Course Summary
This Career Taster for Rockhampton Youth Justice students (by arrangement) will explore multiple diverse industries in one program and discover your career direction. Students will gain practical hands-on experience across a range of industries through realistic workplace activities, with specific focus varying by intake.
Depending on the intake, students may develop customer-facing skills through hospitality and service roles, practical technical skills through construction and trades, analytical and investigative skills, culinary expertise, or other industry-specific competencies. Each industry component offers hands-on learning that builds confidence and workplace awareness.
This program is ideal for students still exploring their options and wanting to sample different career sectors.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsEnrolment in this course is subject to meeting the funding eligibility criteria.
Requirements - During Your Study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
PPE and Resource RequirementsTo take part in this Career Taster students must wear enclosed shoes and appropriate clothing, as listed below. Students must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while in workshops and training areas. PPE is required to help keep students safe in practical learning environments.
Construction:
- Closed-in safety boots with reinforced toe cap (Approved to AS/NZS 2210.3:2019)
- Long-sleeved cotton drill/twill shirt
- Long cotton drill or denim work pants
Forensics and Hospitality/Cookery:
Students may be required to wear industry-specific PPE at all times as directed by CQUniversity staff including closed in shoes.
Important information
PPE must be worn at all times when directed by CQUniversity staff. Students who do not wear the required PPE will not be able to participate in practical activities
Course Details
| Course Type | Short Course (Non-accredited) |
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| Fees | For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees |
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| How to Apply | Please Enquire |
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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Students will explore key concepts and practical skills used across multiple industries, gaining insight into the variety of roles and work environments available in hospitality, culinary arts, construction, forensic science, and related sectors.
The course encourages students to consider how teamwork, problem-solving, attention to detail, and safety intersect in real-world work settings. By rotating through different industries, students identify their strengths and interests, helping them recognise which fields and career directions suit them.
These experiences help students make informed decisions about further vocational study, apprenticeships, or traineeships, and recognise that workplace skills are transferable across multiple career pathways.
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
This non-accredited Career Taster program is delivered face-to-face across five days at CQUniversity campuses in Rockhampton.
Step into four different worlds of work and discover what it's really like across hospitality, cookery, forensic science, and construction. This Career Taster gives you hands-on experience in environments similar to real workplaces. You'll participate in practical activities including customer service, food preparation, forensic investigation, and construction techniques. Learn about workplace safety, professional practices, and the diverse roles professionals play across industries to gain insight into career pathways that might be right for you.
- On-campus
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| NUCRT275A | Front of House (Hospitality) | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| NUCRT275B | Kitchen Operations (Cookery) | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| NUCRT275C | Forensic Investigation (Forensics) | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| NUCRT275D | Construction Fundamentals (Construction) | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
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| NUCRT275A | Front of House (Hospitality) |
| NUCRT275B | Kitchen Operations (Cookery) |
| NUCRT275C | Forensic Investigation (Forensics) |
| NUCRT275D | Construction Fundamentals (Construction) |
Through practical experience across multiple industries, students will develop essential workplace competencies including teamwork, communication, problem-solving, attention to detail, and safety awareness. Students will identify their strengths and interests, build confidence in a work environment, and understand how their skills and abilities translate into real career pathways.
This experience provides a strong foundation for decision-making regarding further vocational study and training. Upon completion of this Career Taster, students will receive a Statement of Participation.