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Learn the tricks of the trade, develop lifelong skills and earn qualifications to open the door on a rewarding career across a wide range of industries.
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Air-conditioning and refrigeration
Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics install and repair industrial, commercial, and domestic air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Employment opportunities in refrigeration and air-conditioning maintenance are expected to remain solid with up to 25,000 jobs available over the next five years.
What will I be able to do
- Air-conditioning and refrigeration manager
- Air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic
- Air-conditioning and refrigeration supervisor
- Split air-conditioning and heat pump installer
Electrotechnology
The electrotechnology industry incorporates a range of smaller fields. We offer a comprehensive range of courses with specialisations available in automation, instrumentation, renewable energy, security, and telecommunications.
What will I be able to do
- Electrician
- Appliance service repair technician
- Instrumentation and control technician
- Renewable energy technical officer
- Telecommunications technician
Civil construction
We offer civil construction courses with specialisations in pipe laying, plant operations, and road construction and maintenance. Gain fundamental civil construction skills in manual excavation, concreting, and trench work or learn how to manage civil works.
What will I be able to do
- Civil construction supervisor
- Pipe layer
- Plant operator
- Road construction worker
Safety
Develop or add to your existing skill set in electrotechnology and utilities with our range of safety related courses. Get the qualifications you need to work as a safety observer, install security equipment, or work in hazardous areas in the mining industry.
What will I be able to do
- Electronic equipment technician (special class)
- Safety observer
- Security equipment tradesperson
- Security equipment installation technician
- Security equipment installation tradesperson
Civil construction
We offer civil construction courses with specialisations in pipe laying, plant operations, and road construction and maintenance. Gain fundamental civil construction skills in manual excavation, concreting, and trench work or learn how to manage civil works.
What will I be able to do
- Civil construction supervisor
- Pipe layer
- Plant operator
- Road construction worker
Safety
Develop or add to your existing skill set in electrotechnology and utilities with our range of safety related courses. Get the qualifications you need to work as a safety observer, install security equipment, or work in hazardous areas in the mining industry.
What will I be able to do
- Electronic equipment technician (special class)
- Safety observer
- Security equipment tradesperson
- Security equipment installation technician
- Security equipment installation tradesperson
Air-conditioning and refrigeration
Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics install and repair industrial, commercial, and domestic air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Employment opportunities in refrigeration and air-conditioning maintenance are expected to remain solid with up to 25,000 jobs available over the next five years.
What will I be able to do
- Air-conditioning and refrigeration manager
- Air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic
- Air-conditioning and refrigeration supervisor
- Split air-conditioning and heat pump installer
Electrotechnology
The electrotechnology industry incorporates a range of smaller fields. We offer a comprehensive range of courses with specialisations available in automation, instrumentation, renewable energy, security, and telecommunications.
What will I be able to do
- Electrician
- Appliance service repair technician
- Instrumentation and control technician
- Renewable energy technical officer
- Telecommunications technician
About trades
Develop the practical skills to work across a wide range of trade areas and specialisations including electrotechnology and refrigeration, building and construction, engineering and manufacturing, automotive, and safety.
No matter what qualification you choose, at TAFE Queensland you will learn from experienced teachers using industry-standard equipment and technology in our purpose-built facilities. You’ll graduate with the skills you need to establish a rewarding career.
No matter what trades specialisation you're interested in, TAFE Queensland is the training provider to get you job ready.
My TAFE Queensland training was fantastic. Most of the teachers were qualified electricians, they had run their own businesses or worked for big companies, and they had a variety of experience to draw on whether it was domestic, commercial, or industrial.
I would definitely recommend TAFE Queensland to others. With real-world experience from the teachers and world-class facilities and tools to use, there's really no other place to be.
There's so many things from TAFE that I'm able to apply every day. All of the units were very relevant and the course was really hands on.
They have one of the best facilities in Queensland. You never lack anything here, you get provided with tools and all the right equipment and the right machinery for the work
My TAFE Queensland training has helped me in the workplace. I got a taste of the range that my industry covers, it opened my eyes to the whole scope of works.
Information for apprentices
Learn hands on with the same equipment and tools used in industry by combining working for your employer with pracitcal training from TAFE Queensland. You'll graduate with a nationally-recognised qualification and be ready to kick start your career.
Information for employers
Apprenticeships and traineeships are a smart way to recruit and train employees to meet the needs of your business. No matter what industry you're in, hiring an apprentice or trainee provides your business with real benefits and contributes to your bottom line.