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TAFE at School Orientation | Brisbane
We want to make sure you have everything you need to kick start your study at TAFE Queensland.
- DATE
- Monday 1 or Tuesday 2 July 2024
- TIME
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Allocated via session
- LOCATION
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Online via Microsoft Teams
- PRESENTER
- TAFE Queensland
TAFE AT SCHOOL ORIENTATION ONLINE
New TAFE at School students and their parents/guardians are encouraged to join us for the TAFE at School Orientation. Insights will be given into all things TAFE at School including:
- Campus life
- Attendance and absences
- Uniforms, Personal Protective Equipment e.g. appropriate footwear
- Student support
- Introduction to Connect (our online learning tool)
- Student rules and responsibilities
- Customer service and other support services
- Health and safety
- Further study pathways
The Student Handbook is your go-to resource for all the relevant information about starting your studies at TAFE Queensland.
It contains information about Orientation, timetables, digital access, student rules and responsibilities, support services, your campus, safety while on campus, among many more things!
Make sure you read through the handbook before your first class and keep it handy if you ever need to refer back to it later.
SESSION SCHEDULE
You will be sent a Microsoft Teams link via email on the day of Orientation to ensure you are able to access the online session. Please make sure you keep it handy.
MONDAY 1 JULY
5-6pm
- Certificate II in Autonomous Technologies (Robotics) (10935NAT)
- Certificate II in Telecommunications Technology (Networking) (ICT20319)
- Certificate III in Information Technology (ICT30120)
- Certificate III in Information Technology (Mobile iOS App Development) (ICT30120)
- Certificate III in Legal Services (BSB30320)
- Certificate IV in Business (BSB40120)
- Certificate IV in Justice Studies (10971NAT)
6.15-7.15pm
- Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (MST20722)
- Certificate II In Salon Assistant (SHB20216)
- Certificate II in Sport Coaching (SIS20321)
- Certificate II in Tourism (SIT20122)
- Certificate III in Beauty Services (SHB30121)
- Certificate III in Make-Up (SHB30221)
- Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles / Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (MST20722 / MST31022)
TUESDAY 2 JULY
5-6pm
- Certificate II in Animal Care (ACM20121)
- Certificate II in Community Services (CHC22015)
- Certificate II in Community Services (Early Childhood Stream) (CHC22015)
- Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement (MSL20122)
- Certificate III in Laboratory Skills (upgrade from completed Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement) (MSL30122)
6.15-7.15pm
- Certificate II in Baking (FBP20221)
- Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT20322)
- Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Graphics) (CUA30720)
- Certificate III in Screen and Media (Film and Television) (CUA31020)
- Certificate III in Screen and Media (Multimedia) (CUA31020)
- Certificate III in Visual Arts (CUA31120)
- Certificate III in Visual Arts - Focus on Photography (CUA31120)
CAMPUS MAPS
INFORMATION FOR BRISBANE STUDENTS
You may wish to purchase a TAFE Queensland polo shirt. For some courses, this is compulsory.
Have a look at the full range and place your order using our handy online shop.
Beat the queues at the Customer Service Centre at the South Bank campus and head to the Information Centre! If you have a technical problem and need to speak to someone, the Information Centre is where to find help whilst on campus.
Visit the Information Centre if you need to:
- Understand how to activate your TAFE Queensland online account.
- Ask basic questions about studying at TAFE Queensland.
- Locate your classroom.
- Locate your Faculty Administration team
If you're feeling lost, there are a few things you will need to do to make sure you don't miss out on important information about studying with TAFE Queensland.
- Read through the Student Handbook. Download the online version.
- Find out when and where your Orientation Session is.
- Set up your online account and work through the Student Online Orientation unit in Connect.
- Talk to your Faculty Administration or your teacher - Faculty Administration can let you know how to contact your teacher.
Your Student ID card is your passport to student life. You'll need it to borrow books from the library, gain access to certain facilities and sit exams.
TAFE Queensland offers both a digital and physical ID card. To find out more about getting a Student ID card and which solution is right for you, follow the link below.
TAFE Queensland is committed to supporting the progress of every student from enrolment to graduation. The Learning Skills Centre caters for students enrolled in certificate and diploma programs who are seeking additional help with their course work.
Students can visit the Learning Skills Centres by coming to any of the timetabled sessions in the library (no booking is required), joining our Zoom drop-in session or emailing us.
Our friendly trainers run one-hour online training sessions for students which will help you learn how to use Connect and Virtual Classrooms (e.g. Zoom) for your studies. Find out how to locate your learning resources, upload assessments, and more.
Bookings are not required for these sessions, just long on at the times below.
When are the sessions?
Join via Zoom https://tafeqld.zoom.us/j/63062569820
- Thursday 4 July, 2pm
- Friday 5 July, 11am
- Tuesday 9 July, 3pm
- Wednesday 10 July, 3pm
- Friday 12 July, 11am
- Friday 12 July, 2pm
- Tuesday 16 July, 3pm
- Wednesday 17 July, 3pm
- Thursday 18 July, 11am
- Friday 19 July, 11am
Questions?
Email the Learning Skills team – learningskills.brisbane@tafeqld.edu.au
NEED FURTHER HELP WITH CONNECT?
For help logging in, please watch our Instructional Video.
Check out the TAFE Queensland Connect YouTube channel.
You will find short tutorials and other content that will help you navigate Connect and inform you as to how to enable notifications, submit an assessment piece, track your progress and grades, as well as entering discussion groups with your peers. Keep up to date by subscribing to this YouTube channel.
Book in for a Library Tour to ensure you are in the know about the best place for study research.
This online session will introduce our library services online via our website. Learn how to navigate the webpage, explore the subject guide and database page, or how to do a basic search on #quickfind and find where to go for further assistance.