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TAFE AT SCHOOL
EAST COAST REGION
TERM 3
TRADE TASTER PROGRAM
Trade Taster Programs are fully funded programs available to eligible Year 10 high school students.
If you are not sure what you want to do when you grow up, you can try out a range of trade and skill areas offered to you in our Trade Taster Programs. You can test out a couple of different study areas without needing to commit to a full qualification or apprenticeship, so you can decide what industry is right for you.
You will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the Certificate courses that you can pathway into when you are studying in Year 11 or Year 12, so you can make the right choice on the qualification you want study with our TAFE at School courses (our guides are updated every May for the following year).
HOW IT WORKS
Trade Taster Programs are delivered between five to nine weeks, depending on the study area. You will be required to attend one day per week for a full school day, over the duration of the program during a school term. We have developed these programs to fit around high school subjects, so you can gain the advantage of kick starting your career path, while you are still studying at school.
If you are not sure what you want to do when you grow up, you can try out a range of trade and skill areas offered to you in our Trade Taster Programs. You can test out a couple of different study areas without needing to commit to a full qualification or apprenticeship, so you can decide what industry is right for you.
You will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the Certificate courses that you can pathway into when you are studying in Year 11 or Year 12, so you can make the right choice on the qualification you want study with our TAFE at School courses (our guides are updated every May for the following year).
HOW IT WORKS
Trade Taster Programs are delivered between five to nine weeks, depending on the study area. You will be required to attend one day per week for a full school day, over the duration of the program during a school term. We have developed these programs to fit around high school subjects, so you can gain the advantage of kick starting your career path, while you are still studying at school.
FEES AND ELIGIBILITY
The Trade Taster Program is fully funded by the Queensland Government and is available at no cost to eligible Year 10 students. The Trade Taster Programs won’t affect your VET in School (VETiS) funding entitlement.
To be eligible to study this Program;
To be eligible to study this Program;
- you must be a current Year 10 student (studying both maths and English)
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen
- or hold a qualifying Visa (please contact the TAFE at School team (on our email below) for more information on Visa’s).
You must also be able to arrange travel to the required TAFE Queensland campus each week.
Students studying the TAFE at School Program must not be currently enrolled into a VETis funded course/ certificate at the same time. You can speak with your school or VET Coordinator if you are unsure about this and what a VETis funded course is.
WHAT IT COSTS
The Trade Taster Program is fully funded by the Queensland Government and is available at no cost to eligible students. The Trade Taster Programs won’t affect your VET in School (VETiS) funding entitlement.
WHEN CAN I APPLY
Applications for these programs open Wednesday 17 May 2023 at 9.00am. Don't miss out on your chance to taste a trade in 2023.
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like more information on these programs you can talk to your school’s VET Coordinator who can provide you with more information on how this program will fit in with your studies.
If you would like more information on these programs you can talk to your school’s VET Coordinator who can provide you with more information on how this program will fit in with your studies.
Check out our 'How to apply' guide below which will take you step-by-step through how to apply, answer some common questions, give you more information on each Trade Taster and what happens after you submit your application.
Find out further information on the Trade Taster Programs by clicking on the relevant study location below.
BUNDABERG
GYMPIE
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HERVEY BAY
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MOOLOOLABA AND NAMBOUR
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MARYBOROUGH TRADE TRAINING CENTRE
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Please note Trade Taster classes are subject to run based on meeting minimum numbers. Classes are capped at maximum numbers for each program, therefore it is suggested that you apply via Pathways (tafeapply.com) as soon as applications open to secure your place in this program as places are limited.
Study duration is based on study weeks, in the event of a public holiday during the program, the teacher will provide further information on dates required for attendance.
Trade Taster Program information provided, correct as of 14 March 2023.
