Why choose TAFE Queensland
With over 135 years of quality training experience and a 92% employer satisfaction rate, you can trust TAFE Queensland to equip your apprentice or trainee with the skills your business needs to thrive. With flexible training options, world-class facilities and industry-experienced teachers you can rest assured that your staff are in good hands.
TAFE Queensland is the largest training provider for apprentices and trainees in the state. We offer pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, traineeship and post-trade training programs across a wide range of study areas.
Flexible training options
TAFE Queensland offers a variety of training options to suit you and your business. Contact us to discuss your unique training needs and find out how we can tailor our training to best suit your business.
Students are trained and assessed by our workplace training officers in their own workplace.
We bring the tools and equipment to you in our mobile training van.
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 scheduled one day a week at one of TAFE Queensland’s training facilities.
Training is delivered in study blocks of one to six weeks at one of our state-of-the-art training facilities.
Combine on-campus learning with online elements, some blocks, some day release, or anything in between.
As the largest provider of trade and technical training in the state, TAFE Queensland has a range of industry-standard facilities where you'll learn the tools of the trade. With specialist facilities for automotive, building and construction, electrotechnology, engineering, manufacturing, and rail, you can be confident you'll receive the highest quality trade training available.
Learn moreHire an apprentice who is ready to tackle anything.
We can help you connect with enthusiastic people who want to begin an apprenticeship.
Funding 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 moreBack to Work is a state government initiative designed to give businesses the confidence to employ regional jobseekers. Employer Support and Youth Boost Payments are available to employers who meet all the program eligibility criteria.
Laern moreThe Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Programme provides a number of incentives to assist employers who take on an Australian Apprentice. Incentives payments are made when Australian Apprentices commence, recommence, and complete their training.
Learn moreExplore our study areas
TAFE Queensland offers apprenticeship and traineeship training across a wide range of industry areas. Get the skills your business needs with world-class facilities, industry-experienced teachers, and practical training.
Post-trade training
Post-trade training is a great option for your staff if your business needs to specialise, expand, or gain a specific trade licence. TAFE Queensland offers a range of post-trade short courses, diplomas, and advanced diplomas with flexible training options, payment plans, and subsidies available.
Popular post-trade courses
Take your building and construction management career to the next level with this advanced qualification.
Advance your career in building design with this high-level qualification.
Progress your plumbing career with this mid-level technical course covering a range of specialisations and/or industry licences.
Gain the specialised skills and knowledge required join the kitchen as a chef or move on with further study.
Popular post-trade courses
Take your building and construction management career to the next level with this advanced qualification.
Advance your career in building design with this high-level qualification.
Progress your plumbing career with this mid-level technical course covering a range of specialisations and/or industry licences.
Gain the specialised skills and knowledge required join the kitchen as a chef or move on with further study.
Online requests
If you need to access a copy of a training plan, acknowledgement of Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO) notification, or other apprentice documentation you can do this online. Alternatively, you can call the TAFE Queensland apprentice hotline on 1300 782 555.
News and events
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Why train your apprentice/trainee at TAFE Queensland
With over 135 years of experience TAFE Queensland is a quality training provider you can trust to equip your apprentice/trainee with the skills your business needs to thrive.
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