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LEARNING FROM HOMEHANDBOOK
CONTENTS
Overview 4
Learning From Home Guide for Young People 5
Routine + Expectations Timetable Campus Access Schoology No internet Attendance Work Experience Education Program Industry Program Campus Meetings Assessment + Task Completion Feedback + Communication Request for Support Tracking Progress Privacy TAFE
Learning From Home Guide for Parents/Carers 12
Learning Environment Learning Program Feedback Parental Involvement
Home/School Partnership 14
Available Supports 18
Frequently Asked Questions 19
College + Campus Contacts 23
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WITH YOUR TRUST AND PARTNERSHIP, WE BEGIN THIS JOURNEY.
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OVERVIEW
The Australian Industry Trade College (AITC) Learning From Home program is an approach that
leverages the College’s educational expertise, industry ties and technological infrastructure.
The program has been designed to maximise continuity of learning by reflecting the AITC’s unique five-week education block and a five-week industry block model.
Learning From Home employs a blended learning approach, whereby teachers and industry consultants will use a range of methods to deliver learning.
Learning has been pre-prepared and will be mainly self-directed day-by-day through a structured timetable.
Building upon our young people’s digital fluency, the program will deliver lessons aligned to the College’s core curriculum and industry focus.
We have invested in industry-recognised platforms to enhance our young people’s knowledge and skillsets.
Schoology is the AITC’s Learning Management System and will deliver the Education program.
GO1 + The Careers Department are the College platforms for delivering the Industry program.
TASS (Student Cafe + Parent Lounge) is the portal solution for communications with our community.
The AITC is committed to providing access to campus staff, IT support and student wellbeing support during these extraordinary times.
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LEARNING FROM HOME GUIDE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Our comprehensive Learning From Home program will provide meaningful, structured learning opportunities
that are relevant to industry and employability.
It is important that young people arrange their day so that they are practicing healthy and productive
work habits.
Routine + Expectations
ON TIME, RIGHT TOOLS, READY TO WORK
• Young People are expected to engage in their learning and practice positive wellbeing activities or strategies during this period of isolation.
• 8.30AM - Start the day in your Learning From Home Tutor Group via Schoology. Please be online and ready.
• Your timetable shows you when your Team Leaders will be available online to interact with you and your class.
• Team Leaders, Professional Development Coaches (PDCs) and Learning From Home (LFH) Tutors will contact young people weekly.
• Please remember that everything you do online in any of the learning spaces can be used by your Team Leaders, other students and Campus Leadership.
• Young people must adhere to the usual Student Code of Conduct expectations during this time.
• All interactions on AITC learning platforms are logged and monitored.
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Timetable
Your personal timetable will be available via Student Café. The timetable is a guide for young people to structure their day and learning will be self-directed. At times, campus staff may organise a live/virtual classroom and they will communicate this to their class ahead of time.
The general timetables for Education block and Industry block are below:
Campus Access
You can choose to stay at home, or you may choose to come to the campus (on campus supervision will not be a normal class environment).
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Schoology
Learning content will be accessed via Schoology. All young people have been pre-enrolled into the Learning From Home - AITC course.
Young people are familiar with Schoology and they will already have a login.
If you face difficulties logging into Schoology, please contact [email protected]
No Internet
If there is no or limited access to internet at home, it is preferred that the young person attends campus. Please speak with your Campus Principal if this is a concern.
Attendance
Young people must attend roll call (Daily Launch), which will take place every school day at 8.30AM via Schoology Conferences in the Learning From Home - AITC course.
From the Schoology home page or course list, click on your campus’ roll call event and navigate to the conference for your LFH Tutor Group.
Young people are required to join with microphones. Video is not required.
The LFH Tutor will mark the roll, discuss the plan for the day, and provide any specific notices.
During this time, young people can also raise any issues or concerns in relation to wellbeing or the program.
LFH Tutors will refer young people of concern to the relevant Personal Development Coach or Assistant Principal if there is a wellbeing and/or learning concern.
LFH Tutors will also provide weekly overviews each Monday, followed by a weekly email at the beginning of the week as a ‘check-in’.
Work Experience
There will be no work experience for (at least) the first five weeks of Term 2.
We understand your disappointment but the safety of our young people and our industry consultants (who conduct workplace risk assessments) is our first thought.
There will be a virtual work experience component of the Learning From Home program.
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Education Program
To complete the Education program, young people will navigate to the individual Schoology course for their subject (previously setup by your Team Leader). These courses are located outside of the Learning from Home - AITC course and will be managed by the individual Team Leader.
An Education block overview is available for each subject (example pictured below), with daily learning activities for young people to complete. Each day will have its own folder with content and activities.
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Industry Program
If a young person is on their Industry block, they will need to navigate to the Learning From Home - AITC course in Schoology.
In the Key Links section, click on the Industry Learning From Home image in Schoology.
This will take young people to an external platform called GO1. Within this system, young people will be able to view and complete their learning modules.
The Industry program will develop a young person’s employability skills. These include their attitude, conduct, initiative, communication, motivation, time management, self-management, and teamwork.
Campus Meetings
As part of both the Education and Industry program, young people will also engage with the other key parts of the AITC program such as:
• Wisdom;
• Site Meetings;
• Industry Connect;
• Wellbeing Connect;
• Strength and Fitness; and
• Campus Leadership Connect.
To access these sessions, young people need to navigate to the Learning From Home - AITC course in Schoology, and find the relevant section of the course to engage with some content and complete activities.
Assessment + Task Completion
The College will continue to follow the usual AITC assessment processes and procedures. The Academic Assessment Policy will be available via Student Café and Parent Lounge.
It is very important to keep up to date with all subjects and required assessment/tasks. If a young person requires an extension, please follow the formal process outlined in the Academic Assessment Policy.
Contact will be made with parents via phone for young people who fail to complete tasks, fail to submit draft or assessment pieces, or choose not to respond to campus staff.
Feedback + Communication
It is important to us to actively listen to our community. At the end of each day, young people are required to complete a Daily Feedback form.
In the Key Links section, click on the Daily Feedback image in Schoology.
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This form provides young people a chance to give feedback on the different parts of the program.
Young people are required to discuss three things they learnt, two things they enjoyed and ask one question they may have. When answering these questions, you may refer to any aspect of the program, including Campus Meetings.
Young people should check their AITC email daily and campus Facebook page for important information and announcements.
Request for Support
Young people can reach out to campus staff via a Request for Support link.
In the Key Links section, click on the Request for Support image in Schoology.
Support can be requested from a PDC, LFH Tutor, Campus Leadership
or Industry Consultant.
Staff will return a support request within 24 hours (school days only).
Tracking progress
LFH Tutors will view student Schoology participation at a minimum once a week to determine engagement and will check-in regularly to assist young people with the program.
There are also inbuilt checkpoints that Team Leaders will use as formative assessment to track a young person’s progress.
Privacy
The program may require filming of your young person in learning or during one-on-one sessions to enable AITC to provide quality learning, exercise its duty of care, and perform necessary associated administrative activities. Any recordings will be treated as personal information (not made public) and stored on the AITC servers.
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This is a time of significant change and we are conscious of the need for flexibility, both in the home environment and at the College. There will be ongoing reviews and necessary adjustments to the Learning From Home program based on the needs and experiences of all stakeholders.
As a community, we will endeavour to communicate and learn together to adapt to this new environment.
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TAFE
Young people will continue the theory aspects of their industry training online through TAFE’s platform, CONNECT.
TAFE at School students will be expected to study during their normal course hours, in Industry block.
Each young person’s TAFE timetable will be available on CONNECT, and will adhere to the following model.
• 8.30AM - Zoom meeting with teacher to set out objectives and actions for the day. Check-in on issues from the previous day. (Pre-shift Instruction/Toolbox)
• 9.30AM - Students work independently on CONNECT. Teacher remains online to monitor and assist.
• 11.30AM - Zoom meeting group check on progress to answer any issues or questions.
• 12.00PM - Lunch
• 12.45PM - Zoom meeting to refocus for the afternoon session.
• 1.15PM - Students work independently on TAFE CONNECT. Teacher remains online to monitor and assist.
• 3.45PM - 15 minute Zoom meeting to debrief the day.
You will need to identify the Learning From Home contact/s for each certificate. This is available on CONNECT or by contacting your campus. Qualifications and units will be delivered online per campus. Please speak with your campus or Industry Consultant for confirmation or clarity.
TAFE will share young people’s online attendance with each AITC campus daily. Our industry staff will also visit TAFE daily as per the normal process.
Click the image below to read the TAFE CONNECT User Guide.
TAFE’s Year 10 Trade Taster Program has been delayed and is now scheduled to start at the beginning of Term 3.
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LEARNING FROM HOME GUIDE FOR PARENTS/CARERS
It is vital that parents/carers are involved in their young person’s learning to create a suitable learning
environment, provide adequate supervision, and ensure open communication.
This is not homeschoooling - it is learning from home. Parents/carers are not expected to deliver lessons.
Learning Environment
One of the first activities is to plan and create a suitable home learning environment. Please consider the following:
• Have a regular place for your child to setup as their Learning From Home space for an extended period of time.
• It is best if it is a public/family space that can be quiet at times, preferably not a bedroom.
• Factors such as lighting, airflow, temperature, noise, WIFI signal, chair and desk height, access to powerpoints for charging, and locations of distractions can all impact productivity.
• Gather resources to assist learning such as a calculator, headphones, scrap paper, notebooks, stationery and/or a keyboard.
• Where possible, monitor your young person’s learning. We encourage you to ask your young person to show you their Schoology home page and talk to you about how they are progressing with set tasks.
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Learning Program
Your young person is used to following daily routines at the College. We have created a program timetable for your young person to follow that includes regular breaks and opportunities to go outside. The program timetable is located on page 6 of this document.
Since your young person will be using their device for Learning From Home, please encourage breaks that are technology free, and involve fresh air and exercise. It is important to support their ongoing health and wellbeing.
Feedback
Parents/carers will have the opportunity to speak directly with the Campus Principal at our live Campus Catch-Up virtual meeting, where you’ll be able to ask questions and raise any concerns you may have in the public forum.
Parental Involvement
We all need to be aware of child protection within an online environment, just as we would on campus.
In the same way that a parent would not enter a classroom when a lesson is in progress, we would ask that parents do not engage in the online sessions that Team Leaders run with their classes.
You can help your young person continue their learning by asking questions such as:
• What are you working on today?
• Do you require any materials or support?
• How can I help you?
• What was one thing that was difficult today? What could you do if this difficulty comes up again? What strategies can we put in place to help?
• What went well today? Why? How can you make sure these successes happen again?
• How are you feeling? Do you need help planning tomorrow to make sure it is successful?
• Is there anything you need to check-in with your Team Leaders about?
It is important to keep communication lines open with your young person to ensure their learning is continuing and that they are coping with the different learning environment.
Regular conversations regarding progress will help your young person to organise themselves and set priorities, which are vital skills for their future work life.
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HOME/SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
We continue to do our best to address the academic, as well as the social and emotional needs of your young person. A home/school partnership during
these extraordinary times is critical.
We have developed Learning From Home Expectations for Young People (click the image below to view).
When you login, you’re turning up for work. These expectations are aligned to the College values and illustrate standard industry practice
in a workplace, adapted for learning from home.
It is important for parents/carers and young people to read the expectations, and this handbook, to ensure you understand the role we all have to play in making this program a success.
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Young People will:
• Be familiar with the AITC Learning From Home Expectations (see page 5).
• Comply with the AITC Student Code of Conduct, Academic Assessment Policy, ICT Safe & Acceptable Behaviours guidelines and Anti-Bullying procedures at all times.
• Establish and maintain a daily routine for success.
• Identify a safe, comfortable, productive space in the home to work effectively and successfully, without distraction.
• Know how to log on to devices and learning platforms, or seek immediate support.
• Monitor email and Schoology to
check for notices and feedback from campus staff.
• Complete all learning with diligence and sustained effort, whilst maintaining the highest standards of academic and personal integrity, as per the Academic Assessment policy.
• Meet timelines and due dates.
• Communicate proactively with Team Leaders if they cannot meet deadlines or require additional support or clarification.
• Collaborate and support their classmates in their learning and isolation (mateship).
• Know how to access support for program questions and wellbeing.
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HOME/SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP continued
The College will:
• Provide a comprehensive learning program for all AITC young people.
• Reflect and maintain the AITC’s unique five week education block and a five week industry block model.
• Deliver a 20-day program for Years 11 and 12, and a 22-day program for Year 10, at minimum.
• Provide a range of industry-based experiences that enhance young people’s learning and employability skills.
• Allow young people in pre-employment to continue the
theory aspects of their industry training online through TAFE CONNECT.
• Advise young people on how to access all learning platforms.
• Keep our community up to date with program delivery and College supports.
• Maintain a daily ‘check in’ with young people for wellbeing, ongoing student engagement and progress.
• Set clear expectations and monitor response times in relation to young people enquiries.
Parents/Carers will:
• Establish routines and expectations.
• Maintain a presence in their young person’s learning.
• Access College communications via Parent Lounge.
• Create a productive workspace for their young person, away from distractions.
• Speak with their young person to confirm they know how to access the online learning platforms and supports.
• Ensure their young person is attending their Daily Launch roll call at 8.30AM and at 2.30PM for Daily Feedback/Tutorial.
• Take an active role in the Learning From Home program, be involved and ask questions.
• Be aware of the AITC Learning From Home Expectations for Young People document (see page 5).
• Encourage screen-free breaks and physical activity.
• Check in with their young person and monitor their wellbeing.
• Monitor deadlines for activities and assessments.
• Monitor distractions (e.g. social media, gaming, Netflix).
• Know how to access support from the College.
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The Australian Institute for Teaching & School Leadership (AITSL) Australian Professional Standards for Teachers are available at: https://www.aitsl.edu.au/teach/standards.
AITC staff will:
• Provide opportunities for continued learning for all young people in an online learning environment (AITSL 2.1, 2.2, 2.5).
• Set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for all AITC young people and their varying abilities and characteristics (AITSL 3.1).
• Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for AITC young people (AITSL 2.6, 3.4, 4.5).
• Advise how to access online learning activities in their subject areas via Schoology or other learning platforms.
• Be available for young person’s enquiries during subject lesson times.
• Differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of young people across the full range of abilities (AITSL 1.5, 1.6).
• Demonstrate a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support young person’s engagement (AITSL 3.5, 4.1).
• Establish clear expectations for tasks, timelines and due dates for formative and summative assessments (AITSL 2.3, 4.2, 5.1).
• Provide prompt and ongoing feedback to young people to assist their learning (AITSL 5.2).
• Record feedback on formative and summative assessment tasks in Schoology & TASS and monitor student learning data (AITSL 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5).
• Respond to parent and student enquiries as per the expectations set by the College.
• Encourage students to be self-managing their learning by following the Program Outline and Learning From Home Expectations for Young People.
• Provide wellbeing support to young people as per the expectations set by the College.
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AVAILABLE SUPPORTS
The AITC has made a number of staff available to provide extra support to our young people who may
be anxious and to provide information and advice to parents and carers.
If you are concerned about your young person’s wellbeing, you can contact their campus to ask what
additional support might be available.
Support is also available through a number of Queensland Government agencies and community organisations.
Parents and carers can:
• Call 13Health (13 43 25 84) at any time for practical medical advice and assistance.
• Review Queensland Health’s Coronavirus webpage for the latest information and advice.
• Review headspace’s dedicated page about coping with stress related to Coronavirus, or contact headspace for professional support.
• Contact Lifeline Australia’s telephone counselling service on 13 11 14 for information, referral and advice.
• Obtain help and information from your local doctor or Community Health Centre.
Visit the AITC Coronavirus Health and Wellbeing webpage for additional resources on managing stress and anxiety, safety online, guided mindfulness, and at-home learning tips.
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A FEW FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A full list of FAQs (updated regularly) are available at www.aitc.qld.edu.au/coronavirus/learningfromhome
+ Do I have to stay at home? Can I come to the campus?
All AITC campuses will be open. As per government advice, if you can learn from home then you should remain at home. It is appropriate for a young to attend the campus if:
• parents are essential workers and cannot provide adequate supervision and support (or make other arrangements)
• your home is an unsafe learning environment for you
• you do not have sufficient internet/WIFI to complete the program at home.
At the campus, you will access the same Learning From Home program while staff are physically on campus. All staff and young people on campus must practice social distancing to maintain the safety and wellbeing of everyone on site.
+ How is the Learning From Home (LFH) program different to what we have always done?
The program isn’t that different from what you are used to. The course content for both Education and Industry is the same; however, the delivery method is different. The biggest change to your program is that you will not be on campus completing your program in scheduled classes with face-to-face contact from campus staff.
Instead, an online program has been prepared for you and it will require you to self-direct. If you are completing your Education block, your Team Leaders will provide a 20/22 Day Overview to outline what you need to complete each day and a daily checkpoint that you will need to complete.
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Similarly, your Industry Consultant (IC) will provide you with daily learning that will need to be completed to progress through your Industry block.
Your Team Leaders and IC will check in with you regularly to make sure you are staying on track and making adequate progress in your course.
+ Where do I go to access the Education and Industry program?
To access the Education program, you will go to the Schoology courses that you have been using in Term 1 to access content for different subjects.
To access the Industry program, you will need to go to a new Learning from Home – AITC Schoology course and use it to access your online Industry program.
+ What do I need to have at home to be able to learn from home?
To learn from home, you need the following:
• a reliable internet connection
• a reliable device
• logins to Schoology, BKSB and your MS Office account
• notebook, pens and other materials as advised by campus staff
• a suitable place to work without risk of injury
• good lighting and ventilation
+ What do I do if I don’t have internet at home?
If you have no internet at home, it is recommended that you come to the campus to complete your program. If you are concerned about being on-site, please speak with your Campus Principal ASAP.
+ Do I have to wear my uniform?
No, you are not required to wear your uniform while you are learning from home. You are expected to wear appropriate and comfortable clothing that you can learn in. If you are coming into the campus, you MUST wear College uniform.
+ Where do I get my timetable?
A campus timetable has been emailed and you can access your personal timetable via Student Café.
+ How do tutorials in the timetable work?
Your teachers will make themselves available during tutorial times to speak to you or assist you with specific aspects of the Education and Industry program. You can request a tutorial either directly by email or by the Request for Support function on Schoology. Your Team Leader or IC will then advise
+ What do I do if I’m sick for the day?
Ring the Campus Absentee line and leave your details and reason
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for absence. Remember that your Learning From Home (LFH) Tutor will mark the roll each morning during a live conference so if you’re not there, you’ll be marked as absent and your Parent/Guardian will be contacted.
+ My timetable says that I have certain subjects at certain times. Does that mean I need to tune into classes at specific times?
No. Your Learning From Home timetable has allocated times for you to focus on certain subjects at certain times. The timetable is a guide as to how to structure your day and be responsible for your own learning. At times, your Team Leaders or ICs will schedule live conferences that they may request you to join. If that’s the case, they will communicate with you to advise you to join.
+ Who are my teachers? Are they the same as last term?
The majority of the Education Team Leaders will remain the same for your subjects; however, any Team Leader from the faculty may answer questions you post into Schoology. All Team Leaders are working together to ensure the continuation of your learning.
+ Who is my Industry Consultant?
The same person as last term. If unsure, please check with your LFH Tutor.
+ What is a Learning From Home Tutor and why do I have one?
They are there to offer guidance and support, helping you to progress through any challenges that learning from home may present. Expect a phone call from your LFH Tutor every second day. It is important that you answer your phone and check-in with your LFH Tutor. If you’re not sure who to contact, the LFH Tutor is a good place to start.
+ Do I still have to do Wisdom site meetings and Strength and Fitness even if I’m learning from home?
Yes, you will be participating in Campus Meetings through the Schoology course. Strength and Fitness tutorials have also been included for you to watch and complete while you’re at home.
+ Do I still go to TAFE?
TAFE is running its pre-employment training online via TAFE CONNECT.
Please speak with your AITC campus or IC for confirmation or clarity regarding TAFE qualifications and units that will be delivered online.
+ If I’m having IT issues when I’m learning from home, what do I do?
Send an email to our IT Support team - [email protected] - and they will get back to you within 24 hours.
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For learning platform logins, please speak with your campus directly.
+ What about work experience?
There will be no work experience for (at least) the first five weeks of Term 2. We understand your disappointment but the safety of all young people and our staff is always our first thought.
+ Can I continue with my SAT?
Yes, young people may continue working in their SATs during their Industry block, so long as their employer is still operating and comfortable with you continuing. AITC ICs are making regular contact with all SAT employers to keep up to date.
+ How do I get in touch with teachers or other staff?
Every day, you will be required to attend a daily roll call called Daily Launch. You will do this via a conference in Schoology. Your LFH Tutor will run this conference and will go through any daily notices. If you have any matters to discuss, you can raise it here first with your LFH Tutor.
You can also get in touch with campus staff through the following ways:
• Direct email
• Request for Support
• Phone call to the campus
+ Who am I supposed to talk to if I need help with my Education or Industry program?
If you’re stuck and not sure who to go to first, your LFH Tutor is the first person you should contact. They will be able to help you get in touch with the relevant staff member. You can contact your LFH Tutor via email, phone call to the campus or through a Request for Support on Schoology.
If you need help and you know your Team Leader/IC, you can get in touch directly with them via email or a Request for Support on Schoology. When in doubt, contact your LFH Tutor or fill out Request for Support, and someone will get back to you within 24 hours.
+ Who do I talk to if I am having issues with my wellbeing or motivation?
Please connect with your LFH Tutor. They are there to help and will be able to refer you to the correct person. Alternatively, you can fill out a Request for Support and ask for a Professional Development Coach to contact you directly.
Although common questions are listed here, we understand that each young person’s situation
may be different so please reach out to our campus staff for further
clarification.
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We encourage our young people and parents to reach out to our campus staff for clarification or further information on the
Learning From Home program.
The following pages list the various contacts by campus.
COLLEGE + CAMPUS CONTACTS
+ Gold Coast
PRINCIPAL, RICHARD PETHERBRIDGE
Phone 07 5635 0400
Email [email protected]
Absentees 07 5635 0466
+ Redlands
PRINCIPAL, TONI BANFIELD
Phone 07 3086 0500
Email [email protected]
Absentees 07 3086 0566
+ Sunshine Coast
PRINCIPAL, LEON VAN NIEKERK
Phone 07 5357 8600
Email [email protected]
Absentees 07 5357 8699
+ Toowoomba
ACTING PRINCIPAL, PAUL RYAN
Phone 07 4592 8700
Email [email protected]
Absentees 07 4592 8766
+ Ipswich
PRINCIPAL, TRACEY MILLAR
Phone 07 3050 4800
Email [email protected]
Absentees 07 3050 4866
+ Finance
Phone 07 5635 0400
Email [email protected]
Visit www.aitc.qld.edu.au/coronavirus for the latest communications and updates from the College.
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