The great thing about TAFE at School courses is they work in with your existing high school studies. They can also count towards your Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), however please note that QCE Points only accrue for new learning (for more information please visit the QCAA website). TAFE at School allows you to join the workforce sooner by giving you a nationally-recognised qualification while you’re still at school. You’ll build practical skills and graduate job ready, giving you a head start in the job market.
Completing a TAFE at School qualification gives you direct entry into any related TAFE Queensland course. Plus, if you continue on to a diploma qualification you can take advantage of our articulation arrangements with some of Australia’s top universities. So if you decide to continue your studies at university you'll receive credit for your study at TAFE Queensland, shaving time off your degree.
If you're considering getting a trade qualification you can complete a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship and get a head-start on your training while you're still at school. Alternatively you can enrol in our Trade Taster Program to test out an area you might be interested in or try a pre-apprenticeship course to help you secure an apprenticeship once you finish school.
Completing a TAFE Queensland diploma will also give you guaranteed entry into a related degree at TAFE Queensland or one of our partner providers. You can receive a diploma and a degree in the same amount of time it usually takes to complete degree alone, giving your career a head start and putting you ahead of the pack.
We have some of the best training facilities in the state with industry-relevant workspaces and classrooms. All training is delivered in an adult learning environment so you’ll get to experience what it’s like to study in a higher education setting.
Many schools have partnered with TAFE Queensland with their teachers receiving specialised training to deliver vocational qualifications in school. Even if you complete your course at school you will still receive the same TAFE Queensland certificate.
Get a step ahead of your peers and develop work-ready skills in a vocation or trade during high school. Becoming a school-based apprentice or trainee will also give you the opportunity to earn money while you’re still at school.
There are plenty of ways to land your dream career, so give yourself a head start and fast track your studies in the process with a TAFE at School course.
Find a courseCosts 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.
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Everything you need to know about starting an apprenticeship while you're still at school.
If you prefer hands-on learning and don't want to wait until you finish school to get started in your chosen career, a school-based traineeship could be just what you're looking for.
Not everyone learns in the same way or at the same pace. With TAFE at School you can find the right study and career pathways to suit your teenager's needs.
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. While working as a young woman in a male-dominated industry has its challenges, Kaitlin is working hard to prove the disbelievers wrong and inspire other girls to enter the industry that she loves.
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.
We offer a variety of TAFE at School courses from certifcate I through to certificate III across a range of study areas. From hospitality to horticulture, child care to engineering and everything in between, we have a course to suit your interests and needs.
If you're ready to get a head-start on your career through TAFE at School then talk to your VET Coordinator who will be able to talk you through your study options and start the application process for you. If you have already spoken to your school VET Coordinator and have a TAFE at School application code, you can apply via Pathways.