Did you know there is a massive shortage of skilled trades people around Australia? This gives anyone who decides to start a career in a trade, the opportunity to earn great money, be in demand and have opportunities for travel and/or starting their own business.

We want to be able to train you so that you can start your prosperous and inspiring career in any of the following trades:

What will you be doing in 2008 and beyond? You can now complete your Year 12 Certificate AND get paid for on the job training. This is the perfect way to start your career in a trade!

• Commence an Australian School-based Apprenticeship (ASbA)
• Complete a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
• Integrated relevant curriculum
• Up to 23 weeks industry placement (paid employment) per year
• Direct industry involvement in the College
• Facilitated transition to work
• State of the art facilities
• Industry driven curriculum
• 'Earn while you learn'

Employers have identified a range of skills which will make it much easier to get a
job. We'll train you in a range of skills including:

COMMUNICATION
We'll help you to communicate easily with staff, customers and management.

TEAMWORK
You'll learn how to work in harmony with staff members and other trainees

PROBLEM SOLVING
Learn to resolve issues which arise, more easily and with our support.

INITIATIVE AND ENTERPRISE
You'll establish ways to make your own decisions and follow them through.

PLANNING AND ORGANISATION
Become more efficient by learning how to plan and organise your personal and work
related tasks.

TIME MANAGEMENT
Once you can manage your time, yourself and your work priorities, you'll be in great demand in any job!

LEARNING
Now you can be coached to understand necessary information for your specific trade.

TECHNOLOGY
Become proficient in the use of equipment and technology by doing a variety of
training programs and experiences aimed at developing your skills.



Rod Girvan - Girvan Engineering.

" We are very pleased with the standard of Apprentices the College has recruited. We feel there are some real solutions being provided in a very tight labour market. It is great to see our next generation engaging eagerly with Industry. The College has provided flexible options to enable our school-based apprentice to assimilate from the classroom to the workshop with minimal disruption.

The staff are to be applauded for their no nonsense approach and steady guiding hands. All of the students including our own appear keen, polite and well presented. We look forward to future dealings with the College. "


Russell Standley – Manager – RLS Data & Electrical

" From the first time I heard about the concept of the College, I was impressed with the idea of giving young people the ability to complete Year 12 whilst initiating there trade. From an employer’s point of view - it is great to work with young people who know what they want and are committed to their trade.

There has, and is a lot of talk about skill shortages and many employers out there have been looking for an answer. The way I see it is that the inception of the College is working toward the solution – helping companies not getting lost in the problem. As an industry we have to look to where our next generation of tradespeople are coming from.

RLS has taken an active role in employing apprentices, and is pleased to have the opportunity of employing several Australian School-based Apprentices as Electricians through the College.

We have found the quality of the young people we have employed very capable and they have certainly hit the ground running due to having particular insight in to the varying facets of the electrical industry prior to there commencement with us.

While we will continue to employ traditional apprentices, we can also see a great relationship being developed with the College and will be looking to continue to employ students of the College. "



For more information call ATCNQ today on 1300 665 733 or simply fill out the form
below to register, and one of our friendly staff will be in touch with you.