Australian Industry Trade College

A school by industry, for industry

The Australian Industry Trade College (AITC) is a school by industry, for the industry. With campuses located at Robina, Redlands, Maroochydore, Toowoomba, and Ipswich, the College provided students in Years 10 to 12 with an industry-focussed education, and up to 28 weeks of industry experience each year, in 7-week blocks.

Educating tomorrow’s industry leaders

Just like our young people, the Australian Industry Trade College (AITC) is unique. As a fierce advocate for industry-based curriculum design that honours technical and emotional intelligence, the AITC has achieved significant and sustainable employment outcomes for over 1,400 young people over the past 12 years. Our purpose is to educate tomorrow’s industry leaders. We do this in a number of different ways; an agile and responsive approach to industry needs, industry coaches, practical work experience, innovative teaching and learning, and intrinsic links with industry networks.

Extensive industry experience

Our Years 10, 11 and 12 students spend two-thirds of their year outside of the classroom, immersed in the industry. This is made possible with a unique model; five weeks of a term is dedicated to education, and the other half is dedicated to work experience and school-based apprenticeships and traineeships in the industry. The AITC curriculum is contextualised and informed by various industry sectors in both delivery and assessment. Theory components are delivered in a practical pedagogical method and content is intrinsically interwoven with the College’s values and 10 employability metrics. It’s about the holistic development of a resilient and productive future industry leader, regardless of their career of choice. This development commences before the start of term, with a comprehensive induction program and residential camp for all new students to acquire the skills and qualities required to be successful at the school and in the world of work. The program imbues respect, honesty, pride, courage, hard work, safety, and mateship - the bedrock of AITC's values-based education – in young people. It’s a challenging yet character-building initiation that develops safety, employability, and community.

Quality outcomes

The AITC has a unique and highly effective model of learning, with outstanding results. In 2020, 99% of graduates achieved their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and 90% graduated with a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship. Employers looking for well-prepared young people for an apprenticeship or traineeship will find the solution by contacting the AITC campus nearest them.

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