TAFE at School Semester 2 Career Taster Programs Gold Coast
Stream
Year level
Topics covered Program overview
Delivery Duration
Career Taster Agriculture, Animals, Plants
• Care for Domestic Animals • Care and Rehabilitation of Native Wildlife • Animal Anatomy and Physiology • Applied Science
This Career Taster gives students hands on exposure to animal, plant and applied science pathways. Students will explore domestic animal care, native wildlife, anatomy and science based activities, gaining insight into nature focused careers and real world applications.
Tue 8am–3:45pm
8 weeks
10
Career Taster Construction Trades
• Carpentry • Plumbing • Cabinet Making / Shop Fitting • Landscaping
This Career Taster gives students hands on exposure to construction trades such as carpentry, plumbing, cabinet making and landscaping. Students will take part in practical activities and trade based tasks, gaining insight into real construction environments and pathways.
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu or Fri 8am–3pm
9 weeks
10
Career Taster Electrical Engineering
• Electrotechnology • Sustainable Energy Technologies • Autonomous Technology • Engineering Trades
This Career Taster gives students hands‑on exposure to electrical and engineering concepts, including basic electrical principles, tools, safety practices, and workshop activities. Students will engage in practical tasks to gain insight into technical careers and industry‑aligned environments within the electrical and engineering field.
Wed, Thu or Fri 8am–3pm
9 weeks
10
• Light Vehicle • Heavy and Commercial Vehicle • Vehicle Electrical • Vehicle Engineering
This Career Taster gives students hands on exposure to the automotive industry across light vehicles, heavy and commercial vehicles, hybrid and electric systems, and vehicle engineering. Students will explore practical tasks and tools used in real workshops, helping them build confidence and understand future automotive pathways.
Mon or Wed 8am–3pm
9 weeks
10
This Career Taster gives students hands on exposure to IT and digital business pathways including cyber security, programming, networking, cloud, digital graphic design and screen and media. Students will explore practical digital skills and technologies shaping modern workplaces and future careers.
Thu or Fri 8am–4pm
8 weeks
10
Ashmore
Career Taster Vehicle Trades
Coomera Creative
Career Taster IT and Business
• Cyber Security • IT Programming • Networking / Cloud • Digital Design • Screen and Media