Apprentices are trained in a skilled trade such as plumbing or construction, and upon successful completion will become a tradesperson. Trainees are trained in a vocational area such as early childhood education or business and receive a certificate outcome.
Flexible training options
Students are trained and assessed by our workplace training officers in their own workplace.
Students can drop in to a TAFE facility at any time to train with a teacher without needing to schedule it in advance.
Training is delivered in study blocks of one to six weeks at one of our state-of-the-art training facilities.
We bring the tools and equipment to you in our mobile training van.
Training is scheduled one day a week at one of TAFE Queensland’s training facilities.
Combine on-campus learning with online elements, some blocks, some day release, or anything in between.
Pre-apprenticeship courses
If you're interested in completing an apprenticeship then a pre-apprenticeship course is a great place to start. You'll train at one of our many locations, learn practical on-the-job skills, and have the opportunity to connect with future employers. The best part is you don't need to have an employer to complete the course.
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Post-trade training
Post-trade training is great if you want to specialise, gain a specific trade licence, gain credit towards university or expand your horizons after completing an apprenticeship. TAFE Queensland offers a range of post-trade specialist short courses, diplomas and advanced diplomas.
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Payment options
The User Choice 2017-20 program provides a public funding contribution towards the cost of training and assessment services for eligible Queensland apprentices and trainees. The program aims to provide funding aligned to industry skills needs and shortages.
Learn moreThe Certificate 3 Guarantee (C3G) helps support eligible students to complete their first post-school certificate III level qualification. You may be eligible to receive a subsidy towards one certificate III qualification from a list of subsidised courses.
If you're not eligible for other subsidies or concessions but don't want to pay your course fees upfront then you may be eligible for a TAFE Queensland payment plan. Our payment plans allow you to gradually pay off your course fees while you study.
Learn moreIf you're interested in starting an apprenticeship the first step is to find an employer. TAFE Queensland can help connect you with an employer in your chosen industry.
Register your interestFind out more about why apprenticeships and traineeships are a smart way to recruit and train employees to meet the current and future needs of your business.
Learn moreThe Queensland Government is supporting young Queenslanders up to the age of 21 by providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications.
Learn moreNews and events
Keeping his cool to snag bronze
Representing Australia as a Skillaroo in refrigeration and air conditioning, Gympie local Patrick Brennan has kept his cool and won a bronze medal at the 45th WorldSkills International Championships.
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From stay-at-home mum to lady tradie
Mother-of-four Jennah Wone is a trailblazer and passionate advocate for women in trades. As a female air-conditioning and refrigeration apprentice she represents just 1.5 per cent of the industry’s national workforce.
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Subsidised training for the construction industry
TAFE Queensland is currently offering a range of courses subsidised by Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ).
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