Try a Trade these school holidays

Australian Trade College North Brisbane will host Try a Trade and Chef by Trade events at its Scarborough campus during the September school holidays.

The Try a Trade and Chef by Trade Day events are fun and provide young people with an opportunity to discover first-hand what it’s like in a workshop and to get ‘hands-on’ in a range of different trade areas.

The events will be held on Thursday, September 28, with the day running from 9am-3pm. Registration is at 8.30am in the College Hall.

The Try a Trade and Chef by Trade events are open to young people aged 14-17 years.

They range in price from $20 to $50 and cover all materials, eye and ear protection and lunch.

Some programs require participants to wear their own steel-capped safety boots.

All of the college’s trade programs are available at each event:

• Hairdressing and Barbering
• Construction
• Electrotechnology
• Plumbing
• Automotive
• Metal Engineering / Fabrication
• Health Care
• Early Childhood
• Information Technology

Registration is essential. Payment must be made at the time of registration.

Feedback from previous events has shown participants enjoyed the hands-on experience, being treated like a young adult, and seeing what learning a trade looked like.

Chef By Trade

The Chef By Trade Holiday Cooking School is open to anyone aged 14 to 17 years with a passion for food. The college’s chefs will guide students through a variety of savoury and sweet dishes. Students will enjoy lunch together devouring the dishes they prepared on the day.

The Chef By Trade Holiday Cooking School cost is $50 per participant.

Click here to discover more and register for the Chef by Trade Holiday Cooking School.

How Try a Trade Day helps

Australian Trade College North Brisbane (ATCNB) Principal Brett Kavanagh says the holiday program offers young people aged 14-17 years an opportunity to ‘step into the world of trades’.

“It's not just a day off; it's a day to discover your potential and ignite your passion,” he says.

“Our commitment to providing a caring environment, supported by industry-qualified staff and cutting-edge facilities, ensures that every participant can explore their interests in a safe and supportive atmosphere. It's a chance to truly 'live a day in the life of a Trade College student.

“Join us for 'Try A Trade Day' and let your curiosity flourish. We believe that this program is not just about learning skills; it's about finding inspiration, opening doors to exciting career paths, and experiencing a safe working environment where your dreams can take shape. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to discover your potential.”

About Australian Trade College North Brisbane

Australian Trade College North Brisbane is a mainstream independent senior secondary school with a focus on trade and business subjects.

It prepares students for their desired futures, equipping them with qualifications and extensive industry experience while completing their QCE.

Australian Trade College North Brisbane is at 294 Scarborough Rd, Scarborough. For more information, visit the website or phone 3880 4331.