Geraldton

Invest in your future - gain the essential skills for a profitable accounting career today.

You will gain the skills and knowledge to prepare financial reports and statements as well as manage accounting systems. You will also learn to how to establish and maintain payroll systems.  We  provide a practical approach to learning which allows students the ability to apply what they have learned in a setting that simulates a real life workplace. 

This nationally recognised qualification is a requirement in order to apply for BAS (Business Activity Statement) Registration and is recognised by the Australian Taxation Practitioners Board.

Please note: This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change.

Invest in your future - gain the essential skills for a profitable accounting career today.

You will gain the skills and knowledge to prepare financial reports and statements as well as manage accounting systems. You will also learn to how to establish and maintain payroll systems.  We provide a practical approach to learning which allows students the ability to apply what they have learned in a setting that simulates a real-life workplace. 

This nationally recognised qualification is a requirement in order to apply for BAS (Business Activity Statement) Registration and is recognised by the Australian Taxation Practitioners Board.

If you're passionate about improving your service delivery to your Aged Care clients, you've come to the right place.

When you complete the Certificate IV in Ageing Support you will be ready to work in the Aged Care workplace in a more informed and confident manner and provide excellent care for your clients. This qualification will provide with you with an excellent understanding of consumer directed care and will allow you to provide better services to your clients and the organisations you work for. You will gain advanced skills in client care and planning, navigating legal and ethical considerations in an Aged Care workplace and an increased knowledge of falls prevention and other complex health issues.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you’re based in Kalgoorlie or Northam and are interested in this course, this qualification may be offered by Recognition of Prior Learning. For more info about RPL, click here.

Half price fees apply!

Specialise in agricultural vehicles and equipment with this hands-on technical course.

This apprenticeship program will enable you to gain the skills and knowledge needed to work on agricultural machinery and equipment and covers mechanical, electrical and hydraulic operations, precision agriculture and braking systems.

Half price fees apply!

Embark upon your career in the health sector in this rapidly growing field.

Allied health specialties are set to grow by 22% over the next 3 years, experiencing the second-highest growth across the health sector.

You will learn how to recognise healthy body systems, interpret and apply medical terminology, assist with an allied health program, and communicate and work in health or community services. 

Successful completion of this course may qualify you to work as an assistant alongside allied health professionals, allowing you to specialise in dietetics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech therapy, or podiatry services.

Do you love animals and want to work with dogs, cats and all creatures?

Learn from our expert team of lecturers who specialise in animal care and passionate about teaching and maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare. You will gain skills in interacting safely, providing animal first-aid, walking and bathing dogs, as well as grooming crossbreed dogs and companion animals according to breed and coat. Build your knowledge of how to provide care to a wide range of animal species including dogs, rodents, rabbits, birds, fish, and reptiles.

This course is ideal if you wish to begin working in animal care, and if you’re already employed or volunteering in the industry, the course will give you a formal qualification to further develop your skillset and help advance further in your current workplace.

Turn your passion into a profession and start your career in animal care with this entry-level course. You will gain  job ready skills needed to be employed in a broad range of roles in the animal care industry, such as:

• Animal Care
• Pet Grooming
• Dog Daycare
• Pet Boarding
• Dog Walking 
• Pet Sitting
• Rescue Shelters
• Breeding Establishments

IMPORTANT:
Please note this qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change.

Explore applying patterns on glass!

In this skill sets you will learn how to apply patterns and/or designs on glass surfaces to manufacture decorative glass products.

If you would like to further your skills in Glass Design, we have two other Skill Sets on offer:

• KAC78 Introduction Glass Working(opens in a new tab)
• KAD26 Blend Glass Mix Materials(opens in a new tab)

Take your career in the automotive industry to the next level.

Advance your career in the automotive industry. When you complete Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology you will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the automotive industry servicing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, retrofitting and modifying, diagnosing and repairing faults, whilst learning to work safely in the workplace.

This qualification offers a credit transfer or Recognition of Prior Learning  (RPL) for the vehicle servicing component within the Certificate II in Automotive Technology.

Please note: Central Regional TAFE offers this as a standalone course for apprentices completing AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Technology or AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology and/or to existing tradespersons

Please note, this course can only be accessed by an employed apprentice, if this course interests you, please speak to your employer or employment agency about signing up as an apprentice.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

Get started in the automotive industry. 

If working with cars and trucks is what you would like to do, this course is the one for you. You'll learn how to service engines, and use and maintain workplace tools and equipment.  After successful completion you may start an Apprenticeship in a range of areas including Motor Mechanic (light), Heavy Duty Road Transport, Mobile Plant, Automotive Electrician or Panel Beater. 

You'll gain skills in:

• Communicating effectively
• Working in a team environment
• Planning, organising and problem solving skills
• Servicing a vehicle
• Performing general vehicle maintenance and small repairs

You will also have the opportunity to test your skills in the workplace through a Supervised Work Placement during this course. 

Gain the skills you need to carve out a career in barbering.

If you want to help people look and feel their best, this Certificate III in Barbering Apprenticeship will provide you with the technical skills and knowledge required to work as a barber.

You'll learn the essentials needed to work in the men's grooming industry including: 

• designing and creating haircuts,
• designing and maintaining beards and moustaches,
• shaving heads and faces
• health, safety, hygiene
• financial and retail skills to work in a salon

Increase your confidence behind the lens by improving your digital camera skills and picture composition techniques with our Basic Digital Photography Skills Set! Designed for anyone with an interest in digital photography and wanting to extend their knowledge of basic camera functions, photograph composition and photo editing.

Things you will learn:

• How to develop your skills as an amateur photographer
• How to use camera settings to enhance your skills
• Explore rules of composition
• Apply and combine different camera modes
• How to edit digital images using a range of digital media techniques.

Our Basic Digital Photography Skills Set will be run subject to enrolment numbers. 
Please email info@crtafe.wa.edu.au to lodge your interest, and we will notify you of the next available intake.

Learn welding basics

This short course will introduce you to welding, as well as safety and workshop requirements and procedures. Learn how to handle and familiarise yourself with welding equipment over eight 3-hour sessions, without the stress of applying for a whole trade. 

Safety wear requirements

Students are required to wear personal protective clothing at all times, including:

• Steel capped safety boots
• Clear safety glasses
• Protective clothing suitable to hot works (long pants, cotton long-sleeved shirt).

Learn the skills you'll need to master any look.

A Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy will give you the skills to work as a beauty therapist and provide a range of beauty therapy treatments and services, including lash and brow treatments, nail services, make-up, massage and waxing. Learn to communicate with clients to recommend treatments and services and sell retail skin care and cosmetic products.

You will also learn a broad range of skilled applications, including requirements to evaluate and analyse current practices, develop new criteria and procedures for performing current practices, and some provision of leadership and guidance to others in the application and planning of skills.

You will learn a range of beauty services including:

• Make-up
• Facial massage
• Massage
• Waxing
• Nail technology services
• Lash and brow treatments, and
• Demonstrate and sell retail skin care and cosmetic products.

You will cover new areas of beauty therapy and gain hands on experience in a simulated work environment where you will perform simple tasks on real clients.

Make the world a more beautiful place with a Diploma of Beauty Therapy.

You will learn to apply a full range of face and body treatments. You will learn skills in a broad range of beauty therapy treatments and services that include facials, specialised facials, body massage, waxing, lash and brow treatments, make-up, aromatherapy, spray tan, lash extensions and skills in retail and sales operations. You will also learn about reflexology, Indian head massage, hot stone massage and micro-dermabrasion.

Our Diploma of Beauty Therapy course will give you the skills to start up your own business and to work in the industry. You will also learn the tips of small business promotion to be successful in a very competitive market.

You will learn the art of mixing/blending materials, develop knowledge of glass properties, firing schedules, mould making, and cold working. You will also gain skills in a range of kiln-forming techniques and processes that many contemporary glass artists utilize as the basis of their work practice.

If you would like to further your skills in Glass Design, we have two other Skill Sets on offer:

• KAC78 Introduction Glass Working(opens in a new tab)
• KAD25 Apply Glass Design(opens in a new tab)

Kick-start your career in the Building and Construction Industry 

The Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway – Trades) is an entry level course designed for learners, including school–based students, who are considering a career or a pathway into the construction industry. The course is a combination of practical workshops and theoretical learning, as well as a work placement component.

In this course, students will gain skills from industry specific training and form an understanding in the following:

• Preparing to work safely in the construction industry
• Working effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• Planning and organising work
• Conducting workplace communication
• Carrying out measurements and calculations
• Reading and interpreting plans and specifications
• Applying Work Health and Safety requirements, policies and procedures in the workplace
• Practicing asbestos awareness in the construction industry.

Be in high demand with skills that could take you anywhere.

This course will teach you skills and knowledge in basic MYOB, workplace organisation, customer service, workplace health and safety, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, creating electronic presentations and much more. On completion you will be ideal for roles in data entry, customer service, accounts or as an office clerk.

Gain a competitive edge with a Certificate IV in Business.

You will gain the skills and knowledge to manage customer needs and feedback, develop and promote products and services, and play a supporting role in the recruitment of staff. You will acquire valuable experience in making presentations to groups, working in effective teams, and with workplace health and safety.

Our Geraldton Campus offers this qualification as a dual course along with the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.

Half price fees apply!

Become an industry leader with a Diploma of Business.

You will gain the career enhancing knowledge and skills to build and manage a capable team, recruit the right people, develop your team's skills, and managing organisational risk. You will acquire valuable experience in undertaking projects, facilitating effective meetings, and managing risk. When you complete the Diploma of Business you will have what it takes for a career in both the government and private sectors.

Ready to take your career in business to the next level?

The Certificate IV in Business Administration is designed for people with business experience, who want to expand their skills or move into a more senior or supervisory role.

It's great for job roles that carry out a mix of specialist and moderately complex administrative or operational tasks; such as Executive Assistant, Office Administrator, Project Officer or Account Executive. 

You'll learn how to manage customer needs and feedback; develop complex business documents, reports and spreadsheets; facilitate positive workplace communication; develop and build business relationships; deliver effective presentations to groups; work in effective teams; and workplace health and safety.

Become an industry leader with a Diploma of Business.

You will gain the career enhancing knowledge and skills to build and manage a capable team, recruit the right people, develop your team's skills, and managing organisational risk. You will acquire valuable experience in undertaking projects, facilitating effective meetings, and managing risk. When you complete the Diploma of Business you will have what it takes for a career in both the government and private sectors.

Every office will want an employee with these skills.

The Business Ready skill set will give you the skills and knowledge required to deliver all aspects of customer service including how to create a relationship with customers, identify their needs, deliver services or products and process customer feedback. You'll also learn how to use business technology and produce business documents, follow work health and safety (WHS) and emergency procedures and instructions, and use computer software and organise electronic information and data.

Want to study online?

This course has an online study option with the practical aspects of the course to be completed in a workplace or at our Geraldton campus. 

Set the foundations for a solid career in an in-demand industry.

Please note, this course can only be accessed by an employed apprentice, if this course interests you, please speak to your employer or employment agency about signing up as an apprentice.

When you complete the Certificate III in Carpentry you will be ready for a career as a domestic or commercial carpenter.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to carry out a range of building and construction tasks; use basic carpentry tools, power tools, carpentry materials; construct a pitched roof, ceiling frame, wooden flooring; interpret plans; and apply work health and safety requirements.

Half price fees apply!

Looking to explore and experiment ceramics? This skill set that focuses on designing and making a range of forms with special attention being paid to developing and expanding your techniques and skills on the potter's wheel. 

Take your ceramics to the next level with detailed instruction on the design and methods for making creative adaptations of the array of traditional functional forms, both large and small. The skill set encompasses a range of creative opportunities for new forms and methods. 

Our Ceramics skill sets will be run subject to enrolment numbers.

If you would like to further your skill in ceramics, we have two other Skill Sets on offer:

• KAD27 Design Creative Ceramic (opens in a new tab)
• KAD28 Ceramics - Kiln Skill Set(opens in a new tab)

Learn how to operate a kiln

This skill set will broaden the scope of your present practice and create new opportunities, whether you're a ceramicist or potter wishing to experiment and explore this art form or an art teacher or technician seeking to finish some professional development in a ceramic’s studio setting.

• Hand building course understanding clay and its properties, slab, coil and finishing techniques.
• Students will be required to fire a kiln, load, and stack products, monitor, and adjust kiln operation.
• Operating ancillary equipment safely and principles of operation
• Develop

Our Ceramics skill sets will be run subject to enrolment numbers.

If you would like to further your skill in ceramics, we have two other Skill Sets on offer:

• KAC80 Ceramic Mixed Media(opens in a new tab)
• KAD27 Design Creative Ceramic(opens in a new tab)

If you have a passion for food and want to become a chef, this is the course for you.

Upon successfully completing this course you'll be qualified to work as a cook or chef in a range of kitchens.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in a commercial kitchen team and be able to plan, prepare and cook food. You'll produce dishes suitable for different cultural and dietary requirements and learn about cleaning, first aid, food safety programs, hygiene and workplace health and safety.

Please note: This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change.

Cook yourself up a great career — FREE IN '23!

If you dream of being a chef or cook, this is the course for you! You'll get all the skills and  knowledge needed to start your career in a commercial kitchen team and be able to plan, prepare and cook food.

Throughout this course, you will produce dishes suitable for different cultural and dietary requirements and learn about cleaning, first aid, food safety programs, hygiene and workplace health and safety.

Upon successfully completing this course you will be qualified to work as a cook or chef in a range of kitchens.

Learn the skills to make a difference for communities.

When you complete the Certificate III in Community Services Work you'll be on your way to a career as a youth worker, support worker, or family carer.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively and appropriately with individuals and groups in a variety of settings, gathering and providing information, advocacy and community development, ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities.

You will also gain an understanding of mental health, alcohol, drug, and domestic violence services.

You will learn skills in:

• Effective communication
• Gathering, maintaining and providing information
• Advocacy and community development processes
• Ethical behaviour, and
• Legal responsibilities of community workers.

This qualification applies to community work delivered through a broad range of services which provide support to individuals and groups. This level of training is appropriate for support workers, caseworkers and client contact officers.

You will also gains skills in:

• Participating in local government and community organisations
• Assisting in planning and developing programs to meet needs
• Communicating effectively
• Networking
• Assisting in developing and facilitating community education and development and
• Gathering, maintaining and providing information and understanding legal and ethical requirements. 

Half price fees apply!  

Further your skills in developing services and programs for the community.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively in the community services sector, promoting social, emotional and physical wellbeing, responding to critical situations, responding to children at risk, assisting collective action, working with cultural diversity, ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities. This qualification will provide you with a range of practical skills and knowledge that will assist you in interventions with clients and the implementation of health promotion.

You will gain skills in:

• Communicating at an advanced level
• Understanding behaviour of clients
• Training and group work
• Designing programs for accessibility
• Enhancing community participation
• Gathering, maintaining and providing information
• Understanding legal and ethical requirements, and
• Advocating effectively.

At this level, you may obtain work which is autonomous with limited responsibility within established parameters and may be required to supervise and lead other workers in projects or teams. Work may take place in a range of community service, case work or case management contexts.

Enhance your employment options by doing a dual qualification

If you choose to enrol in extra units you can gain a dual qualification with the:

CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work(opens in a new tab)

This qualification reflects the role of workers who develop and facilitate programs for young people through a range of community-based programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people.

This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and youth sector agencies and workers will be:

• responsible for implementing policies and guidelines of the employing organisation
• largely self-directed with fairly autonomous decision-making capacity under the indirect supervision of a manager.

Please note:

• This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change.
• This course requires students to live or be able to travel to campus for practical assessments and/or as required.

Start your career in Community Support with this Skill Set

This Skill Set will give you the basic skills and knowledge required to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others in work environments that involve caring directly for clients, as well as developing the skills required to communicate effectively with others. 

Students will also learn how to provide first aid in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australia Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

Your career in listening and helping others is here.

This nationally recognised qualification provides the first step towards a career in Counselling and entry into the counselling profession. During the course you will gain industry experience and grow your expertise by completing two supervised field placements with one of 170 government and community agencies.

You may work in the areas of mental health, drugs and alcohol abuse, family and domestic violence, housing, adolescent development, or parenting and relationships - giving you a competitive edge to secure employment in this fast-growing industry.

Counsellors work with clients on personal and psychological issues using established counselling modalities. They use communication, micro-counselling and interviewing skills and draw on varied counselling therapies to assist clients. At this level, the counsellor will be working in defined and supported counselling roles in established agencies rather than in independent practice. 

This course may be of particular interest to graduates of Diploma or higher in community services, youth work, mental health, allied field or applicants with more than two years work/volunteer experience in community services. If you have not already completed the above you may be able to complete a combined Diploma of Community Services and Diploma of Counselling.

The course is delivered over 12 months and is grouped into 3 stages (approx. 40 weeks). Each stage comprises of a grouping of units which sequentially builds skills and knowledge for the qualification.

Stage 1 comprises of units relating to workplace safety, compliance, diversity and communication which provide the knowledge and foundation for the remaining units

Stage 2 comprises of units which relate specifically to the specialist areas of these qualifications in the areas of Counselling, Community Development and Youth Work.

Stage 3 comprises of units that relate to working with complex individuals and managing services for clients in crisis.

Enhance your employment options by doing a dual qualification

If you enrol at the Geraldton campus and you choose to enrol in additional units you can gain a dual qualification with one of the below. These options are discussed with students prior to enrolling.

CHC52015 | Diploma of Community Services(opens in a new tab)

This qualification reflects the roles of community services and case management workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities. At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Workers are usually providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Workers may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management; program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.

CHC50413 | Diploma of Youth Work(opens in a new tab)

This qualification reflects the role of people with responsibility for the development and the outcomes of programs and services for young people managed through a range of agencies and designed to meet the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people. This work may be undertaken through employment in community, government and welfare agencies.

Create unique pieces of jewellery

Learn how to explore your artistry with our Creative Jewellery short course - great for participants who have completed the Produce Jewellery(opens in a new tab) course, or the Introductory Jewellery Making course(opens in a new tab) .

Under the guidance of experienced lecturers and practising craftspeople, you can learn key skills in jewellery creation. This introductory course is ideal for hobbyists or those wanting to learn new skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Dress requirements

• Participants must wear enclosed shoes, e.g. sneakers or leather type shoes
• Long hair must be tied back and any long accessories must be removed when working on the machines.

Continue your training by enrolling into our Design Jewellery (opens in a new tab) course.

Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms

This skill set will broaden the scope of your existing practice and offer up new opportunities, whether you're a ceramicist or potter eager to experiment and explore this art form, or an art teacher or technician looking to complete some professional development in a ceramic’s studio environment. The skill set covers a wide range of creative potential for unique shapes and procedures.

• Understand the fundamentals of clay including drying and firing
• Basic science and technology of clays and glazes. 
• Develop new glazes through formulation and testing.
• Begin hand building project, apply surface decoration techniques.

Our Ceramics skill sets will be run subject to enrolment numbers.

If you would like to further your skill in ceramics, we have two other Skill Sets on offer:

• KAC80 Ceramic Mixed Media(opens in a new tab)
• KAD28 Ceramics Kiln Skill Set(opens in a new tab)

Design intricate jewellery pieces

Learn the basics of jewellery design with this short course, where you will plan and create patterns for pieces of jewellery.

Under the guidance of experienced lecturers and practising craftspeople, you can learn key skills in jewellery design. This introductory course is ideal for hobbyists or those wanting to learn new skills in a fun and supportive environment.

No previous experience is needed. 

Interested in making jewellery? Why not continue your training with our Produce Jewellery(opens in a new tab) and Creative Jewellery(opens in a new tab) courses! (opens in a new tab) We also have our Introductory Jewellery Making(opens in a new tab) course that might interest you.

Start your career in the transport industry. 

This is qualification is for those wanting to undertake driving roles within the transport and logistics industry. It involves a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods, and procedures, with some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services, or contingency measures and within known time constraints.

You will gain the skills and knowledge to work safely as a heavy haulage truck driver in the road transport industry. Participants will obtain one of the following licenses:

• Heavy Rigid
• Heavy Combination; or
• Multi Combination class vehicle

You may also apply for a forklift (LF) licence. 

Subject to meeting the Department of Transport (DoT) licensing requirements, participants may apply for either a Heavy Rigid, Heavy Combination or Multi Combination Class Vehicle drivers licence. Participants will also need to meet DoT's eligibility requirements.

Entry requirements 
Participants must complete all 17 units of competency including the (1) relevant class licence unit. The participant must meet the required licence authorisation for their selected vehicle class licence as set out below:

Please Note: L Plate and P Plate Licence holders are ineligible for the Heavy Vehicle Driving Skill Set.

• Heavy Rigid (HR) Class Licence
  HR Licence Unit: TLIC3004 Drive Heavy Rigid Vehicle
  Participants must hold:
  - A Car (C) Class Licence for at least two years, or
  - A Light Rigid (LR) Class Licence for at least one year, or 
  - A Medium Rigid (MR) Class Licence for at least one year.
• Heavy Combination (HC) Class Licence
  HC Licence Unit: TLIC3005 Drive Heavy Combination Vehicle
  Participants must hold:
  - A Car (C) Class Licence for at least three years, or
  - A Medium Rigid (MR) Class Licence for at least one year, or 
  - A Heavy Rigid (HR) Class Licence for at least one year.
• Multi Combination (MC) Class Licence
  MC Licence Unit: TLIC4006 Drive Multi Combination Vehicle
  Participants must hold:
  - A Car (C) Class Licence for at least three years, or
  - A Heavy Rigid (HR) Class Licence for at least one year, or
  - A Heavy Combination (HC) Class Licence for at least one year.

Please note:
Students will be required to for the Department of Transport and Worksafe fees. 

This qualification will give students the skills and knowledge to work safely in the road transport industry. This qualification has been designed to promote new entrants and support upskilling of existing workers in the heavy haulage truck driving industry.  It has been developed in consultation with the Western Roads Federation (WRF), Fenix Newhaul and Central Regional TAFE (CR TAFE).

You will learn how to:

• Shift materials safely using manual handling methods,
• Carry out vehicle inspection,
• Apply fatigue management strategies,
• Operate commercial vehicles,
• Carry out inspections of trailers,
• Load and unload goods / cargo
• And so much more!

The sector is demanding higher qualifications and training from educators in this field to ensure consistently high standards of education and care for children placed in these services. This can be achieved by completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

You'll learn how to interact and foster the development of the children while working within legal requirements and ensuring the children's health and safety are not at risk. You will work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them in various childcare situations.

You will gain skills in:

• Caring for children
• Applying health and hygiene principles
• Understanding legal and ethical requirements
• Providing nutritional needs for babies and children
• Developing and implementing play experiences
• Understanding child development stages
• Working with families and working effectively in a team environment. 

This diploma will provide you with the skills and knowledge to manage the operation of a child care centre where you would be responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services (0-5 years), in accordance with licensing, accreditation and duty of care requirements. You would also supervise staff and volunteers.

During this course you will learn to provide care and meet the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children in various care settings.

As part of this qualification you will undertake ongoing work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned. You will work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them.

You will gain skills in:

• Ethical work practices and legal requirements of the industry
• Advanced skills in:
  • Care routines
  • Working with families
  • Observing and recording children's behaviour
  • Working with culturally diverse clients
  • Managing safety in the workplace.

Please note, this course can only be accessed by an employed apprentice, if this course interests you, please speak to your employer or employment agency about signing up as an apprentice.

This qualification provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises. It includes Electrical Regulatory Authority Council (ERAC), or their successor’s, Essential Performance Capabilities for an ‘Unrestricted Electrician’s license’.

Competency development activities in this qualification are subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Where a licence or permit to practice is not held, a relevant contract of training through an Australian Apprenticeship, may be required. To obtain an Unrestricted Electrician’s Licence in most jurisdictions the qualification must be completed as an apprenticeship or Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) pathway. Where required for Licencing, the certification documentation issued must indicate if the qualification was completed as an apprenticeship or Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) pathway.

Ever wanted to try out encaustic painting? Now is your chance!

Creating encaustic vessels is a fun and creative way to explore the 2D form. By following these steps, you can use the creative process to create a unique and beautiful vessel that showcases your personal style and artistic vision. During the course, you will learn the fundamentals of encaustic painting, such as how to melt and mix wax, apply it to your painting surface, and manipulate it to create texture, depth, and visual interest.

Days: Wednesdays | 5.30 - 8.30 pm

Are you looking for a career making heavy metal objects?

Following this pre-apprenticeship program, graduates can continue their studies in a metal fabrication apprenticeship. Metal fabricators and welders work in a diverse trade, applying a broad range of fabrication and welding skills to industries including: mechanical and civil engineering, mining resources sector, heavy haulage and road transport, agriculture machinery, construction, defence, refineries and materials bulk handling. Pre-apprentices are exposed to the latest technological developments in the fabrication and welding trade, including computer controlled metal plate cutting equipment.

When you complete this course you will greatly improve your chance of getting a mechanical fitting or machinist apprenticeship in industries such as mining, industrial, defence, automotive, or hydraulics.

Our campus provides students with a hands-on learning environment that feature industry-standard equipment, advanced technology and specialised workshop areas.

Please note, this course can only be accessed by an employed apprentice, if this course interests you, please speak to your employer or employment agency about signing up as an apprentice.

When you complete the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding) you will be looking at a trades career as a boilermaker, welder, or fabricator in industries such as mining or construction.

You will gain the skills and knowledge to create and work with metal fabrications, using workshop tools and equipment and various welding techniques.

This qualification is an apprenticeship.

Are you looking for a career making and fixing all things mechanical?

When you complete the Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Fitter ZA) you will be looking at a trades career as a Mechanical Fitter, Hydraulic Fitter, Mobile Service Technician or a Marine Fitter in industries such as Mining, Defence, Oil & Gas and Manufacturing. 

Gain these skills:

• work with pumps and hydraulics systems 
• work with pneumatic systems
• work with mechanical drives and transmissions
• use workshop machines
• use hand and power tools
• arc welding
• thermal cutting
• measuring using instruments
• technical drawing
• workplace health and safety
• fitting of bearings, drive trains and couplings
• Levelling and alignment of equipment. 

This career could be the perfect fit!

You can become a mechanical fitter and machinist with the Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Machining Trade) qualification.

This course is generally delivered as an engineering trade apprenticeship, under the guidance of a qualified tradesperson and with on-the-job training from your employer.

You will learn the foundation skills of engineering work; including taking measurements, performing calculations and computations, using hand and power tools to suit different job requirements, operate a range of industrial machinery and precision tools, using computer technologies, and workplace safety.

Repair environmental impacts at their source.

Businesses are more and more becoming interested in conservation and are prioritising efforts to reduce their impact on the environment there has never been a better time to join this growing industry. 

This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to collect and analyse environmental samples and process environmental data for the purpose of minimising the impact of human activity on the environment. Students undertake a range of field-based activities including vegetation surveys, geological formation recognition, water and soil sampling and testing and the use of GPS in environmental monitoring applications.

Please note:
This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change.

This qualification specifies the competencies required to conduct environmental sampling, testing and monitoring in a variety of industries and contexts, including but not limited to:

• Environmental monitoring, sampling and field testing (e.g. air, water, soil and rocks)
• Geotechnical services
• Natural resource management
• Water supply and treatment, and storm and wastewater management
• Solid and hazardous waste management.

This qualification applies to environmental assistants, environmental technicians and similar personnel typically employed by enterprises, service providers, non-government organisations or Commonwealth, state/territory/local governments.

Many of these employees are engaged in the monitoring of environmental impacts at industrial sites. They operate monitoring equipment, collect samples and conduct tests in the field and/or at site laboratories. Other employees may collect a range of field data relating to the suitability of land, levels of water use and similar factors and process and present these data using geographical information systems (GIS) software.

Make a difference in the management of environmental issues.

Qualified workers are needed in this industry where there is a growing importance on conservation and environmental impact of business. It is a growing industry  linked to our resources sector and increasing issues with the degradation of ecosystems.

This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge needed to apply a range of methods and technologies to conduct environmental testing, monitoring and more. These skills are used in most industry sectors and to assist environmental scientists, engineers and planners with site assessments, minimising environmental impacts of processes and remediation/rehabilitation of sites.

Please note:
This qualification is in transition, and the course code is subject to change.

This qualification specifies the competencies required to apply a range of methods and technologies to conduct environmental sampling, testing and monitoring in most industry sectors, and to assist environmental scientists, engineers and planners with site assessment, minimising environmental impacts of processes and remediation and/or rehabilitation of sites.

This qualification applies to environmental officers, environmental protection officers, environmental compliance officers, environmental technicians and similar personnel typically employed by enterprises, service providers, non-government organisations or Commonwealth, state/territory and local governments.

These personnel often work with environmental scientists, engineers, planners and community groups to manage and conserve natural systems and resources, minimise pollution, remediate and/or rehabilitate sites and trial practical strategies to protect and improve ecosystems. Some personnel may be more involved with external inspection and auditing of enterprises and negotiating appropriate responses to instances of non-compliance.

This Skill Set will provide you with the knowledge required to apply patterns and/or designs to glass surfaces to manufacture decorative glass products.

This course runs on Friday mornings from 9am to 12.30pm.

Learn the skills and knowledge to work hygienically when handling food

This Skill Set will equip you with the skills and knowledge to safely handle potentially hazardous and ready-to-eat food during preparation, distribution, service and sale.

Gain the ability to:

• Identify, prevent and manage food safety hazards to reduce the incidents of food borne illnesses
• Increase food safety awareness amongst staff members to prevent contamination and cross-contamination, and
• Promote a food safety culture in the workplace. 

Kick start your education and training today.

If you want to better you communication skills, or improve your reading and writing, maths, personal skills and employment opportunities, this qualification is for you. Our courses use projects to sharpen your skills, and offer excellent resources and highly experienced lecturers.

You will develop skills in

• Building career learning and personal management skills
• Improving your communication skills
• Improving your maths skills
• Developing your skills in using technology for communication
• Improving your study skills for further education.

Improve your chances of getting a job or doing further education today.

The course in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE) (Introductory) is a bridging/preparatory course enabling learners to extend their general education, prior to entering a range of vocational training programs, employment or community participation.

Students enrol in either the Introductory GATE course, or the general GATE course, depending upon their individual skill levels prior to commencing. The way the course is delivered depends on the needs of the student. This introductory course allows you to extend your knowledge and skills in communication, numeracy, technology, study skills and personal development.

You will develop skills in;

• Communicating effectively
• Applying maths to everyday tasks 
• Operating a computer
• Participating in your community
• Applying study techniques
• Improving your confidence, setting goals
• Managing your personal growth and raising your self-esteem.

Take control of your future today - there's no better time than now.

When you finish the Certificate I in General Education for Adults you will have better reading, writing, maths, and computer skills.

You will learn

• how to make a plan
• simple reading and writing
• how to make simple documents
• basic computer skills
• simple maths, working with money

You will be enrolled in the right level based on your ability.

Don't put it off any longer - build a solid base for your future today.

When you finish the Certificate II in General Education for Adults you will have a fresh start at education.

You will learn

• planning goals and carrying out projects
• advanced reading and writing
• how to make different documents
• computer skills
• maths and problem solving

You will be enrolled in the right level based on your ability.

The Certificate II in General Education for Adults is approximately equivalent to Year 10 for the purposes of applying for a TAFE course and will meet the entry requirements for most Certificate II, III or IV level TAFE courses.

Refine the skills you need to succeed.

When you finish the Certificate III in General Education for Adults you will have a better chance at getting into your dream career.

You will learn

• planning goals and carrying out projects
• advanced reading, writing and understanding of a variety of documents
• managing your money
• maths and problem solving

You will be enrolled in the right level based on your ability.

The Certificate III in General Education for Adults is approximately equivalent to Year 11 for the purposes of applying for a TAFE course and will meet the entry requirements for most Certificate II, III, IV or Diploma level TAFE courses.

Do you want to take control of your future?

When you finish the Certificate I in General Education for Adults you will have better reading, writing, maths, and computer skills.

You will learn:

• how to make a plan
• simple reading and writing
• how to make simple documents
• basic computer skills
• simple maths, working with money.

Complete the Certificate III in Hairdressing and be a cut above the rest.

This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to cut hair using clippers or scissors, to shampoo, condition and rinse hair and dry and style hair using brushes, combs, rollers and other equipment. You will also learn skills to operate a cash register and computer, perform reception duties such as answering telephone calls, making appointments as well as writing up client record cards.

This is the spark you need to ignite a career in heavy machines.

Please note, this course can only be accessed by an employed apprentice, if this course interests you, please speak to your employer or employment agency about signing up as an apprentice.

From dump trucks, bulldozers, drilling rigs, to heavy plant machinery, heavy automotives need servicing just like any other automotive. Like with light vehicles, there are many parts that ensure the smooth operation of heavy vehicles. And with heavy machinery, it’s important to ensure that all parts are fully functional, from the cooling systems, the mechanical equipment, the engine, the steering and suspension systems, and even the electrical circuits. 

You will have the broad range of skills and knowledge to work effectively in the industry, including diagnosing and repairing drivelines, drive assemblies, engines, suspension, brakes, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, steering, wiring and circuits, welding, thermal cutting, and workplace safety and health.

Half price fees apply!

Join the transport industry and keep WA moving.

This skill set has been designed to promote new entrants and support upskilling of existing workers in the heavy haulage truck driving industry. 

In this training program you will learn how to:

• Follow work health and safety procedures
• Carry out inspection of vehicles
• Secure, load and unload cargo of goods
• Apply work fatigue management strategies
• Obtain a forklift licence (subject to meeting Worksafe requirements)
• Obtain a truck licence (subject to meeting Department of Transport requirements)
• Ensure the safety of the transport industry (chain of responsibility).

The driving instruction training component of the program is conducted in a range of conditions and locations, with coaching from qualified and experienced drivers.

Subject to meeting the Department of Transport (DoT) licensing requirements, participants may apply for either a Heavy Rigid, Heavy Combination or Multi Combination Class Vehicle drivers licence. Participants will also need to meet DoT's eligibility requirements.

Entry requirements 
Participants must complete all 8 units of competency including the (1) relevant class licence unit. The participant must meet the required licence authorisation for their selected vehicle class licence as set out below:

Please Note: L Plate and P Plate Licence holders are ineligible for the Heavy Vehicle Driving Skill Set.

• Heavy Rigid (HR) Class Licence
  HR Licence Unit: TLIC3004 Drive Heavy Rigid Vehicle
  Participants must hold:
  - A Car (C) Class Licence for at least two years, or
  - A Light Rigid (LR) Class Licence for at least one year, or 
  - A Medium Rigid (MR) Class Licence for at least one year.
• Heavy Combination (HC) Class Licence
  HC Licence Unit: TLIC3005 Drive Heavy Combination Vehicle
  Participants must hold:
  - A Car (C) Class Licence for at least three years, or
  - A Medium Rigid (MR) Class Licence for at least one year, or 
  - A Heavy Rigid (HR) Class Licence for at least one year.
• Multi Combination (MC) Class Licence
  MC Licence Unit: TLIC4006 Drive Multi Combination Vehicle
  Participants must hold:
  - A Car (C) Class Licence for at least three years, or
  - A Heavy Rigid (HR) Class Licence for at least one year, or
  - A Heavy Combination (HC) Class Licence for at least one year.

Please note:
Students will be required to for the Department of Transport and Worksafe fees. 

This career can take you into some of the coolest and sophisticated places all over the world!

When you complete the Certificate III in Hospitality you will be able to work anywhere as:

• A bar attendant,
• A barista,
• A waiter,
• A housekeeper, or
• A gaming attendant.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to:

• Work effectively in the hospitality industry,
• Be able to serve alcohol responsibly,
• Make espresso coffee,
• Serve food,
• Provide excellent customer service,
• Comply with hygiene standards and workplace health & safety.

Don't just serve people - work as a hospitality supervisor or team leader in a career with endless possibilities.

When you complete the Certificate IV in Hospitality you'll be able to work as a hospitality supervisor or team leader. Job roles include bar supervisor, food and beverage manager, duty manager and concierge.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to work and supervise effectively in the hospitality industry, providing responsible service of alcohol, financial management, and enhanced customer service. You'll also learn how to manage workplace conflict, and comply with workplace health and safety.

Familiarise yourself with hybrid and electric vehicles

As the automotive industry continues to evolve, technicians need a broader skillset than ever. This short course will prepare you to safely depower and reinitalise hybrid and electric vehicles. Candidates will be enrolled in only two units AURETH011 Depower and Reinitialise Hybrid Electric Vehicles and AURETH101 Depower and Reinitialise Battery Electric Vehicles.

This course is designed to be scheduled for 3 hour evening classes over a 5 week period; however it can also be scheduled for a two day course if the demand is required.

Embark on a fulfilling career helping others.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the aged care industry or disability sector, caring, enabling people to maintain independence. You will gain an understanding about supporting people with dementia, safety procedures, ethical behaviour, infection control, working with cultural diversity, and workplace health and safety.

You will develop the skills and knowledge required to provide personal, physical and emotional support to people who require assistance with daily living, including the elderly and people with disabilities.

This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.

Half price fees apply!

Make a difference in people's lives. 

This qualification will give you the skills to provide direct support and care to people living in aged care, community and residential care facilities. You'll gain theoretical and practical training to follow an individualised plan to support people in their homes, people with complex needs and to tailor the care and support to the individual client. 

Half price fees apply!

Provide support and empower people with disabilities. 

This course will enable you to start your career in disability support. You will gain the skills and knowledge required  to provide care and support to people with disabilities enabling them to maintain their independence. You will have the opportunity to find work in a variety of settings including residential, individual support, home care, advocacy, case management and day support. 

Do you have a passion to help others?  

In this course you will learn how to provide direct care to people who are unable to care for themselves due to ill health or disability. You will gain the skills and knowledge to put your skills into practice within the aged care and home and community care sector. 

Topics covered include:

• How to empower people 
• Healthy body systems
• Infection control
• Safe work practices 

Half price fees apply!

Get the skills and knowledge required to follow organisational infection prevention and control procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks in the workplace. This unit applies to individuals working in health and direct client care contexts.

Keep yourself and your customers safe. 

In these unprecedented times, new regulations need workers to manage infection control while providing food to the general public.

You will learn about following organisational infection prevention and control procedures including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks. Skills can be applied to specific food handling industry needs such as using kitchens and packaging areas, front of house, staff rooms and offices, food stock deliveries and vehicles, equipment storage, and bathrooms and toilets. 

As part of this course students will complete:

• Course pre-reading requirements
• 1 day workshop on campus
• Workplace assessment - The lecturer will visit the student at their workplace at an agreed date/time.  

Gain these skills:

• Introduction to Infection Control
• Chain of Infection and Disease Transmission
• Breaking the Chain of Infection
• Contamination and Cleaning
• Hazards, Risks, Responsibilities and Reporting

Keep yourself and your customers safe in the workplace.

In these unprecedented times, new regulations need workers in retail businesses to manage infection control. 

Skills can be applied to specific retail industry needs such as stand alone stores, shopping centres, cinemas and game arcades, petrol stations and convenience stores, supermarkets, retail areas within beauty salons, hairdressing salons, barbers and sporting facilities including gyms, markets and museums and galleries.

You will learn about following organisational infection prevention and control procedures including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks. 

As part of this course students will complete:

• Course pre-reading requirements
• 1 day workshop on campus
• Workplace assessment - The lecturer will visit the student at their workplace at an agreed date/time.  

Gain these skills:

• Introduction to Infection Control
• Chain of Infection and Disease Transmission
• Breaking the Chain of Infection
• Contamination and Cleaning
• Hazards, Risks, Responsibilities and Reporting

Maintain your ability to work safely and within government requirements; or, if you are a business owner - prepare your business for compliance by including your staff in training, raising their capability in ensuring the safety of staff and customers in your workplace.

Learn to control COVID-19 related infection in transport and logistics.

In these unprecedented times, new regulations need workers to manage infection control while in the supply chain of essential goods and services.

Skills can be applied to transport and logistics industry needs such as offices, depots, customer sites, roadside service areas, service centres, distribution centres, client workplaces, commercial buildings, residential buildings, vehicles including public transport vehicles, and yards and storage facilities.  

As part of this course students will complete:

• Course pre-reading requirements
• 1 day workshop on campus
• Workplace assessment - The lecturer will visit the student at their workplace at an agreed date/time.  

Gain these skills:

• Introduction to Infection Control
• Chain of Infection and Disease Transmission
• Breaking the Chain of Infection
• Contamination and Cleaning
• Hazards, Risks, Responsibilities and Reporting

Set yourself up for a career in an in-demand industry. 

Year long course - commences in January 2024

This qualification will provide you with theoretical and technical skills to support a wide range of information technology roles. You'll develop skills in a variety of areas including: 

• Database development
• Database maintenance
• Gaming development
• Networking
• Programming
• Systems administration support
• Web development

Half price fees apply! 

Become a skilled and trusted professional in a fast-growing industry! 

In a world where cyber-attacks are increasing, now is the time to gain in demand skills that can form the foundation for a career and a job of the future in cyber security. After completing the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Cyber Security Incident Response) you will be an attractive applicant for in-demand IT roles such as cyber security officer.

Training Outcomes

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are job ready and competent in a wide range of information and communications technology (ICT) where they are required to respond to complex cyber security risks in organisations in information and communications technology (ICT) environments.

The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:

• Understanding how the business can be compromised (email attacks, cyber criminals, threats, impersonation tactics)
• Ransomware as a service (RaaS)
• Working remotely due to COVID 19 – crisis management plans with remote working from home
• Fileless attacks – malicious software that uses legitimate programs to infect your computer (viral threats, infected files) using strategies to block these attacks
• Mobile threats
• Cloud services compromised - guessing passwords (emails and systems)
• Collaboration platforms as new attack vectors – (Zoom, teams, Google drive, MS One Drive and Teams)
• The internet of things – continuously connected both at work and home (web-connected devices range from laptops, smartphones, smart watches, smart locks, personal assistance
• Application programming interface (API) vulnerabilities and breaches – security readiness
• Distributed denial of service (DDos) Attacks
• Programming in python and understanding organisational polices and processes for cyber security

Get connected to an IT networking career.

When you complete the Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking you will be an attractive applicant for in-demand IT roles such as network operations support, network technician, and network support. You will gain the career enhancing knowledge and hands-on practical skills to install and configure a modern network, including virtual machines, wireless technologies, cloud storage, network security, deployment resources to desktops, and user support. You will acquire valuable experience in writing technical documentation, fulfilling client expectations, and with workplace health and safety. 

Half price fees apply! 

Looking for a career in the music industry? Or are you wanting to further your studies?

This Skill Set is the perfect opportunity for budding song writers, or those wanting to work in television, recording studios or live sound production.

In this course you will get an understanding of modern music production and be able to put your new skills to practice in a home studio environment, as a studio hand in a working studio or as a live sound engineer.

For Musicians the course will help you to create and capture your ideas and work them to a demo level, ready to be recorded or produced further and develop your skills to be used in live performances. Even if you are not a musician you will pick up valuable song writing skills that will assist you to become a Producer in the future. These skills will allow you to create your own music using technologies.

If you would like to further your skills in Music Production and Development, we also have these Skill Sets on offer:

• KAD19 (opens in a new tab) Song Development and Recording(opens in a new tab)
• KAD20 Music Producing and Editing(opens in a new tab)

Create beautiful glass objects. 

In this course, you will learn basic glassworking techniques to create glass objects from simple design concepts. You will have the opportunity to develop your own ideas to learn the technical skills to create your creative pieces.  You will learn technical skills including moulding and casting. 

If you would like to further your skills in Glass Design, we have two other Skill Sets on offer:

• KAD25 Apply Glass Design(opens in a new tab)
• KAD26 Blend Glass Mix Materials(opens in a new tab)