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.

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.

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 2^nd 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 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.

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

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

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

Course Overview:
Open to Year 11 and 12 students. Run one day per week through Terms 3 and 4 at the EQIP Technical College. Students learn foundation skills associated with the health and support services industry. This course also includes 2 x 5-day blocks of health related work experience during school holidays

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.