TAFE Queensland

05/10/2026

Our coffee trailer brings a range of industry vendors, training support and free coffee to a worksite near you, supported by one of our premier sponsors, Aspen Pumps Asia Pacific. ☕🚚

Aspen Pumps Asia Pacific specialise in high-performance condensate removal pumps, drain solutions, and carries a comprehensive range of essential accessories for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry.

Their support allows us to connect with tradies and apprentices across hundreds of Brisbane worksites, providing free coffee alongside valuable information about training options, apprenticeships, and pathways to build a stronger future with TAFE Queensland.

📍Want the Coffee Trailer to visit your site?
👉Book a visit today at https://brnw.ch/21x6by5

05/10/2026

For Storm, simply walking through the doors at the Broncos’ Red Hill headquarters each day was a highlight.

“Getting the diploma was just the start of my bigger picture,” she said.

“If I had to do it again, I would in a heartbeat. I wouldn’t be who I am today without the Broncos.”

Read Storm’s story: https://brnw.ch/21x6a2z

02/10/2026

Our trade teachers gave it their best shot🛠️😂
Can you guess the trade?
Drop your guess in the comments below👇

30/09/2026

Announcing our end-of-year second-year acting production! 🎭

Bertolt Brecht’s Fear and Misery of the Third Reich depicts life in N**i Germany in the years between Adolf Hitler’s appointment as German Chancellor and the devastating descent into World War II.

A stark examination of totalitarianism and its human cost, Fear and Misery of the Third Reich remains a powerful work that explores the impact of political oppression on everyday people.

For more information and to book tickets, visit the Norman Price Theatre: https://brnw.ch/21x63pT

29/09/2026

Do you want to study beauty in a fully functioning beauty salon?

Get industry ready with real customer experiences while gaining certificate and diploma level beauty qualifications.

Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21x63lc

28/09/2026

For Logan, studying at Allan Border Field was an incredible experience.

“One of the best parts of the course was learning from staff who have transitioned from playing into professional roles,” he said.

Read Logan’s story: https://brnw.ch/21x60bp

25/09/2026

🎨 Love hands-on work and a finish you can be proud of?🛠️
Turn your eye for detail into a career in painting and decorating. TAFE Queensland’s free service connects job-ready applicants who are keen to start a painting apprenticeship with industry employers.

22/09/2026

Behind every successful worksite visit is the support of industry partners committed to strengthening the future workforce.🚚☕

Milwaukee Tools Australia a Coffee Trailer premier sponsor, is a leader in professional tools that power jobsites worldwide.

Known for its commitment to professional tradespeople, Milwaukee Tool delivers innovative power tools, hand tools, storage solutions and jobsite equipment has made them a trusted name on jobsites around the world.

Thanks to Milwaukee Tools Australia's support, our coffee trailer van is able to connect with apprentices and tradies across Brisbane, sharing free coffee and valuable information about training opportunities, apprenticeships and career pathways with TAFE Queensland.

📍Want the Coffee Trailer to visit your site?
👉Book a visit today at https://brnw.ch/21x5RB7

18/09/2026

Mikosei builds a new career in IT 🖥

After working in creative freelance roles, Mikosei decided to challenge herself by entering a more technical, problem‑solving field.

“I wanted to test myself in a completely different environment,” Mikosei said.

She completed a Certificate III in Information Technology (ICT30120), before continuing her studies with a Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220), building industry‑relevant skills and confidence along the way.

Read Mikosei’s story 👇

A deliberate career change has led Mikosei Okumura to a successful new future in an information technology role after completing hands-on, engaging training at TAFE Queensland’s Toowoomba campus.

17/09/2026

A shout out 📣 to all of our trade students, apprentices, graduates and educators on National Tradies Day! 🛠️

Electrician Harry recognised the growing demand for skills in the clean energy sector and decided to expand his knowledge, gaining free battery training 🔋 thorugh the TAFE Centre of Excellence Clean Energy Batteries at TAFE Queensland.

Read Harry's story 👇

Electrician Harry gained battery design and installation skills through fully funded training.

17/09/2026

Living out her dream career 🌏

Sometimes taking the plunge is worth it. For Evelyn Chiabai she jumped at the chance to move to Australia to study and now four years later, hasn’t looked back.

Read more about her journey 👇

In 2018, Evelyn Chiabai jumped at the chance to move to Australia from Brazil to study. Four years later, she hasn’t looked back.

16/09/2026

The clock is ticking! ⏰

If you or someone you know are looking to enrol in a new course in 2027 at TAFE Queensland, or you are a first-year apprentice, applications for scholarships worth $5,000 close in two weeks on Wednesday 30 September 2026.

For more information or to apply visit https://tafeqld.edu.au/scholarships 👈

14/09/2026

After years working as a music roadie, security guard, and surveyor for energy companies, Troy Crooks never imagined his next chapter would unfold behind an easel instead of an amplifier.

From certificate to diploma to degree, read more about Troy's journey below 👇

After years working as a music roadie, security guard, and surveyor for energy companies, Troy Crooks never imagined his next chapter would unfold behind an easel instead of an amplifier.

11/09/2026

From rebuilding her life in a new country to placing second at the WorldSkills Australia Regional competition, Kristina is turning her passion for cooking into a career. 👩‍🍳

"When you cook for your family and your friends, it's like you're showing them love." ❤️

Read Kristina’s story 👇

When Kristina arrived in Toowoomba in 2023, she was starting a new chapter in a new country, one filled with opportunity, learning and hope for the future. Originally from Iraq and a member of the Yazidi community, Kristina rebuilt her life in regional Queensland through education, determination and...

11/09/2026

For Sarah Bollard, teaching baking is a full-circle moment.

After starting her own training journey at TAFE Queensland and building a successful career as a chef, pastry chef and business owner, Sarah is now helping the next generation of bakers develop their skills and confidence.

"My career path was because of TAFE. And if I can just do a little bit for my students, the way that the educators did for me when I was at TAFE, then that's more than enough, I think."

From fresh bread to cinnamon buns, Sarah is passing on her passion for baking one student at a time.

Read Sarah's story 👇

For Sarah Bollard, teaching the Certificate II in Baking (FBP20221) at TAFE Queensland is a full-circle moment.

10/09/2026

The secret is out 👀

After months of planning, filming, photographing and pretending we haven't been super excited, our new campaign launches this month.

With real students, apprentices and teachers in front of the camera, actual TAFE Queensland campuses as the backdrop, and an all-Queensland production crew behind the scenes, keep your eyes peeled later this month to see everyone featured in our upcoming campaign, from billboards and bus backs to digital ads near you.

09/09/2026

Ask R U OK? Any Day, because life happens every day. 💛

A lot can happen in a year, a month, a week. Whether it’s your friend, family member, colleague, partner, or teammate, the people you care about go through life’s ups and downs every day.

By having regular, meaningful conversations, you build trust and normalise talking about what’s really going on, so when the people in your world find themselves struggling, they know you’re someone they can talk to.

Learn more at 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x5zAk

09/09/2026

TAFE Queensland has been part of Clinton's career journey from apprentice to refrigeration mechanic and licensed electrician. Now, he's returned once again to build new skills in the growing renewable energy sector. 🔋

Clinton recently completed a Grid-Connected Battery Storage Systems Designer-Installer Skill Set (UEESS00191), fully funded through the TAFE Centre of Excellence Clean Energy Batteries.

Read Clinton's story 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x5xJp

Clinton gained free battery storage training through TAFE Queensland, helping power the launch of his new business.