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.
“ 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."
"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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Fantastic down to earth trainer.( Fran ).! Very informative and professional.
Highly recommend. Very informative & able to comprehend easily. Look forward to the TC & TMI training.
Traffic control course was a great experience. Fran the teacher made it so easy to learn, she is a lovely person.
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”
The trainer is absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable highly recommend Upskills QLD
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.
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 Scotty
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.
Fran was the best trainer and accessor I have ever had in any of my training modules.
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 👍!
I had a great experience with doing the course with Fran I can highly recommend
Thanks Fran, had a great time at the course and you made it fun. Presentation and knowledge was excellent!
Had a great experience with Fran, nothing was a problem, no question was stupid, and was treated with the greatest respect, which made the learning easy and reatainable, which is hard for some mature students
I have just completed my Working at Heights ticket and my Working in Confined Spaces ticket through Upskills QLD. My trainer Jase, was exceptional in outlining the safety aspects and explaining the real-world applications of each component in a comprehensive manner. I would/will strongly recommend their training organisation to anyone 10/10
I thoroughly enjoyed my class with Jase. He was very clear precise and to the point with a bit of humour thrown into the mix. I cannot speak more highly about the way they present there course and would highly recommend them to anyone who would be looking to do the course. Well done guys.
I did my training with Fran from upskills this week, and over the years she has definitely been the best person I have been trained by. Training was very informative, fun, not stressful and her knowledge was very relevant to my job.
Great presentation from a very knowledgeable presenter, highly recommend for all your traffic management needs.
I attended the TMI training on Friday. Fran was my trainer and I must admit, as a trainer of trainers myself, she was excellent. Not only does Fran know her stuff, she has the ability to keep people's attention and to get the correct information out there. She does this, not just by training, but by facilitating the training. In other words, she asks the question, and gets people to come up with the answers themselves. I personally always found this to be the best method of training. When people think for themselves they remember it better and this always helps while doing the job. Not only is Fran knowledgeable but she is very personable and approachable. She calls each person by their name and looks them in the eye while speaking to them. She can have a joke and a laugh which is very important, yet more importantly, she gets her message across. I saw men, who have been in the industry for years, admit to Fran that they had learned more in that one day with her than they had in years. Fran is a true asset to your company. Look after her ... Thank you Fran and I look forward to attending your classes again.
Just a small comet on FRAN my trainer who was good communicator and easy understood with her training being to the point and up to date she taught me more knowledge today in my cause TMI renewal
Jason was knowledgeable with vast experience and able to answer even the curve ball questions. He was pleasant and a great educator. Would recommend him to any organisation who needs to skill their staff.
Frans training was great. Has alot of experience to share and her class was easy to follow
I recently had to redo my level 1 traffic control ticket and I had Frances jay of upskills as my trainer 👌🏼 She really knew her business and qualifications, opened my eyes to alot of things that were unprofessional and just plain wrong working for other companies in the past and taught me alot of things I'd had no idea about and helped me better understand traffic control as a whole! The class was very well planned, very informative and entertaining to say the least. Highly advise taking the class with such professionals thanks guys.
Great class very informative really great communication and great lecturer- recommended highly
Completed Working in Confined Spaces and Safely Working at Heights at Upskills Qld Kippa Ring. Training facility and equipment was excellent and new. Knowledgeable trainer and thorough at making sure the course ware was understood.
Two days spent at Upskills , immediately noticed on arrival that all staff were welcoming, polite and personable. Trainer Scott , second to none ! He has a Happy , positive outlook and energy , funny and extremely knowledgeable. He made the course an extremely positive experience. I will definitely use Upskills again when required because of this .
I had Fran and Jason as instructors for my white card and traffic control. Both of them were very accommodating towards myself not being able to put pen to paper. Definitely recommend this company for people who struggle with paperwork and training in general
Easy to follow courses. Well set out. Excellent instructors with real world experience.
Great place to get your traffic control license done, everyone there is super helpful, friendly
My employer uses this company for staff to be trained in Traffic Control and Traffic Management Implementation. The trainer, Jason, is a mine of knowledge and explains policies and procedures very clearly, ensuring all students complete the courses with the theoretical, administrative and practical skills required.
Hi, I was very impressed with Upskills and Jason my Trainer. I have over 30 years in the civil construction industry and Jason was able to teach an old dog new tricks. For anyone interested in TC or TMI courses I highly recommend learning from Upskills Qld the correct way. Thanks Jason and Upskills Qld.
Their trainer Fran was amazing. She was very friendly and very knowledgeable on all things traffic control. She was able to work with everyone to help them understand the material and I learned a great deal in the short time we had her for. I would definitely recommend upskills and this wonderful trainer to anyone wanting to enter into traffic control.
Scott was absolutely amazing, I went in there thinking I made the wrong choice but he made me realise that I made the right choice. I absolutely loved going and learning about traffic. He always explained it in a way I could understand it and he made it fun which is what you need when sitting in a room all day and we all have good laughs along the way.
Training was very thorough and clear to understand, the trainer Jason was an amazing teacher.
Today was a fantastic day with Fran from upskill she is a fantastic teacher and explained everything in a way you can understand stand it we did our TMI in Bundaberg big shout out to Fran and keep up the hard work
I just would like to say a huge thankyou to Fran for her training today and I would recommend Fran for anyone who wants to get training in traffic controll Thanks again Fran for today you really are amazing..yours sincerely Colin coffey
100% will be recommending Upskills for anyone wanting to do tc/tmi. Fran is an awesome trainer and is bringing her a game to everyone she trains,
Completed my courses at APM Gladstone with Scott from Upskills was a pleasure doing the course with him,Thanks in advance.
Fran is the best trainer that I've had for any course I would highly recommend her and Upskills Qld...
Fran is a fantastic teacher she is considerate and listens to you I would recommend upskills to anyone…
Started my traffic control course this week with Fran she is a amazing teacher with the knowledge of being on the job herself before becoming a instructor would definitely recommend Fran as your teacher
Had a great experience in learning the ins and outs of being a traffic controller, Fran is amazing in her prestation of the course. Ian 👍👍👍
Just did my TMI refresher course today with Fran today. Can’t thank her enough for today, so helpful and made the day go so well. Also for helping me with any questions I had and for also making the day very informative. Thanks again Fran and Upskills QLD
My experience with Upskills QLD was amazing , the Trainers Fran and Jason are really easy going and very professional and they helped me appreciate what traffic controllers do to keep everyone safe and not just stand there holding a sign with so much more involved , thankyou Upskills QLD
1000% recommend. These guys are great Jason doesn't get the credit he deserves. He Made learning fun, simple and engaging. Also having anxiety and mental health problems i wasnt looking forward to it at all. But here we are on the last day its great Awesome team with High spirits and great attitudes. Makes you feel really like a part of the team. Thanks again Jase!
Shout out to Jase.K, awesome trainer and makes the course fun and easy to understand! Thanks Jase, you LEGEND !
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 too
I completed the traffic control course with Upskills. It was a great/ enjoyable course. Scotty (trainer) is very approachable and informative. Thanks Scott and Upskills team.
One of the better RTO's in the Brisbane area. I travelled from the gold coast to Redcliffe for a training course recommended by numerous collegues. I was impressed with the high teaching standards, including both theory & practical expertise, delivered by Scott and the other staff members.
Completed White Card course, TC course, and TMI course. Had two trainers over the four days, Fran and Scotty. Both trainers were easy to understand , they explained things exytemely well and answered all the questions that students asked. Trainers were very approachable and happy to help students when required. Would happily return to Upskills Qld for future training with Fran and Scotty. Big shout out to Fran and Scotty.
Great training instructor Jason Kassulke, very patient, focused on individuals and I found it very easy to communicate with which made training through the upskills company enjoyable!
Myself and two workmates did a traffic management course with Fran at rockhampton this week. This is one of the best I have done for a long time .Fran knows her stuff and enjoys a good banter which made this course very easy to understand..if your looking at doing this course Don't think you could find better 10 out of 10 ... Fran...
Just done my TC renewal with Upskills and the corse was really excellent. Fran was my trainer and she was extremely knowledgeable and what questions she couldn't answer she got the answers for rather quickly. Fran made it fun to learn the new regulations and explained things in a way you can understand and retain. Thank you Upskills QLD and a special thanks to Fran
Fran was great, the whole class was great. Laid back but very informative and effectively conveyed....never skipped a beat.
Just recently refreshed my TMI through Upskills Qld. Fran was my trainer and an absolute legend! Not only did I learn about all the current changes to the TC/TMI industry but the training was done in such a professional way. Fran really knows her stuff! She answered every question I sent her way because she not only puts all her training effort into keeping up to date but she also has plenty of experience on the job and on the road. Can't speak any higher of Fran's down to earth personality and the way she moved through the course. Next time I'm up for a refresher, I will definitely be giving Fran and Upskills QLD a call! Cheers guys.
Was an amazing experience and can definitely record going through upskill for any training!!
Just completed my TMI course with Scott. Learnt a lot and feel ready to work unlike other places I’ve been that send ya out with no idea. Definitely recommend Upskills
Upskills Queensland was the best training I've ever received. They had a trainer named Scotty do my training who had real world experience and ensured that everyone understood the training material he was providing.i had four days of training with them to do my white card My traffic control and my TMI Scotty was my trainer throughout keeping a fluid movement through the courses. I would highly recommend anyone looking to do this sort of training to go with upskills Queensland as they are awesome. They also organized my practical training hours in a quick and prompt way. If I could give this training organization any higher stars I would because they are one stop training organization. You can also get your PPE directly through them so that you are ready to do your training practicals as promptly as possible
Excellent trainer Clear and concise information Relevant information about the job
Done my TMI training here great trainer named Fran very knowledgeable and has the best teaching skills ever very highly recommended
I had to do my TMI Refresher course. The fact that I was able to do the course on a Saturday was a big plus. The very experienced John De Graff took us through this course in a very relaxed style. Every person was included and encouraged to participate in working out solutions together. The cost of the course with your Q Leave and medicard cannot be beaten by any other training facility that I have used for my 16 years in traffic control. Comfortable airconditioned facilities. Rusty and Michelle were also supper helpful on the admin side with letting me know everything I needed to get together as my requirements for this course.
Very good training provider, had a great day with Fran during our refresher . Highly recommended
Jason and Fran are great trainers, explained everything really well and made it easy to get through. Thoroughly recommend Jase and the team!
Thank you team Scott and Michelle for the training course. Very informative, clear and engaging. Easy to follow and learn . All the best
Unskilled QLD create courses that are quick, easy and friendly. The instructor was approachable, could communicate on all levels and had time for all students.
Done my TMI refresher course was very well presented, Fran's a very knowledgeable trainer with real world experience.
Huge shout out to Jace K at upskills OLD! He was a gem of a man to have as a trainer. He kept me and the rest of the class well-informed of what to expect along with certain scenarios that could potentially happen in the field. He made the class and practical lesson enjoyable while also keeping us on our toes. Thank you so much for the opportunity to learn under you Jace.
A massive thanks to Jason K for the thorough TC training. Jase made it a fun learning environment and made sure we were well informed coming up to our assessment. He deserves trainer of the year! Thanks Jase 🤩
