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How can Skilling Solutions Queensland help my business?
Why do businesses need to develop a skilled workforce?
Is it important in my workplace to develop my staff's skill base?
What is recognition of prior learning and what are the benefits?
We could provide our service in your workplace..

How can Skilling Solutions Queensland help my business?

By helping people to fast track their employment prospects, Skilling Solutions Queensland assists new and emerging industries in meeting their need for trained, qualified staff, as well as traditional industries seeking to upgrade the skills base of their workforce in order to remain competitive.

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Why do businesses need to develop a skilled workforce?

With new technology and new industries developing at a fast pace, the business environment is a lot more competitive than it used to be. Industries need access to a highly skilled workforce that will help them keep one step ahead of the competition.

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Is it important in my workplace to develop my staff's skill base?

A common response when employees are surveyed in the workplace to determine job satisfaction is, after a fair and equitable pay rate, professional development or skills development and the opportunity for advancement.

Recognition of prior learning is a vehicle for you to provide both. It enables you to recognise your staff's existing skills and provide a formal process for certification that offers a high degree of flexibility.

You will also have the opportunity to identify the skills gaps of your employees thus improving the overall productivity of your staff. It also provides them the opportunity to network with other staff re skills gained and the ability to mentor younger less skilled staff.  Most of all it makes you a desirable employer with the ability to recruit a more talented pool of workers.

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What is recognition of prior learning and what are the benefits?

Recognition of prior learning is a credible and practical skills recognition process that looks at what individuals know and can do, and may lead to recognition of individuals' skills and knowledge - regardless of how they were acquired. The potential benefits to you and your business are:

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We could provide our service in your workplace..

Do you have a group of skilled, experienced staff members whom you would like to gain a formal qualification? We understand that it is important to minimise staff downtime and disruption, so, we may be able to provide our service in your workplace! Call 1300 654 687 to speak with the Team Leader of your local centre to explore this opportunity further.

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