Frequently asked questions
What does a TAFE trade teacher do?
As a TAFE trade teacher you will deliver training and assess students in your area of trade expertise. This involves encouraging and mentoring students, helping them to succeed in their chosen trade area. In training and assessing students, you will have the opportunity to teach in a variety of locations such as classrooms, workshops and in the field, using different training tools and techniques. Your role may see you contribute to developing trade training in consultation with industry. Further information is available in the position description.
What experience/qualifications are required to become a TAFE teacher?
All you need to become a TAFE teacher is:
- five years post-trade training industrial experience, or
- nine years full-time industrial experience, and/or
- teaching experience and your trade qualification or equivalent.
An assessment of your experience will be undertaken to determine your eligibility for a teaching position.
You do not need teaching experience or teaching qualifications to apply to become a TAFE teacher, as you will be able to undertake the required Certificate IV in Training and Assessment in the initial phase of your appointment. Applications are welcome from experienced trade teachers who are looking for an opportunity to work for TAFE Queensland.
How do I transition from a tradesperson to a teacher?
Access to the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA) will be available to successful applicants who do not have this qualification. The Certificate IV is a requirement of TAFE teaching and provides the knowledge and practical skills required for planning, preparing and delivering training and assessment to small and large groups.
What will I be paid?
Salary is payable as per the TAFE Teachers Award - State 2003. In addition, 12.75 per cent in superannuation contributions and annual leave loading are paid.
If appointed and you have teaching qualifications beyond Certificate IV Training and Assessment, you may be eligible to commence on a higher salary level. An assessment of your qualification and experience will be undertaken to determine the appropriate salary level. Annual increments may apply to your salary and you will receive additional pay increases under enterprise bargaining agreements.
Contact the Human Resource Operations Unit on 3244 0271 to find out more about the employment benefits on offer.
What will my working conditions be?
- Regular and stable income
- A 36.25 hour week
- Paid public holidays
- Paid recreational leave (4 weeks per annum) + optional purchase of additional leave
- Accruable sick leave (10 days per year)
- A range of emergency leave provisions
What employment arrangements are available?
You are encouraged to apply if you are looking for full-time, part-time, casual or temporary employment as institutes may have other opportunities available outside of this program.
