We turn ordinary people into everyday legends
Upskills QLD has been training people in high-risk related courses focused initially on traffic management and control all over QLD, for more than 12 years from the NSW border, up to Thursday Island and out to western QLD.
Formerly known as Traffic Management People (TMP), in 2021 the founder, industry expert, Brian Abrahamson, sold TMP to focus on expansion of QLD’s leading traffic training business with one goal in mind – build the nation’s best traffic training company, with a difference. Upskills QLD has more recently extended its core service offering to include other High-Risk courses like Working at Heights and Confined Spaces, as well as First Aid.
In an industry where many students only receive the bare minimum of training required, an Upskills trained professional receives complete training in both theory and practical delivered by the industry’s most experienced trainers and mentors. This enables them to be fully qualified in the shortest timeframes in the industry, ready to deploy immediately.
There is no doubt an Upskilled trained professional will have received the highest quality and safety assured traffic training in the industry.
”“ Just to let you know the training last week was great, everyone loves Fran!! She is a super star here ”
Sarah Thomson
Training & Development Officer
“ Thank you for your support with training.
I had the pleasure of having Upskills perform a number of training sessions from my office for both internal students and external.
The level of professionalism was at a very high standard, the trainers are always polite and in full control of the students.“
The standard and knowledge of the training material is second to none in my experience in the Temporary Traffic Management industry.
I would certainly recommend them, and I would expect the level of training outside of the Temporary Traffic Management industry would also be of the highest standard. ”
Tony Santiuste
Director
“ Upskills have been our trusted partner of choice for training our traffic people because we know how well they treat and respect our people. They return enthusiastic and confident. They are true professionals, easy to deal with and always deliver. ”
Brodie
Recruitment Coordinator
“ Just thought I would leave some positive feedback about Michelle one of your workers at upskills.
Us here at APM recently started our contract with the department not long ago and I got the opportunity to be the first youth support worker to put a client through the traffic control course training. I was totally unsure of the whole process therefore called Upskills to find out some more information. Michelle picked up the phone as friendly as anything and was super super helpful with everything I had to ask (Which was heaps). Michelle stepped through the whole process of the course, and it was really easy to understand, and she made it enjoyable to listen too. From that day on Michelle and myself built a great connection, I have properly called Michelle over 50 times (No joke) and she was always happy enough to help me out wherever was needed. She always gave me follow up calls and checked everything with me which was really appreciated. Then when it came to the PPE Michelle was so kind to drop it of in office and gave the team here a run down of the course, which we all really appreciated as we have a few clients that are keen on the course. Michelle has made the experience learning about traffic control heaps easier and quite enjoyable including a couple of laughs along the way. Honestly it has been the best experience from any business I have ever dealt with. ”
Reuben Ginn
Youth Support Worker
“ Upskills QLD supported our participants to complete White Card and First Aid courses.
Our cohort ranged from young people disengaged from education with low levels of literacy to job seekers, all between the ages of 14-21.
The trainers were always so patient and understanding, supporting the young people to comprehend and complete the courses.
The training and admin team always supported us and booked courses in as needed and sometimes on short notice.
Without Upskills QLD, some of our young people may not have been able to complete these courses on their own. We are very thankful for all of the support they have provided. ”
Sarah
“ A huge thank you to Scott for the delivery of the training last week. An informative and passionate trainer who kept everyone engaged.
I will be in touch soon with the next batch of workers for training. ”
Chris Irwin
HSEQ Project Lead
“ Bigambul Native Title Aboriginal Corporation (BNTAC) have utilised Upskills Queensland on several occasions over the last two years and have found them to be a most professional and astute service provider for Traffic Control and related Training.
Their attention to detail and professional service delivery are clear in their passion for delivering quality training exemplified across all facets of teaching, planning, review, and final accreditation for our trainees.
Upskills Queensland have proven to BNTAC to take the responsibility of training and shaping lives for improved employment outcomes. They provide an engaging environment to learn and provide mentoring and support through facilitation of quality training from inception, practical components, and the end goal of qualifications.
As a point of difference to other experiences, we found Upskills Queensland to understand the challenges of training in regional areas with a focus on quality, relationships, and fostering growth in skilling Bigambul and First Nations people to be job ready.
BNTAC have no hesitation in recommending Upskills Queensland for their training programs. ”
Justin Saunders
Executive Director
”“ Just to let you know the training last week was great, everyone loves Fran!! She is a super star here ”
Sarah Thomson
Training & Development Officer
“ Thank you for your support with training.
I had the pleasure of having Upskills perform a number of training sessions from my office for both internal students and external.
The level of professionalism was at a very high standard, the trainers are always polite and in full control of the students.“
The standard and knowledge of the training material is second to none in my experience in the Temporary Traffic Management industry.
I would certainly recommend them, and I would expect the level of training outside of the Temporary Traffic Management industry would also be of the highest standard. ”
Tony Santiuste
Director
I have received some lovely calls and emails today about Jason and wanted to pass them on.
We had a team member struggle last round of TMI and actually had to leave the course and he resat the course over the last 2 days with Jason and I just spoke to him and his supervisor ( who also attended ) and he said that "it was the best TMI course he has ever attended thanks to Jason, he was patient, very knowledgeable and gave great relatable examples, was supportive and he thoroughly enjoyed it and wanted to thank him."
The below message was from his supervisor:
“Id like to put in a compliment for the trainer and the training company as he was excellent.
The way he designed the content and delivered it was much easier to follow and understand compared to previous courses I have done for TMI.
His knowledge base for the subject matter also was excellent and being able to provide real life examples helps put things into context. There were quite a few other staff which said the same thing.
The content of the training is very involved already (TMR required) but having a skilled trainer in that field of expertise makes it run so much smoother for all involved.”
The team members that attended the Confined Space training on the 24th with Jason also had great things to say about him too !
I’ve worked with Jason many times and always heard good things; he is a real asset to you and Upskills and I look forward to continuing to work with him, you and your other trainers in the future.
Thanks again Jason for this week you have been amazing !!
"Thank you for your support with training.
I had the pleasure of having Upskills perform a number of training sessions from my office for both internal students and external.
The level of professionalism was at a very high standard, the trainers are always polite and in full control of the students.“
The standard and knowledge of the training material is second to none in my experience in the Temporary Traffic Management industry.
I would certainly recommend them, and I would expect the level of training outside of the Temporary Traffic Management industry would also be of the highest standard."
"Just thought I would leave some positive feedback about Michelle one of your workers at upskills.
Us here at APM recently started our contract with the department not long ago and I got the opportunity to be the first youth support worker to put a client through the traffic control course training. I was totally unsure of the whole process therefore called Upskills to find out some more information. Michelle picked up the phone as friendly as anything and was super super helpful with everything I had to ask (Which was heaps). Michelle stepped through the whole process of the course, and it was really easy to understand, and she made it enjoyable to listen too. From that day on Michelle and myself built a great connection, I have properly called Michelle over 50 times (No joke) and she was always happy enough to help me out wherever was needed. She always gave me follow up calls and checked everything with me which was really appreciated. Then when it came to the PPE Michelle was so kind to drop it of in office and gave the team here a run down of the course, which we all really appreciated as we have a few clients that are keen on the course. Michelle has made the experience learning about traffic control heaps easier and quite enjoyable including a couple of laughs along the way. Honestly it has been the best experience from any business I have ever dealt with."
"Upskills QLD supported our participants to complete White Card and First Aid courses.
Our cohort ranged from young people disengaged from education with low levels of literacy to job seekers, all between the ages of 14-21.
The trainers were always so patient and understanding, supporting the young people to comprehend and complete the courses.
The training and admin team always supported us and booked courses in as needed and sometimes on short notice.
Without Upskills QLD, some of our young people may not have been able to complete these courses on their own. We are very thankful for all of the support they have provided."
"A huge thank you to Scott for the delivery of the training last week. An informative and passionate trainer who kept everyone engaged.
I will be in touch soon with the next batch of workers for training."
"Bigambul Native Title Aboriginal Corporation (BNTAC) have utilised Upskills Queensland on several occasions over the last two years and have found them to be a most professional and astute service provider for Traffic Control and related Training.
Their attention to detail and professional service delivery are clear in their passion for delivering quality training exemplified across all facets of teaching, planning, review, and final accreditation for our trainees.
Upskills Queensland have proven to BNTAC to take the responsibility of training and shaping lives for improved employment outcomes. They provide an engaging environment to learn and provide mentoring and support through facilitation of quality training from inception, practical components, and the end goal of qualifications.
As a point of difference to other experiences, we found Upskills Queensland to understand the challenges of training in regional areas with a focus on quality, relationships, and fostering growth in skilling Bigambul and First Nations people to be job ready.
BNTAC have no hesitation in recommending Upskills Queensland for their training programs."
"Just to let you know the training last week was great, everyone loves Fran!! She is a super star here "
We turn ordinary people into everyday legends
Everyday our communities rely on the people we train in these high risk jobs to keep them and our infrastructure safe.
At Upskills QLD, we don’t take this responsibility lightly and ensure the people we train receive the highest quality and safety assured training available.
Our training is unique, tailored to the individual student, so every one of them leaves with the confidence and skills they need to perform at their very best.
Turning ordinary people into everyday legends.
“At Upskills QLD, our promise is to deliver real world training on real world equipment conducted by experienced industry experts to address the real world issues. ”
– Brian Abrahamson, Owner and Founder, Upskills QLD
Our purpose is to help people be the best they can be via education.
Our mission is to make learning accessible and meaningful for everyone by being focused on each person.
Our vision is to be the training provider of choice for individuals and companies within all our offerings.
Upskills QLD believes in a People Before Processes approach to our business that respects the individual, safety in the workplace and the environment.
Upskills Qld is committed to achieving total customer satisfaction through vigorous innovation and constant improvement of its business processes. We are proud of our achievements and the below certifications demonstrate our commitment to customer service, safety and quality.
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The trainer was good . Very easy to understand. A nice personality that made everyone comfortable. Explain the course in layman's term which made for easier understanding.Read moreRead less
Very informative teaching by the teacher A+ . Onsite staff were very friendly and welcomingRead moreRead less
The trainer, was great and funny...I enjoyed the class...free coffee was great, tooRead moreRead less
I recently completed the Traffic Management Implementation training with Brian at Upskills Qld, and I couldn’t be more impressed. Brian delivered the course with a perfect balance of professionalism, clarity, and practical know-how. His depth of knowledge and real-world experience really stood out, making the content not only easy to understand but also highly applicable on-site. He created a supportive learning environment where questions were encouraged, and every participant felt confident and well-prepared by the end of the training. Brian’s attention to detail and commitment to safety standards were exceptional, and he made sure every aspect of the course was relevant to the current industry requirements. If you’re looking to get certified or upskill in Traffic Management Implementation, I highly recommend Brian and the team at Upskills Qld. A top-notch trainer who genuinely cares about setting his students up for success.Read moreRead less
John Degraf made training for my renewal TMI very knowledgeable Hopefully in 3 years time he’s still trainingRead moreRead less
Scott was an excellent trainer Covered everything and very knowledgeable Great courseRead moreRead less
Upskills is a great place to train. Easy parking, Trainer Scott definitely knows his stuff. He is a huge asset to your business. Keep up the good work, I will certainly return anytime I need any future training. Thank you.Read moreRead less
Excellent training provider and the staff went beyond and above to help me with all of my questions and the trainer was also five star 
with help during the course 
thank you Scotty. and all the ladies in the office and Brian.Read moreRead less
A huge shoutout to Jason and Scott for being amazing teachers on the TC and TMI course! They were incredibly helpful, answered all my questions with ease, and explained everything so clearly. Their knowledge and guidance made the course a great experienceRead moreRead less
I have attended Upskills training programs on a few occasions now. Scott was the instructor. Scott holds a high standard to the industry. His teaching methods are easy if you’re a beginner or experienced in the industry making sure you walk out of the training room confident. I highly recommend the team at Upskills to anyone for their next traffic control training course. Look forward to my next refresher course. Thank you UpskillsRead moreRead less
Would highly recommend upskills traffic control training The trainer was easy to understand friendly etc 
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Always trust Upskills QLD with all my training needs. They are the leading training organization in SEQ in my opinion. I recommend Upskills QLD to any TC/TMI that needs their renewal or someone who is looking to get into the industry. Their owner, admin & trainers are accommodating and knowledgeable.Read moreRead less
Jason our trainer was great. The course was well paced & his energy level was the same from start to finish. It made a day in the classroom seem to fly by pretty fast.Read moreRead less
Did my TC and TMI renewal with Jason. Excellent training and was able to answer any questions I had about setups and future training within the industry. Definetly do your training with Jason and upskills.Read moreRead less
Fran is a fabulous trainer, delivering content in a relaxed and easy way for students to understand and is very knowledgeable in her field.Read moreRead less
Scotty made the course a lot more interesting thanks to His experience and energy. White Card and TC course. The office staff are friendly and great to deal with tooRead moreRead less
Hi all I took a tmi theory and practical course. Really well taught by Jason explained everything exceptionally well. Took all questions from the group and explained everything in the best possible way for the group to understand. Thank you and well done. Thanks Paul.Read moreRead less
Fran was a fantastic teacher. She explained anything and everything and always encouraged the students.Read moreRead less
Did a traffic control course the place was great Jase the teacher was awesome would recommend highly to anyoneRead moreRead less
Well,, let me say,,, Thank you to Jason Kassulke,, Was a great learning experience,,, Good teaching, I am so glad I did it,,,new journeys ahead nowRead moreRead less
Absolutely recommend this company todo your training. Jason was an awesome trainer, explained and listened when we needed help. Thank you will be going back.Read moreRead less
All the staff were extremely helpful. Scott the training officer was amazing. Everything explained perfectly and was relaxed environment. Cannot thank the team enough. Well done and ThankyouRead moreRead less
Had a 2 day course (TMI & practical) with traineriner Jason.K. He is full of energy and is very enthusiastic. He conducted the classes really well, and he ensures that everyone understood the content by explaining in a way his students could relate. He is also very funny with the jokes and hand gestures, which (personally I think) grabs the attention of his students. Please give him a raise!!!!Read moreRead less
My partner and I did our full TMI course with Jason at upskills. The whole process was seamless and enjoyable. The facilities were all clean, tidy and practical. Jason's knowledge on the industry was very impressed and I look forward to doing business in the future and further training with Upsills QLD.Read moreRead less
Did my White card, Traffic Control and TMI with trainer and assessor Fran alls I can say is the most precise and concise trainer I have ever been trained and assessed by. The course content and delivery was A1 and also fun along the way. Was assessed by Craig and highly recommended him for his expertise as well all round experience was too notch and I feel comfortable and confident in every aspect of the job ahead. A huge thank you Read moreRead less
Fran that did our tmi training kept the course content relevant & was very knowledgeable. She ran the class well & I would recommend her for doing any training with.Read moreRead less
Did a tmi course had a trainer fran, was absolutely great explained everything really wellRead moreRead less
Have worked with Upskills QLD many times over the years and have always found their trainers and admin staff to be highly-educated and professional. Students have commented on the information delivered in the course to be like no other. Highly recommend.Read moreRead less
I have been in touch with Upskills for a couple of months dealing with Michelle by phone she has a great phone manner, and with the number of calls she receives each it was nice of her to remember who I am. She explained the system clearly Michelle was great. The TC Training Course was run by Scott, he was also very friendly and welcoming, he was never perturbed by interrupting questions , he explained things clearly using many personal analogies. I could not recommend Upskills highly enough. Thanks Guys. ( Mmm is that the correct pronoun) Regards KeithRead moreRead less
Scotty & Craig were awesome trainers and really knew theirheir stuff! Couldn't recommend them more!Read moreRead less
Fran was awesome very helpful and knowledgeable about the whole course awesome as thanks heaps Fran and crew 
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Highly recommend Upskills Qld at Kippa Ring & the trainer,ner, Jason.Read moreRead less
Great adult learning environment. Catered to my learning needs. Excellent method of instructional techniques by Jase. He was very engaging and enthusiastic which made the course far more interesting.Read moreRead less
The course was very very precise reframing to all matters of safety and on road experience. Instructor was clear with all questions answers and very good at what she does. It was a pleasure training under upskill Thank you for your time and effortRead moreRead less
Hi if your eva wanting to be trained for traffic control or tmi then fran from upskills is the best trainer I have eva had and I would back her any time and I'm so thankful as she tells it like it is and straight forward but cares and takes the time to teach by what eva way helps u like if it's theory she will teach in that way but if it's prac then she will train like that so you have the best start in your new career. Hands down I would suggest fran if anybody eva needed retraining or wanted to get into this career. Love your work fran. And thanks again. Upkills all the way !!!!!!!!Read moreRead less
I’d like to give a big shout out to my trainer Scotty at Kippa-Ring not only was he informative and knowledgeable but made the course fun. Very approachable and also open to different opinions, he was also very helpful to others having any type of difficulties through the 3 days I was there doing my TC, TMI and working in proximity modules. Thanks Scotty and look forward to seeing you again once I’ve got my 20 hours up to complete my TC training. Read moreRead less
Came in to do my renewal TC ticket. Jason was the trainer who was pumped full of knowledge ready to depart onto us! Was great to Learn of any changes to the industry as well as familiarise and get back to the basics! Jason and Upskills were amazing with the process and completing this ticket! Straight forward, direct and very approachable people! It was a little hike as I’m from south side of the city but worth the travel!Read moreRead less
As a near 40yr old I was concerned about training into a new role, Fortunately our trainer Fran was very knowledgeable, explained things clearly, and she gave all students time and patience individually. I highly recommend Upskills.Read moreRead less
I recently completed the White Card and Traffic Controller training with Upskills, and I couldn't be more impressed! The experience was great from start to finish. Jason, our trainer, made the sessions engaging and enjoyable. If you're looking to get your White Card or Traffic Controller qualification, I highly recommend Upskills. It's not just about getting a certificate – it's about gaining the confidence and skills to succeed in the industry. Not only does it provide a solid certification, but it also effectively helps in finding a 20-hour placement. Big thanks to Jason and the team for a fantastic learning experience!Read moreRead less
Recently did the TMI course . Absolutely brilliant. Great team to do training with . Jason is great takes his seriously as a trainer but adds the humour in to it . Highly recommended if you want a career change & need training. These guys will get you what you need .Read moreRead less
Did my TC with Fran, made learning easy and retainable . Great facilitator.Read moreRead less
Completed my full Traffic Control course with Upskills training. Incredible teachers including Jason and John. So professional and encouraging through the theory and practical side of things. Also huge shout out to Michelle and Megan for assisting with any queries and finding the 20 hour work placement. Couldn’t recommend enough!Read moreRead less
I did my tmi and traffic control with Jason this week at Nambour APM he was very good helping and sharing his experience thank you and can't wait to do my final assessment with use thanks for all the equipment and ppe for me to get started with my placementRead moreRead less
I enjoyed learning in this course with Hason. He is serious, focused, accurate personable & funny. This helps fir easier learning. He also goes the extra mile. Great way to learn. Appreciate the opportunity.Read moreRead less
Had a good two days at training with a good Trainer Thanks FranRead moreRead less
Fantastic down to earth trainer.( Fran ).! Very informative and professional.Read moreRead less
Highly recommend. Very informative & able to comprehend easily. LookLook forward to the TC & TMI training.Read moreRead less
Absolutely proud to be a part of this company. My teacher ( Fran) was incredible. Frans style of teaching is incredible. She is very patient and calm. Witch gives you the feeling of not being overwhelmed with the course. Her terminologies and lingo are simplified so everyone can understand. My course teacher Fran has been the best teacher I have ever come across any type of Learning I have encountered. “She deserves 10 out of 10 stars”Read moreRead less
The trainer is absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable highly recommend Upskills QLDRead moreRead less
Doing TC/TMI traning with FRAN . What a breath of fresh air this teacher is . Fran brings comfort to this learning experience which allows clear understanding of learning material . Fran has patient's with all learning personalities. I feel confident in my knowledge thanks to Fran's teaching methods.Read moreRead less
I was really not looking forward to this course after the last time I did. Such a surprise! Scotty was knowledgeable and fun. The day went quickly but I learnt so much. Cheers ScottyRead moreRead less
Need to get tickets, these guys are awesome for renewals, and upskilling in general, scotty and Jase answer any and all questions I had during the courses, and remember when you doing something like this there's no such thing as stupid questions, and don't be afraid to speak up, they will help in any way they can! Definitely worth it, and will be using Upskills QLD when I need renewal again.Read moreRead less
Fran was the best trainer and accessor I have ever had in any of my training modules.Read moreRead less
As a student, it's imperative to be taught by industry experts. Fran is interactive which keeps you engaged and engaged students will always learn more. 8 hour training sessions can be very challenging, but not this time. Thanks Fran, great job !Read moreRead less
