Selection Criteria
• This program is offered to Year 10/11/12 students currently enrolled in and attending a State, Private or Independent School in Queensland.
• If you hold a current White card and or current first aid certificate please bring your Statement of Attainment on the first day
• Students must undertake 80 hours of mandatory vocational placement
Mandatory Information session
Compulsory attendance by prospective students and parents/guardians, to information sessions conducted by TAFE Queensland. These sessions provide the opportunity to meet with educators and promote a better understanding of course requirements and vocational placement.
Vocational Placement (VPC)
Vocational placement is a mandatory part of this course and provides students with an opportunity to further their learning whilst undertaking tasks relevant to their studies. Vocational placement can also help form careerbuilding relationships. Students must undertake a minimum of 80 hours vocational placement. More information will be provided to you during a mandatory information session before course commencement and again in the first few weeks of the course. Full instructions will also be sent via email If you have any queries, please email: TRADES.placements@tafeqld.edu.au for further information.
Resources Required
Under Workplace Health and Safety legislation students are legally required to wear appropriate protective clothing in class and around the Trades area at all times.
You will need to have the following:
• 100% cotton drill industry-standard clothing – long sleeved shirts and pants
• Steel capped safety work boots, required from the first day.
• Safety glasses
• Stationery such as pens, pencils, notebooks and erasers.
• 4GB USB (minimum)
• Calculator
• Measuring tape
• Note: No Singlets can be worn to any of the classes.
If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.
