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Gold Coast - Career Taster Programs
The Career Taster Pilot Program is designed for Queensland Year 10 students across the Gold Coast region who are starting to think about what life might look like after school.
- DATE
- Semester 2, 2026
- TIME
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Class times vary
- LOCATION
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Multiple
- PRESENTER
- TAFE Queensland
Get a taste for a future career while you’re still at school.
Delivered at TAFE Queensland campuses across the region, our Career Taster program gives Year 10 students the chance to test drive different career areas, try real hands‑on skills, and explore local industries — all without committing to a specific study or career pathway.
Career Tasters are a practical way to discover what you enjoy, build confidence, and learn about the training and job opportunities available in your community.
Start dates and delivery days are listed with the Career Taster programs available at each campus location.
If you require more information, please contact your local TAFE at School team.
Gold Coast locations and available programs
Apply for your preferred program using the code TQGC2603
Career Taster Vehicle Trades: Explore light and heavy vehicles, vehicle electrical, and vehicle engineering.
Duration: 9 weeks | Time: 8am to 3pm
Day: Monday or Wednesday
Career Taster Construction Trades: Get hands‑on experience in carpentry, cabinet making / shop fitting, plumbing and landscaping.
Duration: 9 weeks | Time: 8am to 3pm
Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday
Career Taster Electrical Engineering: Try practical skills in electrotechnology, and engineering concepts.
Duration: 9 weeks | Time: 8am to 3pm
Day: Wednesday, Thursday or Friday
Career Taster Agriculture, Animals, Plants: Explore care for domestic animals, care and rehabilitation of native wildlife, animal anatomy and physiology and applied science.
Duration: 8 weeks | Time: 8am to 3:45pm
Day: Tuesday
Apply for your preferred program using the code TQGC2603
Career Taster Information Technology and Business: Discover cyber security, IT programming, networking/ cloud or digital graphic design, screen and media.
Duration: 8 weeks | Time: 8am to 4pm
Day: Thursday or Friday
Apply for your preferred program using the code TQGC2603
Career Taster Electrical Engineering: Try practical skills in marine electrotechnology, and engineering concepts.
Duration: 9 weeks | Time: 8am to 3pm
Day: Monday, Thursday or Friday
Career Taster Vehicle Trades: Explore marine mechanics, engineering trades, marine cabinetmaking and marine craft construction.
Duration: 9 weeks | Time: 8am to 3pm
Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday
Apply for your preferred program using the code TQGC2603
Career Taster Hospitality and Tourism: Build skills in cookery, hospitality and front of house, travel, and event management.
Duration: 10 weeks | Time: 9am to 3pm
Day: Monday or Friday
Career Taster Personal Services: Learn creative skills in hairdressing and barbering, beauty, make‑up and nails, massage, and fitness.
Duration: 10 weeks | Time: 9am to 3pm
Day: Thursday
Apply for your preferred program using the code TQGC2603
Career Taster Health and Community Services: Explore health and nursing, aged care and disability, early childhood, and community services.
Duration: 8 weeks | Time: 8am to 3:45pm
Day: Wednesday