Vocational training

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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Brighte Women in Energy Scholarships

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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Mining and Manufacturing Career Awareness Program

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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What is VET?

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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