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If you’re a Year 10, 11 or 12 student you can complete a TAFE Queensland qualification while you’re still at school.
Start studying mid year and choose from a variety of certificate I to III courses across a range of study areas from hospitality to health, creative to construction, and more.
Benefits of starting mid-year
With mid-year intakes for selected TAFE at School courses you'll have a chance to settle into the school year before you commit to new opportunities.
By choosing to start your first course in Year 10 in Semester 2, you can often complete two courses before you even finish high school, giving you a head start on your future career.
You can get credits for your first successfully completed qualification towards a relevant second course. This often means less study at a lower cost for your second qualification.
With a mid-year intake, you’ll finish your TAFE at School studies six months before the end of Year 12. This will free you up to concentrate on your remaining high school studies so you can nail your final assignments and exams.
With a TAFE at School qualification you’ll be ready to hit the ground running after school and find a job to earn money, support a gap year or university studies, and kick start your career.
After successfully completing a TAFE at School course/s you may be eligible for direct entry into any related TAFE Queensland diploma, which can then guarantee you a place in a bachelor degree with one of our partner universities.
Featured courses
Fast track your way to your dream career with TAFE at School mid-year intakes.
Gain basic skills and increase your prospects for a career in a huge range of construction occupations with this entry-level course.
Start your career in community services with this entry-level qualification. Get foundation skills required to enter the industry or complete further studies in this field.
Get your career in electrotechnology started with this entry-level course. Build the skills and confidence you need to seek an apprenticeship in a range of electrical trade areas.
Explore your options and gain practical skills and knowledge with this entry-level engineering course. Increase your prospects of gaining an engineering apprenticeship.
Start your career in the health care sector with this entry-level course and develop the basic skills needed to work within a variety of health environments in support roles.
Kick start your career learning the basic skills and knowledge required to begin your journey in the hospitality industry. Collaborate in group work to become employment ready or continue with further study.
Set yourself on the path to a career in the kitchen with this introductory level course. Gain the basic knowledge required to work in kitchen operations or go on to further study.
Kick start your career in hairdressing with this pre-apprenticeship course. You'll gain the basic skills needed to work as a salon assistant.
What it costs
Costs vary depending on the course and qualification level. Students undertaking a nationally-recognised qualification at TAFE Queensland as part of their senior studies may be eligible for substantially reduced or, in some cases, no tuition fees at all. Search our full range of TAFE at School courses to view their course fees.
TAFE at School student Blade Warner believes when you know what you want to do with your life, there's no sense in waiting around to get started. That's why he chose to start his automotive training while he was still at school and is fast tracking his way to his dream career.
For as long as Taylor Kett remembers she's wanted to be a nurse and a midwife. After starting her nursing diploma back when she was in Year 12, she's now working as a fully-qualified Enrolled Nurse at Greenslopes Private Hospital.
Kaitlin got a head start on her career and took advantage of TAFE at School and Free TAFE for Year 12 Graduates funding to get both her certificate II and certificate III qualifications at no cost to her.
From a young age Heather knew she wanted to be a hairdresser, so she didn't want to waste any time in getting qualified. With TAFE Queensland she was able to start her apprenticeship while she was still at school.
Taylor will be one step ahead when she finishes Year 12 with a Certificate III in Beauty Services from TAFE Queensland. Find out more about the TAFE at School experience and how the program fits around your existing high school studies.