Tropical North Queensland TAFE (TNQT) delivers world-class vocational education and training programs across a 268,000 square kilometre area of north-eastern Australia. TNQT service area covers 15.5 per cent of Queensland and extends from the Papua New Guinea border in the north to Cardwell in the south and the Gulf of Carpentaria in the west.

Tropical North Queensland TAFE services more than 13,000 clients annually from eight campuses located at Cairns, Innisfail, Tully, Atherton, Mareeba, Mossman, Thursday Island and Bamaga. Students include:

• School leavers working on career skills

• Working people learning new skills

• People gaining skills to enter the workforce

• Working people gaining a recognised qualification based on their existing skills

• Employees undertaking professional development

• People upgrading their skills to they can return to work

• People learning for professional development and fun

• International clients

TNQT staff are skilled and dedicated professionals who deliver and support training programs which are recognised nationally and exported internationally. Tropical North Queensland TAFE delivers more than 400 courses in 30 vocational training areas and provides qualifications ranging from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma level. The Institute has been rated among the top three training providers in Queensland since 2002.

Tropical North Queensland TAFE is one of 15 institutes that make up TAFE Queensland, the state's premier provider of vocational education and training. If you're in business, you'll know that quality training equals improved workplace productivity. TAFE Queensland has the credentials to manage and deliver your training, adding value to your operations with unmatched training expertise and facilities.

TAFE can tailor training programs specifically for your workplace. The TAFE Queensland formula works because it meets business and industry needs. When you want to get down to business, TAFE Queensland delivers more training programs in more industry areas in more locations than any other training organisation. Offering more than 800 courses in more than 92 industry areas, TAFE Queensland is one of Australia's largest training specialists.

TAFE Queensland trains about 226,000 Australian and overseas students annually through its network. TAFE's globally recognised training programs are increasingly in strong demand with business and industry across the Asia Pacific region. When you choose TAFE as your training provider you can count on the strength and security which comes with more than 140 years experience, an extensive infrastructure and Queensland State Government security.

For consultancy and training services, TAFE Queensland can call on an impressive array of resources, as well as engage additional expertise and specialist project managers to establish collaborative arrangements and joint ventures.

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Tropical North Queensland TAFE is committed to providing the highest quality vocational education and training services to its students and clients, a commitment reflected in their vision statement:

"Excelling in delivering quality learning, skilling and work opportunities which enhance the social and economic capacity of their region and communities"

Tropical North Queensland TAFE is part of the Department of Employment and Training and supports the Department's vision:

"Queenslanders excelling in learning skilling and work for personal, community and economic prosperity."

Facilities
All Students including international students, have access to a full range of campus facilities and services including 11 computer room, library, bookshop, electronic learning center, tutorials, email and internet access, audio - visual facilities, learning clinics, cafeteria, coffee shop, parking and on-site child care (places are not always available). A small charge may apply for some services.