VET graduate Jai Scoles completed a Certificate II in Engineering Pathways through TasTAFE in 2025 and has since secured an apprenticeship as a mechanical fitter with Incat, helping to build the company’s world‑renowned aluminium vessels for Tasmanian, interstate and international markets. Growing up in southern Tasmania, Jai always had a strong interest in hands‑on work. […]
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Through an Australian School-based Apprenticeship, they’re diving into carpentry while still at school, showing how hands-on learning can be a powerful choice. It’s not just a career path – it’s helping to solve the shortage of skilled workers in Tasmania’s building industry Grade 10 student Wil from Burnie High School always knew what his dream
TasTAFE’s Certificate II in Plumbing continues to open doors for learners across Tasmania. Following strong demand in Hobart, the program expanded to Devonport – where recent graduate Tiannah Leonard secured an apprenticeship with Hadspen Plumbing & Gas after impressing during her work placement. Led by TasTAFE plumbing teacher Sam Willan, the Certificate II program gives
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VET student Harriett Faulds grew up driving farm equipment around Carlton River east of Hobart. Her grandfather drove trucks, her uncle drove trucks…and she knew from an early age that she wanted to be a diesel mechanic. Now, just a few months into her training, she’s started an apprenticeship. Harriett began a Certificate II in Automotive Vocational
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Young Tasmanian student Olivia Baker is the winner of the 2025 National Merino Fleece Young Judges Championships, held at the Royal Adelaide Show recently. This annual Agricultural Shows Australia event celebrates Australia’s best young wool-classing talent and encourages entrants to pursue a career as a professional wool classer. Representing Tasmania and at just 16 years old, Olivia was the
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Hunter Church loves to be outside, loves rock climbing, and he loves trees. A career as an arborist was always going to be a good fit – but it took Hunter a while to find this pathway. TasTAFE’s Fee-Free-TAFE helped him get there. Hunter grew up in Adelaide. When he finished school, he enrolled in a Business
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TasTAFE recently partnered with Welcome Cultural Services to deliver the Job-ready for Building and Construction Program at Alanvale Campus in Launceston. Welcome Cultural Services is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in northern Tasmania – including many new arrivals to Australia. The program’s most recent intake featured 18 participants – including migrants
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Industry/Sector: ICT
Sabrina Blundell didn’t take the usual path into the world of ICT (Information and Communications Technology). But her story shows that there’s no one “right” way to chase your goals.
Arbre Forest Industries in Tasmania offers support and programs to help young people gain important skills for the forestry industry. These programs provide hands-on experience and recognised qualifications, preparing participants for future careers. By focusing on sustainable practices and new technologies, Arbre improves job prospects and supports the growth of the forestry sector. Young people
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Industry/Sector: Minerals and Energy
As an industry to launch your career, Minerals and Energy ticks plenty of boxes. The sector is crucial for the state’s economy. It generates billions of dollars in export earnings. It also creates tens of thousands of jobs.
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