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Our Defence Solutions Officers (DSOs) are here to support you, no matter where you are in your Defence journey.
Whether you’re preparing to transition into a civilian career, upskilling while serving, or meeting ADF entry requirements, we offer a range of training options tailored to your goals. Our team will guide you through your choices and help you plan your next step with clarity and confidence.
Fast‑Track your qualification through defence experience
Your Defence training, leadership, and trade‑related experience may count towards a civilian qualification. Through the ADF fast‑track entry process, our Defence Solutions Officers will make sure the skills and experience you gained during your time with the Australian Defence Force are assessed for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning (RPL). When suitable evidence is provided, your Defence capability can be formally recognised, condensing the course where appropriate and reducing your study duration, helping you start your next career sooner.
Enquire with our team today to find out what’s available and how we can support your pathway.
Personalised support
Customised training pathways
Industry connections
Subsidised training options
Featured training options
Explore two of our fast‑tracked courses below. If you’re interested in other qualifications, our team can guide you through all the training options available to Defence members and veterans.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122)
Re-focus your industry skills and take the next step to enter the vocational education and training sector. This course provides specialised skills and knowledge to develop, deliver and assess vocational training courses.
Full Time: 6 months
Next Start: 20 April 2026
Diploma of Project Management (BSB50820)
Enrich your career with this high-level qualification in project management. This course will set you up with the advanced skills you need to succeed as a project manager or team leader.
Full Time: 6 months
Next Start: 20 April 2026
How We Support You
Our Defence Solutions Officers (DSO) have knowledge of Defence doctrine, training and transition processes. The DSOs have previous deployment history and understand the challenges associated with being medically discharged.
Your DSO will be your single point of contact and have a direct line of sight for the interpretation of your training records. We’ll connect you to subject matter experts within our business to support your transition plans to give you the confidence and the best chance of success.
Our DSOs can offer their support, lived experience and guidance on industry trends with Defence primes, small-to-medium (SME) and supply chain providers of sovereign capability that align with appropriate and meaningful employment opportunities.
We are Queensland's largest, most experienced registered training provider. We deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations across Queensland with many campuses near Defence locations. We have direct connections to the Australian Government, ADF, External Support Organisations (ESO), ADFTC (Transition Cell), Soldier Recovery Cell (SRC) and DVA (Department of Veterans’ Affairs) and ADF Reserves.
Our DSOs have current ADF base passes and visit sites to assist members at Gallipoli, RAAF Base Amberley and Lavarack Barracks.
TAFE Queensland has formalised Memorandum of Understandings (MOU), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) and relationships with primes, ESO, SME and supply chains in support of the Australian Industry Capability (AIC) Program.
As part of your transition process, understanding, interpreting and recognition of your prior Defence training and experience is paramount. Our DSOs can offer guidance and discuss any knowledge gaps. We’ll work with you to explore your eligibly for funding programs including but not limited to:
- Career Start
- Career Boost
- Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s
- CSQ funding
- Concessions
- Defence Force Transition Program (DFTP)
Concession fees
Ex-Defence Force personnel who hold a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) card, regardless of the card’s colour, may be eligible for concession fees for TAFE Queensland courses. This means that Veterans and their dependants (if included on the DVA card) may be able to retrain or upgrade their existing skills with TAFE Queensland.
I’m using the project management skills I’ve developed through the course every day in both my civilian job and with the Navy, which shows how practical and relevant the training is.
Contact us
To get in touch with one of our specialist Defence Support Officers, please complete our enquiry form.
If you would like to speak to a Defence Solutions Officer directly, please contact (07) 3244 0155.