The Technical College Gladstone is a campus of Gladstone State High School. The College aims to address recognised nation-wide skills shortages now and in the future by providing an alternative education and training pathway for year 11 and 12 students. The Technical College provides opportunities for students to gain a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship and their Queensland Certificate of Education. Currently the College has student-apprentices in Automotive, Building and Construction, Commercial Cookery, Electro-technology, Engineering, Hairdressing, Horticulture and Business Administration.

The TCG model has four key points of difference to any other model of education and training for Australian School Based Apprenticeships (AsbA’s) in Central Queensland.  These are:

• The block (two week) rotational model. The students work (or complete work experience if unplaced) for their employer for two weeks as an apprentice/trainee.  They then return to the College Campus to study their school subjects for two (2) weeks. Students study English or English Communication, Prevocational Maths or Maths A and a Certificate II in Business, IT and Workplace Practices.  Students complete this cycle for approximately forty-one (41) weeks out of the year. Student-Apprentices attend their RTO for approximately seven (7) weeks per year studying towards the qualification for their Apprenticeship.
  
• The College values all aspects of the program that an individual is involved in and their rounded development during the senior phase of learning.  The students academic, trade training and work are timetabled to ensure that there is no trade-off or “missing out" occurring. 
  
• Students education and training has a focus on industry through a curriculum that has been developed in consultation with local industry partners to ensure students leave the College with a head start on the future.
  
• The curriculum delivery is transitioning to flexible on-line delivery.  This enables students to access their curriculum from home. Students have the ability to continue their secondary education when not attending the College. 

The College facilitates all components of the training plan for Student-Apprentices including Employability Skills, Work Experience, Trade Training and supervision in the work-place including site inductions, Construction White Cards, Senior First Aid and CPR.  The areas in which students are involved is expanding all the time with new businesses and industry hearing the great reports coming from past success stories from the College and seeking students to be involved in their companies.

 

TCG School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships are responsive to the needs of Gladstone's business and industry. Industry and community representatives on the TCG Industry Advisory Council ensure the skills taught to students match the skills required by local businesses. As an employer the College provides you with a selection of work-ready students and allows you as the employer to trial them through a non-paid, two week work experience program to assist you in selecting your school-based apprentice/trainee.

• You can tailor the training of your Australian School-based Apprentice to your businesses needs.
  
• We take the hassle out of finding the right person for your business.
  
• Technical College Gladstone students are given skills training and aptitude testing to ensure your employee has what it takes to be a successful in their chosen field.
  
• All students are required to take part in work experience before being placed with an employee.
  
• Your business may be eligible to receive financial incentives offered by the Australian Government.
  
• Your business is entitled to a one off commencement payment when the Australian School-based Apprentice completes the probationary period.
  
• A further lump sum payment is available when the apprentice completes their trade certificate*
  
• Conditions Apply

If you want a to get a start on your career and currently completing Year 10 then an Australian School-based Apprenticeship might be for you. Students applying for enrollment at the TCG will have completed Year 10 with a minimum of Sound Achievements in English and Maths. Students will be required to undertake an aptitude assessment and obtain a Construction Industry White Card. Expression of Interest to Enrol packages are available from the Technical College or the Head of Department for Senior Schooling in Gladstone’s State Secondary schools. 

The flexible nature of the program at the Technical College requires students to be self motivated, responsible and independent workers. Students must be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of safe work practices in the work place and at the college. It is expected that students will wear the College uniform with pride, bring their equipment to class  and apply themselves both at the college and in the workplace. As a campus of Gladstone State High School students at the Technical College are also expected to abide by school policies and guidelines.

I deal with the students on a daily basis from the very beginning of their career until they complete there schooling and beyond there is nothing more rewarding then seeing these young students mature into quality trades men and women.

Janelle Noonan (TCG Industry Liaison Officer)

As an employer you can’t beat the TCG. They are employer friendly, hassle free and supportive of the student and my business needs.

Craig Wilson (Craig Wilson Carpentry)

Students learn requirements for their QCE along with trade related learning aspects. This enables the students to start their pathway towards long life learning by being introduced to the work force at an early stage.

Karen Larose (Business teacher)

I tried 4 different trades on work experience and found the one I wanted Janelle and the team were fantastic. Now I am turning 2nd year I get paid and I am working towards my QCE.

Year 11 School Based Apprentice Mechanic

My son has been with the TCG for 12 months, his maturity has amazed me and his grades have improved immensely and he now has goals and a vision.

Parent (Year 12 School Based Apprentice Builder)

Students at the Technical College are expected to ensure that they are up to date with all of their studies and with support from home meet deadlines for assessment and complete tasks.  In the flexible mode of learning offered by the College parents play an important part in the success of students adjusting to this style of program and achieving success along the way.  Work experience may require students to work different hours and travel further from home. Parental and carer support and flexibility assists in achieving better outcomes for our students.

Further enquiries may be directed to the Technical College Gladstone.

4th Floor Centrepoint Building
136 Goondoon St
Gladstone.

PO Box 65
Gladstone 4680
Ph 4972 3655