Training contacts
Training
Telephone 1300 369 935
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Apprenticeships Info
Telephone 1800 210 210
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Queensland Training Ombudsman
Telephone 1800 773 048
Contact the Training Ombudsman
The information below relates to complaints about accredited training leading to a nationally recognised qualification, such as a Certificate III or Diploma.
Steps in resolving your complaint
The first step in resolving any issue or dispute is through your registered training organisations (RTO). All RTOs are required to have a documented complaints process outlining the steps for lodging and handling complaints.
If a resolution through the RTO is not possible, then the next steps you have to take and who you have to contact depends on the nature of the issue.
Queensland Training Ombudsman
The Queensland Training Ombudsman provides a free, confidential, and independent service to review and resolve enquiries and complaints from apprentices, trainees, student, employers and other parties about the vocational education and training system.
Complaints can be lodged with the Queensland Training Ombudsman by phone on 1800 773 048 or via the online complaint form.
Training quality complaints
If your complaint is related to the quality of the training and you are not satisfied with the way your RTO has handled your complaint or the outcome, contact the Australian Skills Quality Authority on 1300 701 801 or visit the ASQA website.
Training fees complaints
If your complaint is related to fees or refunds and you are not satisfied with the way your training provider has handled your complaint or the outcome, contact Fair Trading on 13 74 68 or visit the Fair Trading website.
Apprentices or trainees
If you are an apprentice or trainee with a complaint or an issue, contact Apprenticeships Info on 1800 210 210 or email apprenticeshipsinfo@qld.gov.au for further advice.
Misleading advertising
If you have a complaint related to misleading advertising, such as you have responded to a job advertisement but then been unknowingly referred to a training provider to enrol in a government subsidised qualification, contact the Training Scammer Hotline – Queensland Training Ombudsman on 1800 773 048 or trainingscammer@desbt.qld.gov.au to look into your issue or complaint.
You can also submit a complaint via the Queensland Training Ombudsman.
International students
If you are an international student with a student visa and you have a concern about the conduct of a CRICOS registered provider in Queensland, contact the Australian Skills Quality Authority on 1300 701 801 or visit the ASQA website.
Other types of complaints
For any other type of matter please contact us on 1300 369 935 and we will refer you to the most appropriate agency to handle your issue or complaint.
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Last updated 28 November 2022
