Designed to challenge thinking and make connections between education and post-school opportunities by supporting students to become 'career curious' through practical activities and meaningful experiences.
See below for these activities and experiences listed month by month.
More options will be added as they become available and specific details of the activities are listed at the bottom of the page.
2026 Career Taster Calendar
Further dates will be added when scheduled.
| Course | Intake dates | Time | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animation 2D | Monday 16 February | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Northbridge |
| Animation 2D | Mondays - 16 February OR 23 February | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Joondalup (Kendrew) |
| Animation 3D | Monday 24 February | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Northbridge |
| Animation 3D | Mondays - 16 February OR 23 February | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Joondalup (Kendrew) |
| Events | Friday 13 February | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Joondalup (Kendrew) |
| Fashion and Letterpress | Wednesdays - 18 February OR 25 February | 9:30am - 2:00pm |
Northbridge |
| Ghoulish Makeup | Fridays - 20 February OR 27 February | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Northbridge |
| Hair Styling |
Wednesdays - 11 February OR 18 Feburary Thursdays - 12 February OR 19 February |
9:30am - 2:00pm | Balga |
| Hair Styling | Wednesdays - 11 February OR 18 Feburary | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Midland |
| Mined Craft | Monday 16 February | 9:30am - 2:00pm | East Perth |
| Pinhole Photography | Mondays - 16 February OR 23 February | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Northbridge |
| Song Factory | Fridays - 13, 20 OR 27 February | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Leederville |
| The Reel Thing | Monday 16 February | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Northbridge |
| Course | Intake dates | Time | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animation 2D | Mondays - 9 March, 16 March OR 30 March | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Joondalup |
| Animation 2D | Mondays - 9 March OR 23 March | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Northbridge |
| Animation 3D | Mondays - 9 March, 16 March, 23 March OR 30 March | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Joondalup |
| Animation 3D | Mondays - 16 March OR 30 March | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Northbridge |
| Auslan | Friday 27 March | 9:30am - 1:30pm | Northbridge |
| Belt Splicing | Friday 20 March | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Midland |
| BOOM Radio | Thursdays - 5 March OR 19 March | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Leederville |
| Events | Friday 6 March OR 27 March | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Joondalup |
| Fashion + Letterpress | Wednesdays - 4 March, 11 March, 18 March OR 25 March | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Northbridge |
| Getting Down to Business | Monday 30 March | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Northbridge |
| Ghoulish Makeup | Fridays - 6 March, 13 March, 20 March OR 27 March | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Northbridge |
| Heavy Metal | Wednesdays - 11 March OR 25 March | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Clarkson |
| If I had a Hammer | Tuesday 24 March | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Balga |
| Mindful Moments | Tuesday 24 March | 9:30am - 2:00pm | McLarty |
| Mortar Trades |
Wednesday 4 March Thursday 5 March Friday 6 March Mondays - 16 March OR 23 March Tuesday 31 March |
9:30am - 2:00pm | Balga and Clarkson |
| Pinhole Photography | Mondays - 9 March, 16 March, 23 March OR 30 March | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Northbridge |
| Song Factory | Fridays - 6 March, 13 March OR 27 March | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Leederville |
| That's Getting Technical | Tuesdays - 10 March OR 24 March | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Joondalup |
| The Reel Thing | Mondays - 9 March, 23 March OR 30 March | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Northbridge |
| Water and Laboratory Operations | Monday 9 March | 9:30am - 2:00pm | East Perth |
| Course | Intake dates | Time | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOOM Radio | Thursday 2 April | 9:30am - 2:00pm | Leederville |
At Joondalup students will be animating elements in a fish tank using Adobe Animate.
Perth campus participants will explore how to create 2D characters using a digital pen to transfer their imagination onto a screen.
Occupations
Digital Artist
Delivery
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) campus
Perth campus
Approximately 4 hrs of delivery
Requirements
Enclosed shoes
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media (Animation and Game Art)
- CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media (Animation)
Further study pathway
- CUA41220-AC86 Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects)
- CUA41220-AC82 Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Game Art)
At Joondalup students will have the opportunity to add creatures and texture to an amazing city background worthy of a blockbuster movie.
Perth participants will have the opportunity to model and texture a robot using real industry software.
Occupations
Digital Artist
Delivery
Perth campus
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) campus
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Enclosed shoes
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media (Animation and Game Art)
- CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media (Animation)
Further study pathway
- CUA41220-AC86 Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects) or
- CUA41220-AC82 Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Game Art)
Ever wondered what it would be like to work in a fun, fast paced hotel, restaurant or cafe, where you would be serving delicious food, amazing cocktails?
Hospitality is the gateway to creating customer experiences. Enjoy a day of hands-on activities in our campus - Chalk and Cheese Cafe. Learn table set up, napkin art, take orders, serve customers and develop awesome mocktails.
Occupations
Food and beverage assistants, Barista, Catering Assistant, Café/Restaurant worker
Delivery
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Enclosed shoes and hair must be tied back.
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality
Further study pathway
- SIT40422 Certificate IV in Hospitality
- SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management
Students will learn the basic skills in Auslan in a silent class setting.
They will spend the morning listening to the experiences of our deaf lecturer with interpreter at hand, but spend the after lunch session engaging in conversations with the skills they have learnt. An amazing learning day on campus.
Occupations
Auslan Interpreter
Delivery
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Enclosed shoes
Further study pathway
- PSP30218 Certificate III in Auslan
Students will experience techniques required to become a barber.
Occupations
Barber
Delivery
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Enclosed shoes
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant
Further study pathway
- SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing
- SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering
- SHB40216 Certificate IV in Hairdressing
- SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management
Students will experience a day in the salon learning about beauty products, skin types, skin colour matching and face charts for beginners
Occupations
Make-up Artist
Delivery
Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) campuses
Approximately 3.5 hours of delivery
Requirements
Enclosed shoes
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- SHB30221 Certificate III in Make-Up
Further study pathway
- SHB40121 Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
- SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Learn about producing and presenting your own radio show or podcast at our own campus radio station, BOOM Radio. You'll gain a range of skills from presenting on live radio and digital mediums, to working behind the scenes in audio production and event management.
Occupations
Radio Presenter | Announcer | Production Assistant | Social Media Assistant | Radio News Presenter
Delivery
Leederville campus
Approximately 4 hours of delivery.
Requirements
Students must wear closed in shoes.
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media (Radio Broadcasting & Podcasting)
Further study pathway
- CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Broadcast Radio and Podcasting)
Enrolled nurses make a real difference in the comfort and care of patients every day. They work in a range of health care settings including hospitals, health clinics, community organisations or residential care.
Students will engage in practical hands-on experiences which simulate nursing and medical practices in the nursing ward and dental area.
Enrolled Nursing is challenging and rewarding and can be an alternative pathway to Registered Nursing.
Occupations
Enrolled Nurse | Nurse
Delivery
Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) or Mount Lawley campuses
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Hair must be tied up and students must wear long pants.
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- 52895WA Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies
Further study pathway
- HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
- HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care)
- HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- HLT47115 Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support
- HLT57921 Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology
Students will be in an industry kitchen using specialized equipment.
The students will delve into creating divine chocolate work worthy of an apprentice patisserie chef.
Occupations
Cook | Chef
Delivery
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) campus
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Hair must be tied up and students must wear long pants and enclosed shoes.
Please ask students to bring a large container for their product.
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- SIT20421 Certificate II in Commercial Cookery
Further study pathway
- SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality
- SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- SIT31021 Certificate III in Patisserie
- SIT40721 Certificate IV in Patisserie
Students will be in an industry kitchen using specialized equipment.
The students will make sticky date puddings to take home.
Occupations
Cook | Chef
Delivery
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) campus
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Hair must be tied up and students must wear long pants and enclosed shoes.
Please ask students to bring a large container for their product.
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- SIT20421 Certificate II in Commercial Cookery
Further study pathway
- SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality
- SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- SIT31021 Certificate III in Patisserie
- SIT40721 Certificate IV in Patisserie
Students will be introduced to the world of Dental Technology and gain knowledge of the job role requirements and career pathways available. The students will be able to fabricate a clay model tooth to keep.
Occupations
Dental Assistant | Dental Technician, Dental Laboratory Assistant
Delivery
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Enclosed shoes
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- HLT35115 Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting
Further study pathway
- HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting
- HLT35115 Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting
- HLT54021 Certificate IV in Dental Laboratory Assisting
- HLT55118 Diploma of Dental Technology
Student will experience two different design areas, Interior Design and Product Design.
Prodcuct Design, students will design and complete a small project to take home.
Interior Design, students will complete a design and learn how colours and textures influence a space.
Occupations
Creative and design focussed business roles - merchandising assistants, assistant designer, model maker
Delivery
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Enclosed shoes and hair tied back.
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- CUA30720 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals
Further study pathway
- CUA41320 Certificate IV in Visual Arts
Students will learn to set up an area for an event (bumping in and out), register and entertain guests on arrival, and use Canva to create event worthy invitations.
Occupations
Conference and Event Organiser | Event Management Consultant | Event Manager | Exhibition Organiser | Wedding Coordinator
Delivery
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) campus
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Enclosed shoes
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- SIT30522 Certificate III in Events
Further study pathway
- SIT50322 Diploma of Event Management
An introduction to the world of Light Fabrication.
Students will be shown safety and OHS requirements in the use of the unique equipment involved in the fabrication industry. Students will engage in a small fabrication project using the latest welding and polishing processes and leave the day with their creation.
Occupations
Sheet metal trades worker
Delivery
Approximately 4 hours of delivery.
Requirements
Students must wear safety glasses and steel capped boots and long sleeved cotton shirts and pants.
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- MEM20413 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
Further study pathway
- MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Light YC) Apprenticeship
Students will design, create and screen print an eye-catching take home tote bag.
In the second session, students will use the letterpress to personalise postcards.
Occupations
Graphic Design Support | Graphic Pre-press Apprentice | Printing Assistant | Studio Assistant
Delivery
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Enclosed shoes
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- ICP20120 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts
- MST20722 Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
- CUA30720 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Graphic Design)
Further study pathway
- CUA40720 Certificate IV in Design (Graphic Design)
- CUA41320 Certificate IV in Visual Arts
- CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design
Students will experience a day
in the trades workshop,
trying three different trades.
The trades they experience will be
a mixture of plastering,
tiling, bricklaying, plumbing, carpentry,
furniture finishing, stone masonry,
upholstery or vehicle trimming.
Dependent on lecture availability for the day.
Occupations
Builder, Labourer, Tradesperson
Delivery
Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes at each trade
Requirements
Students must wear safety glasses and steel capped boots.
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- CPC20220 Certificate II
in Construction Pathways (Building Maintenance)
Further study pathway
- 52893WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Brick and Block Laying Pre-apprenticeship)
Students will experience being a hair stylist. They will learn a variety of hair braiding and curling techniques and complete two final style outcomes.
Occupations
Hair Stylist
Delivery
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Enclosed shoes
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant
Further study pathway
- SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing
- SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering
- SHB40216 Certificate IV in Hairdressing
- SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management
There is more to carpentry than hammering a few nails. Carpenters design, construct, install, renovate and repair structures and fixtures made of wood, plywood and wall board.
Students will participate in interpreting plans and measuring and calculating materials. They will safely use carpentry tools and equipment used in the many building activities undertaken by carpenters and joiners.
Occupations
Carpenter | Joiner
Delivery
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Students must wear safety glasses and steel capped boots.
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- MSF20522 Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways
- 52893WA Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway Carpentry)
Students will engage in a series of activities that relate to early education and childcare. They are presented with real life scenarios that childcare workers are faced with.
Occupations
Childcare Worker | Teacher's Assistant
Delivery
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent), Leederville or Midland campuses
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Enclosed shoes
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support
Further study pathway
- CHC50121 Diploma Early Childhood Education and Care
- CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support
- CHC40221 Certificate IV School Based Education Support
In collaboration with the Department of Health students will engage with industry professionals about working in the Mental Health field. Fun interactive games and dicussion to explore well being, Nursing and Mental Health Careers
Occupations
Nursing and Mental Health Careers
Delivery
Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) campuses
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Enclosed shoes
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- HLT23221 Certificate III In Health Support Services
- HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Asisstance
- 52895WA Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies
- CHC22015 Certificate II in Community Services
Further study pathway
- CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
- CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services
- HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
Students will participate in autonomous mine operations, surveying, water industry operations and laboratory operations.
Occupations
Production Mining | Miner | Surveyor | Chemistry Technician Assistant | Earth Science Technician Assistant | Life Science Technician Assistant | School Laboratory Technician Assistant | Draftsperson
Delivery
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Enclosed shoes
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- 52845WA Certificate II in Autonomous Workplace Operations
Further study pathway
- RII20220 Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations
- RII20520 Certificate II in Resource Processing
- RII30520 Certificate III in Mining Exploration
Explore Photography: A one-day experience
The day is packed with two hands-on activities that are both fun and educational.
Morning session: Pinhole Camera Creation and Darkroom Development in the morning, students will craft their own pinhole cameras. Use these cameras to capture photographs, which will then be developed in our dark room. This session gives students a practical understanding of traditional photography methods.
Afternoon Session: Studio Photography Adventure. The afternoon will be spent in the studio where students will explore various photography styles.
They'll have the opportunity to shoot:
Beauty Portraits
Gangsta Portraits
Freeze action shots
Light Graffiti
This engaging and informative day will provide students with the chance to unleash creativity and discover the art of Photography.
Occupations
Photographer | Photography Assistant
Delivery
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Enclosed shoes
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- CUA31020 Certificate Screen and Media (Photography Media and Content Creation)
Further study pathway
- CUA50920 Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging
Students learn how to use specialised equipment related to Patisserie and a range of different finishing techniques.
They will all decorate four cupcakes using a variety of finishing’s to take home.
Occupations
Chef de Partie | Chef
Delivery
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) campus
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Hair must be tied up and students must wear long pants and enclosed shoes.
Students should bring a large container to be able to take their product home.
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- SIT20421 Certificate II in Commercial Cookery
Further study pathway
- SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality
- SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Explore the World of Audio Production
Welcome to a hands-on introduction to the world of audio and music production. Students will explore our professional recording studios, editing suites, radio stations, rehearsal rooms, and live venue, gaining insights into these various areas of the industry in the process.
They’ll also discover the wide range of careers available in sound production and the live music industry, working with experienced industry professionals along the way.
The session culminates in state-of-the-art recording studio time, where students can play and record their own music, sing over backing tracks, and operate studio equipment.
It’s an inspiring, interactive session designed to spark creativity and showcase the possibilities of a career in audio.
Occupations
Singer, songwriter | Musician | Sound Technician
Delivery
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Enclosed shoes
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- CUA30920 Certificate III in Music
Further study pathway
- CUA40920 - AE56 Certificate IV in Music (Business)
- CUA40920 - AE57 Certificate IV in Music (Performance)
- CUA40920 - AE58 Certificate IV in Music (Sound Production)
Students will be in an industry kitchen using specialised equipment.
The students will gain an insight into the flavours of Thailand, making a Thai green curry to take home.
Occupations
Cook | Chef
Delivery
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) campus
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Hair must be tied up and students must wear long pants and enclosed shoes.
Please ask students to bring a large container for their product.
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- SIT20421 Certificate II in Commercial Cookery
Further study pathway
- SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality
- SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- SIT31021 Certificate III in Patisserie
- SIT40721 Certificate IV in Patisserie
This suite of integrated technology tasters will give students exciting experiences with two of the three options of robotics coding, or cyber security or 3D printing
Occupations
Cybersecurity Specialist | Robotics (including manufacturing)
Delivery
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) campus
Approximately 3 hours of delivery
Requirements
Enclosed shoes
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- 22586VIC Certificate II in Integrated Technologies (Robotics Control Systems)
- ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Further study pathway
- 22519VIC Certificate IV in Integrated Technologies (Robotics Control Systems)
- ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology
- 22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security
Students will experience a suite of taster events focused on conservation, horticulture, ecosystem management utilising the environmental facilities. Students will undertake landscaping, horticulture and conservation activities including disease identification, propagation, and soil testing.
Occupations
Environmental Officer | Horticulturist | Conservation and Ecosystem Management Officer | Environmental Science Officer | Laboratory Operations Assistant
Delivery
Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent) campus
Approximately 3 hours of delivery
Requirements
Students should wear enclosed shoes and long pants.
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- AHC20422 Certificate II in Horticulture
Further study pathway
- AHC30722 Certificate III in Horticulture
- AHC40422 Certificate IV in Horticulture
- AHC50416 Diploma in Horticulture
Students experience a live working television and film studio. North Metro TAFE offers engaging facilities in which students will be able to participate in small projects using state of the art equipment to spark an interest.
Occupations
Camera Operator (Film, TV, Video) | Light Technician | Video & Sound Recorder | Television Equipment Operator | Film, TV and Video Editor | Video Producer
Delivery
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Enclosed shoes
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media (Film & Television)
Further study pathway
- CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Film & Television)
Are you a sunseeker, adventurer, fact finder? Does travel excite you? Pack your case and come on a journey to explore the world of tour guiding, travel itineraries, destinations.
Experience a guided tour by one of our experienced tour guiding lecturers, develop an itinerary for your next holiday adventure and discover destinations and luxury hotels of the world.
Occupations
Tourist Information Officer, Gallery/Museum and Tour Guide, Outdoor and Adventure Guide
Delivery
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Students must wear enclosed shoes.
VET Delivered to Secondary Students pathway
- SIT30122 Certificate III in Tourism
Further study pathway
- SIT50122 Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
Students will learn value insight into the fine skill of vehicle trimming and have a hands on activity in the workshop
Occupations
Vehicle and Marine Trimmer
Delivery
Approximately 4 hours of delivery
Requirements
Students must wear closed in shoes.
Further study pathway
- AUR32320 Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology