical skills for a career supporting older people and people with disability.

Community Careers: Practical, employment-focused training for eligible Queenslanders looking to gain skills and qualifications.

Locations: Townsville, Cannonvale, Gladstone, Yeppoon, Rockhampton.

Inclusive Careers: A more tailored and supported learning environment for participants who may benefit from additional assistance during training.

Location: Robina.


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Certificate III in Community Services
[CHC32015]


Create positive change in your community. Develop the skills and knowledge needed for a rewarding career in community services.

Community Careers: Practical, employment-focused training for eligible Queenslanders looking to gain skills and qualifications.

Locations: Townsville, Cannonvale, Gladstone.


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Certificate II in Hospitality
[SIT20322]


Start your hospitality career. Gain practical customer service and hospitality skills to prepare for employment.

Inclusive Careers: A more tailored and supported learning environment for participants who may benefit from additional assistance during training.

Location: Burleigh.


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Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations
[TLI20421]


Build a career in logistics and warehousing. Learn practical skills for roles across warehousing, distribution and supply chain operations.

Inclusive Careers: A more tailored and supported learning environment for participants who may benefit from additional assistance during training.

Locations: Wacol, Burleigh, Maroochydore.


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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
[CHC33021]


Support people to live independently. Build practical skills for a career supporting older people and people with disability.

Community Careers: Practical, employment-focused training for eligible Queenslanders looking to gain skills and qualifications.

Locations: Townsville, Cannonvale, Gladstone, Yeppoon, Rockhampton.

Inclusive Careers: A more tailored and supported learning environment for participants who may benefit from additional assistance during training.

Location: Robina.


View Course
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Certificate III in Community Services
[CHC32015]


Create positive change in your community. Develop the skills and knowledge needed for a rewarding career in community services.

Community Careers: Practical, employment-focused training for eligible Queenslanders looking to gain skills and qualifications.

Locations: Townsville, Cannonvale, Gladstone.


View Course
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Certificate II in Hospitality
[SIT20322]


Start your hospitality career. Gain practical customer service and hospitality skills to prepare for employment.

Inclusive Careers: A more tailored and supported learning environment for participants who may benefit from additional assistance during training.

Location: Burleigh.


View Course
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Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations
[TLI20421]


Build a career in logistics and warehousing. Learn practical skills for roles across warehousing, distribution and supply chain operations.

Inclusive Careers: A more tailored and supported learning environment for participants who may benefit from additional assistance during training.

Locations: Wacol, Burleigh, Maroochydore.


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Additional Support Available

Some participants may benefit from a more tailored learning environment through Inclusive Careers pathway, which provides additional support throughout their training journey.

Where available, Endeavour Foundation offers:

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Smaller Learning Cohorts

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Additional Learning Support

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Tailored Workplace Readiness Activities

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Individual Guidance and Mentoring

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Smaller Learning Cohorts

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Additional Learning Support

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Tailored Workplace Readiness Activities

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Individual Guidance and Mentoring

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If you're unsure which training option is right for you, our team can help determine the most suitable pathway.

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Am I Eligible?

SQW provides funded training opportunities for eligible Queenslanders looking to build skills and prepare for employment.

You may be eligible if you:

Good to know: You do not need an NDIS plan or an existing connection with Endeavour Foundation to participate.

Read the FAQs below for more information.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

SQW is available to eligible Queenslanders looking to build skills, gain qualifications and improve their employment opportunities. Eligibility requirements may vary slightly between programs and locations. Our team can help determine whether a course is right for you.

SQW is designed to support Queenslanders who may face barriers to employment. Priority may be given to people who are unemployed or underemployed, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, mature-age job seekers and others experiencing disadvantage.

No. You do not need an NDIS plan to participate in SQW training.

SQW is funded through the Queensland Government and is available to eligible Queenslanders regardless of whether they access NDIS supports or other Endeavour Foundation services.

No.

You do not need to be receiving any other Endeavour Foundation service to participate in SQW. The program is open to eligible Queenslanders, including people who have never accessed an Endeavour Foundation service before.

Possibly.

Our team can help assess your circumstances and discuss available options.

Eligibility is assessed during the enquiry and enrolment process.

Our team will discuss your goals, current qualifications, residency status and individual circumstances to determine whether you meet the eligibility requirements for a current SQW opportunity.

Depending on the course, training may be delivered through either Community Careers or Inclusive Careers.

Community Careers provides practical, employment-focused training for eligible Queenslanders looking to gain skills, qualifications and pathways to work.

Inclusive Careers offers a more tailored and supported learning environment for participants who may benefit from additional support throughout their training journey.

No.

SQW is available to eligible Queenslanders. While some participants may benefit from additional support through Inclusive Careers, participation is not limited to people with disability and an NDIS plan is not required.

Our team can help you identify the qualification, location and training pathway that best aligns with your goals, interests and support needs.

Contact our team on 1800 112 112 or submit an enquiry.

We'll discuss your circumstances, answer any questions and help determine whether there is a suitable SQW training opportunity for you.

More Information

This training is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through its Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative. For detailed information about the Queensland Government's Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, visit: