Tec-NQ in Townsville, Queensland | High School

Tec-NQ

Locality: Townsville, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4779 2199

Address: 54 Discovery Drive 4814 Townsville, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.tecnq.com.au

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25.01.2022 http:// WHITE CARD TRAINING $85 // Accredited classroom training now available. NEXT DATE || SEPT 30 ... For more information and to register your interest please contact our enrolments team on 4779 2199. https://www.tecnq.com.au//2/08/short_course_white_card.pdf

24.01.2022 http:// NAIDOC WEEK 2020 // Tec-NQ pays its respects to the past, present and emerging elders of the Bindal and Wulgurukaba people. They are the traditional custodians of... the land on which Tec-NQ was founded. See more

23.01.2022 http:// EXCELLENT WORK JAMES // Congratulations go to James Symes on commencing his full time boilermaker apprenticeship with Murphy Steel Fabrications. His persistence, great work ethic & enthusiasm to do any tasks he is given while on work experience with them, has rewarded him with the offer of an apprenticeship with their business. Murphy Steel Fab are an ongoing supporter of Tec-NQ’s work experience program, school-based apprenticeships & full-time training. They are doing th...eir part to improve the current skills shortage in our community. Well done! Congrats James! In Pic: James Symes & David Murphy (employer)

22.01.2022 apply here http://tecnq.com.au/studentapplication

22.01.2022 http:// INDUSTRY SUPPORT // Recently our year 10 students learnt fundamental skills and knowledge in CAD during a recent mini master class presented by Brent Lane from Rockfield Technologies Tec-NQ industry partnerships provide valuable mentoring and support to students across all year levels. ... Thanks for your support Brent and the team at Rockfield Technologies.

22.01.2022 http:// REGIONAL FINALIST BRYCE CUMMINGS // We would like to congratulate Tec-NQ student -Bryce Cummings Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, Regional Winner Tropical North Queensland, in the recent Queensland training awards. Bryce has always had a passion for things electrical and is now following in his father's footsteps of becoming an electrician. Through his apprenticeship, Bryce spends 2 days a week working and training with his host employer, Jason Cummi...ngs Electrical. This small business based on the Atherton Tablelands has introduced Bryce to many aspects of electrical work which he enjoys. The prestigious Queensland Training Awards, which celebrates top achievers in training in this state, will celebrate its 59th year in 2020. Across 14 categories, the awards recognise individuals and organisations that strive for and have achieved success, best practice and innovation in vocational education and training (VET). The awards showcase all that's great about VET in Queensland, with categories for apprentices, trainees, vocational students, teachers, and trainers, as well as training providers and employers. Congratulations Bryce

22.01.2022 http:// FANTASTIC WORK WADE // Wade Carbone, Y11 Automotive student, has just joined the team at Chappo’s Mechanical, as a school-based automotive apprentice. Jordyn Chapman, owner or Chappo’s, expressed interest in putting on a school-based apprentice with his new business. After trialing a couple students during our work experience program, Wade stood out above the rest with his work ethic, enthusiasm, and initiative to grab a broom & clean up. ... Great Work Wade! You are well on your way to being a first class mechanic.

21.01.2022 http://INDUSTRY 4.0// // Great article in Tuesday's Townsville Bulletin about the P-TECH industry 4.0 Project Launch.

20.01.2022 http:// GREAT WORK VINCENT // Well done Vincent Trimmer on commencing his School-Based Plumbing Apprenticeship with Tacoma Plumbing Good Luck Vincent, you are in good hands with the team at Tacoma Plumbing.... Apprentice: Vincent Trimmer Trade: Cert III in Plumbing - External School Based Apprenticeship Company: Tacoma Plumbing

19.01.2022 http:// WELL DONE KANE // Kane Ulett recently started his engineering career by joining the team at A & O Engineering as school-based Engineering Mechanical Fitter & Turner apprentice. A & O Engineering have been supporting Tec-NQ with our Work Experience Program and now School-based apprentices.... Congrats Kane! Well done!

19.01.2022 Tec-NQ is proud to announce the launch of it's newly designed website. Check it out at tecnq.com.au. After months of hard work and dedication, we are delighted to officially announce the launch on August 19 2020. We wanted to make the new website easier to navigate and more user-friendly. Make sure you check out the new virtual tour featuring our talented Year 11 cohort.... And a big shout out to Travis Rintoul, Tec-NQ IT Class of 2017 as the lead developer. Well done Travis!

18.01.2022 http:// CONGRATULATIONS TRISTAN // Tristan Coates has just started his engineering career by joining the team at Arena Engineering as an apprentice boilermaker Arena Engineering are also new training clients for Tec-NQ, this being the first apprentice that they have signed up. ... Arena Engineering contacted Tec-NQ to assist them in recruiting their apprentices this time round and after trialling some Y11 & 12 students through our work experience program, Tristan impressed them so much they signed him up. Thank you for your support Arena Engineering and congratulations to you Tristan.

18.01.2022 http:// WELL DONE TYSON // Tyson Morris has just started his engineering career by joining the team at Mick Murray Welding as a full-time Boilermaker Apprentice. Mick Murray Welding are an ongoing supporter of Tec-NQ’s full time training, school based apprenticeships and work experience program. They are doing their part to improve the current skills shortage in Townsville and Tec-NQ are proud to be working with them.... Thank you for your support Mick Murray Welding and congratulations to you Tyson.

16.01.2022 http:// NEWSLETTERS // Click on the links below to access the final Tec-NQ newsletters for 2020. https://mailchi.mp/ce0297cb952b/news-from-tec-nq-beachside... https://mailchi.mp/a297367c5fa3/news-from-tec-nq

16.01.2022 It's Graduation Day for our 2020 Year 12 cohort. Congratulations! Good luck on your next adventure. With thanks to our Sponsors - Event Sponsor Parkside Timber and Hardware. Award Scholarship Sponsors - Aurizon Community Giving Fund, Chappos Mechanical, Modern Project Solutions, Wilmar Sugar and Rockfield Technologies.

16.01.2022 http:// WELL DONE STUART // Congratulations go to Stuart Douglas for commencing his School-Based Carpentry Apprenticeship with ACD Constructions. Good Luck Stuart, you are now on the path to becoming a quality carpenter.... Apprentice: Stuart Douglas Trade: Cert III in Carpentry - School Based Apprenticeship Company: ACD Constructions Employer: Andrew Dennis

15.01.2022 http:// WELL DONE CALEB // Congratulations go to Caleb Noble (Y11 Eng P-tech) on recently starting his school-based fitter & turner apprenticeship with Prodraulics. Caleb has done a couple blocks of work experience with Pro-draulics and on the second block an apprenticeship opportunity came up so the employer offered it to him, as they were so impressed with his work ethic, enthusiasm, and drive to secure a job. ... Pro-draulics are ongoing supporters of Tec-NQ's work experience program, school-based apprentices & full-time training and we are proud to be working with them. This just goes to show that an apprenticeship opportunity can come up at any time, so you really need to be putting your best foot forward on EVERY block, in order to be the first one considered for the job. Many of our employers use Tec-NQ's work experience program as a recruitment tool to find the right apprentice so once they find someone that fits in with their business then they offer them an apprenticeship if the time if right. Always giving 110%, showing enthusiasm, showing up EVERY day, and using your initiative are things that employers consider when looking at putting on apprentices. Congratulations Caleb! Great effort for securing an apprenticeship while in Y11, well done! In pic from left: Robert Fretwell (Director), Caleb Noble Y11 Eng P-tech

15.01.2022 http:// GOOD WORK AIDEN // Congratulations go to Aiden Hawkins on the recent commencement of his Plumbing apprenticeship with Tacoma Plumbing Aiden had been attending Work Experience with Tacoma Plumbing and has secured a apprenticeship from his outstanding work ethics.... Tacoma Plumbing are a long time supporter of Tec-NQ with full time training, school based apprenticeships & work experience program. Thank you Tacoma Plumbing for supporting work experience and apprentices in the region.

12.01.2022 http:// GREAT WORK XAVIER // Congratulations go to Xavier Tambo for commencing his School-Based Electrical Apprenticeship with Bonlec Pty Ltd Xavier has been spending a few Work Exp block's proving his place with Bonlec. It's finally paid off.... He has intentions of entering into a university degree after he completes his Apprenticeship and Bonlec are open to supporting him through this. Well done Xavier, you are on your way to a very successful career. Student: Xavier Tambo Status: School Based apprenticeship Trade Qual: Cert III in Electrotechnology Company: Bonlec Pty Ltd Employer: Chris Cook

11.01.2022 http:// AWESOME WORK LEVI // Recently Levi Blackman (Y11 Engineering) was signed up into his into his school based Sheetmetal apprenticeship with Combined Metal Fabrication. Levi had completed a couple blocks of work experience with CMF and they liked his work ethic and drive to work that they offered him an apprenticeship.... A reminder to all students to use every work experience block as an opportunity to impress the employer as you never know who may be looking for an apprentice. Congrats Levi! Your hard work has paid off!

10.01.2022 http:// TOWNSVILLE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PLAN // Jobs Queensland has recently released its Townsville Workforce Development Plan for 2020-2025. Tec-NQ was featured on page 12 of the report available in the link below. Tec-NQ supported development of this report by coordinating industry visits for with local manufacturers. One of the recommendations made in this report which was finalized in November (the release was delayed due to COVID) was the establishment of a Gateway to Ind...ustry School Hub for Engineering and Manufacturing (now Advanced Manufacturing). Tec-NQ has been established as the hub for Townsville, establishing us as the lead school for advanced manufacturing pathways. https://jobsqueensland.qld.gov.au/pro/townsville-workforce/

10.01.2022 http:// CONGRATULATIONS CODI // Well done to Codi Parker on commencing his School-Based Plumbing Apprenticeship with TMP Civil Services. Good Luck Codi, you are in good hands with the team at TMP Civil Services... Apprentice: Codi Parker Trade: Cert III in Plumbing, School-Based Apprenticeship Employer Tom Mellick Company: TMP Civil Services.

06.01.2022 http:// GREAT WORK ODIN // Congratulations go to Odin Bradfield for commencing his School-Based Electrical Apprenticeship with Locke Electrical. He impressed the team at Locke Electrical so much with his enthusiasm on a recent work experience placement that they offered him a School Based Apprenticeship. ... Student/Apprentice: Odin Bradfield (Right) Apprenticeship: Year 11 ASBA Cert III in Electrotechnology Company: Locke Electrical Employer: Ty Aitkenhead (Left)

03.01.2022 http:// R U OK? // R U OK? Day is a national day of action where were are reminded to check in on each other's mental and physical health. 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, and today is a good day to check-in with family, friends, and colleagues who may be struggling. That conversation could change, or even save, their life.... This year's theme is 'There's more to say after RU OK? Not sure what to say? Visit https://www.ruok.org.au/ for more information

02.01.2022 Tec-NQ Formal - The Green Carpet Arrivals. Photos supplied by the Townsville Bulletin

02.01.2022 http:// WE ARE HIRING // Tec-NQ is seeking a suitably qualified Engineering Facilitator - Mechanical OR Fabrication - to join the team. Click the link to apply.... https://www.seek.com.au/job/50487858 See more

02.01.2022 http:// GREAT WORK JACK // Congratulations to Jack Waters-Fisher (Y12 Automotive in 2021) on the commencement of his school-based Automotive Light Vehicle apprenticeship with Townsville Auto Group. TAG was looking for a school-based apprentices & after a couple blocks of work experience with them, Jack impressed them enough to be offered the job. TAG, as well as other employers in our community, utilise Tec-NQ’s work experience program as a recruitment tool to find the right stude...nt for their workplace for apprenticeships. TAG are a long standing supporter of Tec-NQ’s work experience program, school based apprenticeships & fulltime training, while assisting the local skills shortage in our community. Congrats Jack, your hard work has paid off! In Pic: Allan Cornell (TAG) & Jack Waters-Fisher.

02.01.2022 http:// EXCELLENT WORK BRAIDEN // Congratulations go to Braiden Driscoll for commencing his School-Based Carpentry Apprenticeship with Burton Constructions. Good Luck Braiden, you are now on the path to becoming a quality carpenter.... Apprentice: Braiden Driscoll Trade: Cert III in Carpentry - External School Based Apprenticeship Company: Burton Constructions Employer: Nick Burton

01.01.2022 Check out Tec-NQ's new Virtual Tour, available on the home page at https://www.tecnq.com.au/. This tour was made possible by a National Science Week grant from Inspiring Australia Queensland to showcase the use of STEM in Trades. #ScienceWeek National Science Week Qld