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CQUniversity, the TAFE powered by a Uni, is celebrating its 10th anniversary as an official TAFE provider for the Queensland Government. Delivering online and on-campus training in certificates and diplomas, CQUniversity empowers you to upskill, retrain, or get started.
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Fee-Free TAFE

Become job-ready and gain the skills you need with a fee-free TAFE certificate, diploma or skill set for eligible Queenslanders. Check your eligibility and apply today.

Rural and Remote Pilot

Experience on-campus learning in Biloela, Emerald, Longreach and Woorabinda with CQU TAFE and the Queensland Government’s Rural and Remote Pilot program.

Celebrating 10 years CQU + TAFE

VC Column: 10 Years of TAFE

As the old adage goes: ‘Time flies when you're having fun’. And for CQUniversity, the past 10 years have undoubtedly been a thrilling journey marked by growth, innovation and a steadfast commitment to educational excellence.

Dual Milestone For Decade Of Dedication

As CQUniversity commemorates the 10-year anniversary of merging with CQ TAFE, Rockhampton-based staff member Sara Barnbaum is celebrating her own milestone.

VET Course Leads To Vet Career

For Daisy Brown, a unique connection with animals has paved the way to a career in the veterinary industry.

TAFE Provides Tools to Medical Studies

Steph Pasco’s career has been shaped by a diverse educational background of apprenticeships, diplomas and degrees at CQUniversity.

Decade of Learning and Leadership Transforms Rockhampton Education

Since CQUniversity became Queensland's first and only dual sector university in 2014, Kim Harrington has seen firsthand how providing comprehensive educational opportunities has changed lives in the Rockhampton community.

Naomi Nurses a Strong Career in Health 10 Years after Completing her Diploma

In the 10 years since she completed her training at CQUniversity Naomi Mallinson has fostered a very healthy career as one of Rockhampton Hospital’s rising theatre nurses.

Jeszare says time at CQU TAFE Helped him Cook up a Career as a Chef

In 2015, while learning English at CQU TAFE, Jeszare Anteza started an apprenticeship as a chef - despite only having the use of one hand - and almost 10 years later he’s still defying the odds.

Toby looks back on Bricklaying Training with Pride

Toby Tosh has come a long way since completing his construction training at CQU TAFE in 2015, building a career from Bangkok to Brisbane brick by brick.

TAFE Careers Expo 2025

Attend the TAFE Careers Expo on Wednesday 22 January 2025 at our Gladstone, Mackay City and Rockhampton City Campuses.

TAFE and Tresses Empower Sherrie's Career

Sherrie Price brushed up her skills and styled her career with CQUniversity’s Certificate I and II in Information, Digital Media and Technology.

Give more power to your future with the TAFE that's powered by a Uni.

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Its time to give more power to your future with TAFE at CQU. Power to gain the skills you need to get working and earning today, with more pathways for tomorrow.

Power to grow or explore what interests you.  Power to chose from over 100 TAFE courses, with practical support and flexibility along the way.  

Yeah when you choose the TAFE that's powered by a Uni, you give more power to your future.  Search CQU TAFE today.

  • Metesha Cox smiling bluer background
    The best thing about studying at CQU TAFE is the knowledge and professionalism of the lecturers and the fact they go above and beyond just teaching you – they will actually explain things in a way you can understand.

    Metesha Cox

    Diploma of Community Services

Why Choose TAFE at CQU

Top Quality Training

9 in 10 CQU TAFE grads are happy with their overall training quality

NCVER National Student Outcomes Survey 2022

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91% of CQU TAFE grads

91.0% of TAFE graduates were employed or enrolled in further study after training

NCVER National Student Outcomes Survey 2022

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Great online experience

over 85% of TAFE students studying online rate the experience highly

NCVER National Student Outcomes Survey 2022

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