For businesses

Developing your employees' skills through training can improve your business and help it stay competitive.

Other benefits of training include:

• greater staff retention and commitment
• a qualified workforce
• increased productivity
• improved quality
• less wastage.

Assess your training needs

It is important to know which areas of your business would benefit from training.

Listen to your employees and consider these questions:

• Are you on track to achieve your long-term business goals?
• Are your clients happy with your service?
• Do you have skills or knowledge gaps?

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of prior learning enables your employees to have their existing skills and knowledge assessed to gain a formal qualification.

Benefits can include:

• staff retention—through increased motivation and commitment to the business
• business growth—through increased productivity and quality assurance.

Find a registered training organisation

Find a training organisation that will meet your business and training needs.

TAFE Queensland offers responsive and industry relevant training with flexible learning options.

Training costs

Before seeking training, you should develop a training plan and have a budget.

Some costs to consider include:

• travel and accommodation of employees
• training provider fees
• training materials
• employee wages
• temporary substitute employees
• administrative costs.

Talk to your chosen training provider to identify costs and to plan the best-value-for-money training for your business.

Related link

• For employers—information about apprenticeships and traineeships.