Who is QAS?

Queensland Apprenticeship Services (QAS) is an Australian Apprenticeships Centre contracted by the Australian Government to provide support to employers, job seekers, apprentices, trainees and other interested parties.

Our services include: free information and advice, access to funding and incentives, streamlining government paperwork and tailored support.

QAS currently delivers services to North and North Western Queensland through its Cairns, Mount Isa and Townsville offices.

QAS provides the following free services:

Quality information and advice

Match apprenticeships and traineeships to suit jobseekers and employers needs.
Legal responsibilities and obligations.
Training options.
Eligibility for financial incentives and allowances.
Recruitment options to assist both employers and jobseekers.
Keep you up-to-date with the latest QAS, Australian Government and industry news.

Personalised help

Experienced consultants who will help complete and lodge paperwork and undertake sign-ups.
Face-to-face visits and six monthly follow-up phone calls.
Dedicated toll free phone number to answer your queries.
Support and assistance through our offices, by staff who understand your region and industry.
Centralised account management for large and multi-site employers, making it easier to manage apprentices and trainees.

Payment of incentives and allowances

Ensure accurate assessment and payment of incentive and allowance claims.
Leading IT system to efficiently manage and report on incentive claims.
Simplifying the incentive claims process with pre-filled claim forms and reminders.
Commitment to processing and claim turn-around times, meaning you receive your incentives sooner.

Access to extensive networks

Strong links with major industry and regional networks.
Assistance liaising with the Queensland Department of Education and Training (DET), who administer the apprenticeship and traineeship system.
Links to quality interstate Australian Apprenticeships Centres for interstate or national employers.

QAS was created as a business unit of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland to deliver support services to employers, current and potential apprentices and trainees and the community.

As part of the Chamber's commitment to employment, education and training, we firmly believe that a skilled workforce is a key component to Australia maintaining sustained economic growth and remaining competitive in the global environment.