Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is the second largest city in Queensland and is known for its popular beaches, theme parks, and lush natural hinterland. TAFE Queensland has campuses spanning the length of the Gold Coast region, from Coolangatta to Coomera as well as central locations in Ashmore, Robina and Southport.
A comprehensive range of study areas are offered on the Gold Coast including animal services, automotive, aviation, blockchain, building and construction, business, child care, community services, cyber security, design, digital screen and media, education and training, electrotechnology, engineering, events, hair and beauty, horticulture, hospitality and cookery, information technology, maritime, music, nursing and health, plumbing, sports and fitness and an array of short courses.
This specialised facility is a renowned trades training hub of the Gold Coast.
Our Coolangatta campus' central location allows you to enjoy an idyllic Gold Coast lifestyle whilst learning in a supportive environment.
Our Coomera campus is the perfect home for the creators, innovators, entertainers, and movie makers.
Our Coomera Marine campus is our dedicated Marine facility situated in Coomera, approximately 15 kilometres from Surfers Paradise.
Our Southport campus features vibrant learning spaces and advance learning technologies in the centre of the CBD.
Leading the way as a sustainable vocational institution in Australia, the Robina campus ensures that sustainability is embedded into every aspect of campus operations including campus design, course curriculum and student life.
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2024 Course Guide
Short Course Guide
TAFE at School Guide
Apprenticeship and Traineeship Course Guide
Study at a campus near you
From Coolangatta to Coomera, with central locations in Ashmore, Robina and Southport, the Gold Coast region offers a range of courses from entry-level skill sets and certificates through to advanced diplomas and bachelor degrees. Explore our Gold Coast campuses and make great happen.
An Australian first: TAFE Queensland Robina campus
The first of its kind in Australia, our Robina campus located on the Gold Coast has been designed to be sustainable from the ground-up and in every aspect of campus operations including campus design, course curriculum, and student life. Opened in July 2022 it boasts a range of facilities and venues open to the public including Seedpod Café, Green Fields Bar + Restaurant, TQ Fitness, and Robina Events Centre.
Ashmore Trade Training Centre
This specialised facility is the trades training hub of the Gold Coast. Equipped with state-of-the-art industry standard technology and tools, our innovative training areas offer diverse practical learning zones for automotive, electrical, refrigeration, construction, cabinet making, plumbing, engineering, and horticulture.
Coomera marine
Leading the way in vocational education and training in the marine industry, this purpose-built marine campus is best in class.
Conveniently located minutes from the Coomera Marine Precinct, Australia’s premier boating hub. The precinct is home to major marina facilities and boat manufacturers, providing students with an immersive experience into the industry.
Music and sound engineering studios
You'll have the opportunity to learn hands-on using technical and production skills in our Coomera rehearsal rooms and recording studios. Our sound production students can access industry standard software. If you want to develop skills in set construction, sound and lighting installation, theatre operations, theatrical design and stage management you can put theory into practice in our Black Box Theatre.
Nature’s Escape Barbering, Hair and Beauty
Nature’s Escape offers high quality barbering, hairdressing and beauty services to the public at great value prices. Students are supervised by fully qualified hairdressing and beauty therapy teachers at all times. The salon operates on selected days with the menu of available services changing throughout the academic term, depending on student progression and educational delivery.
Creative facilities
Explore our purpose-built creative campus offering a range of specialist facilities to amplify your inspiration. From Mac and PC labs to recording studios, digital video and editing suites, and a Black Box Theatre, our campus is the perfect home for creators, innovators, entertainers, and movie makers alike. Immerse yourself in the best creative learning experience in the region and unleash your full potential.