TAFE at School Gold Coast Region
Trade Taster – Tourism
Course Description
The Tourism Taster program delivers training to small groups of students over a block period as per your school timetable. Throughout the program, you'll complete units from tourism 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.
You’ll develop practical skills in key areas such as using business technology, providing visitor information, offering advice on Australian tourism destinations, and working with cultural sensitivity.
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 Salon 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: 8:30am – 3:00pm
Location: Robina Campus
Address: 94 Laver Drive, Robina Qld 4226
First day: Meet in the Ground Floor Foyer
Units of Competency
SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol
SITXCCS009 Provide customer information and assistance
SITXCCS010 Provide visitor information
Please read the following information carefully as it contains important information about getting to and studying at the Robina Campus.
BYOD – Bring Your Own Device
The Robina campus is BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) campus. The campus’s dynamic and flexible learning environments have been designed to encourage collaboration and interactivity through the use of portable devices such as laptops and tablets. BYOD will also encourage a reduction in paper usage and help reduce our carbon footprint, and well as help bridge the gap between on-campus and at-home learning, and enhance your customisation and personalisation experience.
To get the best education experience, your BYOD device will need to meet the following minimum requirements:
• portable device running Windows 10 or later (or MacOS 11 or later)
• access to a webcam and headset with microphone
• access to an up-to-date version of Google Chrome
• access to Microsoft Office software
• access to a reliable high-speed broadband internet connection when at home.
You can use your BYOD device to access:
• video and audio recordings
• digital learning resources
• complete online assessments
• participate in classroom discussions via online communication tools.
BYOD portal
In order to help students get the tools they need for learning, TAFE Queensland has partnered with JB Hi-Fi Solutions to offer our students a great range of specialised high-performance devices and accessories via the BYOD Portal. Devices available on the portal include discounted pricing, packaging, and extra inclusions such as extended warranties, software licences and fast-tracked repairs.
Visit the BYOD portal to check out the latest offers.
Resources
You will need to have the following:
• Stationery such as pens, pencils, notebook and eraser (general stationery).
• Students are required to wear a black or coloured polo shirt with no logo, black pants or skirt (accompanied by black stockings or leggings) and enclosed, non-slip soled shoes.
• 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.
Campus Facilities
Leading the way as a sustainable vocational institution in Australia, our Robina campus will ensure that sustainability is embedded into every aspect of campus operations including campus design, course curriculum and student life.
The Robina campus will not just be a place of learning for our students, but a place for the community to come together. Students will practise their new-found skills, connecting with the local community at our live training facilities.
Click here to learn more.
Facilities and Services
• Customer Service Centre
• Fitness Centre
• Rooftop restaurant
• Coffee Shop.
• Conference and banquet centre
• Beauty and Hair services
Parking and Public Transport ON CAMPUS CAR PARKING
Students and staff can only park in one of the dedicated 198 TAFE Queensland car park spaces. The car park is shared with other organisations (Metricon and a Medical Centre) and is managed by an external contractor and registration recognition technology system will be in place.
Please note that the contractor will issue fines for staff and student cars and motorcycles parked in non TAFE Queensland parking spaces and also if a vehicle is not registered to park in a TAFE Queensland space.
YOU NEED TO BE REGISTERED FOR FREE PARKING
Your privacy is important and only your registration details for the purposes of registration recognition technology will be shared with the car park contractor.
To register for free on campus parking click here.
Electric
Car Recharging Spots
There are 10 EV Charging Spots on campus for use by students, staff and visitors.
Off Campus Car Parking
Street parking is limited and adherence to time restrictions is critical to avoid parking fines.(administered by the Gold Coast City council)
CBUS Stadium is offering student/staff parking under the VUE Building for $5 per day payable on entry. This carpark is approximately a 10 minute walk from the campus.
Train and Bus Travel
The Robina Train Station is a short walk (less than 5 minutes) from the Robina Campus. There are multiple bus routes stopping at the Station and also at the Robina Town Centre which is less than a kilometre away.
Gold Coast City Council Interactive Active Travel Maps An active travel app will be available by the time the campus opens. The QR Code for this will be displayed at the campus in July.
Active Travel Reward System Stay tuned for details of the Active Travel Reward System – register your arrival on campus each day by bike, walking or public transport to accumulate your tokens to redeem products or discounts at the Seedpod Café.
LIME Bikes From July you will be able to sign up with LIME Bikes (hiring system) using a QR Code. Sign up with your TAFE Queensland email address to receive a 20% discount on rides.
Contact Us
Enrolment and Course Enquiries
Email: Schools.GoldCoast@tafeqld.edu.au
Phone: (07) 5581 8810
Important: Quote: Full Name, Contact Number and your course enquiry.
Attendance/ Absences
Email: SchoolAbsentees.GoldCoast@tafeqld.edu.au
