Tec-NQ’s much anticipated Apprentice of the Year Awards Gala was held on Friday night at The Ville Pavilion, being by far the biggest and most spectacular gala held so far. From early beginnings in the ballroom at the Ville, then known as Jupiters, through various other locations, Tec-NQ has proudly acknowledged over 300 finalists since …
Top apprentices crowned at the Annual Tec-NQ Industry Awards Gala Read More »
Last week eighty Tec-NQ students in years 10 and 11, participated in the Safer Driving Skills Workshops onsite at Townsville’s DriveIT NQ, motorsport precinct. Funded by QYS (Queensland Youth Services) through their LearnIT driver training program, the four, one-day workshops exposed students to everything you need to know about road safety. With driver experiences including …
Tec-NQ partners with QYS LearnIT to deliver Safer Driving Skills Workshops Read More »
KL’s journey to Australia and to Tec-NQ! My journey began in 2007 when I started my undergraduate degree in Children’s Nursing at London South Bank University in the UK. I completed my clinical placements at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and I discovered a passion for emergency paediatrics. I graduated in 2010 and completed …
Welcoming Kay-Louise as our new Health Facilitator in 2024 Read More »
Michael Hegarty began his career as a qualified tradesman in the construction industry working on both residential and industrial projects. During this time he developed a passion for training and education which led him to a university pathway. After working in both state and catholic schooling for many years he began his employment at Tec-NQ …
Welcoming Michael Hegarty into his new role as Education Manager and Deputy Principal Read More »
Tec-NQ House is recognised as one of the best boarding facilities in the state. Located in Townsville, it is a purpose-built boarding facility for students attending Tec-NQ’s senior school program. The newly built facility accommodates up to 40 and offers students from across regional and remote Queensland a complete boarding. Tec-NQ House is designed to …
The Best of Both Worlds for Year 12 Student Milton Read More »
Tec-NQ is seeking employer feedback regarding an alternative VET in Schools qualification to replace AUR20705 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation which offers limited mechanical skill building and credit transfer to Certificate III progression. AUR20705 was designed to be delivered by school regulated RTO’s. As an ASQA regulated RTO, Tec-NQ has the capacity to deliver …
Tec-NQ has been working with WorkSafe Queensland for the better part of a year to implement their new conditions for general construction induction training (GCIT) (white card) in Queensland. The final stage of implementation has now taken effect with the introduction of new mandated assessment requirements. See the information below from WorkSafe Queensland for a …
General Construction Induction Training (White Card) Changes Read More »
EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN CAIRNS June 2023 marked a significant milestone in the short 4 year history of Tec-NQ’s presence in the Cairns environs. For the very first time, our fourth year electrical apprentices have been trained at Cairns and assessed in house utilising our purpose built Capstone testing facility. The facility itself is modelled …
MEDIA RELEASE New CEO to lead Tec-NQ’s next phase of growth The Tec-NQ Limited Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Ross Jorgensen as CEO. The announcement comes in the wake of a departure decision by outgoing CEO Julie Hyde. Ross commenced as CEO on 22nd June 2023. Ross is no newcomer to Tec-NQ …
Sophie has been the enrolments officer for almost 5 years and gives every student and parent an equal opportunity while delivering exceptional service. Dedication and devotion as the enrolment officer lead to great outcomes for students. “Every student should have the opportunity to have their application carefully considered no matter what their background or past …