The Townsville (Pimlico) campus has recently undergone a $35 million redevelopment. To enhance the learning experience of our students, a state-of-the-art training kitchen, restaurant and simulated nursing wards, as well as hairdressing and beauty salons are featured in the new campus.
The campus is located off Hugh Street in Pimlico, and is conveniently positioned just 10 minutes' drive from the Townsville CBD. Known as the unofficial capital of north Queensland, Townsville offers a laid-back tropical lifestyle with all the facilities of a major city. The city's attractions include the Strand — the city's seaside promenade lined with restaurants, cafes and bars — and the nearby Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island.
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The Townsville (Pimlico) campus has recently undergone a $35 million redevelopment. Come and watch as our state-of-the-art training kitchen, restaurant, simulated nursing wards and hairdressing and beauty salons come to life.
Our Townsville (Pimlico) campus boasts specialised training facilities where you can put your skills into practice including a hair and beauty salon and fully operational training restaurant. There are also a range of student support services available including adult literacy and numeracy support, counselling, disability services, and indigenous student support. The campus offers a comprehensive range of study areas including aged care, business, cookery, creative arts, English language studies, hairdressing and beauty, health, hospitality, information technology, community services and nursing.
The Townsville (Pimlico) campus offers courses across a number of industries. The campus features a range of specialised facilities including state-of-the-art training kitchens, nursing labs and IT labs.
The George Coates Training Restaurant and our L-Plates Cafe give our hospitality students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a real-world environment. While our cookery students are busy in the kitchen, our hospitality students manage the front-of-house, preparing and serving food and beverages to paying customers. You'll learn the workings of a real restaurant and cafe in state-of-the-art facilities under the guidance of industry experienced teachers. For restaurant bookings, please call 07 4759 7716.
There are a number of collections available including texts and course-related materials, general reading materials, ebooks, PDFs, journals, newspapers, directories, encyclopaedias, and government acts and regulations.
Our fully operational hairdressing and beauty salon, Hair & Beauty Training Hub, offers a range of services such as hair styling, cutting, colouring, perming, and chemical straightening. Beauty services include waxing, tinting, manicures, pedicures, spray tanning, makeup application, facials, and massages. We use the same products, equipment, and facilities found in a real salon and work with real, paying clients. You'll have the opportunity to put theory into practice and gain practical skills in a real-world environment.
Our learning spaces are more than just a classroom. The simulated wards are equipped with the latest technology and use advanced training products including CAE JUNO nursing manikin designed to provide students with real life experiences in the health care setting. TAFE Queensland use the latest medical equipment meeting current industry standards. Our simulated Nursing wards provide students with an interactive environment under the direction and guidance of industry professionals.
Street Address:
Corner of Hugh Street and Fulham Road,
Pimlico Qld 4812
Postal Address:
Locked Bag 1 ,
Townsville Qld 4810
Monday | 8:30am-4:30pm |
Tuesday | 8:30am-4:30pm |
Wednesday | 8:30am-4:30pm |
Thursday | 10:30am-4:30pm |
Friday | 8:30am-4:30pm |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Sunbus operates bus services in the local area with the closest bus stop located out the front of the campus on Fulham Road.
If you live nearby, cycling could be another cost effective option to get to class with bike racks available on campus.
We have plenty of free on-site parking available for students at our Townsville (Pimlico) campus.
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