Brisbane Open Day
- DATE
- Saturday 2 August
- TIME
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10am - 2pm
- PRESENTER
- TAFE Queensland
Explore Brisbane Open Day
Whether you're chasing a dream, changing direction or starting fresh, Open Day is your chance to discover what's possible at TAFE Queensland.
Join us at our South Bank campus on Saturday 2 August, from 10am to 2pm, for a fun-filled, family-friendly event packed with interactive activities, info sessions, student showcases and behind-the-scenes tours of our industry-grade training facilities. Meet our passionate teachers and industry partners, explore real study pathways, and learn about the wide range of courses delivered right across the Greater Brisbane Region. Your future starts here.
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What's on...
There’s so much happening at Open Day, you’ll want to be everywhere at once! Below is just a sneak peek at what's happening on campus, but there’s loads more waiting for you on the day. Find out where to go and what to see by dowloading the event schedule.
Activities sneak peak

Colour me glam
Blend eyeshadow on a face chart and create your own glam masterpiece. Free merch while stocks last.

Slime-ology
Make slime and learn the science behind it. Messy, fun and educational!

Cupcake decorating
Pipe, decorate and enjoy your own delicious creation. A little sweet treat!

Just grow with it
Plant your own succulent and learn tips for keeping it thriving.

Live music showcase
Catch student bands live and explore our pro-grade music studios.

Sport turf and mini golf
Learn turf science and test your putting skills, just like the pros.

Student showcases
See creative and project work from our talented students across design, digital, engineering and the arts.

Recharge zone
Relax, recharge and explore pathways that help you make a real impact in community services.

Scene stealers: Acting and drama
Take your seat at the Norman Price Theatre and watch our talented performers shine in student-made films from past productions.

Fashion activation
Style mini mannequins and join live fashion shoots. See where creativity meets the catwalk.

Early childhood arts and crafts
Create colourful masterpieces and discover the joy of inspiring young minds.

Film and TV experience
Operate pro gear, try mixing and get behind the scenes in a live studio demo.
Study area information sessions
Discover your future career path with TAFE Queensland
These information sessions are designed for prospective students ready to explore their options and take the next step toward a rewarding career. Join us to meet expert educators and find out how TAFE Queensland can help you turn ambition into action. All of the study area information sessions will be held in Room H1026, Level 1, H Block. Spots are limited and fill fast on the day, arrive early to secure your seat!
Whether you're just starting out or ready to take your skills to the next level, our photography courses offer the perfect launchpad. Learn in professional studios, master industry-standard software like Photoshop and Lightroom, and build your portfolio through real-world projects. From creative expression to commercial work, our Certificate III in Visual Arts (photography) (CUA31120) and Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging (CUA50920) will help you turn your passion into a profession.
Explore the exciting worlds of music performance, sound production and contemporary music practice in this session, which is designed to help you find your creative path. Whether you dream of the stage or the studio, we'll show you how to build the skills and confidence to make your mark in the music industry.
Learn how to communicate ideas, spark emotion, and influence audiences through graphic design. Whether you're starting with our Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (CUA30720) which is also offered through our TAFE at School program, or diving into the Diploma of Graphic Design (CUA50720), this session will show you how to turn creativity into a career. Discover the tools, techniques, and pathways to become a visual storyteller.
This session explores the many career opportunities within the screen and media industry. Learn about our range of courses specialising in film and TV, directing, animation, gaming and visual effects, or post-production. Whether you are just starting out with a certificate or our TAFE at School program, or you are ready for our more advanced diplomas or degrees, if you're ready to bring stories to life, this is where your journey begins.
Interested in becoming an Enrolled Nurse (EN) or Registered Nurse (RN)? This session covers everything you need to know about our Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) and Bachelor of Nursing (HED007). Learn about the qualifications required to apply for a nursing licence in Australia and tour our clinical labs to see where your hands-on training will take place. Start your journey into one of Australia's most trusted and in-demand professions.
Explore our practical and rewarding range of anaesthetics, pathology and dental courses. This session introduces you to roles like anaesthetic technician, pathology collector, dental assistant, dental technician, and dental prosthetist. Tour our purpose-built labs and clinics and hear from experienced educators about the hands-on training and career pathways available in these essential healthcare fields.
If you’re passionate about building a career in the service industry, then this session is for you. Learn how apprenticeships can give you a head start in the workforce and build real skills in a creative, people-focused environment.
Personal services: Discover career pathways in hairdressing, barbering, beauty therapy, make-up artistry, and salon management.
Hospitality and cookery: If you're drawn to creating delicious experiences in the kitchen, explore opportunities in cookery, baking, hospitality, and patisserie. This session will show you how hands-on training and industry connections can turn your passion for food into a rewarding career.
TAFE at School information sessions
Get more out of high school with our TAFE at School program
These information sessions are designed for high school students and their parents/guardians’ exploring options for completing a nationally-recognised qualification while still in school. The great thing about TAFE at School courses is that they count towards your Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). Plus, courses at a certificate III level (or above) will also contribute towards your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). In fact, in some instances, completing a TAFE at School course could even help you improve your ATAR.
Whether you're looking to gain hands-on experience, fast-track into university, or start building skills for the workforce, each session offers valuable insights into how TAFE Queensland can support your journey, starting while you're still at school. All of the study area information sessions will be held in Room H1027, Level 1, H Block. Spots are limited and fill fast on the day, arrive early to secure your seat!
If you're passionate about expressing yourself through art, design, music, or performance, this TAFE at School session is your backstage pass to the creative world. Discover how high school students can gain hands-on experience in visual arts, photography, screen and media, fashion, theatre, and music and sound production. You'll explore exciting career pathways, see how the program works, and tour our inspiring creative spaces. Whether you're dreaming of the stage, the studio, or the design lab, this is where your creative journey begins.
Step into the world of innovation, leadership, and law with our TAFE at School session focused on Business, IT, and justice. Discover how students can get a head start in dynamic industries like business, legal services, cybersecurity, and autonomous technologies, all while still in high school. You'll learn how the program works, explore real career pathways, and tour our cutting-edge facilities. Whether you're aiming for the boardroom, the courtroom, or the control room, this session is your launchpad to a future-ready career.
If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and start building your future, this TAFE at School session is for you. Discover how high school students can gain practical skills in trades like construction, automotive, engineering, and electrical, while exploring real-world career pathways and learning how the program works.
Plus, find out how school-based apprenticeships and traineeships can give you a head start in the workforce across a range of industries, including baking, hospitality and cookery, hairdressing and beauty, environment and horticulture, health, community services and trades. Get ready to jump into the workforce with TAFE Queensland.
If you're driven to help others, care for animals, or explore the science behind health and wellbeing, this TAFE at School session is for you. Learn how high school students can gain hands-on experience in nursing, early childhood education, community services, animal care, and health support. You'll also discover exciting pathways in laboratory skills, sampling and measurement, and sport coaching and fitness. Tour our purpose-built facilities and learn how TAFE at School can kickstart a meaningful career in nursing, science, sport or community, before you even graduate.
From the buzz of hospitality to the creativity of beauty and events, this TAFE at School session is your gateway to the vibrant world of service industries. Discover how high school students can gain practical skills in cookery, baking, craft beverages, retail cosmetics, hairdressing, tourism, and event management. You'll explore real career pathways, learn how the program works, and tour our industry-grade training spaces. If you're ready to turn passion into a profession, this session is the perfect place to start.
Thinking about university? TAFE Queensland can help you get there. In this session, you'll explore our degree offerings, diploma-to-degree pathways, and university bridging courses designed to support your academic goals. Whatever your goals, we'll show you how TAFE Queensland can be your launchpad to higher education. Learn how to build a flexible, affordable pathway that works for you, and tour our modern learning spaces to see where your journey could begin.
Academy of Sport information sessions
Kickstart your career in sport with TAFE Queensland’s Academy of Sport
These information sessions are designed for students who want to turn their love of sport into a career. Opportunities exist in various specialised fields including leadership and management, sport coaching and sport development. Undertake code specific training in an industry setting with real-life integrated learning. All of the Academy of Sport information sessions will be held in Room B1012, Level 1, B Block. Spots are limited and fill fast on the day, arrive early to secure your seat!
Kickstart your career in sport while you're still at school! Through TAFE Queensland's Academy of Sport, you'll train with elite partners like the Queensland Reds, Football Queensland, Gold Coast Suns and more. Gain real skills, industry experience, and QCE credits, all in one game-changing program designed to set you up for success in the sport and fitness industries.
Turn your passion for gaming into a career. Start in school with QCE credit earning course or enrol in our industry-connected esports diploma course, or pathway from one into the other! Real skills, real opportunities, and a future in esports, coaching, events, or leadership.
Take your career in the sports industry to the next level with our dual qualification, dual Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420) and Diploma of Sport (SIS50321), delivered in partnership with elite sporting organisations like the Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast Suns, Brisbane Bullets, and Brisbane Heat. Train inside real clubs or through our multi-sport hub model, gaining hands-on experience in coaching, events, leadership, and athlete development.
Learn where the Brisbane Broncos train. In partnership with the Brisbane Broncos, TAFE Queensland’s Academy of Sport delivers the dual Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420) and Diploma of Sport (SIS50321) inside the club’s high-performance environment. Hear from the Broncos staff about this unbelievable 12-month behind-the-scenes experience, and build towards your future in coaching, leadership, or professional sport, on and off the field.