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From apprentice to teacher: Zac comes full circle at TAFE Gippsland

Like most trades, the engineering industry is evolving and the skills required to succeed need to evolve with it. That’s why teachers like Zac Wallace are so important at TAFE Gippsland. Educators who know the region, understand industry needs, and know their trade inside and out. Read more...

National Apprenticeship Week: Amber’s apprenticeship journey

When Amber Leyshan deferred her teaching degree and stepped into a management role in the trades department at Bunnings, she didn’t realise it would spark a life-changing career shift.

Apprentice chef Jesse steps up to the plate for renowned culinary program

It’s National Apprentice Week! And here at TAFE Gippsland, we’re celebrating one of our rising starts. Entering the chat, Jesse Payne – a TAFE Gippsland commercial cookery apprentice fresh off the back of the 2026 Proud to be a Chef Program – an intensive four-day experience that brings together some of the most promising apprentice chefs from across Australia and New Zealand.

What is conservation and land management?

Conservation and land management is the strategic planning of how to preserve and manage natural environments. It applies to suburban and rural areas, natural landscapes and marine ecosystems. As a growing field with diverse career opportunities, roles in this field include park ranger, conservation worker, land rehabilitation worker and earthworks conservation worker.

How to become a renewable energy engineer

Becoming a renewable energy engineer puts you at the forefront of a sustainable future. They are directly responsible for designing, developing and implementing the technologies that harness different renewable energy sources.

2026 Jumpstart Program helping students succeed

Our TAFE Jumpstart program is back for 2026 and this time, we’re doing things a little differently to help our new students succeed in their studies.