About SkillsTech Australia
TAFE MADE for tradies
SkillsTech Australia is Queensland's largest TAFE institute dedicated to trade and technician training in automotive, building and construction, electrotechnology, manufacturing and engineering, sustainable technologies and water.
We deliver pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship/traineeship and post-trade training to more than 20,000 students every year, at six Brisbane metropolitan training centres.
As part of the TAFE Queensland network, SkillsTech Australia works with industry to develop and deliver world-class courses that provide relevant skills and best practice training.
We have a reputation for delivering the highest quality training with industry-standard equipment in safe, modern, world-class facilities.
Our teachers are qualified tradespeople, who understand the need to train with the latest techniques and technologies to meet industry standards. Students have access to hands-on training to ensure they are job-ready for their employer.
Study at SkillsTech Australia, TAFE MADE for tradies.
Awards and industry recognition
SkillsTech Australia has been recognised during 2010 and 2011 with many awards and accolades from industry and government, including Public RTO of the Year at the Constructions Skills Queensland Excellence Awards 2010 and finalist in the Education and Training category for the 21st annual Premier of Queensland's Export Awards 2010.
The recognition of excellence from both industry and government confirms that we are the lead TAFE institute in trade and technician training. Recent awards we have been recognised for include, but are not limited to:
2011
- Public RTO of the Year - Construction Skill Queensland Excellence Awards
- Queensland Training Awards metropolitan
- Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year - Cassandra Mills (Electrotechnology Systems Electrician)
- Downs Group Training Annual Awards for 2011
- School Based Engineering/Automotive Apprentice/Trainee of the Year - Callum Apelt (Engineering - Diesel Fitting)
- 1st Stage Apprentice of the Year - Dion George (Automotive Vehicle Painting)
- 3rd Stage Apprentice of the Year - Clinton Apelt (Engineering - Diesel Fitting)
- Noel Williamson Encouragement Award - Joel McLaughlin (Roof Plumbing)
- Overall Apprentice of the Year 2011 - Clinton Apelt (Engineering - Diesel Fitting)
- Brisbane City Council 2011 Apprentice and Trainee of the Year Awards - 14 nominations and seven students named:
- Apprentice of the Year - Peter Kenward (Plumbing)
- First Year Apprentice - Chris Nowosad (Automotive Manufacturing)
- Final Year Apprentice - Levon Hollingworth (Heavy Vehicle Mechanic)
- First Year Apprentice Incentive Award - Luke Smith (Plumbing)
- Final Year Apprentice Incentive Award - Matthew Galvin (Automotive Manufacturing)
- School-based Apprentice - Murray Andersen (Heavy Vehicle Mechanic)
- School-based Apprentice Incentive Award - Jordan Geary (Heavy Vehicle Mechanic)
- 41st WorldSkills International Competition in London in October 2011 - two apprentices named for the 2011 Team Australia Skillaroos, representing Australia
2010
- Public RTO of the Year - Construction Skill Queensland Excellence Awards
- AUSTAFE 2010 Educational Leadership Award - Mary Campbell, Institute Director
- AUSTAFE 2010 Emerging Leader Award - Heidi Gould, Student Services Manager
- AUSTAFE 2010 Legend and inducted into the AUSTAFE Hall of Fame - Kay Giles, former Institute Director
- Queensland Training Awards 2010 - School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year and the RTO for Stoddart Manufacturing which was named Employer of the Year
- Master Plumbers Association of Queensland Awards - Apprentice of the Year
- LPG Australia Queensland Awards for Excellence 2010 - Apprentice of the Year and Apprentice in the Traditional Gas Work Industry category
- 2010 East Coast Apprenticeship Annual Awards - Commendation Award
- Australian Foundry Institute Annual Awards - Apprentice Pattern Maker of the Year and Moulding Apprentice of the Year
