The Australian Trade College North Brisbane is an Independent Senior Secondary College and the Australian Trade Training College is an Registered Training Organisation which have been created to assist young Queenslanders develop the skills needed for a successful trade career. Our support systems and structures allow Student-Apprentices to not only make a successful transition into work but to develop skills that will enable them to be highly valuable employees in their chosen field.

The option for our Student-Apprentices being able to complete their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and begin their trade in a rich trade-focused environment is unmatched by conventional secondary schools in North Brisbane.

I am a strong advocate of the Australian Trade Colleges philosophy – a place where our Student-Apprentices can train and develop their skills in a supported environment where they will realise their fullest potential and be proud of their craft. With our goal to develop and achieve a “College of Excellence in Trade Training” where businesses source their apprentices, because of the comprehensive and nationally recognised programs, the College has fast become renowned for its achievements and commitment to excellence as well as its educational and vocational innovation.

Our commitment to excellence, quality staff and creating a culture of respect, understanding of diversity and trust makes learning at the College both exciting, stimulating and career focused. Our role is unique, and provides supported transition from school to work programs that enable student-apprentices to acquire the technical skills and attitudinal requirements to be successful in the world of work.

I invite you to browse the Australian Trade College North Brisbane website. It is full of information and links about training in traditional trades. Once you gain a full understanding of our programs, facilities and philosophy, join us at one of our monthly information sessions to gain a first-hand experience of the College.

Terry O’Hanlon-Rose - CEO and Principal
BSc, Grad Dip T, Grad Dip Com Comp, MBA, FACE

Listen to Terry deliver at the AVETRA Research Snapshots (Sydney Oct 2008)