About the AITC
The Australian Industry Trade College is an industry-driven senior school.
At the AITC, we help your young person find their passion and then pursue that career through a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship. Years 10, 11 and 12 students spend half their time completing their senior education at school and the remainder in industry. Our young people aim to attain a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and an employment outcome in the industry of their choice by the time they graduate Year 12.
Our Ipswich campus
The Australian Industry Trade College was proud to open its fifth Campus in Ipswich in January 2020. During this inaugural year the campus experienced incredible growth, resulting in further expansion (Stages 2 and 3) which was completed in July 2021. This expansion provides the additional learning spaces and larger breakout areas required for our rapidly growing cohort of young people.
The single-storey campus is conveniently located at 17 Lowry Street, North Ipswich, 900m from the local train station, and within walking distance to the Riverlink Shopping Centre. Free street parking is available on Lowry Street for visitors to the campus, a drop off zone is located within the carpark off Lowry Street and there are several bus routes servicing the area.
Strength and fitness activities are completed in a nearby gym, also located on Lowry Street.
Currently accepting Year 10 and 11 applications for January
If you would like to know more about how the AITC can help your young person complete their Queensland Certificate in Education while getting a start in the industry of their choice, please register for a campus visit via the form below and a member of our enrolments team will be in touch shortly. If there are no suitable times, please contact us directly.
What if there are no events available?
There are limited Information Sessions available before our January 2022 intake. However, there are still opportunities to apply without attending an Information Session.
Step 1
Watch the videos below to learn more about our program
Step 2
Contact your campus and ask to speak to the Customer Experience (CX) Officer to answer any additional questions you might have
Step 3
Submit an Application as soon as possible to ensure your young person has the opportunity to progress through the selection process. Due to the delayed start to the year, we are now accepting Applications for Year 10 until Friday 4 February, and Year 11 until Friday 28 January.
Rookies Program
The mandatory program that all new starters must complete to ensure they can enter industry placements safely.
Year 10 Program
Year 10 is a time of exploration where young people discover the options available in an industry career.
Year 11 & 12 Program
Year 11 and 12 is a period of development and employment where young people aim to be signed up with an employer.
Pathway to Business Administration
Ella Collins commenced a traineeship in business administration while studying with the AITC.
Pathway to Marine Mechanic
Matthew Dietrich commenced an apprenticeship as a marine mechanic while studying with the AITC.
Pathway to Painter and Decorator
Molly Green commenced an apprenticeship as a painter and decorator while studying with the AITC.
Pathway to Turf Management
Tom Horan commenced an apprenticeship in turf management while studying with the AITC.
Browse the Blueprint Magazine library
Discover more about our young people’s achievements by browsing the Blueprint library.
Pre-employment Training
The AITC partners with TAFE Queensland to provide Trade Tasters and pre-employment training to our young people.
Find us on Facebook
Make sure you follow the Ipswich Campus Facebook page to get an idea of campus life, celebrations and to see the AITC industry education program in action.
Trade Support Loans
As an Australian apprentice you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Australian Government to help with the costs of undertaking an apprenticeship. Read more about incentives available for apprentices.
Find your future
Not sure what industry you’re interested in? View over 400 apprenticeship and traineeship options on this Queensland Government site.