Trade Taster Program
Course Description
The Trade Taster Program one day per week for nine weeks. Throughout the program, you'll complete your Construction Industry White Card plus units from multiuple different trades.
This 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 Trade Taster Program you may want to continue your training with a pre-apprenticeship course or school-based apprenticeship and get a head start on your trade qualifications while you're still at school.
Timetable Information
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Address: 8:00am – 3:00pm 9 weeks (once a week, days may vary) Face to Face Ashmore Campus Benowa Road & Heeb Street, Ashmore 4214
First Day: Students to meet in the courtyard outside cafeteria A block on Ground Level, please see campus map.
Selection Criteria
This program is offered to year 10 students currently enrolled in and attending a State, Private or Independent School in Queensland.
If you hold a current White card and or current first aid certificate please bring your Statement of Attainment on the first day of the program.
Resources Required
Under Workplace Health and Safety legislation students are legally required to wear appropriate protective clothing in class and around the Trades area at all times. You will need to have the following:
• Steel capped safety work boots
• 100% cotton drill industry-standard clothing – overall or long sleeved shirt and pants
• Calculator
• USB. Min 2GB
• Safety Glasses
• Stationery such as pens, notebook, pencils and erasers
• Note: No Singlets can be worn to any of the classes
If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.
Campus Facilities
Check out our Ashmore Trade Training hub Ashmore TAFE Campus & Courses - Gold Coast | TAFE Queensland (tafeqld.edu.au)
Facilities and Services
• Campus Library
• Customer Service Centre
• Student Learning Hub
• Canteen
Parking and Public Transport
• Free parking is available on campus.
• Bus stops are located out the front of the Heeb Street entrance.
Course Funding
The Taster Program is fully funded by the Queensland Government and is offered at no cost to eligible Year 10 students. It is also important to note that this program does not use any of your VET in Schools (VETiS) funding entitlement.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this brochure is to be read in conjunction with the course information found on our website www.tafeqld.edu.au
Contact Us
Enrolment and Course Enquiries
Email: Schools.GoldCoast@tafeqld.edu.au
Phone: (07)5581 8810
Attendance/ Absences
Email: SchoolAbsentees.GoldCoast@tafeqld.edu.au
Phone: (07) 5581 8810