Information for school students, parents and career advisors
The possibilities are endless at Gold Coast Institute of TAFE.
While you're still at school, explore a possible career path by enrolling into one of our courses designed for school students.
Increase your job opportunities by completing a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship.
Start a pathway to university when you apply for a guaranteed place in a diploma or advanced diploma level course through our Direct Entry and Scholarship Program.
If you are a school-leaver then be sure to make an informed choice about your study options. Check our events calendar regularly. Learn about career pathways when you join us at upcoming career expos, industry showcases and other events. Have your questions answered when you attend our free course information sessions scheduled throughout the year.
James Hulme - apprenticeship
"I was encouraged to enter the Construction Challenge by my Pathways Officer at Nerang State High School and I wouldn't have been able to do it without her.
"Winning this apprenticeship means the world to me as I always wanted to get an apprenticeship. I am really looking forward to starting my apprenticeship with Matrix and attending training at Gold Coast TAFE."
Contact us for more information.
School's program
Gold Coast Institute of TAFE offers the opportunity for high school students in year 10, 11 and 12 to attend Gold Coast TAFE one day per week during the school term over 1 or 2 years to complete Certificate II or III training programs.
Gain credit points towards the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). A Certificate II course will gain 4 points and a Certificate III courses will gain 8 points. You will also gain credits towards a TAFE Diploma and then gain credits towards further studies at University, and gain direct entry into a corresponding Diploma program at Gold Coast Institute of TAFE once you complete high school.
Download the School Program Guide [PDF 1.25pdf].
School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
Gain a qualification while you finish high school. Achieve credit points towards your Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). Increase your job opportunities when you complete a part-time apprenticeship or traineeship through Gold Coast Institute of TAFE. Visit the Apprenticeships and traineeships page for more information.
School visits
School visits to your school can be arranged. A representative from Gold Coast Institute of TAFE can talk at parade, assembly, in class groups or individual career consultations about a particular industry/course area or about courses and benefits of becoming a Gold Coast Institute of TAFE student. Please contact Kate Deacon to organise a visit kate.deacon@deta.qld.gov.au.
Schools open day
Students will experience different activities and displays from Hair, Beauty & Fashion, the Academy of Natural Therapies, Nursing, Aged Care, Children's Services, Community Services, Fitness, Tourism & Hospitality, Business, Multimedia, Graphic Design, IT, Music, Live Production, Screen, Building and all the Trades.
Our Schools Open Day is to inform high school students as to the career paths available to them here at Gold Coast Institute of TAFE and beyond. It is also a great opportunity for us to showcase the Institute's products and services.
Attend the Gold Coast Institute of TAFE Open Day and discover just how much there is to vocational education and training on the Gold Coast. Free bus service provided to transfer students. Contact Kate Deacon for more information kate.deacon@deta.qld.gov.au.
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