Get a head start on your career
The program is available in Cairns and offers the following study areas:
- construction and plumbing
- electrical and plumbing
- engineering (metal fabrication) and automotive vocational preparation
- engineering (diesel fitting) and automotive vocational preparation
- engineering and marine
- conservation and land management and marine.
Our SCHOOLTECH partners
Learn more about the subject information, available qualifications, QCE credits, workwear/uniform requirements and more with the SchoolTech course guide.
In order to apply for the SchoolTech program you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- have successfully completed Year 10 or equivalent
- be at least 15 years of age
- demonstrate a minimum standard in literacy and numeracy.
It will also be considered an advantage if you've already completed some work experience in your chosen study area.
To apply, you'll need to complete an expression of interest form and attend an interview.
Students and parents/guardians will be required to sign and adhere to the SchoolTech Responsible Behaviour Plan and to the rules governing student behaviour.
Timetables and duration
Orientation and placement
The first day of study will be considered orientation day and work experience placement will commence in week five, one day per week.
Semester one
During Semester 1 students attend SchoolTech at TAFE Queensland four days per week with one day allocated as work experience placement.
Practical hands-on training
During the remaining three semesters students attend SchoolTech at TAFE Queensland three days per week with two days allocated as work experience placement.
Flexible study options
School subjects are timetabled around work experience placement to avoid conflicting with class time. This ensures a smooth transition from school to work.
SHORELINE
Shoreline provides eligible SchoolTech students who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander with an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of their Elders and look after Country. Students who are passionate about the ocean and a career in ecotourism are encouraged to apply.
All applicants will be required to attend an interview with teachers from the course area. Courses will only proceed if there are sufficient participants.
TAFE Queensland offers a wide range of student support services that SchoolTech students are able to access. In addition to this, Woree State High School also provides SchoolTech students with access to a guidance officer, school nurse, youth worker and school-based police officer.
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As an employer, you can benefit from SchoolTech students undertaking work experience at your business at no cost to you. This will help you determine if the SchoolTech student is suitable for a future apprenticeship or traineeship in your business.
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