Meet our students
Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE graduates can look forward to working in a range of exciting professions. Our up-to-date courses developed with industry professionals mean that you are job-ready when you graduate from TAFE.
Read about the experiences and successes that Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE students have had.
Business
Hospitality
Indigenous studies
Recognition of prior learning
Hair and beauty
Business
Earn while you learn
"For me, putting university on hold to complete a traineeship meant I was learning and earning at the same time. I feel that I have gained more confidence and am now able to further my studies towards a Diploma in Business."
Kimberley Scott completed Certificate IV and Diploma in Business as a trainee. She was initially employed by the Wide Bay Group Training Scheme and retained employment with her host employer the South Burnett Regional Council.
Hospitality
Learn from industry professionals
"I'd been out of the classroom for quite a number of years and coming back was a bit daunting to start with but the teachers were great and the atmosphere was really friendly. My plans are to one day open my own B&B or wine bar and I can get the skills I need through TAFE."
Sherry Luck has successfully graduated from Hospitality Management and is now working in industry.
Indigenous studies
TAFE helps you succeed
"This course built my job confidence and now I can help people who are up against hurdles in education, life, family and peer pressure. I want to keep on learning to better myself and people I come in contact with, so I'll continue to study through TAFE and earn my Diploma levels."
Rhonda Sandow has completed the Certificate IV in Community Service Protective Care.
Greater possibilities for you
"There's so much opportunity at TAFE and not just in the courses, you can use the library and computers for free, get help from the Indigenous Student Support Officers with your subjects, there's all sorts of support to help you succeed. Even though I haven't done much study in life, TAFE has shown me the greater possibilities out there for me."
Benny Hopkins has completed the Certificate II in Horticulture.
Recognition of prior learning
Experienced and qualified - perfect!
"I prepared a résumé of my experience in managing grazing and farming enterprises and was awarded two diplomas from TAFE. There were no exams and no courses to attend. I've since gained work with the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries."
Stephen Skewes used Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to gain a Diploma of Agriculture and Diploma of Rural Business Management.
Experienced and qualified - perfect!
"All I had to do was provide evidence of the skills I already had in the industry. These skills were assessed and I didn't have to attend formal classes. When I received my formal qualification, I felt my skills, knowledge and experience had been validated. RPL gave me a great sense of achievement and wish I had done it sooner."
Michelle Le Grand used Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to gain a Certificate IV in Business and Certificate IV in Business Administration.
Hair & beauty
Reach your full potential
"I started training in Certificate III in Beauty and enjoyed it so much I continued on to complete a Diploma. The teachers really help you to achieve your full potential, and teach everything you need to know to move into industry. The equipment used in training is up-to-date ensuring you are fully prepared for employment"
Kymberley Bosse is a Diploma of Beauty Therapy graduate.
Learn from industry professionals
"TAFE gives you great hands-on experience and work in a salon environment. It's well worth putting in the time and effort because the training gives you the competitive edge in the workforce. Plus, you gain experience and techniques from teachers who have worked extensively in industry, so you get a well-rounded and varied education."
Kaycee Thomas is an apprentice in the Certificate III in Hairdressing.
Earn while you learn
"Everyone at TAFE is friendly and wants to help you. Teachers provide loads of support and I can call or email them anytime. My training is flexible and works around my industry job and lifestyle. The course content is interesting and I apply it to my everyday work."
Samantha Chardon has completed Certificate IV in Massage and is now studying the Diploma of Remedial Massage.