Course Brochure- Taster Program Community Services - Final

TAFE at School Gold Coast Region

Taster Program – Community Services

Course Description The Community Services Taster program delivers training to small groups of students one day per week for nine weeks. Throughout the program, you'll complete 4 Units of Competency from a range of Community Services related courses. The best part is that the program has been designed to fit around your other high school subjects, allowing you to get a head start on your career while maintaining your studies.

It is important to note that successfully completing this program will not give you a formal qualification or any Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) credits. However after completing the Community Services Taster Program you may want to continue your training with a TAFE at School qualification and get a head start on your health career pathway while you're still at school.

Timetable Information Class Times: Duration: Delivery Mode: Location: Address: First Day:

8:30am – 2:30pm 9 weeks Face to Face Southport Campus 91-99 Scarborough Street, Southport

Students to meet their teacher in the foyer on Level 1 (Ground Floor)

Selection Criteria This program is offered to year 10, 11, 12 students currently enrolled in and attending a State, Private or Independent School in Queensland. You must be a Year 10, 11, 12 student and be currently studying Maths and English at a Year 10 or above level.

Resources Required • • •

Students should bring basic stationery supplies (pen, pencil, paper or notebook, eraser) and a USB).

Students are required to wear a black polo shirt, long black pants and black enclosed shoes. If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

Recommended: that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player.

Note: This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations if you do not have access to it.

Campus Facilities Our Southport campus offers vibrant spaces and advanced learning technologies. Facilities include a refreshed customer service centre with touch screens for enquiries and contemporary new study zones.

The campus' central location offers plenty of places to eat or relax between classes. The campus is regularly serviced by public transport including the light rail with a G:link station on its doorstep.

Click the following link to learn more Southport TAFE Campus & Courses - Gold Coast | TAFE Queensland (tafeqld.edu.au) Facilities and Services • • • • •

State of the art simulated Nursing Wards that replicate a real-life medical facilities.

Library.

Independent Learning Centre.

Refreshment Stations with fridges and microwaves.

A café.

Parking and Public Transport • •

Parking available onsite (a small fee applies).

Bus stops are located out the front of the campus on Scarborough Street and a light rail (G:link) station across the road.

Course Funding This program is a VET in School (VETiS) funded program so there is no cost to eligible students.

What is VET in School (VETiS) funding?

The VET investment budget provides funding for students to complete one VETiS qualification listed on the Priority Skills List while attending a Queensland secondary school (in Years 10, 11 and 12).

Qualifications are primarily at certificate I and II level and are those that have been identified by industry as leading to employment.

Prior to enrolment, TAFE Queensland Gold Coast checks all student eligibility for VETiS funding. If it is deemed that a student has previously used their VETiS funding they will be contacted and offered a position with the full fee for service price.

What will TAFE Queensland Gold Coast do?

Advise the student’s school of all student absences Class role will be updated for all school stakeholders.

Advise the student’s parent/ guardian of all student absences This includes students leaving early.

Enrolment and Course Enquiries Email: Schools.GoldCoast@tafeqld.edu.au Phone: (07) 5581 8300 Important: Quote: Full Name, Contact Number and your course enquiry.

Attendance/ Absences Email: SchoolAbsentees.GoldCoast@tafeqld.edu.au Phone: (07) 5581 8300 Important: Quote: Full Name, Student Number and your VET in School course – parent/guardian email required.