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TasTAFE apprentices represent Tasmania in the National Apprentice Competition

Three TasTAFE-trained apprentices have represented Tasmania in cookery competitions at the 2024 Fine Food Australia expo, held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Running for 40 years, Fine Food Australia is one of the country’s largest annual food events. This year’s showcase featured 875 exhibitors, attracting thousands of food industry professionals from around the country. Nicholas […]

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VET graduate sails into promising maritime career

News / By Laeth

Australian Maritime College (AMC) student Oliver Styles has navigated his way to a sought-after Trainee Integrated Rating position with Strait Link, thanks to an innovative VET program. Starting with the Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal) at St Patrick’s College, Oliver went on to complete the Master 24, MED2 at AMC and is

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Take a tour of career options in Tourism and Hospitality

Industry Insights / By Laeth

Industry/Sector: Tourism and Hospitality

Tourists can’t seem to get enough of Tasmania. Oddly enough, our local Tourism and Hospitality Industry can’t get enough talented people either. Visitors are coming to Tasmania like never before – and for good reason.

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Start exploring the workforce while still at school

News / By Laeth

Today’s workforce offers all sorts of amazing careers that never existed 10 or 20 years ago. This includes Virtual reality consultants. Social media managers. Content managers. Data analysts. Eco-tourism consultants. Cyber-security experts – just to name a few. One of these career paths could be a perfect match for you. But how do you know

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Brighte Women in Energy Scholarships

News / By Laeth

Two TasTAFE-trained electrotechnology apprentices have gained scholarships recognising their commitment to study and interest in further developing their knowledge of renewable energy. Apprentices Chey Sullivan from NECA Education and Careers hosted by Contact Electrical and Erin Kingston from Derwent Electrical, were today awarded Brighte Women in Energy Scholarships to help them further their careers in

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Certificate III gives Hannah the farming skills she needs

News / By Laeth

Hannah Lewis has a Masters of Agricultural Science, Bachelor of Arts and Commerce and years of experience working in the agricultural industry. However, when she moved to Tasmania to work on a farm, she realised what she needed to take her career to the next level: a Certificate III in Agriculture from TasTAFE. Hannah was

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HIA HOMEFEST 2024

By Laeth

Invitation to Register for HIA HOMEFEST 2024 Careers Day HOMEFEST is Tasmania’s largest, longest running and most successful trade and home building show, providing a one stop shop for building and renovation to over 10,000 visitors every year. This event is ideal for students considering a future in trades or those exploring career possibilities in

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Apprenticeship season

How To's / By Laeth

There are over 560 apprenticeship and traineeship qualifications across industries within Tasmania. You can do an apprenticeship or traineeship as a school leaver, if you’re re-entering the workforce, or if you are simply looking for a career change.

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What is VET?

I am ... / By Laeth

Vocational Education and Training (VET) combines practical, hands on learning with a strong focus on industry and work readiness. Watch the explainer video below to learn more. Could VET be for you? See what it’s done for Caitlin Radford, the 2020 Tasmanian and Australian Apprentice of the Year. She grew up living on the land

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What are qualifications?

Making Decisions / By Laeth

Get the low down on the different types of qualifications. See how they can help with your education, training and job opportunities. And learn what type of organisations deliver qualifications.

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TasTAFE apprentices represent Tasmania in the National Apprentice Competition

VET graduate sails into promising maritime career

Take a tour of career options in Tourism and Hospitality

Start exploring the workforce while still at school

Brighte Women in Energy Scholarships

Certificate III gives Hannah the farming skills she needs

HIA HOMEFEST 2024

Apprenticeship season

What is VET?

What are qualifications?

I am ...

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