Tec-NQ NEWS

Jordan Gains Real-World Experience with Alliance Electrical Townsville

By Faith Whelan | April 16, 2025

Boarding student Jordan’s Year 12 classroom looks very different this term — and that’s exactly how he likes it. Instead of sitting behind a desk, Jordan is out in the field, getting hands-on experience through a work placement with Alliance Electrical Townsville. “This work experience has sent me all over town,” said Jordan, enthusiastic about […]

Meet our Head of Boarding – Luke Papworth

By Faith Whelan | April 4, 2025

The end of 2024 marked an exciting new chapter for Tec-NQ with the appointment of Luke Papworth as Head of Boarding. Luke joins the residential community with a wealth of experience, having been part of The Southport School’s McKinley House team since 2018. As a former boarder himself, he understands the unique challenges and opportunities […]

Top Apprentices Crowned at the Annual Tec-NQ Industry Awards

By Faith Whelan | March 24, 2025

Tec-NQ’s much anticipated Apprentice of the Year Awards Gala was held on Friday the 21st of March at The Ville Pavilion. This year’s event celebrated 33 of North Queensland’s best and brightest apprentices, across 11 categories, all of whom have excelled in their dedication to their chosen trade and truly value the opportunity they’ve been […]

Cairns Welcomes Needed Carpentry Training

By Faith Whelan | January 29, 2025

November 2024 marked Tec-NQ’s first carpentry apprentice sign up in the Cairns region. The anticipated expansion of carpentry training to our full house of electrotechnology apprentices comes with the nation wide trade shortages in the construction industry. Josh, owner of Hiles Constructions Pty Ltd made the switch to Tec-NQ to sign up his first-year apprentice […]

Tec-NQ welcomes new Head of Boarding in 2025

By Faith Whelan | January 14, 2025

Introducing Luke Papworth Tec-NQ is thrilled to welcome Luke Papworth as our new Head of Boarding! Luke has extensive experience in school boarding facilities, where he has demonstrated success in establishing a positive and inclusive boarding culture. He brings a freshly needed hands-on perspective to building a vibrant and supportive environment for our students’ personal […]

Tec-NQ Cairns welcomes CNW Electrical as Platinum Partner

By Faith Whelan | November 19, 2024

Last week CNW Electrical Cairns generously committed to a year as our Electrotechnology – Cairns Platinum Partner. This sponsorship will go a long way in supporting our full-time electrical apprentices as well as supplying our campus with the best training aids to ensure we continue delivering quality trades training. CNW Electrical Cairns also kindly donated […]

Charlie’s Constructing His Career

By Faith Whelan | November 15, 2024

Charlie is a Tec-NQ House boarding student constructing a career in carpentry. He has been completing work experience at home in the Torres Strait with his Uncle at Paul Ware Construction. Tec-NQ House is located in Rosslea, Townsville accommodating up to 40 boys who are completing year 10, 11 or 12 at Tec-NQ. With a […]

Solomon’s Electrical Trade Start

By Faith Whelan | November 8, 2024

Tec-NQ House student Solomon started a school-based electrical apprenticeship in June 2024. Tec-NQ House is located in Rosslea, Townsville accommodating up to 40 boys who are completing year 10, 11 or 12 at Tec-NQ. With a deliberately different approach to senior high school, Tec-NQ House students are supported to find vocational pathways that meet their […]

Exciting Electrical Career For Year 12 Student Noah

By Faith Whelan | November 1, 2024

Noah is one of the year 12 students graduating from Tec-NQ this year. Tec-NQ House is located in Rosslea, Townsville accommodating up to 40 boys who are completing year 10, 11 or 12 at Tec-NQ. With a deliberately different approach to senior high school, Tec-NQ House students are supported to find vocational pathways that meet […]

NAIDOC Celebrations at Tec-NQ House

By Faith Whelan | October 4, 2024

Families and friends gathered at Tec-NQ House on Monday 19 August 2024 to join in with NAIDOC Celebrations. The event was jam-packed with culture, dance, art, music, food, yarning and more as family and friends came together to enjoy each other’s company and share in the rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This year’s […]

Timetables

2025 Year 10 School Calendar

2025 Year 11 School Calendar

2025 Year 12 School Calendar

Resource/Tool Lists

Year 10 Resource List

YEAR 11 HEALTH RESOURCE LIST

Year 11 Automotive Resource List

Year 11 Construction Resource List

Year 11 Electrical Resource List

Year 11 Engineering Resource List

Year 11 P-Tech Pathways Resource List

Year 11 Plumbing Resource List

Year 12 Resource List

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