Why study with TAFE Queensland

State-of-the-art facilities

Purpose-built facilities

At TAFE Queensland you'll study in purpose-built facilities including workshops with industry standard equipment, fully-functioning health clinics and labs, digital studios, and open to the public restaurants, beauty salons, and gyms. LEARN MORE

Experienced teachers

Our teachers are the best at what they do. They deliver educational excellence by encouraging and mentoring their students to help them succeed in their chosen industry. Our teachers also regularly return to industry to keep their skills and knowledge up-to-date. They contribute to developing training packages in consultation with industry to ensure our courses continue to meet contemporary workforce requirements.

Course diversity

TAFE Queensland offers a diverse range of courses covering 22 different study areas. You can study certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate and bachelor degrees, or apprenticeships and traineeships. Whatever your interest, we have a study area and course to suit you. LEARN MORE

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Job outcomes

In 2016-17 we provided training to 122,034 unique students. Approximately 86 per cent of these graduates went on to work or further study. Our staff and students are also regular recipients of awards across a wide range of industries. LEARN MORE

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Flexible study

We offer more than 500 practical, industry-relevant courses from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees. With more than 50 locations across Queensland and a variety of study modes available, you can fit study with your lifestyle. LEARN MORE

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University pathways

When you choose to study with TAFE Queensland you gain access to multiple pathways to increase your career potential. We have partnered with some of Australia’s most respected universities to deliver world-class degrees in a practical, job-focused training environment. Together we provide up-to-date skills employers want, along with the adaptable thinking required to succeed in any industry. We also have articulation and credit arrangements with a range of universities across Australia. LEARN MORE

Support services

We understand that everyone's journey is different, and sometimes you need some extra support. Our student support services are available to all of our students, making your learning experience just that little bit easier. Our range of services across the state include counselling, disability services, learning support, library services, and Indigenous student support. LEARN MORE

Our locations

Far North Queensland

Spanning from Innisfail in the south to Thursday Island in the north, the Far North Queensland region includes the regional areas of Atherton and the Northern Peninsula Area, as well as the city of Cairns.

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North Queensland

The North Queensland region stretches south from the Whitsundays to Ingham in the North, and west to Mount Isa. It includes the regional centre of Townsville, the shire of Burdekin, and smaller rural towns including Charters Towers, Bowen, and Normanton.

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Wide Bay Burnett

The Wide Bay Burnett region runs from Bundaberg in the north to Kingaroy in the south. It incorporates the regional towns of Gympie and Cherbourg, as well as cities in the Fraser Coast Region including Hervey Bay and Maryborough.

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Sunshine Coast

Our Sunshine Coast region includes the coastal hubs of Maroochydore and Mooloolaba, as well as the inland town of Nambour. It also incorporates the newly opened Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI) in the suburb of Birtinya.

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Gold Coast

TAFE Queensland has campuses with purpose-built facilities spanning the length of the Gold Coast region from Coolangatta to Coomera. The region also includes central locations in Ashmore and Southport.

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Greater Brisbane

The Greater Brisbane region spans from Caboolture in the north to Loganlea in the south and as far west as Ipswich. The region also incorporates our specialised SkillsTech trade training centres in Acacia Ridge, Alexandra Hills, Bracken Ridge, and Eagle Farm.

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Darling Downs and South West

The Darling Downs and South West region incorporates the regional city of Toowoomba, Roma which is known as the gateway to the outback, and smaller regional towns including Warwick, Dalby, and Chinchilla.