Year 10 Micro-Skills Week  

Week 10 is a busy week for Year 10 students, who have been undertaking micro skills training and valuable work-related skill development. On Monday and Tuesday, 25 students participated in a First Aid and Manual Handling course delivered by registered training providers, Downs Group Training. The students developed skills in First Aid and CPR, as well as Manual Handling, where they learned the safe handling of people and objects with minimal personal risk to themselves, others, and the working environment. 

On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 15 students attended the Espresso Coffee Machine course delivered by Aroura Training. These students covered four units: use of hygienic practices for food safety, prepare and serve espresso coffee, process financial transactions, and provide service to customers. These units were both theoretical and practical, providing students with skills and training to work in the hospitality industry. 

These courses are valuable for students looking forward to a career and working life, equipping them with skills that future employers may seek from school leavers. Additionally, students who attend these courses can earn up to 4 QCE points, which will contribute to their senior schooling in 2025 and 2026. 

Key Dates for 2024 

11-13 September - Yr 10 Espresso Machine Course 

17 October - Yr 12 SBA/Traineeship Employer thank you lunch  

December (TBC) Yr 9 QCAA Portal and USI number applications

After School & Holiday Work 

A local Hairdresser is seeking a student to work after school and on holidays. If you are interested, please contact Mrs Boland or Mr Garside for details.  

Plumbing Apprenticeship 2025 

A local plumber is offering a year 12 school leaver a full-time apprenticeship in plumbing. If you are interested in this position, please contact Mrs Boland or Mr Garside for details.  

Apprentice Maintenance Engineer 2025 

Helismart is offering a Helicopter Maintenance Engineer apprenticeship in 2025. Please see flyer for more information. 

QBuild Apprenticeships 2025 

QBuild are offering multiple apprenticeships for 2025, please see flyer for more information. 

NRG Services Apprenticeships 2025 

NRG Services are offering an Electrician and Refrigeration Mechanic apprenticeships

for 2025, please see flyer for more information. 

Apprenticeship/Trainee Shell QGC 

Applications are open with Shell QGC for their apprentice and trainee program in Mechanical, Electrical, Operations & Civil. Please click on the link below for more information. Applications close on 29 September. Shell's QGC Business - Apprentices & Traineeships - Mechanical, Electrical, Operations & Civil 

Dean Garside

Careers Development Practitioner