From Frames to Fixtures: Manufacturing Supplies Careers Experience

Explore how raw materials become finished products — and the careers behind it.

Step inside modern manufacturing — where automation, precision engineering, advanced materials, and skilled trades come together to transform raw materials into finished products used every day.

Our Frames to Fixtures Secondary School Bus Tour is a one-day, immersive experience designed for senior students to explore leading Sunshine Coast Manufacturers, meet industry professionals, and discover real pathways into careers across building products and production manufacturing.

Why students should attend:

✅ See real manufacturing in action — from raw materials to finished products
✅ Meet tradespeople, technicians, apprentices, and production leaders
✅ Learn about careers in manufacturing, construction supply, and production industries
✅ Understand how school subjects connect to real jobs and career pathways

🚌 Itinerary:

7:15 AM – Pre-arranged mini bus arrives at school

7:25 AM – Students & teachers board bus (rolls, permissions, medical, risk checks completed)

7:35 AM – Mini Bus departs school

8:45 – 9:45 AM – Arrive BFX Furniture – Tour, production processes, careers & Q&A

9.50AM - Morning Tea break (15 minutes)

10:05 AM – Depart BFX

11:00 AM – 12NOON - Arrive Olly’s Homes – Tour, manufacturing processes, careers & Q&A

12NOON: Lunch break (15 minutes)

12:15 PM – Depart Olly’s Homes - Return to school

1:15 – TAFE QLD - Training Pathways post school Information Session – Career pathways, apprenticeships & Q&A (planned as a return to school delivered session - classroom to be booked by teachers)

2.15PM - Tour ends

Additional Information: 🎟️ FREE TOUR – Sponsored by Sunshine Coast Manufacturing Hub and the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Manufacturing, Rural and Regional Development

Your schools ticket includes:

• Transport (mini bus)
• Industry site visits
• Full coordination
• Career pathway session
• Learning resources

👥 Capacity: Maximum 8 students + 2 supervising teachers per school

• One school per booking
• Limited number of tours available

🥪 Students must bring a packed lunch and water bottles (no stops to purchase food)

📋 School Requirements:

• Schools must complete all Department of Education excursion requirements
• Includes risk assessments, permissions, insurance, and approvals
• Confirmation required of approval to particpate
• PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

🚀 Tours are limited — secure your school’s place and give your students a real-world insight into modern manufacturing careers on the Sunshine Coast.

More information: Contact - Principal Capability Development Officer - Sunshine Coast Manufacturing Hub - Melissa Neumann - melissa.neumann@nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au

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