They are the first of 450,000 places the Federal Government promised at last year's election.

The Government says many of the places will help people develop skills that are needed to fill vacancies in the construction and mining industry.

The training places will be made available through registered training organisations.

The training places are available to unemployed people who are keen to complete short courses that will help them find a job.

Acting Prime Minister Julia Gillard says many courses will equip people with skills to work in the construction and mining industries.

"These qualifications were selected from a survey of employers who are advertising and have job vacancies," she said.

"We have gone to the horse's mouth, we have said to employers who are looking for workers 'who are you looking for?' and this is the list of qualifications and skills that they need."

Source: By Australian Broadcasting Corporation