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Careers Training Centre,Accredited training courses,Tourism and hospitality education,Wildlife care training,Vocational education Australia

About Us

Careers Training Centre is a nationally accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO No. 40557). It is proud of its multi-cultural diversity and its provision of equal opportunities for all students and employees.

The training centre was established in 2008 by the CaPTA to deliver tailor-made and reliable accredited training to the community and CaPTA employees. It enables individuals and businesses alike, to increase skills and broaden employment opportunities through education and training within the tourism and hospitality industry in Far North Queensland and is a member of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA).

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Expertise

Our trainers possess industry expertise and bring a minimum of 5 years’ managerial experience to their roles.

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Adaptability

We tailor the training programs to cater to the unique needs of each student.

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Preparation

Our trainers provide you with industry knowledge to prepare you for your professional journey.

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Experience

We offer opportunities for practical work placements within various businesses under the CaPTA Group, as well as within industries throughout Queensland.

Careers Training Centre,Accredited training courses,Tourism and hospitality education,Wildlife care training,Vocational education Australia
Careers Training Centre,Accredited training courses,Tourism and hospitality education,Wildlife care training,Vocational education Australia

About Our
Careers Training Centre

Careers Training Centre operates as a subdivision of the CaPTA Group. The CaPTA Group operates a group of companies which includes highly successful tourist operations in and around Cairns and Far North Queensland. Locally owned and operated by the Woodward family of Cairns, CaPTA stands for Cairns and Port Trips and Attractions.

Careers Training Centre offers national recognised courses in Exhibited Animals, Hospitality and Tourism. These courses are innovative and rewarding and students are encouraged to reach their maximum potential. This is achieved through the specifically designed course content which provides students with the opportunity for practical, creative and technical advancement.

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Meeting Industry Demands

Careers Training Centre was established to meet industry demands and training is conducted at sites and venues that suit the student and the employer and to best meet the current and future needs of the industry. Learning that challenges the learner and adds to the business are part of industry based learning that is Careers Training Centre. Flexibility, equity and customer service orientation are central to our core values and beliefs that create the environment for students to excel.

Careers Training Centre,Accredited training courses,Tourism and hospitality education,Wildlife care training,Vocational education Australia

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Careers Training Centre
HISTORY

Continuing its commitment to ensuring staff and the greater tourism industry as a whole have access to and partake of relevant, quality and flexible training, The CaPTA Group established the Careers Training Centre (CTC) in 2008. CTC was partnered with Career Training Institute of Australia (CTIA), until 2012 when CTC registered as an Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Formal training, along with practical on-the-job work experience, provides employees with a nationally recognised qualification in tourism, hospitality at a Certificate II to Diploma level, and Certificate III in Captive Animals.

Training and educational programs throughout the group (both internal and external) have been a priority since 2005 to improve the skill level of people employed in tourism, boosting our local economy as well as informing staff and those not familiar with the tourism industry of the career opportunities and pathways available in the industry itself.

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Careers Training Centre,Accredited training courses,Tourism and hospitality education,Wildlife care training,Vocational education Australia
Careers Training Centre,Accredited training courses,Tourism and hospitality education,Wildlife care training,Vocational education Australia
Careers Training Centre,Accredited training courses,Tourism and hospitality education,Wildlife care training,Vocational education Australia
Careers Training Centre,Accredited training courses,Tourism and hospitality education,Wildlife care training,Vocational education Australia
Careers Training Centre,Accredited training courses,Tourism and hospitality education,Wildlife care training,Vocational education Australia
Careers Training Centre,Accredited training courses,Tourism and hospitality education,Wildlife care training,Vocational education Australia

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Our team

Careers Training Centre,Accredited training courses,Tourism and hospitality education,Wildlife care training,Vocational education Australia
Michael Woodward
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

“The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave is not training them and having them stay”.
— Henry Ford, Founder, Ford Motor Company

Michael recognises that continual professional & personal development is crucial for both a fulfilling work-life and a successful business.

Careers Training Centre,Accredited training courses,Tourism and hospitality education,Wildlife care training,Vocational education Australia
Paolo Gambino
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER | TRAINER & ASSESSOR
"Carpe Diem / Seize the day"

Paolo is a true North Queenslander – born and raised in Ingham. He attended Gilroy Santa Maria College and Ingham State High School and finalized his formal schooling completing a Bachelor of Education Degree in Secondary School Teaching focusing on Italian and Japanese.
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Desley Absolon
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
- Maya Angelou



Desley is a born and bred North Queenslander having lived in Mackay, Cairns, Atherton and now Townsville. With a genuine love of people and a desire to help them achieve life goals, Desley has worked across most sectors of Vocational Training over the past 30 years, gaining extensive experience and knowledge of VET administration, training and assessing, quality management and compliance, new apprenticeship services and RTO management. Her passion is in building quality, compliant systems, policies and procedures; and empowering a team to grow together and individually.

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Jocelyn Hockley
TRAINER & ASSESSOR
"Just remember — if you are really and truly determined to work with animals, somehow, either now or later, you will find a way to do it. But you have to want it desperately, work hard, take advantage of an opportunity — and never give up." - Jane Goodall

Jocelyn has been working with Australian native wildlife for over 25 years working at several Zoos across Australia. She has worked as an Animal Records Officer and Vet Nurse. She has been teaching the Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animals for 10 years ensuring that the next generation of keepers is getting relevant and up to date training by current industry members. 

and Non-Profit
Community Support

COUCH (Committee for Oncology Unit at Cairns Hospital) is a local charity which was started by Charles and Pip Woodward in 2006 and is dedicated to helping people affected by cancer. The charity was instrumental in establishing the Liz Plummer Cancer Care Centre and providing radiation oncology services to Cairns. The focus now is building a Cancer Help & Wellness Centre on land donated by the Woodward family. 

Further support of the local community is provided by CaPTA through regular participation in community fundraisers, providing donations to various organisations such as the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal, Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal and Tropical Animal Rehabilitation Centre (TARC). Our staff members are encouraged to participate in activities that support the community so that we can make a positive difference to where we live and work. 

Careers Training Centre,Accredited training courses,Tourism and hospitality education,Wildlife care training,Vocational education Australia
Careers Training Centre,Accredited training courses,Tourism and hospitality education,Wildlife care training,Vocational education Australia
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