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Full-time Apprenticeships
Certificate III in Carpentry Full-time Apprenticeship
BBC Constructions (Toowoomba) BBC Constructions currently has a vacancy for a Year 12 school leaver to undertake a Certificate III in Carpentry. c Date students advised: 20 October 2022 Closing date: 2 November 2022 Preferred age of applicant: Year 12 |
Certificate III in Carpentry Full-time Apprenticeship
MortBuild (Toowoomba) MortBuild currently has a vacancy for a Year 12 school leaver to undertake a Certificate III in Carpentry.
Date students advised: 20 October 2022 Closing date: 2 November 2022 Preferred age of applicant: Year 12 |
Certificate III in Carpentry Full-time Apprenticeship
Blades Joinery & Construction (Toowoomba) Blades Joinery & Construction currently has a vacancy for a Year 12 school leaver to undertake a Certificate III in Carpentry.
Date students advised: 21 October 2022 Closing date: 1 November 2022 (Expressions of Interest may still be taken) Preferred age of applicant: Year 12 |
Certificate III in Cabinet Making Full-time Apprenticeship
Custom Joinery (Toowoomba) Custom Joinery currently has a vacancy for a Year 12 school leaver to undertake a Certificate III in Cabinet Making.
Date students advised: 21 October 2022 Closing date: 1 November 2022 (Expressions of Interest may still be taken) Preferred age of applicant: Year 12 |
School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Applicants should be genuinely keen, reliable and well presented, with both the willingness and abilty to commit to an apprenticeship/traineeship which involves both study and hands-on experience.
Certificate III in Plumbing School-based Apprenticeship
Toowoomba Plumbing Solutions Toowoomba Plumbing Solutions currently has a vacancy for a school-based apprentice to undertake a Certificate III in Plumbing. Must be available one day per week and school holidays.
Date students advised: 13 October 2022 Closing date: 26 October 2022 (Expressions of Interest may still be taken) Preferred age of applicant: Year 10, 11 and 12 |
School-based Apprenticeship/Traineeship Graduation
We would like to acknowledge and congratulate these students and wish them all the best as they either graduate from their studies or continue with their apprenticeship/traineeship full-time, next year.
A very big thank you to all parents, trainers and business personnel for your support of our students and the School-based Apprenticeship program.
We acknowledge:
Lachlan Bacon - Clifton Auto Ag Repairs: Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Josephine Beveridge - Akooramak: Certificate III in Individual Support
Jack Collman - Brownlie Concreters: Certificate III in Concreting
Lane Eastwell - Maxheath Pastoral: Certificate III in Agriculture
Keeley Lockhart - Busy Bees Foundation Early Learning: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Adam Stockham - Maxheath Pastoral: Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical
Andrew Willett - Fraser's Livestock Transport: Certificate III in Heavy Diesel Mechanical
If students would like to experience working in a career that they are interested in, they can see Mrs Porter or Mrs Bacon in the Careers office (room 104). The Careers Department assists students with the process, including choosing pathways best suited to their career interest and preparing them with work skills to make work experience both enjoyable and successful.
ACW Work Experience
Libby Cooper (Year 10) recently completed work experience with Ray White Real Estate (Warwick). Thank you, to all the team at Ray White Real Estate for providing Libby with this opportunity.
TAFE QLD | Townsville Open Day
Saturday 5 November 2022, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
TAFE Queensland, Townsville (Pimlico) Campus
Students are invited to join TAFE Queensland Townsville (Pimlico) campus Open Day this November.
Learn more about what’s on offer in 2023, tour facilities, and get questions answered.
Students can join in on all the action with demonstrations, workshops, activities, live entertainment, food and more as faculty leaders and experienced teachers share their wisdom.
Find out more: https://tafeqld.edu.au/news-and-events/events/2022/nov/tsv-open-day
Central Queensland University | Online Chat Session
Wednesday 23 November 2022, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Online
Have questions answered at the online chat session on Wednesday, 23 November 2022. Chat with staff about courses of interest, student support services, or anything else about studying with CQUniversity.
Find out more: https://www.cqu.edu.au/courses/eforms/online-chat-registration
University of Southern Queensland | Allied Health and Social Work Information Evening
Thursday 1 December 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Ipswich Campus
UniSQ are expanding their offerings and welcoming new Allied Health degrees in 2023.
Learn more about the courses, opportunities and career outcomes as well as meet the lecturers leading these new degrees.
Find out more: https://www.unisq.edu.au/events/2022/12/allied-health-and-social-work-info-session
UniSQ | Pathways Webinar
Wednesday 14 December 2022, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Online
Join the University of Southern Queensland for a Pathways Webinar hearing from UniSQ College staff about a number of Pathways programs and how they can help students still access their desired higher education program.
No matter what ATAR result a student may receive, UniSQ have a number of pathways to help achieve study goals.
Find out more: https://www.unisq.edu.au/events/2022/12/pathways-webinar
Queensland University of Technolgy | Real Decisions
Friday 16 December 2022, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
QUT Gardens Point Campus
QUT invite students to explore their study options for 2023 at QUT’s Real Decisions event on 16 December.
Attend seminars about admission pathways, upgrading course, QTAC preferences and offers, student finance, or uni life. Take a tour of the campuses and chat with current QUT students.
Find out more: https://www.qut.edu.au/study/events/real-decisions
Southern Cross University Gilchrist Foundation Scholarship
Value: $5,000 AUD per year
Open/Closing Dates: October 10, 2022 – February 22, 2023
Gilchrist Charitable Foundation’s mission is to assist youth in furthering their education through financial assistance and active mentoring.
CQUniCares Holding Redlich Indigenous Law Scholarship
Value: Up to $5,000 AUD
Open/Closing Dates: October 4, 2022 – January 30, 2023
CQUniCares Holding Redlich Indigenous Law Scholarships provide recognition and financial support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students studying a laws related undergraduate course who reside and study in North Queensland.
Australian Catholic University Creating Opportunity Fund Scholarship
Value: $4,000 AUD
Open/Closing Dates: September 27, 2022 – March 1, 2023
This scholarship was established in 2018 in order to financially assist commencing students who are suffering hardship to access higher education.
Med Entry | Interview Strategy Day
Saturday 5 November 2022, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Online
Dr Ray’s collaborative and group strategy sessions will help create a blueprint for interview success. Learn in an interactive, online classroom environment from Australia’s pre-eminent medical entry expert.
- Learn key strategies
- Understand the mindset of the interviewer
- Manage stress
- Know the questions, structures and emphasis of each university
- Get exclusive interview guides
Find out more: https://www.medentry.edu.au/interviews
QSFT | FILM IT! – Introduction to Video Production Workshop
Saturday 19 November 2022, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Queensland School of Film & Television
QSFT’s FILM IT! – Introduction to Video Production workshop offers an introduction for those who desire a better understanding of the principles behind shooting video.
Trained by an industry professional, this four-hour workshop is designed for everyone and covers all basic areas in digital video production.
Workshop topics:
- Exposure (Aperture & Shutter Speed)
- Focus (Depth of Field)
- White Balance
- Framing and Composition
- Basic Sound Recording
Find out more: https://qsft.qld.edu.au/assets/files/2022/FLY_QSFT_WS_FILM%20IT_2022_WEB.pdf
illuminate Enterprise Challenge
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand in partnership with illuminate Education Australia offer illuminate Enterprise Challenge which is delivered across Australia, empowering students to become the difference makers of tomorrow.
The illuminate Enterprise Challenge is a week-long, immersive program that allows secondary students to experience first-hand what it takes to lead change and solve relevant problems in their community in an innovative manner. Facilitated by experienced staff with the support of industry specialists, students learn more about the issue to come up with a business solution to it, making sure it connects with customers and is viable – even pitching for support to get it running after the program.
The Challenge will run on the following dates:
- NSW, QLD, ACT, VIC, TAS: 28 November – 2 December 2022
The illuminate Enterprise Challenge will again be delivered both in person and online – meaning that students from anywhere in Australia can access the program.
Find out more: https://www.youunlimitedanz.com/get-connected/illuminate
Somerset National Poetry Prize
As a part of the 2023 Somerset Storyfest, school-aged students are invited to participate in the Somerset National Poetry Prize sponsored by Dr Annette Allen of Tweed Banora Dental.
The purpose of the Somerset National Poetry Prize is to encourage a love of writing poetry amongst secondary school students, to affirm it as a worthwhile literary pursuit, and to stimulate excellence in writing. It also aims to inspire and enrich youth literature.
There are two categories to enter: a Junior Category for Years 7-9, and a Senior Category to 10-12.
Each category winner will be awarded:
- Cash prizes
- Flights and accommodation to the Gold Coast
- Tickets to attend Somerset Storyfest (28 to 30 March 2023)
- Exclusive access to meet with Australia’s elite authors and publicists.
Entries are open until Friday 2 December.
Find out more and enter here: https://www.storyfest.com.au/poetry-prize