I've recently completed an apprenticeship in cert IV aeroskills, Yes you need to go to TAFE and complete the 9 month pre app course, this IS now the only way to get a foot in.
Forget Qantas unless you move to BNE as it's all over in Melbourne
. Go for General aviation , as your options are much , much better. someone mentioned that forum chat is pointless but i disagree, as i said i've just finished a 4 year apprenticeship and have been through all the bullcrap. Ask away.