Community
5 November, 2022
TAFE Cairns campus Open Day
PEOPLE preparing to enter the workforce, looking to acquire new skills or chasing a career change can visit the TAFE Cairns campus Open Day on November 12 to explore their options.
From 10am to 2pm on November 12, locals will have the opportunity to meet the teachers, participate in activities and workshops, visit the labs and even enrol at TAFE’s Cairns campus.
Recent studies have shown that in the future, nine out of 10 jobs will require post-school education.
TAFE Queensland offers that opportunity to students, and the possibilities are broader, with a range of new courses coming in 2023.
TAFE Queensland (north region) Community and Health Business Manager, Melanie Clarke, said Open Day would show people all the options TAFE has to offer.
“Our local community can come in and speak to our teachers, ask any questions if they want to know more about what’s on offer with the program, what would be the work outcome for them,” Ms Clarke said.
“But also they’ll get to see what we have on offer on our campus; we’ll be showcasing our nursing lab and hair and beauty salons, the trades area and kitchen.
“Seeing what hands-on practical training offers is a perfect opportunity.”
Ms Clarke said TAFE Queensland’s new courses were launched to help students find secure jobs and cover skill shortages within the industry.
“In 2023, we’ll have the Certificate III in Pathology Collection, Certificate III in Dental Assistance, and a Certificate III in Vocational and Study Pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People,” she said.
“These are key areas that we’re hearing from our local industry stakeholders that we need to train professionals in those particular areas.
“And it’s part of what we do here at TAFE, launching the opportunities into the new programs needed in our region.”
In 2022, TAFE Queensland celebrated its 140th anniversary and received the accolade of 2022 Large Training Provider of the Year at the Queensland Training Awards. Ms Clarke said these events were proof of TAFE’s commitment to its students and the region.
“Our teachers come from our region, so they bring hands-on training from their own learning, so our students get direct teaching from someone well experienced,” she said.
“This year, we’ve celebrated 140 years, and so for us being around for a very long time, we can be trusted to help people gain the skills they need to be job ready.
“TAFE Queensland has also been named the 2022 Large Training Provider of the Year at QTA, and at that ceremony, one of our apprentices and one of our teachers were named the best in the state, and that’s from our local region.”
People interested in assisting can register for attendance, and there will also be registrations on the day; however, anybody can come and participate in the Open Day.
To register for Open Day on November 12, visit: https://bit.ly/3DSAln6
