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CIT Open Day 2026

Friday 13 November 2026, 1-6pm

Your skills, your future

Join us at Open Day and discover what your future could look like at CIT, Canberra’s leading vocational education and training provider.

Whether you’re finishing school, looking to advance your skills or considering a career change, you'll have the opportunity to:

  • explore study options and career pathways
  • speak with current students, teachers and support staff
  • see our state-of-the-art facilities in action
  • experience hands-on demonstrations
  • apply or enrol on the day.

Bring your friends, family or come on your own – everyone’s welcome.

Event details

Date: Friday 13 November 2026
Location: CIT Bruce and CIT Woden
Time: 1–6pm
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Why attend CIT Open Day?

CIT Open Day is your opportunity to discover your future.

High school students

If you’re at school or have recently finished, CIT Open Day is your chance to explore study and career pathways, discover hands-on training and learn how a CIT qualification can build practical job-ready skills.

Parents, carers and supporters are encouraged to attend.

  • Explore study options, career pathways linked to your interests.
  • Learn about apprenticeships, traineeships and post-school study options.
  • Experience hands-on demonstrations and industry-standard facilities.
  • Speak to current students about their CIT experience.
  • Get help with applying and enrolling.

Career changers and upskillers

Thinking about a career change, looking to upskill or planning your return to the workforce?

Explore flexible study options, discover qualifications that build in-demand skills and learn about pathways into new careers.

  • Explore qualifications and flexible study options that fit your lifestyle.
  • Learn how CIT can help you upskill, retrain or transition into a new career.
  • Discuss career outcomes and industry demand with teachers.
  • Get support with applications, enrolments or recognition of prior learning.

Short courses & personal interest

Want to learn something new or take a hobby to the next level? Explore CIT’s range of short courses designed to help you develop new skills, pursue personal interest or gain industry-relevant knowledge without committing to a full qualification.

  • Explore short courses for professional and personal development.
  • Learn practical skills from industry-experienced teachers.
  • Find flexible learning options that work around your schedule.
  • Connect your hobbies and interests with new learning opportunities.

Plan your visit

Before you visit, explore which campus offers the courses and career areas you’re interested in.

A full program will be available closer to the date. Register to receive the latest updates and event details.

CIT Bruce

35 Vowels Cres Bruce ACT

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education
  • ACT Senior Secondary certificate (post-school option)
  • Apprenticeships and traineeships
  • Automotive
  • Building management and drafting
  • Carpentry and cabinet making
  • Children’s education and care
  • Community work
  • Electrical and electronics
  • English language
  • Finishing trades (glazing, painting, plastering, tiling)
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Health service assistance
  • High risk work licences
  • Horticulture and floristry
  • Metal fabrication
  • Nursing and individual support
  • Plumbing
  • Refrigeration and air conditioning
  • Science

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CIT Woden

36 Bradley Street Phillip ACT

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education
  • Accounting and legal
  • Arts
  • Barbering and hairdressing
  • Beauty therapy and makeup
  • Business
  • Creative and design industries
  • Cyber security
  • Electric vehicle TAFE Centre of Excellence
  • Renewable and future energy
  • Graphics, entertainment, media and music
  • Hospitality, culinary and tourism
  • Human resources
  • Information technology
  • Leadership and management
  • Project management

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What you need to know

  • Who can attend CIT Open Day?

    • Everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a high school student, parent, career changer or just curious about what CIT has to offer – this event is for you.

  • Do I need to register to attend?

    • Yes, we encourage you to register so we can keep you updated about the event and help you make the most of your visit. Registration is quick and free.

  • Where is CIT Open Day being held?

    • CIT Open Day will take place across two campuses:

      • CIT Bruce
      • CIT Woden

      You can choose to attend one campus or visit both!

  • What can I do on the day?

    • There’s lots happening, including:

      • Campus tours
      • Course information sessions
      • Hands-on demonstrations
      • Student life and support service stalls
      • Opportunities to speak directly with teachers and students
      • Help with applications and enrolments

  • Can I apply or enrol on the day?

    • Yes, our team will be on hand to guide you through the application process, answer questions and help you take the next step.

  • What courses can I study at CIT?

    • CIT offers a wide range of nationally recognised qualifications across key industries, from certificates to diplomas and apprenticeships. At Open Day, you can explore study areas including:

      • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education
      • Business, technology and management
      • Construction, building and trades
      • Creative industries
      • Education and community
      • Future energy skills
      • Health and wellbeing
      • Hospitality, culinary and tourism
      • Science, horticulture and environment

      Explore all our courses

  • Getting to CIT Open Day

    • Planning your trip to CIT Bruce or CIT Woden or travelling between the two campuses on the day?

      Whether you're catching a bus, hopping on light rail, or using active travel like walking, cycling or scooting, you can use Transport Canberra’s Journey Planner to find the best route.

      https://www.transport.act.gov.au/

      Getting to CIT Bruce campus from major town centres

      • City: R2, R3 and R4 provide direct services to Bruce with a short walk to the CIT campus.
      • Belconnen: R2, R3, R4 and R9 provide direct services to Bruce with a short walk to the CIT campus.
      • Gungahlin: R8 connects to R2, R3 and R4 services to Bruce. The local bus service 23 also provides close access to Bruce, with a short walk to the CIT campus.
      • Woden and Tuggeranong: R4 provides direct access to Bruce, with a short walk to the CIT campus.

      Getting to CIT Woden campus from major town centres

      • City: R4 and R5 provide direct services to Woden.
      • Belconnen: R4 provides direct services to Woden. Alternatively, R2 and R3 provides direct access to the city, where you can transfer at the City Bus Interchange for services to Woden (see above for City services).
      • Gungahlin: The light rail offers a direct and easy connection to the city, where you can transfer at the City Bus Interchange for services to Woden (see above for City services).
      • Woden: Walking distance to the campus!
      • Tuggeranong: R4 provides direct access to Woden.

      If you’re travelling by car, visit our campus pages for more information on navigation and parking:

  • Photography and video

    • A photographer and videographer will be onsite during the event taking photographs and videos of Open Day activities and the crowd including small groups.

      By entering the event site, you consent to being included in any photography or videography taken at this event, and used, without permission by CIT.

      For close up shots, signed consent will be requested.

      Images and footage may be used in promotional material such as websites, social media and videos.

      If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please notify a CIT staff member