u/Big_Rig369

I had Fee Free TAFE for a certificate III in Information Technology last year. I am looking at starting a Diploma in the same field but if I go through the same TAFE the full fee is very expensive (19k).

There are options to do a diploma through university for 10k but I would prefer to choose a particular stream in the field to study instead of a broad scope. I also prefer the way TAFE teach their content with a hands on practical approach.

I looked into career boost but I don't think I'm eligible as I did study a 6 month undergraduate certificate in 2023 in a different field. I am getting mixed responses when searching if that disqualifies me from funding.

I have been talking to a team at the TAFE but they're not sure what funding options I can use either and are still looking into it.

I'm hoping there are some Australias here. I'm interested in an apprenticeship in avionics working on military jets.

I have already got previous military service and electronics background.

None of my electronics trade will transfer over as RPL however I'm willing to do a 4yr apprenticeship starting at the bottom again to work in this career.

What is the likelihood to be accepted for apprenticeship over someone with no experience that is 10yrs younger straight out of school?

Does experience in a similar trade help or do they prefer fresh people?

I recently got my first APS job working in a call centre role. I was expecting it to be low stress with adequate training as it is a casual entry level position.

So far the training has been teams style meetings through a computer screen with PowerPoint presentations. We go straight from that to going onto the phones and using complex systems and scripting. It is a sink or swim culture and causing mass anxiety when going into work. We have not been trained in everything because the scope is so broad and we are expected to learn on the job. We haven't even added the KPIs and timed calls to what we are doing yet and it's already overwhelming.

I don't think I can continue in this line of work due to underlying health conditions.

Are there any low stress entry level positions in the APS that I should look out for?