North - Career Taster Programs
- DATE
- Term 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.
North locations and available programs
Apply for your preferred program using the code TQN2601
Career Taster: Electrical Engineering
- Electrotechnology
- Sustainable energy technologies
- Autonomous technology
- Engineering trades
One day a week for 8 weeks
Term 3 (8 days at TAFE Queensland)
Monday, 20 July – Monday, 7 September 2026, 8:30am-3pm.
Apply for your preferred program using the code TQN2601
Career Taster: Vehicle Trades
- Light Vehicle
- Heavy & Commercial Vehicle
- Vehicle Engineering
- Vehicle Electrical
One day a week for eight weeks
Term 3 (8 days at TAFE Queensland)
Monday, 20 July 2026, 8:30am-3pm (Class 1)
Friday, 24 July 2026, 8:30am-3pm (Class 2)
Career Taster: Construction Trades
- Carpentry
- Finishing trades
- Plumbing
- Furnishing and cabinet making
One day a week for eight weeks
Term 3 (8 days at TAFE Queensland)
START DATE: Wednesday, 22 July 2026, 8:30am – 3pm
Career Taster: Electrical Engineering
- Electrotechnology
- Sustainable energy technologies
- Autonomous technologies
- Engineering trades
One day a week for eight weeks
Term 3 (8 days at TAFE Queensland)
START DATE: Wednesday, 22 July 2026, 8:30am – 3pm
Career Taster: Hospitality & Tourism
- Cookery
- Event management
- Hospitality & front of house
- Travel & tourism
One day a week for eight weeks
Term 3 (8 days at TAFE Queensland)
START DATE: Friday, 24 July 2026, 8:30am – 3pm
Career Taster: IT & Business
- Game design & digital design
- Information technology
- Screen, media & web design
- Cybersecurity
One day a week for eight weeks
Term 3 (8 days at TAFE Queensland)
START DATE: Friday, 24 July 2026, 8:30am – 3pm
Career Taster: Personal Services
- Hairdressing & barbering
- Beauty, spa & massage
- Makeup & nails
- Health & nutrition
One day a week for eight weeks
Term 3 (8 days at TAFE Queensland)
START DATE: Thursday, 23 July 2026, 8:30am – 3pm
Apply for your preferred program using the code TQN2601
Career Taster: Hospitality & Tourism
- Cookery
- Event Management
- Hospitality & front of house
- Travel & tourism
One day a week for 8 weeks
Term 3 (8 days at TAFE Queensland)
START DATE: Thursday, 23 July – Thursday, 10 September 2026.
Career Taster: IT & Business
- Game design & digital design
- Information technology
- Screen, media & web design
- Cybersecurity
One day a week for 8 weeks
Term 3 (8 days at TAFE Queensland)
START DATE: Friday, 24 July – Friday, 11 September 2026, 8:30am-3pm.
Career Taster: Personal Services
- Hairdressing & barbering
- Beauty, spa & massage
- Makeup & nails
- Health & nutrition
One day a week for 8 weeks
Term 3 (8 days at TAFE Queensland)
START DATE: Thursday, 23 July – Thursday, 10 September 2026, 8:30am-3pm.
Apply for your preferred program using the code TQN2601
Career Taster: Construction Trades
- Carpentry
- Finishing trades
- Plumbing
- Furnishing & cabinet making
One day a week for 8 weeks
Term 3 (8 days at TAFE Queensland)
Monday, 20 July – Monday, 7 September 2026, 8:30am-3pm.
Career Taster: Electrical Engineering
- Electrotechnology
- Sustainable energy technologies
- Autonomous technology
- Engineering trades
One day a week for 8 weeks
Term 3 (8 days at TAFE Queensland)
Thursday, 23 July – Thursday, 10 September 2026, 8:30am-3pm.
Career Taster: Vehicle Trades
- Light vehicle
- Heavy & commercial vehicle
- Vehicle engineering
- Automotive electrical
One day a week for 8 weeks
Term 3 (8 days at TAFE Queensland)
Tuesday, 21 July – Tuesday, 8 September 2026, or Friday, 24 July – Friday, 11 September 2026, 8:30am-3pm
Apply for your preferred program using the code TQN2601
Career Taster: Vehicle Trades
- Light vehicle
- Heavy & commercial vehicle
- Vehicle engineering
- Automotive electrical
One day a week for 8 weeks
Term 3 (8 days at TAFE Queensland)
Friday, 24 July – Friday, 11 September 2026, 8:30am-3pm.