Gold Coast, Australia – Queensland's looming shortfall of construction workers presents a rare career opportunity for industry experts to step into training roles, according to Plenty Training, a leading 'train the trainer' Registered Training Organisation (RTO). While this may look like a major concern for the industry, and could mean significant delays to key projects, it also represents a golden moment for those looking to become qualified trainers in construction and infrastructure.
New figures from Infrastructure Australia reveal Queensland could face a shortfall of more than 54,000 construction workers at the peak of preparations for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. They forecast that workforce demand will remain high well beyond the Games, with billions in transport, housing, and public infrastructure projects already in the pipeline.
"To train tens of thousands of new and upskilled workers, we urgently need more qualified trainers and assessors," said Levi Luke, spokesperson at Plenty Training. "Without them, meeting project deadlines while maintaining safety and compliance will be a serious challenge."
"We see so many new students from within the construction industry taking up the challenge of becoming a qualified trainer. But really, so many more will be needed.
"This is a great opportunity for skilled construction staff to take on the task of training those new to the industry, and for those wanting to 'get off the tools' to move into a new, rewarding phase of their career," he said.
The TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is the latest and most up-to-date training qualification and provides experienced tradespeople an opportunity to deliver nationally recognised trade and construction qualifications. Gaining this credential can open new career pathways, combining their technical expertise with the opportunity to help shape the workforce that will build Queensland's future.
