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Atherton


The historical township of Atherton is located on the Atherton Tablelands in Tropical North Queensland. This fertile plateau features rolling green hills, stunning views, and high quality local produce including coffee, chocolate, wine, cheese, and tropical fruits.

What's on offer at the Atherton campus    

Our Atherton campus is located in the heart of the town at 1/11 Vernon Street. The campus offers a range of courses including TAFE Queensland English Language and Literacy Services which provides language, literacy and numeracy training to job seekers and migrants through the Adult Migrant English Program and the Skills for Education and Employment program.

Facilities and services

  • Customer service centre
  • Modern classrooms
  • On-site parking
  • Open learning space
  • Kitchen

Featured Courses

Course in Skills to Develop Learning Pathways

Develop beginner skills in communication and numeracy. This course provides the necessary skills and confidence to enter the workforce or undertake further study.

Careers

  • Further Study Pathway
Part Time : 1 year
Starts anytime

Certificate I in Skills for Education and Training Pathways

Learn to apply your skills in communication and numeracy. You will develop the required skills and knowledge to be successful in a formal learning environment.

Careers

  • Further Study Pathway
Part Time : 1 year
Starts anytime

Certificate I in Workplace Skills

Set yourself on the path to a career in business with this introductory qualification. This course will prepare you for further study and equip you with the foundation skills to work in a range of entry-level administrative positions.

Careers

  • Administration Assistant
  • Office Assistant
  • General Clerk
Part Time : 1 year
Starts anytime

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

This practical course will put you on the path to becoming a qualified light vehicle mechanic.

Careers

  • Light Vehicle Mechanic
Next Start : 28 Jan 2025

Certificate III in Community Services

Kick start your career in the social sector with this entry level qualification that will get you working with your community faster.

Careers

  • Varied Community Support Worker Roles
  • Individual Community Support Worker
  • Neighbourhood Centre Worker
  • Community Services Worker
Next Start : 28 Jan 2025

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Progress your career in Early Childhood Education and Care with this advanced qualification and gain the specialised skills and knowledge needed to work as an early childhood educator or service supervisor.

Careers

  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Early Childhood Service Supervisor
Next Start : 28 Jan 2025
View all Atherton courses

Atherton

Street address

1/11 Vernon Street, Atherton QLD 4883

Postal address

PO Box 752,
Atherton Qld 4883

Monday8am-4pm
Tuesday8am-4pm
Wednesday8am-4pm
Thursday8am-4pm
Friday8am-4pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
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Public transport

Taxi services are available through Atherton Taxis, however there is no public transport available to the Atherton campus.

Cycling

If you live nearby, cycling could be another cost effective option to get to class.

Parking

We have plenty of on-site parking available for students at our Atherton campus.

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