PROGRAMS – SAMPLE

OUR PROGRAMS

EQIP’s creates opportunities for year 10, 11 and 12 students from high schools in the Gladstone region to develop valuable skills, knowledge and experience to support a smoother transition from education to employment or further study.

EQIP provides opportunities for students to:

 

  1. Gain work-ready skills and experience in one of 7 vocational education authentic workplace learning programs. Students complete structured work experience onsite at local business and industry and gain certificate qualifications in their chosen pathway. Advisory Committee’s provide guidance on program delivery and development.
  2. Participate in workshops to understand and develop employability skills that are important for success in the working world.
  3. Participate in work experience with local businesses to get first-hand knowledge of specific industries and vocations. Students observe people at work and the work they perform and may get the opportunity to do some entry to mid-level tasks.
  4. Engage with industry and education partners at the Gladstone Careers Expo to explore potential pathways following school and help them to make informed career choices.

 

There are many students who are not quite sure which pathway they want to take when leaving school and it’s opportunities like those offered through EQIP that allow students to explore the various options available to them. This ensures that students stay engaged in schooling as they are offered alternative education opportunities that compliment their school experience and curriculum.

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Section

Course Duration:
1 year

 

Course Overview:

  • The EBITS program is delivered onsite in a professional business suite at Boyne Smelters Limited.
  • Students study a Certificate II or III in Business, Certificate II in Tourism and/or Active Volunteering.
  • Students are heavily involved in the community – attending networking meetings and assisting with a number of local events, for example:
  • Attending Gladstone Chamber of Commerce and Industry monthly meetings to learn more about small to medium businesses in our region.
  • Completing Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Limited Ambassador Training to volunteer to welcome and provide support for P&O Cruise ship passengers visiting Gladstone.
  • Assisting with activities at the annual Boyne Tannum Hookup
  • Volunteering on the day at the RSPCA Million Paws Walk
  • Running the drink station at the Botanic to Bridge event
  • Assisting with marketing and attending as ambassadors at the EQIP Gladstone Careers Expo

 

Students select additional activities and volunteering opportunities throughout the year based on their individual interests.

 

Intake:

  • Certificate II Business (Year 10):  Approximately 20 students per year
  • Certificate III Business (Year 10-12): Approximately 20 students per year
  • Certificate II Tourism & Active Volunteering: Approximately 20 year 12 students.

 

Pathway:
Employment in Business, Tourism or Services Sector. Or tertiary studies.

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Section

Intake:
14 year 11 or 12 students each year

 

Course Overview:

  • Students complete a Certificate II Process Plant Operations with CQUniversity Gladstone 1 day per week all year, with practical studies completed in a large simulated plant room.
  • Year 11 students may participate in an optional second year of the program and complete work experience 1 day per week with a host employer while receiving additional career support from the EQIP team.
  • Program includes Work at Heights Confined Space, and Gas Test Atmosphere training.
  • Students visit Queensland Alumina Limited 4 times throughout the year to complete practical training aligned to the certificate qualification.
  • The EPMA Program is proudly sponsored by APLNG, QGC and Santos GLNG and in recent years have been invited to tour the Curtis Island LNG Facilities.

 

Course Duration:
1 Year with the optional 2nd year.

 

Pathway:
Apprenticeship, traineeship, employment or further study in the Operations and Maintenance, Engineering or Manufacturing Sector.

 

Possible Occupations:
Operator, Maintenance Mechanic, Process Technician, Water Industry Operator, Mine-site worker or trade.

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Intake:
Up to 28 years 11 students each year.

 

Course Overview:

  • The EESC program is based on-site NRG Power Station, where it has been in operation for over 14 years.
  • Students complete one day per week, rotating between course-work on-site at the NRG Centre or in a structured work placement with a host employer.
  • While at the Skills Centre, students study a Certificate II in Engineering Pathways, as well as practical activities and completing pledge work projects to develop their technical skills.
  • EESC students have access to two workshops – with industry standard manufacturing equipment such as milling machines, lathes, guillotines, welders etc.
  • Our EESC students are highly sought after by local employers with a large number transitioning into apprenticeships or full-time employment.

 

Course Duration:
18 months

 

Pathway:
Trade Apprenticeship, Traineeship, further study or employment in the engineering or automotive mechanical.

 

Employment Opportunities:
Electrical, Fitter & Turner, Diesel Fitter, Mechanic, Boilermaker.

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Section

Intake:
Up to 28 years 11 students each year.

 

Course Overview:

  • The EESC program is based on-site NRG Power Station, where it has been in operation for over 14 years.
  • Students complete one day per week, rotating between course-work on-site at the NRG Centre or in a structured work placement with a host employer.
  • While at the Skills Centre, students study a Certificate II in Engineering Pathways, as well as practical activities and completing pledge work projects to develop their technical skills.
  • EESC students have access to two workshops – with industry standard manufacturing equipment such as milling machines, lathes, guillotines, welders etc.
  • Our EESC students are highly sought after by local employers with a large number transitioning into apprenticeships or full-time employment.

 

Course Duration:
18 months

 

Pathway:
Trade Apprenticeship, Traineeship, further study or employment in the engineering or automotive mechanical.

 

Employment Opportunities:
Electrical, Fitter & Turner, Diesel Fitter, Mechanic, Boilermaker.

EQIP Doorways to Civil Construction (ED2CC)

Intake:
18 Year 10 students each year.

 

Course Overview:

  • Year 10 program delivered on-site at McCosker Contracting.
  • Students are introduced to the construction industry and given the opportunity to learn entry-level construction skills including the use of hand tools and powered equipment, work place health and safety, and how to behave appropriately in the workplace.
  • Studying a Certificate I in Resource and Infrastructure, students complete a variety of pledge work practical projects for local industry and community groups. In the past this has included picnic tables, gabion seating walls, cape cod chairs and formwork.
  • This course also includes 2 x 5-day blocks of work experience at McCoskers.
  • Many students continue into one of EQIPs senior programs.

 

Course Duration:
1 year

 

Pathway:
Senior EQIP Program

PREQIP

Intake:
Up to 15 Year 10 students each year.

 

Course Overview:

  • Open to year 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Run one day per week through Terms 3 and 4.
  • Developed in consultation with Traditional Owner Groups, Schools and the community.
  • Promotes student engagement while developing employability skills and raising awareness of potential pathways through further study or a senior EQIP program.
  • Students have previously completed a 1 week camp at BIECC, NRG site inductions, White Card Training, First Aid, Self Defence Training, Career Development and a taste of what our senior EQIP programs have to offer.
  • This program is proudly sponsored by APLNG, QGC & Santos.

 

Course Duration:
Half Year (Term 2 and 3)

 

Pathway:
Senior EQIP Program or other Vocational Training

EQIP Health Support Services (EHSS)

Intake:
Up to 30 Year 11 or 12 students each year.

 

Course Overview:

  • Open to year 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Run one day per week through Terms 3 and 4.
  • Developed in consultation with Traditional Owner Groups, Schools and the community.
  • Promotes student engagement while developing employability skills and raising awareness of potential pathways through further study or a senior EQIP program.
  • Students have previously completed a 1 week camp at BIECC, NRG site inductions, White Card Training, First Aid, Self Defence Training, Career Development and a taste of what our senior EQIP programs have to offer.
  • This program is proudly sponsored by APLNG, QGC & Santos.

 

Course Duration:
Half Year (Term 2 and 3) including 1 block of school holidays.

 

Pathway:
Employment or further study in the Health Support Services Sector.

 

Possible Occupations include:
Nurse, Paediatrician, Veterinary Nurse, Dental Assistant, Aged Care Worker, Dietician, Caretaker.

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EQIP Technical College Gladstone Region (ETCGR)

Intake:
Up to 25 Year 11 students each year

 

Course Overview:

  • The Technical College is located in Boles street and provides a 2 year alternative education program for Year 11-12 students who enrol through Gladstone State High School
  • Students study an individual pathway identified for opportunities for employment in the region, including automotive mechanical, building construction, civil construction, hospitality business or childcare.
  • Students attend the purpose-built Gladstone Technical College 3 days per week studying Math, English, Business and Site Skills. They also spend 1 day completing vocational training of their choice and 1 day on-site with a local employer aligned to their chosen career pathway (or a 2-day-per-week traineeship)

 

Course Duration:
2 years

 

Pathway:
Automotive mechanical, building construction, civil construction, hospitality or business.

 

Possible Occupations:
Varied – Mechanic, Barista, Builder, Childcare Assistant, Administrator, Hospitality worker or other.