Gold Coast Institute of TAFE Queensland's 2007 Public Training Provider of the Year

Presentation by Kate Deacon

School Representatives

IntroductionBy students completing Year 12, they have given themselves the best possible foundation for success in the future. Further

education & training opportunities will build on their investment to allow them to prosper & develop their working

life. Australia is becoming a qualification orientated society and employees will need to be qualified to obtain certain

positions or further their career.

There is a strong link between further education and training & the chances of finding the job you want. Increasing your

chances of finding the job that interests you will depend on the education & training choices your students make now.

What is VET?The main difference between vocational education &

training (TAFE) studies & university is that vocational institutions are generally more closely linked to the needs

of business and industry. This means most courses are very practical & based on skills you will need at work.

TAFE is the largest provider of post-secondary education and training in Australia. TAFE institutions have links

with universities, and TAFE qualifications can provide the foundation for progressing to degree courses and in most

cases a diploma qualification will obtain one year of credit transfers.

About TAFE Queensland

With a network of institutes and over 80 campuses, TAFE Queensland is the largest, most experienced

provider of vocational education and training in the state. We offer over 800 programs spanning a large

range of industry sectors – from information technology & creative industries, arts &

entertainment, business & administration, hospitality & tourism, real estate, sport & fitness, community

services, hair, beauty & fashion to engineering, building and construction.

About Gold Coast TAFE Queensland's 2007 Public Training Provider of the Year

With five centrally located campuses and a selection of online learning options Gold Coast Institute of TAFE is

the largest vocational education provider on the Gold Coast.

Gold Coast Institute of TAFE delivers high quality training, equipping graduates with relevant skills and knowledge to

enter the workforce or go on to further tertiary study.

Gold Coast TAFE vision

To provide highly skilled graduates

who make a difference

At Gold Coast TAFE, education is more

than just a piece of paper…we want you to learn,

be inspired, challenged & supported.

Gold Coast TAFE has four campuses

AshmoreAshmore SouthportSouthport

CoolangattaCoolangattaRidgewayRidgeway

CoomeraCoomera

Courses students can do after year 10

• Cert II in Hairdressing – pre-apprenticeship• Cert III in Hairdressing – fast track 3rd year apprentice• Cert III in Tourism International Retail Travel Sales • Cert III in Children’s Services• Cert IV in Applied Fashion Design• Carpentry – pre-apprenticeship• Plumbing – pre-apprenticeship• Electrical – pre-apprenticeship• Engineering – pre-apprenticeship• Automotive – pre-apprenticeship

2009 Schools Program at Gold Coast Institute of TAFE

Commencing February 09

Gold Coast Institute of TAFE is working with local schools to provide access to a range of vocational programs for the benefit of young people and their future careers.Via this range of programs, school students gain vocational skills and academic qualifications while studying their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).

Benefits• Gain credit points towards the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)• Certificate III programs will gain 8 points and Certificate I will gain 2 points• Gain credits into a TAFE Diploma, 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• Save money by conducting your training sooner, and via your high school• Gain job ready skills• Qualified TAFE teachers are current industry professionals• Industry relevant, hands on training is provided

2009 Schools Program at Gold Coast Institute of TAFE

Courses you can do while in year 10, 11 & 12

All students participating in 2 year programs must be in year 10 or 11

• Cert I in Boating Services – 1 year • Cert I in Engineering – 1 year• Cert III in Hospitality – 1 year• Cert III in Health Services – 2 year• Cert III in Meeting & Events – 2 year• Cert III in Fitness – 2 year• Cert III in Children’s Services – 2 year• Cert III in Tourism– 2 year• Cert III in Meetings & Events – 2 year

MEM10205- Certificate I in Boating ServicesJob OpportunitiesBoatbuilding and other jobs in the fibreglass industries that utilise the laminating, plug making andother skills.Features• One year program • Coomera Campus (no public transport available)• Thursdays - 9 am – 3.00 pm• Articulates into MEM30705 Certificate III in Engineering (Marine Craft Construction)• $180.00 per year plus self purchased steel bootsProgram descriptionLearn basic skills and knowledge required to work competently and safely in and around recreational vessels, learn how to set up and operate small vessels in a marine environment.

MEM10105 - Certificate I in Engineering Job OpportunitiesWelder, boiler maker, metal fabricator.Features• One year program• Ashmore campus• Tuesday - 9am - 4pm• Articulate into MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering-Fabrication Trade• Cost $200 per year plus self purchased steel boots and cotton clothesProgram descriptionThe program is designed as a lead into the engineering trade. The students undertake competencies related to engineering, fabrication and mechanical (fitting & turning), undertaking an introduction to these trades in theory, practical and work experience. Students will undertake a variety of duties including performing engineering measurements; apply quality procedures; using hand and power tools; performing routine gas tungsten & metal arc welding; mechanical cutting.

HLT32507 - Certificate III in Health Services AssistanceJob OpportunitiesAssistant of Nursing, nursing support worker, patient service attendant, patient care assistance, wardsupport.Features• Two year program• Southport Campus• Fridays - 9 am – 3.30 pm• Cost $120 per yearProgram descriptionThis qualification covers workers in a range of work roles who provide assistance to health professional staff with the care of clients. Health Services Assistance involves the worker in direct client contact under supervision.

THH33002 - Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage)Job Opportunities:Hotels, clubs, restaurants, casinos, cruise ships, island resorts, entertainment centres, employeefood service centres and catering businesses.Features:• One year program• Ashmore campus• Friday - 8am - 4pm Please Note: Due to students being placed in live operation environmentsthese times may change during Food & Beverage training• Articulates into the THH51202 Diploma of Hospitality and/or THT50202 Event Management• Cost approximately $250.00 per year plus the cost of a compulsory uniform and Textbooks of $125.00Program description:This program will allow students to enter the workforce with the skills and knowledge required to secure an entry level position in a hospitality and/or food service establishment.

CHC30402 - Certificate III in Children’s ServicesJob OpportunitiesAssistant in centre based care, assistant in outside school hours care, family day care provider,nanny.Features• Two year program• Ashmore Campus• Friday - 9 am – 3.30 pm• Articulates into CHC50302 Diploma of Children’s Services• Cost $120 per yearProgram descriptionLearn how to provide care to children, facilitating their leisure, play and enabling them to achievetheir developmental outcomes.

SRF30204 - Certificate III in FitnessJob OpportunitiesYou will be able to register under the Fitness Australia National Registration Scheme as a NationalFitness Instructor.Features• Two year program• Ashmore Campus• Fridays - 8.30 am – 3.30 pm• Articulates into SRF50206 Diploma of Fitness• Cost $120.00 per year plus approximately $30.00 gym joining fee and $6.00 per gym visit per weekProgram descriptionYou will gain the skills to instruct clients in a gym and in group resistance classes for particular clientgroups. You will use specific equipment, relevant to a variety of fitness related work settings.

THT31002 - Certificate III in Tourism (Operations)Job Opportunities:Retail travel agency consultant, travel consultant, airline or agency processing clerk, sales clerk, customer service officer, corporate reservations officer, airline reservations/airport check-in officer for tourism information/sales officer and inbound operator.Features:• Two year program• Ashmore campus• Friday - 9am - 3.30pm• Articulates into THT50302 Diploma of Tourism (Operations)• Cost approximately $100.00 per yearProgram description:This program will allow students to enter the workforce with the skills and knowledge required to secure an entry level position in a tourism establishment.

THT 30102 - Certificate III in Meetings and EventsJob Opportunities:Conference co-ordinator, events co-ordinator, meetings co-ordinator, wedding co-ordinator and functions co-ordinator.Features:• Two year program• Ashmore campus• Fridays - 9am - 3.30pm• Articulates into THT50302 Diploma of Tourism (Operations) and THT50202 Diploma of Event Management• Cost $109 per yearProgram description:This program is suitable for those who wish to pursue a career in the ever exciting, ever growing, conference and events industry and will allow for students to enter the workforce with the skills and knowledge required to secure an entry level position in a role responsible for co-ordinating meetings, conferences and events.

How do the schools programs work?

Gold Coast Institute of TAFE (GCIT) offers the opportunity for high school students in year 10 (must be 14 years and 9 months), year 11 and year 12 to attend Gold Coast

Institute of TAFE one day a week during the school term over one or two years to complete a Certificate program.

How do students participate in the programs?

Study should be identified in the SET plan. Students seeking to secure their placement in outlined programs can only do so via enrolment after 1 October 2008. Positions in

courses cannot be held nor reserved, and placement is limited in all programs. Interested participants must complete the New Student Details form at the back

of the booklet and obtain a letter of endorsement from their school representative (VET co-ordinator, Deputy Principal etc).

Participants can enrol in person at our Customer Service counters at our Ashmore, Southport or Coolangatta campuses. Payment will be required at time of

enrolment.

What are the options after Year 12?

For Year 12 school leavers, post-school study generally means vocational education and training (TAFE) or

university. People tend to know more about university courses than

they do about TAFE although in most fields of study you’ll find both university and TAFE courses to choose

from. Traditionally, TAFE delivers education and training more closely linked to the needs of work and

industry.

It’s all about what will work for your students

The most important consideration is for the student to do the kind of course that interests

them.

It is much easier to complete a course successfully if it is something they enjoy and

that is why GCIT offers the Direct Entry/Scholarship program.

Courses @ GCIT• Accounting, Administration, Frontline Management, Business

(Marketing, Advertising, Management, Human Resources) • Justice, Community Welfare, Children Services• Information Technology, Multimedia, Screen, Graphic Design• Building, Project Management, Building Design (Architecture),

Interior Technology• Massage, Naturopathy, Nutritional Medicine, Western Herbal

Medicine• Nursing, Sport, Fitness• Music (performance), Music (technical production)• Hair, Beauty, Fashion• Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management • Horticulture• Real Estate, Property Investment, Body Corporate Management• Trades (pre-apprenticeships)

University ArticulationAs a TAFE diploma graduate, you can continue your studies by articulation/pathways to university and obtain credit transfers to

reduce the time it takes to complete your degree. (in most cases a year equivalence)

We have developed strong links with universities & credit transfer arrangements are in place between GCIT & universities such as: Griffith University, Bond University, Southern Cross University,

University of Southern Queensland, Central Queensland University, James Cook University, Queensland University of Technology &

Australian Catholic University.

Students who enter university via the TAFE pathway have a higher completion rate than those students who enter university directly

from high school. In 2007 TAFE graduates had a 87% completion rate on university

compared with the 34% completion rate for students going directly from high school to university

Schools Direct Entry STUDENTS are more than a number!

STUDENTS can secure their place without OP/Rank

GCIT recognises:• related school subjects & VET certificates & subjects• work experience & part time employment• non-accredited short courses studied

Application forms are in schools NOW

1. students writes 1 page application2. a teacher/school representative to answers the criteria3. attach references, awards, letters of support & certificates

Scholarships

We have EIGHT scholarships available!

The best eight Direct Entry applications will be awarded a scholarship that

covers:

1. Course fees 2. $500 credit at the campus bookshop

for books and learning materials

Student ServicesGold Coast Institute of TAFE has a highly qualified student

services team that works closely with educational staff to provide a supportive learning environment for all students.

Student services staff will provide support to students during their studies and after completion of their course. On-campus

counsellors are professionally qualified with backgrounds

in psychology, social work and education.  They have extensive

experience working across the vocational education and training

sector.

This service is free and confidential.

Learning support

As an enrolled student at the Gold Coast Institute of TAFE you have access to the learning support

to assist you in achieving their qualification/s.

Learning support is provided within each faculty to assist students and may include:

– exam techniques– language, literacy and numeracy

– study skills– writing assignments

In closing

As quoted by Albert Einstein,

“Knowledge is power.”