Chef gets qualification through RPL

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

After cooking for quarter of a century in galleys on private yachts of the rich and famous, Anna Wallace has finally had her culinary skills formally recognised. Ms Wallace recently completed her Certificate III in Commercial Cookery at Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE (SQIT) using the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

Workshop uses music to develop children's skills

Monday, 5 October 2009

Children in the South Burnett area are set to benefit from a recent workshop for teachers focussing on the role of music in early childhood. The program at Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE's Kingaroy campus was run over two sessions and was based on the techniques developed by Hungarian composer Zoltan Kodaly.

Hairdressing Students Impress Industry Professionals

Thursday, 1 October 2009

Hollywood starlets, gumnut babies and horror movie ghouls were on show when student hairdressers celebrated their graduation at Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE last week.[ ... more ]

Craig gets Diploma through RPL

Wednesday, 30 September 2009

Taking time out from his business to complete all the units required for a horticulture diploma would have been impossible for Craig Martin.

However, by using Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) through Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE (SQIT) Mr Martin was able to complete his Diploma of Horticulture, Landscape stream without affecting the business.

Mr Martin said devoting time to both strands of his family business, Martin Garden Centre and Martin Transport, allowed him little time for study.

Futures Restaurant at TAFE open to public!

Monday, 14 September 2009

The Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE is best known to the people of southern Queensland as the region’s premier provider of industry-focussed vocational training.

What might not be as well known is that the general public can avail themselves of several of SQIT’s services - and at a minimal cost.

Course will keep up with nail technology

Friday, 17 July 2009

The artificial nail industry is flourishing thanks to advances in acrylic and gel nail technology and the artistic ability of a well-trained technician.

That’s the view of Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE beauty therapy teacher Ali Porter who will conduct an evening course at SQIT, Toowoomba campus, starting on July 14.