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When Alex Pilkington enrolled in TAFE Queensland, he had no background in construction, no experience using Revit, and only a limited understanding of building codes and compliance.

When Cameron Warn decided to leave a secure full-time job and return to study, he knew he was taking a risk.

TAFE Queensland has partnered with the Brisbane Lions to launch an exciting new diploma giving aspiring professionals the opportunity to develop leadership skills while learning alongside one of the AFL’s most successful clubs.

For seven years, Chrystal Robinson has been one of TAFE Queensland’s most dedicated Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) teachers — travelling across vast distances in the South West Region to deliver training directly to learners where they live and work.

When seasoned plumber Andrew Thwaite received a phone call from a former colleague in 2018, he had no idea it would change the trajectory of his life.

A routine night at indoor cricket turned into a life-or-death emergency for 17-year-old TAFE Queensland student, Riley Thompson.

TAFE Queensland has launched a new Associate Degree in Applied Technologies, a future‑focused higher‑education qualification designed with industry, for industry to meet Queensland’s rapidly growing need for advanced digital and automation capabilities.

TAFE Queensland’s Tourism Career Launch initiative is empowering migrant and refugee students on the Gold Coast with the skills, confidence and industry connections needed to launch meaningful careers in the tourism and hospitality industries.

TAFE Queensland hospitality and cookery students had the opportunity to play a key role in a major regional industry event on 26 February 2026, supporting the official opening of Plenty Foods’ new nut powder manufacturing facility in Kingaroy.

After a distinguished career spanning 25 years as a military officer and 20 years as a university manager, at 90 years of age Laurence Quinlivan wasn’t searching for a new chapter — but he found one in an unexpected place.

Just like every great structure begins with a solid foundation, a career in carpentry offers Queensland residents the perfect base on which to build a strong and rewarding future.

The Brisbane Broncos Sports Business Institute, delivered in partnership with TAFE Queensland, has celebrated its 150th graduate, marking another milestone for one of Australia’s leading sport industry pathway programs.