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Darlings Downs and South West orientations
Find out all the essential information you need to have a successful study experience, as well as handy tips and tricks for your first few weeks.
- DATE
- Tuesday 28 January, 2025
- TIME
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10am - 4pm
- LOCATION
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Online
- PRESENTER
- TAFE Queensland
General orientation online sessions
Join our online orientation session 1 via the Zoom link below:
https://tafeqld.zoom.us/j/67854009887
Please note that this session may be recorded.
Join our online orientation session 2 via the Zoom link below:
https://tafeqld.zoom.us/j/65686652755
Please note that this session may be recorded.
Join our online orientation session 3 via the Zoom link below:
https://tafeqld.zoom.us/j/69902141015
Please note that this session may be recorded.
Library and cultural awareness online sessions
Join our online library session 1 via the Zoom link below:
https://tafeqld.zoom.us/j/66844186138
During this session your will discover more about the TAFE Queensland library network. With over 20 libraries based throughout Queensland, you can use any of our libraries and visit us online or in person. The Darling Downs and South West region has two physical libraries based at the Ipswich and Toowoomba campuses. Campuses that do not have a physical library on-site have student hubs enabling student access to computer facilities.
Join this session and find out more about how you can borrow resources, access printing services and book specialist sessions on databases, referencing or research conducted by TAFE Queensland librarians.
Join our online library session 2 via the Zoom link below:
https://tafeqld.zoom.us/j/69538686644
During this session your will discover more about the TAFE Queensland library network. With over 20 libraries based throughout Queensland, you can use any of our libraries and visit us online or in person. The Darling Downs and South West region has two physical libraries based at the Ipswich and Toowoomba campuses. Campuses that do not have a physical library on-site have student hubs enabling student access to computer facilities.
Join this session and find out more about how you can borrow resources, access printing services and book specialist sessions on databases, referencing or research conducted by TAFE Queensland librarians.
Join our online Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness session via the Zoom link below:
https://tafeqld.zoom.us/j/61058640936
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness session provides an overview of what culture is and how it differs between language groups. It is designed to help raise awareness of the influences and impacts of culture on how we do things. It will help with your studies, when interacting with peers and is a basic starting point for your career. It's also a free space to ask questions.
Please note that this session may be recorded.
Course-specific online orientation sessions
Your course-specific orientation will generally be on your first day of class from Tuesday 11 July onwards. For further details about your study timetable, please visit our Timetables page.
For online course-specific orientation sessions, please click on your study area below for session times and Zoom links.
Join our Diploma of Counselling (CHC51015) online course specific orientation session via the Zoom link below:
https://tafeqld.zoom.us/j/65476950794
Please note that this session may be recorded.
Join our Certificate III in Beauty Services (SHB30121) and Diploma of Beauty Thearapy (SHB50121) online course specific orientation via the Zoom link below:
https://tafeqld.zoom.us/j/68880359727
Please note that the session may be recorded.
Join our Diploma of Business/Leadership and Management (BSB50120 and BSB50420) online course specific orientation session via the Zoom link below:
https://tafeqld.zoom.us/j/5974104698
Please note that this session may be recorded.
Join our Certificate III Health Services Assistance (HLT33115) online course specific orientation session via the Zoom link below:
https://tafeqld.zoom.us/j/67216740469
Please note that this session may be recorded.
Join our Adult Tertiary Preparation online course specific orientation sessions via the Zoom links below (you only have to attend one session):
Monday July 10, 2pm - https://tafeqld.zoom.us/j/62171456968
Monday July 10, 6.30pm - https://tafeqld.zoom.us/j/62171456968
Please note that these sessions may be recorded.
Join our Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (CHC43415) online course specific orientation session via the Zoom link below:
https://tafeqld.zoom.us/j/66098898290
Please note that this session may be recorded.
Join our Information Technology and Cyber Security online course specific orientation sessions via the Zoom links below:
Diploma of IT Advanced Networking and System Administration (ICT50220-NWKSYS) - Ipswich and Toowoomba: https://tafeqld.zoom.us/j/9368564527
Certificate IV in Cyber Secuity (22603VIC) - Toowoomba: https://tafeqld.zoom.us/j/5619934099?pwd=clc4ZnpKOG9QekdKZEh6WXBYVHVoQT09
Please note that these sessions may be recorded.
Register now
You only need to register for one online orientation session at your preferred time. You can also choose to join our optional cultural awareness and library orientation sessions,
An Auslan interpreter will be available in the online orientation session scheduled for 12.30-1.30pm.
Course specific online orientation sessions
HLT33115 Certificate III Health Services Assistance (Springfield and Toowoomba)
Wednesday 24 January | 9am - 11am | Zoom link
CHC43121 Cert IV in Disability Support (Toowoomba)
Wednesday 24 January | 6.30pm - 9pm | Zoom link
CHC43415 Certificate in IV in Leisure and Health (Toowoomba)
Wednesday 24 January | 2pm - 4pm | Zoom link
CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling (Toowoomba)
Monday 29 January | 8.30am - 4pm | Zoom link
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (International and Springfield)
Wednesday 24 January | 4.30pm - 7.30pm | Zoom link
SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing (Ipswich and Toowoomba)
Wednesday 31 January | 9am to 4.30pm | Zoom link
10972NAT Diploma of Justice Studies (Springfield)
Tuesday 23 January | 9am - 12pm | Zoom link
BSB50120 and BSB50420 Double Diploma of Business and Diploma of Leadership Management (Springfield)
Tuesday 23 January | 9am to 12pm | Zoom link
BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Toowoomba and Springfield)
Tuesday 23 January | 9am to 12pm | Zoom link
BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management (Toowoomba and Springfield)
Tuesday 23 January | 9am to 12pm | Zoom link
Orientation
Your 2025 Semester 1 Orientation starts with an Orientation video which you can watch via the link below. If you have any questions about starting your course or encounter any issues, we're hosting a live Question and Answer (Q&A) online session on Zoom on Tuesday, 28 January 2025.
This will be followed by optional connect, library, and cultural awareness Zoom sessions on Tuesday 28 January.
- Q&A session: 10:00am - 11:00am
- Connect session: 11:00am - 12:00pm (noon)
- Library session: 1:00pm - 1:45pm or 2:00pm - 2:45pm
- Cultural awareness session: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Your course-specific orientation will generally be on your first day of class from Wednesday 29 January onwards. Some course specific orientation sessions are online and these details will be provided closer to the date. Keep an eye out for further information. To discover more about your study timetable, please visit our Timetables page.