The Industry School - Brisbane

At the AITC, our curriculum is contextualised for industry, allowing our young people to do more of what matters to the pathways they pursue. This edition of Blueprint shines a spotlight on the achievements and examples of our deliberately different, industry-driven educational experience.
A special thank you to our valued industry contributors for their continuous support and collaboration. 🙌
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AITC Blueprint Magazine - Edition 9, 2024 The AITC connects young people with industry and industry with great young people.

Our Rookies had an unforgettable experience at Industry Day during the Rookies Challenge at Emu Gully Adventure Education Group. From networking with industry professionals to hands-on activities with heavy equipment, it was a day full of learning and inspiration. A huge thank you to all our industry partners for their support. Read more about this amazing day on our website!

👉 🔗 https://www.aitc.qld.edu.au/industry-day-at-emu-gully-a-showcase-of-opportunities-for-aitc-rookies/

Industry Day at Emu Gully: A Showcase of Opportunities for AITC Rookies - Australian Industry Trade College The Australian Industry Trade College (AITC) recently held an Industry Day during the Rookies Challenge at Emu Gully Adventure Education. This event was a fantastic opportunity for our Rookies to network, gain insights into various career paths, and get hands-on experience with a range of industries...

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Congratulations to Eli on his sign-up as a school-based apprentice carpenter with Trowse Constructions. By using the AITC’s unique education and industry program, Eli tried his hand with a range of industry pathways during work experience blocks, such as automotive and barbering. Eli found a liking to carpentry and after doing work experience with Trowse they offered him a spot on their team. Well done Eli, your perseverance has paid off with a fantastic offer and graduating this year with your Year 12 QCE.
In Eli's words — “You don’t have to be great to start, but you do have to start to be great.”

Our Year 10 Equine Academy students from Brisbane, Toowoomba and Ipswich are enjoying their Residential Industry Training – Equine (RITE) at the prestigious Glencross GlenX Lodge. With a private racetrack for morning trackwork, pre-training and spelling property it's an ideal setting for immersive learning.
Thank you to Chris Waller Racing, Stables Gollan, Thoroughbred Breeders Association QLD, and Racing Queensland for their incredible support and donations — they are huge contributors for our successful RITE weeks.
During RITE weeks our equine students gain hands-on experience with observing track work, stable duties, and working with thoroughbred racehorses, while starting their Cert II Racing (Stablehand) with Racing Queensland.
Next week, Ashleigh Glencross and the team will welcome our Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast Year 10 academy students as they commence their RITE.
The RITE weeks offer rich learning and networking opportunities, including visits to Beaudesert Racecourse, Gold Coast Turf Club, and local stud farms and visits form employers.
The Equine Academy program, available at our Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, and Toowoomba schools, helps students transition into school-based apprenticeships and traineeships in the racing sector, and we are enrolling for our January intake for Year 10 and 11.
Thoroughbred Breeders Queensland
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Declan started at the AITC initially focused on an apprenticeship in plumbing. However, using the AITC’s unique industry and education program, Declan tried his hand at carpentry during work experience blocks. Showing a great work ethic and versatility, Declan soon was offered a school-based carpenter’s apprenticeship with Trowse Constructions. Congratulations Declan it’s been a big year, you’ve found your career, and you will be graduating with your Year 12 QCE. You have a bright future ahead of you.

At the AITC, we love celebrating the outstanding academic and industry accomplishments of our students from the previous term through our Roof Shout event.
Congratulations to those hardworking individuals who have been recognised with education awards for consistently demonstrating values such as respect, hard work, pride, integrity, and honesty both inside and outside the classroom.
A special congratulations for our young talents who have secured school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. Ringing the bell in front of your peers symbolises the start of an exciting career journey and marks a significant milestone here at the AITC.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to the families of our apprenticeship/traineeship sign-ups for joining us in celebrating their remarkable accomplishments. These young individuals are embarking on a career head-start in their chosen fields and are well on their way to graduating with their Year 12 Certificate. Keep up the fantastic work, everyone!

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During his time at the AITC, Jack has always set a high standard in his work experience placements and in education. He has tried work experience with various companies, doing electrical work and refining his skills. Jackson wanted to try his hand in air-conditioning and refrigeration and tried a work experience block with Aireco Pty Ltd, a company that do commercial air-conditioning. Aireco were impressed with Jackson's work ethic and reliability and offered him a school-based apprenticeship, Cert III in air-conditioning and refrigeration. Congratulations Jack — a great career path and graduating with Year 12 QCE in 2025!

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Congratulations to Harman on securing a school-based mechanic’s apprenticeship with with Brisbane BMW. Harman initially expressed an interest in the heavy vehicle industry. However, he hasn't looked back after finding a work experience placement with Alex at BMW. Harman developed a passion for the BMW brand and is maturing into a great young person. With a career head-start Harman will be focused on graduating in 2025 with his Year 12 QCE.

Our Year 10 students had an incredible experience at HIRE24 last term. This premier event is designed to motivate and inspire those in the equipment and events hire industry, offering a fantastic forum for suppliers to showcase the latest technology, innovation, and products.
HIRE24 provided an excellent opportunity to network with industry professionals from across Australia and abroad. The HRIA Hire & Rental Industry Association hosted keynote speakers who delivered thought leadership, motivation, and strategic insights for stakeholders from all sectors to apply to their businesses.
Additionally, students were given the opportunity to enhance their networking skills and industry knowledge. Our students were given insight into a range of career paths in this area including electrical, heavy diesel mechanical and engineering.
A big thank you to everyone involved for making this an unforgettable and educational experience.

Our Year 10 students had an exciting excursion to the Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd last term! They enjoyed a special behind-the-scenes tour of the stevedore sites, where they observed the intricate process of loading ships. Students gained valuable insights into various trades, including electrical, fitter machinist, and mechanical work. Working at the Port of Brisbane offers a lucrative career with high pay, comparable to FIFO jobs, but with the added benefit of returning home every night.

Did you know that the Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd handles over 28 million tonnes of cargo annually and contributes approximately $50 billion to the Queensland economy each year? It's one of Australia’s fastest-growing container ports!

A big thank you to the staff for providing us with such an informative and incredible site visit.

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Congratulations to Austin for successfully securing a school-based electrical apprenticeship with Fitz Electrix. One of our original students for our Brisbane school when it opened in 2021, Austin has worked hard during his time at the AITC, taking advantage of work experience opportunities and applying himself in education. Congratulations Austin — a huge year for you, graduating this year with Year 12 QCE and securing a great career with a great team.

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Congratulations to Nelson on his sign-up with Kenmore Mower and Power Equipment as a school-based apprentice in outdoor power equipment. Nelson always received great feedback from his work experience (WEX) placements for his ability to follow directions and pick up on work quickly. After WEX placements in the auto industry, Nelson tried a placement with the team from Kenmore Mower. They offered him great career opportunity as their apprentice. With a career head-start Nelson will also be working towards graduating in 2025 with his Year 12 QCE.

Our Rookies have kicked off their journey at the AITC with an unforgettable adventure at Emu Gully Adventure Education Group!
From team-building challenges to hands-on experiences, these future industry leaders are diving headfirst into their learning journey. We're proud to see them embrace challenges, foster teamwork, and develop essential skills for the real world.
Swipe through the gallery to catch a glimpse of the action-packed moments and the camaraderie building among our enthusiastic Rookies!
Join us in wishing them the best as they embark on this exciting chapter. Here's to growth, discovery, and a future filled with success!
The album will be updated throughout the next few days.

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Xavier started with the AITC not entirely sure on what his career pathway would be. He tried variations of carpentry during work experience blocks, receiving great feedback on his attitude and work ethic. Xavier had a great experience with Peter from Peter Marshall Building Services and was offered a school-based apprenticeship in carpentry and joinery. Congratulations Xavier on finding your fit in industry. With a career head-start he will work towards completing his Year 12 QCE and graduating in 2025.

Brisbane Rookies Graduation! ✨
What an amazing afternoon celebrating our mid-year Rookies graduation with AITC families! Our Rookies have completed their program, embodying values like mateship and resilience, and are well-prepared for their next steps in industry and education.

We also showcased our Project Based Learning activity, 'Back from the Future', where Year 10 Rookies created a working model rail network with stations from different time periods. This project integrated subjects like English, History, Design & Technology, and Science, enhancing their hands-on skills and communication.

A huge thank you to our Personal Industry Coach, Mark Bradshaw, and staff for spending an incredible amount of time supporting students during the project and for Mark, who put the project together on site at the Grand Chancellor.

Mark expressed his satisfaction with the skills learned through 'Back from the Future'. "Our Year 10s got tools in their hands and worked with electrical theory, all while helping each other, embodying the AITC values of mateship."

A special congratulations to those who received a values award! 🎉

We can't wait to see where our Rookies' career journeys take them.

Completing Year 12 at the AITC is essential for future success
Obtaining Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) is a crucial step toward a successful career in industry. In our latest article we outline the value of finishing Year 12 while working in a school-based apprenticeship.
Discover why standing tall and finishing Year 12 can open doors to higher pay rates and better career opportunities.

The Impact of Completing Year 12 on Apprenticeship Success - Australian Industry Trade College As the school year progresses, it is an exciting time for our students at the Australian Industry Trade College (AITC). Whether they are preparing for their first work experience (WEX) placements from Year 10, enhancing their skills through pre-employment training in Year 11, or transitioning into f...

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When Angus started at the AITC he was keen on the construction industry but wasn't sure what trade. He has had several work experience placements, and gained experience in carpentry, plumbing and electrical. He decided carpentry was his preferred career path and after work experience with PPI Property Group he secured a school-based carpenter’s apprenticeship. Angus starts his carpentry journey on his next industry block while working towards graduating this year with his Year 12 QCE.

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A huge congratulations to Hamish for securing his school-based apprenticeship in the metal and engineering sector with Protech Group. Hamish had taken advantage of the AITC’s unique education and industry model, going out to regular work experience placements and finding the best industry and best team to work with. Hamish is having a huge year, with a career head-start and graduating this year with his Year 12 QCE. Great work!

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From the moment Izak started at the AITC, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in electrical trades.
Izak consistently received positive feedback from his work experience placements, and after gaining valuable experience, he felt ready to start a school-based apprenticeship. During his latest placement with BQS Electrical , the management was so impressed with Izak's knowledge and reliability they offered him an electrical apprenticeship!
Congratulations, Izak — your hard work and dedication have truly paid off. With a career head-start you are on your way to also graduating in 2025 with your Year 12 QCE.

Thank you to School News Australia for profiling our deliberately different approach to education and industry — helping our young people achieve their career goals.

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Congratulations to Lyam on his school-based apprenticeship with Universal Diesel Services in mobile plant technology. Lyam knew the industry he wanted to get into when coming to the AITC. He impressed the team at Universal during his work experience placement. With his willingness to learn, terrific attitude, asking great questions, work ethic and the value he added to the workshop, Lyam was offered a position with the crew. Congratulations Lyam — you're now on your way to working towards your Year 12 QCE with a head start in your chosen apprenticeship.