My Study Journey

As part of 140 years of TAFE Queensland, this episode follows the story of 3 students – past, present and future. Amy Sheppard studied a music performance course and has gone on to be in one of Australia’s most successful music groups – Sheppard. Amber has just completed her course and is looking forward to going on to the profession she dreamed of as a kid – an electrician. Sam Thaiday retired from professional football a few years ago and is now looking to study at TAFE Queensland and start a new career.

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In this episode of 140 years of TAFE Queensland we hear from the teachers. From cookery to fashion to automotive and everything in between find out what makes them passionate and how they bring what they love to TAFE Queensland. Hear why the teachers are so important to the future of TAFE and how they stand out from the rest!

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In this episode we explore the international side and global footprint of TAFE Queensland. From the first students that came to study here from Indonesia to the 90 countries that participate in TAFE Queensland education today. Hear from Denise, General Manager of International Education on why she has the best job, as well as some of the International Education team on how the International community make a difference within Australia and globally, and of course the passionate international students whose lives have been changed by TAFE Queensland!

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In this episode we hear from the students! Hannah Lane tells her story from studying at TAFE Queensland to running her own hairdressing business. Hear how Beau Eastman became a penguin handler at Seaworld on the Gold Coast and follow Cameron’s journey from completing business at TAFE Queensland to become the CEO of Videopro.

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TAFE Queensland is 140 years old! To celebrate we’re looking back over the years from then with 1 campus and 13 students to now with 60 campuses and over 125,000 students. In this episode we hear from Chief Academic Officer, Jo Pyne on the 140 year history and Leanne Bell, Faculty Manager for the Arts and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island programs on TAFE Queensland’s indigenous community.

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TAFE Queensland is 140 years old! To celebrate we’re looking back over the years from then with 1 campus and 13 students to now with 60 campuses and over 125,000 students. Over the next 8 episodes we'll hear from the students, teachers, staff and industry partners who all help to make great happen.

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Shawn is the business manager for TAFE Queensland’s skills tech automotive study area, with over 27 years experience in industry and 15 years as a teacher he chats all things auto and the best course to take. Joanne is the apprenticeship coordinator for Sci - Fleet Toyota in Brisbane and has all the information on what it’s like working in industry.

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Kylie is a highly experienced teacher at TAFE Queensland with a background of dental assisting, dental technology, and prosthetics. In this episode she tells us everything we need to know about studying dentistry, how the industry is booming and what to expect from the qualification.

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In this episode nursing teacher Emma shares her knowledge of studying at TAFE Queensland and what to expect as a student. Also hear from Alison who is a valued industry partner working as the acting nursing director for educational research at Cairns hospital and explains why nursing is such a loved profession in Australia.

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Melanie is an early childhood education trainer and assessor with a fountain of knowledge and passion for the job. She explains the course and opportunities that come from studying at TAFE Queensland. We’ll also hear from Ashleigh the amazing director of Edge Early Learning in Brisbane who shares her insight into the industry and why it’s the best to work in!

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