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Fee-Free TAFE
Become job-ready and gain the skills you need with a fee-free TAFE certificate, diploma or skill set for eligible Queenslanders. Check your eligibility and apply today.
Rural and Remote Pilot
Experience on-campus learning in Biloela, Emerald, Longreach and Woorabinda with CQU TAFE and the Queensland Government’s Rural and Remote Pilot program.
More TAFE Course Options
Start TAFE Now (STN)
Start your vocational education training while still in school with our Start TAFE Now program and gain credit for your high school certificate.
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Our apprenticeships and traineeships are developed in consultation with industry and involve practical learning experiences.
Short Courses and Micro-credentials
Build your professional development and explore an area of interest with our exciting range of flexible online courses.
Celebrating 10 years CQU + TAFE
VC Column: 10 Years of TAFE
As the old adage goes: ‘Time flies when you're having fun’. And for CQUniversity, the past 10 years have undoubtedly been a thrilling journey marked by growth, innovation and a steadfast commitment to educational excellence.
Dual Milestone For Decade Of Dedication
As CQUniversity commemorates the 10-year anniversary of merging with CQ TAFE, Rockhampton-based staff member Sara Barnbaum is celebrating her own milestone.
VET Course Leads To Vet Career
For Daisy Brown, a unique connection with animals has paved the way to a career in the veterinary industry.
TAFE Provides Tools to Medical Studies
Steph Pasco’s career has been shaped by a diverse educational background of apprenticeships, diplomas and degrees at CQUniversity.
Decade of Learning and Leadership Transforms Rockhampton Education
Since CQUniversity became Queensland's first and only dual sector university in 2014, Kim Harrington has seen firsthand how providing comprehensive educational opportunities has changed lives in the Rockhampton community.
Naomi Nurses a Strong Career in Health 10 Years after Completing her Diploma
In the 10 years since she completed her training at CQUniversity Naomi Mallinson has fostered a very healthy career as one of Rockhampton Hospital’s rising theatre nurses.
Jeszare says time at CQU TAFE Helped him Cook up a Career as a Chef
In 2015, while learning English at CQU TAFE, Jeszare Anteza started an apprenticeship as a chef - despite only having the use of one hand - and almost 10 years later he’s still defying the odds.
Toby looks back on Bricklaying Training with Pride
Toby Tosh has come a long way since completing his construction training at CQU TAFE in 2015, building a career from Bangkok to Brisbane brick by brick.
TAFE Careers Expo 2025
Attend the TAFE Careers Expo on Wednesday 22 January 2025 at our Gladstone, Mackay City and Rockhampton North Campuses.
TAFE and Tresses Empower Sherrie's Career
Sherrie Price brushed up her skills and styled her career with CQUniversity’s Certificate I and II in Information, Digital Media and Technology.
Information to Get You Started
TAFE Subsidised Training
Reduce the fees you pay with government subsidised training, from free to low-fee TAFE course options.
Paying for TAFE
Find out more about payment options including VET Student Loans, approved courses, eligibility, and paying upfront for your studies.
School-Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SAT)
Kick start a student's career and progress a student’s learning with a School-Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship.
Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit
Learn more about RPL and credit and find out how it can help reduce your study load and the time it takes to complete your study.
Important Application Dates
Find the application deadlines and key dates relevant to your study level and course.
No ATAR, No Problem
An ATAR is not required to access CQU TAFE courses. Completing a certificate III CQU TAFE course or higher will provide you with an ATAR rank for undergraduate study.
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“The best thing about studying at CQU TAFE is the knowledge and professionalism of the lecturers and the fact they go above and beyond just teaching you – they will actually explain things in a way you can understand.
Diploma of Community Services
Why Choose TAFE at CQU
Top Quality Training
9 in 10 CQU TAFE grads are happy with their overall training quality
NCVER National Student Outcomes Survey 2022
91% of CQU TAFE grads
91.0% of TAFE graduates were employed or enrolled in further study after training
NCVER National Student Outcomes Survey 2022
Great online experience
over 85% of TAFE students studying online rate the experience highly
NCVER National Student Outcomes Survey 2022
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