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:
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.
Course Duration:
1 year
Course Overview:
Students select additional activities and volunteering opportunities throughout the year based on their individual interests.
Intake:
Pathway:
Employment in Business, Tourism or Services Sector. Or tertiary studies.
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Intake:
14 year 11 or 12 students each year
Course Overview:
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.
Intake:
Up to 28 years 11 students each year.
Course Overview:
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.
Intake:
Up to 28 years 11 students each year.
Course Overview:
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.
Intake:
18 Year 10 students each year.
Course Overview:
Course Duration:
1 year
Pathway:
Senior EQIP Program
Intake:
Up to 15 Year 10 students each year.
Course Overview:
Course Duration:
Half Year (Term 2 and 3)
Pathway:
Senior EQIP Program or other Vocational Training
Intake:
Up to 30 Year 11 or 12 students each year.
Course Overview:
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.
Intake:
Up to 25 Year 11 students each year
Course Overview:
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.