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Gold Coast Semester 1 2026 Orientations
Information on orientations for students commencing study at our Gold Coast campuses in Semester 1, 2026
- DATE
- January 2026
- TIME
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Various
- LOCATION
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Various
- PRESENTER
- TAFE Queensland
ORIENTATION SESSIONS FOR FACULTY OF BUSINESS EDUCATION, HOSPITALITY & LANGUAGE
SEE BELOW FOR FACULTY ORIENTATION DETAILS FOR THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
Monday 19/01/2026
Registration on ground floor: 12.15pm
Time: 12.45pm till 3.45pm
Location: Robina Campus, Yugambeh Theatre on Level 2
SHB30121 / SHB50121 Certificate III in Beauty Services / Diploma of Beauty Therapy
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness
SIS40221 Certificate IV Fitness
CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support Full Time
CHC30221Certificate III in School Based Education Support Part Time
10971NAT Certificate IV in Justice Studies
SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Virtual Business College (VBC)
Tuesday 13/01/2026
Thursday 15/01/2026
Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm
Zoom link to be provided
Cert III in Business (Administration)
Wednesday 14/01/2026
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Zoom link to be provided
BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
Orientations taking place on first day of class for the following courses:
Wednesday 28/01/2026
Time: 9.00am- 5.00pm
Location: Southport Campus
CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Tuesday 27/01/2026
Time: 5.30pm – 9.00pm
Zoom link to be provided
FNS40222 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Tuesday 27/01/2026
Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Zoom link to be provided
SEMESTER 1 ORIENTATIONS 2026
SESSIONS FOR FACULTY OF COMMUNITY SERVICES, HEALTH & NURSING
ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services
Tuesday 27/01/2026
Registration: 8:30am
Time: 9.00am – 2.45pm
Location: Ashmore Campus
ACM40418 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Wednesday 28/01/2026
Time: 8.00am – 2.30pm
Location: Ashmore Campus
HEALTH AND NURSING
Session 1 – Students will be provided with access to a prepared Introductory/First Orientation Session 1 week prior to commencement. This session will introduce you to the Community Services Health and Nursing Faculty and the supports provided by TAFE Queensland Gold Coast to prepare you for your learning journey.
HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
HLT37315 Certificate III in Health Administration
HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection
HLT37015 Certificate III in Sterilisation Services
HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Session 2
HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Wednesday 28/01/2026
Registration: 8:30am
Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm
Location: Southport Campus
Session 2
HLT37315 Certificate III in Health Administration
Wednesday 28/01/2026
Registration: 8:30am
Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm
Session 2
HLT37015 Certificate III in Sterilisation Services
Wednesday 28/01/2026
Registration: 8:30am
Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm
Location: Southport Campus
Session 2
HLT37215 Certificate III in Pathology Collection
Wednesday 28/01/2026
Registration: 8:30am
Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm
Location: Southport Campus
Session 2
HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Wednesday 28/01/2026
Registration: 8:30am
Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm
Session 1
Thursday 29/01/2026
Registration: 9:00am
Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Location: Southport Campus
Zoom link to be provided for off campus attendance
Session 2
Tuesday 3/02/2026
Registration: 12:00pm
Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Location: Southport Campus
Zoom link to be provided for off campus attendance
Session 3
Thursday 5/02/2026
Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm
Location: Southport Campus
Zoom link to be provided for off campus attendance
Students are to attend all 3 sessions
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Session 1 – Students will be provided with access to a prepared Introductory/First Orientation Session 1 week prior to commencement. This session will introduce you to the Community Services Health and Nursing Faculty and the supports provided by TAFE Queensland Gold Coast to prepare you for your learning journey.
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
CHC40321 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work
CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
CHC43515 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
Session 2
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services
Thursday 29/01/2026
Registration: 8:30am
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Southport Campus
Session 2
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support – Ageing and Disability
Tuesday 27/01/2026
Registration: 8:30am
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Southport Campus
Session 2
CHC40321 Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention
Tuesday 27/01/2026
Registration: 8:30am
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Southport Campus
Session 2
CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work
Wednesday 28/01/2026
Registration: 8:30am
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Southport Campus
Session 2
CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
Wednesday 28/01/2026
Registration: 8:30am
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Southport Campus
Session 2
CHC43515 Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
Tuesday 27/01/2026
Registration: 8:30am
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Southport Campus
Session 2
CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
Tuesday 27/01/2026
Registration: 8:30am
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Southport Campus
SEMESTER 1 ORIENTATIONS 2026
SESSIONS FOR FACULTY OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND IT
ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology
Friday 23/01/2026
Registration: 8.45 am - Level 1 foyer
Time: 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Location: Coomera Campus
CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media
Friday 23/01/2026
Registration: 8.45 am - Level 1 foyer
Time: 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Location: Coomera Campus
22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security
Friday 23/01/2026
Registration: 8.45 am - Level 1 foyer
Time: 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Location: Coomera Campus
ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology Advanced Programming
Friday 23/01/2026
Registration: 8.45 am - Level 1 foyer
Time: 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Location: Coomera Campus
ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology - Advanced Networking/Cloud Engineering
Friday 23/01/2026
Registration: 8.45 am - Level 1 foyer
Time: 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Location: Coomera Campus
CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media - Film & TV Production
Friday 23/01/2026
Registration: 8.45 am - Level 1 foyer
Time: 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Location: Coomera Campus
CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media - 3D Animation and Visual Effects
Friday 23/01/2026
Registration: 8.45 am - Level 1 foyer
Time: 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Location: Coomera Campus
CUA30920 Certificate III in Music
Friday 23/01/2026
Registration: 12.00 pm - Level 1 foyer
Time: 12.15 pm - 3.15 pm
Location: Coomera Campus
CUA31120 Certificate III in Visual Arts – Graphic Design
Friday 23/01/2026
Registration: 12.00 pm - Level 1 foyer
Time: 12.15 pm - 3.15 pm
Location: Coomera Campus
CPP40121 Certificate IV Residential Drafting
Friday 23/01/2026
Registration: 12.00 pm - Level 1 foyer
Time: 12.15 pm - 3.15 pm
Location: Coomera Campus
CUA50820 Diploma of Music – Performance
Friday 23/01/2026
Registration: 12.00 pm - Level 1 foyer
Time: 12.15 pm - 3.15 pm
Location: Coomera Campus
CUA50820 Diploma of Music Sound Production
Friday 23/01/2026
Registration: 12.00 pm - Level 1 foyer
Time: 12.15 pm - 3.15 pm
Location: Coomera Campus
CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design
Friday 23/01/2026
Registration: 12.00 pm - Level 1 foyer
Time: 12.15 pm - 3.15 pm
Location: Coomera Campus
MSF50222 Diploma of Interior Design
Friday 23/01/2026
Registration: 12.00 pm - Level 1 foyer
Time: 12.15 pm - 3.15 pm
Location: Coomera Campus
CPP50921 Diploma of Building Design
Friday 23/01/2026
Registration: 12.00 pm - Level 1 foyer
Time: 12.15 pm - 3.15 pm
Location: Coomera Campus
ORIENTATION SESSIONS FOR FACULTY OF INDUSTRY TRADES SKILLS
SEE BELOW FOR FACULTY ORIENTATION DETAILS FOR THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
The following trades Orientations will be held on first day of class.
Students are advised to meet at the Courtyard at Ashmore Campus.
AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture
AHC30921Certificate III in Landscape Construction
AHC31424 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Please check your timetable for your start of study TAFE Queensland Group Timetable