Employee testimonials
"Training with TAFE has given me the qualifications to become a Diesel Fitter. Completing my Certificate IV in Training and Assessment through the "Teach Your Trade" program was an extremely positive step in my career. This gave me the skills to become a trade teacher at the Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE. With the guidance and support from my fellow teachers and other staff, I am confident to stay with TAFE and pass my knowledge and experience on to up and coming trades people."
Andrew Chalmers, Automotive
"Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE has made re-entering the workforce a rewarding and enjoyable process. I was offered school hours to start, then the opportunity to job share with another mother. This has provided flexibility within my work/life balance and contributes in a positive way to my own personal health and wellbeing."
Carolyn Turnbull, Human Resources Advisor
"What attracted me to teach my trade was the flexible work hours and the opportunity to provide relevant training to future trade workers. I chose to teach my trade at Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE because of the great working conditions and support of other like-minded professionals."
Morgan Ison, Spray Painting and Panel Beating
"After years of working in various administrative roles and then as a tutor in the business studies unit, I started the TAFE's Beginning Teacher program to study a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at James Cook University. This excellent opportunity gave me a multitude of tremendous experiences, challenges and contributed to my personal growth. My teaching skills certainly would not be of such a high standard without the supportive team in the Business Unit, without the encouraging management team and the professional development that was made available by the Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE."
Brenda Donaldson, Business Services