TAFE Queensland North
What is TAFE? Technical And Further Education Practical hands-on training A pathway to employment and further study
TAFE North TAFE North remains the single largest, quality provider of vocational education and training across North Queensland.
TAFE North Queensland Experience 18 Campuses from the Whitsundays to Thursday Island, and west to Mount Isa. 380 accredited programs from Certificate courses through to Advanced Diplomas Short Courses
Want Opportunities? Diverse economy TAFE offers training in over 70% of industry including: Health Care and Social Assistance, Manufacturing, Construction, Transport, Education and Training, Retail, Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services, Agriculture, Accommodation and Food Services, Information Telecommunications, Administrative and Support Services, Arts and Recreation Services, Public Administration and Safety
Flexibility Full-time or part-time On Campus At your own pace, off-campus (externally) Through a traineeship or apprenticeship
Apprenticeships and Traineeships Secure employment and earn money while training in a trade or vocational area. 3-4 years of training for an apprenticeship with a qualified tradesperson. 1-2 years of training for a traineeship in non-traditional areas eg Aged Care, Business, Child Care
Pre-Apprenticeships School leavers can access pre-apprenticeship courses and study full-time for eg: Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology Certificate II in Construction (Trade Start) Certificate II in Engineering Certificate II in Horticulture TAFE has strong links with industry that can lead to young people gaining apprenticeships.
Available Study Options Certificate I Certificate II Certificate III Certificate IV Diploma Advanced Diploma
Job Opportunities One in Four jobs is in the Health and Community Services Sector Continuing National Shortage of Child Care Workers with Diploma level qualifications - Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) 2015 Environmental Scan for the Health and Community Services industry forecasts 229,400 jobs will be created between 2013 and 2018. - Townsville Bulletin 16/5/15
Job Opportunities Job seekers with a Certificate III have the best employment prospects 86.6% in work soon after graduation a Diploma or higher - 85.5% - Department of Employment report Australian Jobs 2015 A Bachelor degree by comparison have 68.1% chance of finding full-time employment within 4 months of completion lowest rates since 1990 - GradStats
Fee Free Training Available to year 12 Graduates who enrol in a high priority qualification within 12 months of leaving school Students must have completed Year 12 in Queensland and hold a Senior Statement issued by Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority Enrol and start training by the end of the calendar year following the completion of year 12 www.training.qld.gov.au/year12feefree Students can call at the nearest campus or visit tafenorth.com.au
Certificate 3 Guarantee First post-school Certificate III level qualification in priority training areas To be eligible students must Have finished secondary school or left school be 15 years of age or older be Queensland resident an Australian citizen or permanent resident living in Queensland Students can call at the nearest campus or visit tafenorth.com.au
VET Fee Help Australian Government interest free loan scheme that provides financial assistance to students Eligible full-fee paying students who enrol in Certificate IV, Diploma or higher level courses can apply for VET Fee-Help
TAFE Benefits Students will Learn how workplaces operate Develop employability skills Smaller Class Sizes and hands-on learning Trained by Industry Professionals
TAFE Benefits Nationally Recognised Training Certificates to Diplomas Flexible learning options Pathway to university
TAFE can lead to university Certificate III is equal to OP 10-16 Certificate IV is equal to OP 7-13 Diploma is equal to OP 6-10 A TAFE qualification can provide credit points and reduce study time for a Degree.
How to Apply and Enrol Lodge a TAFE Application form either: in person to the nearest Client Service Centre, or mail to TAFE Queensland North, PMB 1, Townsville DC QLD 4810 or enrol by phoning 1300 656 959 and you will be put through to the relevant Client Service Centre, or email to info.north@tafe.qld.edu.au
TAFE Can Make Great Happen