Jake Chilcott was recently named the Apprentice of the Year at the 2023 Tasmanian Training Awards. Jake, who completed his Certificate III in Electrotechnology at TasTAFE and works for Rio Tinto at Bell Bay Aluminium, said he owes a lot to TasTAFE and their support. “I was lucky enough to work with a number of …
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TasTAFE Commercial Cookery apprentice, Cameron Bos, recently earned a silver medal at the Australian Culinary Federation National Finals in Sydney. Cameron, who trains at Drysdale Devonport and works at The Foreshore in Burnie, qualified for the national competition after winning a bronze medal at the regionals. He said months of practice in his own time …
Find your future career at TasTAFE Info Week Get the skills you need for the job you want in 2024 at TasTAFE From trades and hospitality to nursing and business, we’ve got plenty of course pathways to help your reach your career goals! Register now for an INFO Week information session to find out more …
TasTAFE and Brighte, Australia’s leader in sustainable upgrades, have partnered to launch a scholarship program for eligible female electrical apprentices to train with TasTAFE. The 2024 Brighte Women in Energy Scholarship, valued at $3,350, will assist in covering the cost of the successful recipient’s Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician training and fund the first year …
Seeking a career in the Building and Construction industry? Read on! The Tasmanian Building Group Apprenticeship Scheme (TasBGAS) are proud to be working with KEYSTONE to deliver an exciting project that provides students the opportunity to experience a construction trade and complete a complete a School-based Traineeship within the Building & Construction industry. Building Futures …
Will you be starting grade 11/12 and are you unsure of what you want to ‘do’ when you finish school? Why not consider a School-based Traineeship with the Tasmanian State Service! Commencing early 2024, there are approximately 14 Australian School-based Traineeships across Business Administration/Customer Service, Information Technology, Laboratory, Visitor Services and Animal Care. As a …
The Mining and Manufacturing Career Awareness Program (MAMCAP) is a tailored program to assist in career awareness for the Mining and Manufacturing sectors. The program is aligned to the Australian Secondary School Curriculum and involves an engaging presentation leading into a hands-on activity to show case the diverse careers and pathways options within the sectors. …
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National Skills Week (August 21-27) is all about highlighting how awesome Vocational Education and Training (VET) is. There’s a massive demand for skilled workers in Australia. And VET provides plenty of opportunities to develop your potential with practical training. It’s never too late to learn new skills or upskill through Australia’s vocational education and training …
Two young Tasmanians have turned a Fee Free TAFE course into a new career. Max Blazely and Michael Matanofov both studied a Certificate II in Engineering Pathways at TasTAFE’s Alanvale Campus and excelled at the course. As a result of their success in the course, they both quickly earned apprenticeships in the metals industry. Max …
TasTAFE recently co-designed a program to give 12 King Island District High School students a crash course in tourism and hospitality. The students spent five days in North and North-West Tasmania getting first-hand experience at hotel, restaurant, and retail settings. With requirements provided by the King Island industry and community, the program was designed for …
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