Apprentices
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TAFE NSW trainee switches from sport science to sprinkler fitting and finds her calling
A casual job at Bunnings has sparked an unexpected career in fire protection for Windsor woman Kate Powell, who is now a second-year apprentice in the ... -
Border tradesman urges teens to get a head start with TAFE NSW
A Border man who left school early to pursue a trade through TAFE NSW is encouraging local teens to consider launching their careers sooner through an ... -
Hunter students get hands-on with plumbing through TAFE NSW trade taster program
Hunter high school students are getting a hands-on taste of the plumbing trade through a TAFE NSW program designed to help teenagers explore career options in ... -
How a Coffs Harbour mum made the leap into plumbing
32-year-old Coffs Harbour mum Nicole Howarth has swapped spreadsheets for spanners, leaping from corporate admin to qualified plumber, with the help of TAFE NSW. Nicole had ... -
ARC receives Gold Medallion from WorldSkills Australia
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has revealed it has received the prestigious Gold Medallion from WorldSkills Australia, honouring its longstanding partnership and support for refrigeration and ... -
Australia’s apprenticeship system at risk without an urgent reform, new report warns
Australia’s skills shortage is getting worse, with the nation’s apprenticeship and traineeship system struggling to meet the needs of employees and the broader economy. Described as ... -
TAFE NSW and its role in helping Australians change careers
A survey by Indeed predicted 5.5 million people in Australia were considering a job change in 2025. That’s more than one third of Australia’s workforce. According ... -
Australia’s young tradies to shine at 2025 WorldSkills National Championships in Brisbane
More than 100 TAFE Queensland students will represent the state at the 2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships in Brisbane, on 12–14 June. The event is the ... -
TAFE NSW launches course to address skills shortage
TAFE NSW has launched a course aimed at giving locals a boost into a plumbing career by addressing a skills shortage. The Certificate II in Plumbing ... -
TAFE NSW Gouldburn student returns from transformative volunteer trip
TAFE NSW Goulburn student Maddy Tuchin, one of a select of female plumbers in the region, has returned from a trip to Cambodia where she volunteered ...
