#futureready
BE DIFFERENT...
BE FUTURE READY!
Challenge Trade and Business College (CTBC) is a vocational school with a future-ready focus.
Here at CTBC, students are offered vocational opportunities as they work toward attaining their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).
Enrolment Starts Here
We're taking enrolments for
Year 11 & Year 12
Develop Capacity - Develop Confidence - Develop Capability
Parent / Carers, complete the form below to express interest in a new approach to senior vocational education. Further information will be distributed.
Our Framework
#futureready
Future-Ready
What does it mean to be Future-Ready?
Being future-ready means learning the skills to thrive in a constantly changing world where technological growth, social and economic shifts, and environmental challenges are the norm. It means having the techniques necessary to adapt to new situations and being able to innovate solutions.
Our Mission
To provide students with a learning pathway that draws upon their strengths, and develops their capacity, preparing them for the future world of work, beyond their school years.
#engagewiththeworldofwork
Academic Pathways
The knowledge you need to achieve your academic and career goals
CTBC provides the opportunity for students to complete three core Applied Subjects across Years 11 and 12:
- Essential English
- Essential Maths
- Social and Community Studies
Completing these Applied Subjects supports students in achieving their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).
The academic content and related assessments are linked to the students’ world of work by having students engage in real-world relevant inquiry and skills-based assessment.
Vocational Pathways
Develop the training and skills to achieve in your chosen industry
At CTBC, we understand that each student’s vocational journey is different. We work with students and parents to determine their best pathway.
Students initially complete work experience at CET (Challenge Employment and Training). Once they have demonstrated suitability for employment in particular industries and trades, they are then assisted in securing a School-Based Apprenticeship or School-Based Traineeships.
Our Industry Partners
#vocationallearning
Don't just take our word for it!
Belonging - Empowerment - Self-Leadership
Allowing students to co-manage their educational and vocational outcomes is crucial to empowering them to take ownership and accountability of their future-ready pathway.
The CTBC staff also supports students in fostering self-leadership skills such as time management, goal setting, and decision-making, in which students become more independent and confident.
Belonging
Empowerment
Self-Leadership
Belonging is the feeling of acceptance, inclusion, and security. This will allow you to be your authentic self.
Empowerment is the process of gaining the freedom and power to do what you want or to control what happens to you.
Self-leadership is about taking ownership of your life and consciously shaping your journey.
Hear what our students have to say
“It’s not a normal school, it’s different, it’s small and I like it. We engage better!”
“I realised that a ‘normal’ school wasn’t ideal for my future.”
-Year 12 Student 2023
“The flexibility of having classes 3 days a week allows us to have more time for work experience.”
-Year 12 Student 2024
Governance
Student Resources
Have a complaint or feedback for us?
Challenge Trade and Business College is committed to ensuring we provide the best education for your child.
If you have a concern of any nature, we would love to hear it so we can improve our service.
