The Queensland Teachers' Education Centre (QTEC) is responsible for the coordination, planning and delivery of the Union's education and training program for QTU members. 

The Union offers a range of courses and conferences to Union Reps and activists to support them in their role and to assist them to become more knowledgeable, active and effective representatives of the QTU in the workplace.

The program also includes courses for specialist teachers and other member groups as well as professional development programs.

The Union's commitment to new teachers is a priority and has been the focus of the New Teacher Conferences which are held biennally.  These conferences provide opportunities for new teachers to contribute to Union priorities and directions. 

Industrial Relations Education Leave - with pay - was awarded by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission in February 1997.  QTU members are entitled to 5 days IRE leave to attend Union training per year.   Please contact your Union Organiser if you have problems in accessing this leave to attend courses.

QTEC Facilities

The REP White Conference Room offers a seating capacity of either 80 (lecture style) or 45 (seated at desks). It is equippedwith the latest technology.

The Ruth Don Conference Room has a seating capacity of 80 in lecture style or 60 seated at desks. This room is alsoequipped with the latest projector, video and sound systems. Both conference rooms have kitchen facilities available.

The Marella Kilroy Room is a technology training area featuring twelve computers with the latest hardware, software and internet technology.

There are three meeting rooms for smaller groups, training sessions and meetings.

The Queensland Teachers' Education Centre facilities are available for hire by outside organisations.

The QTU also has training facilities available for use in conjunction with its offices in Cairns, Mackay, Rockhampton, Maryborough and Bundaberg.

QTEC Courses

The Union offers a range of courses and seminars focusing on skilling its representatives in the areas of negotiation,conflict resolution, campaigning, EB implementation, public speaking, assertive communication and many others. QTEC Courses include:

  • Union Reps
  • Women Activists
  • Administrators
  • Area Council delegates
  • School & Branch Activists
  • New Teachers
  • TAFE Activists

QTEC Statewide

The Union is committed to the provision of services and training for members statewide, including those in rural and remote areas. Course materials are available for use anywhere in the state. All QTEC courses are facilitated by organisersand Brisbane-based officers in conjunction with QTEC to meet the needs of our members statewide.

As well as providing training for QTU representatives, afternoon seminars and forums for all members are held in manyareas in Queensland. These seminars focus on women's issues, superannuation, teachers and the law and new teachers.

Contacting the Queensland Teachers' Education Centre

For all enquiries contact Pauline Gagiero, QTEC Coordinator on 07 3512 9000, fax 07 3512 9050, email qtec@qtu.asn.au or for information about forthcoming courses and conferences visit the QTEC website on www.qtu.asn.au. under union training.

QTEC training schedule semester 1, 2013