How would you like to get a nationally recognised and accredited qualification but pay only half-price course fees? Sometimes fees are even less than half price. We also have fee caps of $400 for 15-24 year olds or eligible concession students and $1,200 for non-concession students.
There's a large range of qualifications available, all carefully matched with skills employers are looking for and in industries with a high demand for skilled workers.
More half price courses announced for 2022!
That's right! You now have more courses to choose from with new courses added to the Lower fees, local skills list from January 2022. The additional courses were determined in consultation with industry and feedback from the Regional Skills Summits to address local skills shortages. You can apply for all courses now by selecting your preferred course from the list below.
** For all half-price courses select both the 2022 and half-price icons in the course list below.
About the fee cap
Lower fees Local Skills half-price qualifications are free for everyone, but it gets better! There's an annual fee cap as well. This means that regardless of how much your course fees actually are, you will not pay more than a set total amount per qualification or course per year. The fees cap is set at $400 for eligible concession students and $1,200 for non-concession students.
The following people will be eligible for the $400 annual course fees cap under Lower fees, local skills.
- All students aged 15—24 years
- Persons and dependents of persons holding:
- a pensioner concession card;
- a repatriation health benefits card issued by the Department of Veterans' Affairs; or
- a Health Care Card
- Persons and dependents of persons in receipt of the Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY
- Persons and dependents of persons who are inmates of a custodial institution
- Secondary school-aged persons, not enrolled at school
Half price courses
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Start a caring career today.
Start a rewarding career in aged care with the Certificate IV in Ageing Support. Learn how to assess the needs of seniors and plan and conduct programs that make a difference.Delivered at:
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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!
Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology
Get moving, and stay moving.
Begin a career working with agricultural machinery with the Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology. Learn the tricks of the trade in automotive retail, service and repair to keep the farm moving.Study modes:
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 and braking systems.
Half price fees apply!
Certificate II in Agriculture
Land a career working on the land.
Learn the fundamental skills you'll need for success in this practical and theoretical course, with a focus on livestock and crops. Start here, and take your farming career anywhere.Delivered at:
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Open the gate to a career in Agriculture.
Looking for a career in agriculture? We offer a wide range of industry relevant agriculture courses that will give you the practical skills and knowledge to get where you want to go. Our award-winning lecturers will give you hands-on training on real farms where you will have the opportunity to take part in projects and form relationships with industry partners.
A Certificate II in Agriculture is an entry-level course focused on the fundamentals of modern farm work, including working with livestock and crops. This qualification is a starting point for anyone looking to work within any stream of agriculture. It will also set you up for a wide range of career and study paths across agriculture, agribusiness and rural operations.
Certificate III in Agriculture
A career that pays off every season.
Set yourself up for sustainable success with livestock, crops, machinery operations and more with this detailed and varied course. Practice real skills in various scenarios across multiple operations.Study modes:
If a life on the land appeals to you, now is the time to grab the wheel.
Learn vital skills for a sustainable industry from livestock breeding, health and transportation, to establishing pastures and crop harvesting. Become a qualified operator of machinery such as tractors, skid-steers and front-end loaders and learn best practice for building stock fences and more.
This qualification enables individuals to select a livestock production, cropping or livestock context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed farming enterprises, both cropping and livestock. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks in a variety of contexts, which involve some judgement in selecting equipment and services
Half price fees apply!
Certificate IV in Agriculture
Grow into a career with success on the horizon.
Focus specifically on your chosen field in this hands-on course. Learn from industry professionals that know the business of farming across multiple areas and refine your skills in the field of your choice.Delivered at:
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Get ahead of the field.
Become a specialist within the agriculture industry with a Certificate IV in Agriculture. This course is designed to meet the needs of supervisors or team leaders in the agriculture industry. You will be able to choose from specialisations in beef production, grain production, horse breeding, and sheep and wool production.
Diploma of Agriculture
Reap what you sow whatever the season.
Specialise further in your chosen field in this comprehensive course, while also learning budgeting, production planning, climate risk strategies, animal husbandry, long-term crop management and more.Delivered at:
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Make a great living on the land.
With the Diploma of Agriculture from CRTAFE you will gain highly sought after specialised skills and knowledge. Learn comprehensively about different farming practices, why pasture and soil health is vital for livestock production, and develop the skills to improve farming efficiency.
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
Help people action their recovery plans.
Assist Allied Health professionals including dieticians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech therapists and podiatrists in providing the highest care to those in need.Study modes:
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.
Certificate II in Aquaculture
Pursue your passion for aquatic life.
Grow and raise life beneath the surface in this hands-on and rewarding course. Start your career in Aquaculture and begin learning the skills you'll need to create and sustain various life cycles.Delivered at:
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Great careers don’t all grow on trees.
A Certificate II in Aquaculture will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to assist in the care and maintenance of fish stocks. You will learn skills in food handling, controlling pests, predators and diseases, handling and harvesting stock, maintaining and manipulating the water environment and applying chemicals and biological agents. It provides individuals with skills and knowledge to work as a field hand in an aquaculture operation such as a hatchery, sea cage or pond facility. It is applicable to school-based studies.
You will also gain knowledge and skills in:
- Controlling diseases
- Collecting broodstock
- Handling food
- Handling and harvesting stock
- Maintaining water environments and
- Applying chemicals and biological agents.
Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology
Feeling cold about your auto career? This is one hot opportunity.
Work in the automotive industry servicing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. You'll learn practical skills in retrofitting, modifying, diagnosing, repairing faults and more.Study modes:
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 AUR30616 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Technology or AUR30316 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology and/or to existing tradespersons
Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
Spark up a career that’s always in need.
Gain the skills to service, diagnose and repair electrical systems and components in a range of vehicles by completing this hands-on apprenticeship.Delivered at:
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Start your engines - your automotive career begins here.
A Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology will give you a start in the automotive electrical industry. You will gain vital skills and knowledge including electric and electronic diagnosis and repair, vehicle wiring, overhauling alternators and starter motors, electronic drive systems, electric vehicle charging systems and workplace safety and health.
Half price fees apply!
Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (Heavy Vehicle Servicing Pre-Apprenticeship)
Big engines, big career, big opportunity.
Learn the skills to prepare for a heavy vehicle or plant mechanic apprenticeship. This pre-app will train you to work on loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks and haul trucks.Delivered at:
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Gear up for a career working with big engines.
When you complete the Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (Heavy Vehicle Servicing Pre-Apprenticeship) you'll have what employers are looking for in an apprentice light vehicle, heavy vehicle and plant and agricultural mechanic.
You will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the heavy automotive industry, working on loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks and haul trucks, inspecting and servicing transmissions, steering, brakes, fuel injection systems, hydraulics, and batteries, troubleshooting basic faults, and workplace safety and health.
Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (Light Vehicle Servicing Pre-Apprenticeship)
Guaranteed work every 10,000 kms.
Learn to service your own car or gain the skills to become an apprentice in the most in-demand automotive trade areas. Set yourself up for a career in an industry that's always in need of skilled workers.Delivered at:
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Steer yourself towards a future in the Automotive industry.
This hands on entry level course will equip you to service your own car or gain the skills to become an apprentice in all the automotive trade areas, such as light vehicle mechanic, heavy and plant mechanic, panel beating, spray painting and automotive electrician.
Learn skills to carry out servicing operations, inspecting and servicing engines, steering and suspension systems, carry out repairs to single electrical circuits as well as maintaining workplace tools and equipment. You will also learn how to apply safe work practices and apply basic automotive troubleshooting processes.
Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology (Light Vehicle Servicing Pre-apprenticeship)
Are you looking for a hands-on career in the automotive industry?
This pre-apprenticeship will provide you with the skills employers are looking for in an apprentice.Delivered at:
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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.
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Carpentry and Joinery Pre-Apprenticeship)
Build the foundations of your construction career here.
Craft the pathway towards your career in Carpentry and Joinery with this practical pre-app, and back up your hands-on skills with the knowledge of industry professionals with on-the-job experience.Delivered at:
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Are you looking for a Carpentry or Building and Construction career?
You will gain the knowledge and practical skills to work effectively in the construction industry, use hand and power tools, erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding, levelling and concreting, interpret drawings, take measurements and workplace health and safety.
This is a pre-vocational course for pre-apprentice learners seeking to gain an apprenticeship in the Construction industry. Learners can complete common core competencies shared between 11 Construction trades, then select additional competencies from ONE trade pathway.
Learners will develop relevant technical, vocational and interpersonal competencies suitable for further training in construction as well as skills, knowledge and experiences that may be transferable to other industry areas.
Certificate IV in Business
Get your finger on the pulse of business.
This course will give you a practical foundation to take you into a number of business and corporate careers, like office management, start-up business planning and marketing, and customer service.Delivered at:
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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!
Certificate III in Carpentry
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Set the foundations for a solid career in an in demand industry.
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!
Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery
Build a strong career from the ground up.
Gain the skills to safely use carpentry tools and materials as you learn how to contruct pitched roofs, ceiling frames, lay wooden flooring, interpret plans and more.Delivered at:
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Set the foundations for a solid career in an in demand industry.
When you complete the Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery 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!
Certificate II in Civil Construction
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This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working with civil construction plant, who applies a broad range of skills in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. The individual may provide theoretical advice and support a team.
Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
Dig in and build a big future today.
The Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations will set you up with the skills you need to work as an operator within the civil construction industry.Delivered at:
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Working with big machines will be your everyday reality with a career in Civil Construction.
A career as an operator in the Civil construction industry provides a diverse working environment where no two days are the same. You’ll be required to apply a broad range of skills, and provide theoretical advice and support to a team. As a qualified operator the job opportunities are endless, particularly in the construction and mining industry.
This qualification includes your white card ticket.
As part of your training you will learn how to:
- Carry out measurements and calculations
- Identify, locate and protect underground services
- Carry out manual excavation
- Use hand and power tools
- Operate small plant and equipment
- Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
- Conduct civil construction excavator operations
- Conduct roller operations
- Implement traffic management plan
- Control traffic with stop-slow bat
- Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card)
- Drain and dewater civil construction site and more!
Half price fees apply!
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
The recipe behind becoming a great chef.
Gain the practical skills and knowledge to plan, organise, prepare and cook food in a commercial kitchen environment and graduate as a qualified cook with a wide range of culinary skills.Delivered at:
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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.
Certificate II in Community Services
Open the door to a career in caring for others.
A career in community services is exceptionally rewarding. The Certificate II in Community Services provides an introduction to the general field of community services.Study modes:
Make a difference to people's lives.
This course will introduce you to the community services industry. You'll gain the essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills by completing this qualification.
You'll cover language, literacy and numeracy; further study and job options; study skills as well as communication and computing.
You will gains skills in:
- Communication
- Information provision and processing
- Administration support
- Networking
- Group support.
Start on your path to a career in Community Services, Aged Care, Children's Services or Disability Services.
Half price fees apply!
Certificate III in Community Services
Shift perspectives, make a difference, improve communities.
Gain an insight into the community services sector including mental health, alcohol and other drug services and domestic violence services. This course is ideal for support workers, case workers and client contact officers.Study modes:
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!
Certificate IV in Community Services
Stand up for others and change lives.
Learn to navigate complex social situations, respond in the best interests of the community and advocate for all with this wide-ranging qualification. Set-yourself up for a career in outreach, welfare support and more.Study modes:
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.
Half price fees apply!
Diploma of Community Services
Become a champion for your community.
This course enables you to assist individuals and groups to achieve social justice through empowerment, advocacy, communication, community programs and team work.Delivered at:
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Advocate for social justice and build stronger communities.
You will learn skills in consultation, community program development, group work, advocacy, case management, policy and research. You will also learn skills in the management of finances, work safety and the work environment. You will undertake projects that involve working as part of a team and with the community. As part of this qualification you will undertake a supervised work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
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 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.
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.
CHC51015 | Diploma of Counselling(opens in a new tab) (*Not a half price qualification)
This qualification reflects the role of counsellors, who 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.
If learners complete all the units on the timetable, plus have completed CHC40413 Certificate IV in Youth Work and CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services, they will gain certification in CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services, CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling and CHC51413 Diploma of Youth Work.
Half price fees apply!
Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Grow your career in conservation and ecosystem management here.
Get the practical skills to begin your career in conservation and ecosystem management. Learn how to maintain and restore natural and cultural places, farmland, wildlife habitats and more.Delivered at:
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Start a career working on the land.
Working in the conservation and land management industry is for people who love to work in the outdoor environment, and recognise the value in restoration of natural bushland and coastal areas. This is an ideal starting place for gaining employment or further training within the conservation industry.
You'll gain practical skills and knowledge to undertake a broad range of tasks in gardening, nursery work and landscaping, plus parks and gardens management. Conservation and land management is about the future as much as it is about the present. Develop skills in the field of natural resource management, land management, developing and leading teams to implement conservation and land management strategies and more.
Half price fees apply!
Diploma of Counselling
Helping people could be your professional gift.
You'll learn the skills and knowledge to work with clients experiencing complex situations requiring advanced interviewing and communication skills in a community services setting.Study modes:
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.
Certificate IV in Disability
Support others towards independence and empowerment.
Gain the skills you need to really make a difference in people's lives. In this course you'll learn how to support people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence.Delivered at:
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Your passion for helping others can be a rewarding career.
A Certificate IV in Disability will prepare you to work as a disability support worker in a client's home or within a community organisation. Learn how to help people with an intellectual or physical disability, by empowering them to become more independent and self-reliant, allowing them to participate in community activities.
People working at this level may be a supervisor or manage the performance of other team members, you can also report to service managers and may liaise with health professionals and other service agencies.
Certificate III in Driving Operations
Join the transport industry and keep WA moving.
This qualification will get you ready to join the transport and logistics industry. Upon successful completion, you'll obtain one of the following licenses: Heavy Rigid; Heavy Combination; or Multi Combination class vehicle, and may apply for a forklift (LF) license.Delivered at:
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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.
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Make a career out of making every day fun.
Turn your interest and passion for working with babies and children into a career in this expanding industry. No two days will ever be the same with a career in Early Childhood Education and Care.Study modes:
Are you interested in working with babies and children in an education and care service?
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 child care 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.
Half price fees apply!
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Once upon a dream career.
The next chapter in your Early Childhood career starts here. Gain the skills you need to manage staff, programs and operations at a child care centre and refine your skills in caring for young children.Study modes:
A fulfilling career helping children grow and develop.
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.
Half price fees apply!
Certificate III in Education Support
Be a classroom champion.
Ready to be everyone's favourite person in the classroom? With this qualification you'll learn to support students and assist teachers to deliver education programs in any situation.Study modes:
Support students with additional needs, and assist teachers with creating comfortable and encouraging class environments.
This qualification is nationally recognised, providing you with future job opportunities to gain employment in the education sector. It is aimed at workers who provide assistance and support to teachers and students in a range of educational settings. These may include public, Catholic and independent schools and community education centres.
You will learn how to effectively communicate with students and colleagues, provide support to students in developing their literacy and numeracy skills and learn how to work collaboratively as part of an educational team. As part of this qualification you will undertake supervised work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.
You will gain the following skills:
- Improving literacy and numeracy in classrooms
- Understanding and applying legal and ethical requirements
- Integrating Information Communication Technology (ICT) across the curriculum
- Implementing planned education programs for students with additional needs
- Working effectively with culturally diverse students and staff, and
- Contributing to the safety and health of students.
Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) (Electrotechnology Pre-Apprenticeship)
Switch to a career that's never in the dark.
This pre-apprenticeship program is your first step towards an electrotechnology apprenticeship and furthering your career in the electrotechnology industry. Light up your career with the best start.Delivered at:
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Spark up an electrical career and get current skills.
When you complete the Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) (Electrotechnology Pre-Apprenticeship) you'll be what employers are looking for as an apprentice in the electrical, instrumentation or electrical servicing trades.
You will gain the knowledge and practical skills to work effectively in the construction industry, use hand and power tools, interpret drawings, take electrical and electronic measurements, soldering components, and workplace health and safety.
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Begin a career that illuminates the world.
Enrol in an apprenticeship that will light the way to a bright career selecting, installing, setting up, testing, fault finding, repairing and maintaining electrical systems and equipment.Study modes:
Charge up your career today.
When you complete the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician you'll be looking at a career as a licensed electrician (additional requirements apply).
You will gain the knowledge and practical skills to work effectively in the construction industry, installing low voltage wiring, switchgear and appliances, arrange and connect circuits, troubleshoot and problem solve apparatus and circuits, using hand and power tools, interpreting drawings, taking electrical and electronic measurements, and workplace health and safety.
Certificate II in Engineering (Heavy Fabrication Pre-Apprenticeship)
Your career in heavy metal starts here.
Learn to use the latest technological developments in the fabrication and welding trade and learn to operate heavy fabrication equipment in a supportive and safe environment.Delivered at:
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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.
Certificate IV in Engineering (Instrumentation)
Choose your engineering adventure.
Developed with tradies and apprentices in mind, this qualification will have you gain the skills and knowledge to delve further into multiple areas of engineering.Delivered at:
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Take the next step with your engineering career and develop further skills to set you apart.
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required for employment as a Higher Engineering Tradesperson or a Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical) - Level II, Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Fabrication) - Level II, Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Electrical/Electronic) - Level II within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries or at equivalent levels in other industries where Engineering Tradespersons work.
The qualification has been specifically developed to be delivered to people who are existing engineering tradespersons or delivered to apprentices in an Engineering Trade who choose to study at a higher level during their apprenticeship. The qualification packaging has been developed on the assumption that competency will be developed through an integrated combination of on and off the job learning strategies such as those delivering through a formal apprenticeship.
Much of this qualification is available for Recognition of Prior Learning.
You will gain knowledge and skills in:
- design
- assembly
- installation
- modification
- manufacturing
- testing and maintenance.
Certificate II in Engineering (Mechanical-Plant Mechanic Pre-Apprenticeship)
Big toys, big career, big head start.
Get ahead with this pre-app and learn the skills and knowledge to work safely and effectively in the heavy automotive industry with loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks, haul trucks and more.Delivered at:
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Get ready for a career working with big gear.
When you complete the Certificate II in Engineering (Mechanical - Plant Mechanic Pre-Apprenticeship) you'll have what employers are looking for in a heavy vehicle or plant mechanic apprentice.
You will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the heavy automotive industry, working on loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks and haul trucks, inspecting and servicing transmissions, steering, brakes, fuel injection systems, hydraulics, and batteries, troubleshooting basic faults, and workplace safety and health.
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Heavy Yg)
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Start your career in the fabrication industry.
When you complete the Certificate III in Engineering -Fabrication Trade (Heavy/Welding YH) you’ll 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 machines, hand and power tools, metal, gas, flux core, tungsten, arc welding, thermal cutting, measuring, technical drawing, and workplace health and safety.
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Heavy/Welding YH)
Forge a career in heavy metal fabrication.
Our heavy fabrication apprenticeship course will teach you to safely manipulate metal and create objects using a variety of welding techniques, thermal cutting, workshop machines, and hand and power tools.Study modes:
Secure a career making and fixing all things mechanical.
When you complete the Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Heavy/Welding YH) you'll 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 machines, hand and power tools, metal, gas, flux core, tungsten, arc welding, thermal cutting, measuring, technical drawing, and workplace health and safety.
Half price fees apply!
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitter and Machinist ZB)
Don't just work it, create it.
This qualification will provide you with trade level practical skills and knowledge in fitting and machining, using industry standard technologies and techniques.Study modes:
Get into a career making and fixing all things mechanical.
When you complete the Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Fitter and Machinist ZB) you'll be looking at a trades career as a machinist metal, mechanical fitter, metal plater or plant mechanic in industries such as mining, automotive, or hydraulics.
You will gain the skills and knowledge to make machines, parts, and tools, work with pumps and hydraulics, using workshop machines, hand and power tools, mills and lathes, arc welding, measuring, technical drawing, and workplace health and safety.
Half price fees apply!
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Mechanical Fitter ZA)
Maintain the machines that drive the economy.
Learn to safely and effectively use a range of tools and engineering techniques in the maintenance and repair of mechanical plant machinery and equipment.Study modes:
Get into a career making and fixing all things mechanical.
When you complete the Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Fitter ZA) you'll be looking at a trades career as a machinist metal, mechanical fitter, metal plater or plant mechanic in industries such as mining, automotive, or hydraulics.
You will gain the skills and knowledge to work with pumps and hydraulics, pneumatic systems, mechanical drives and transmissions, using workshop machines, hand and power tools, arc welding, thermal cutting, measuring, technical drawing, and workplace health and safety.
Half price fees apply!
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Plant Mechanic ZG/Z)
Big rigs, big engines, big career.
Gain the skills you need to service and maintain some of the mining and construction industry's most valuable assets, and you'll become one yourself.Delivered at:
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Are you looking for a spark to ignite your career?
When you complete the Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Plant Mechanic ZG/Z) you'll be ready for a career in the heavy plant industry.
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, controlling systems, and workplace safety and health.
Half price fees apply!
Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
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Gain exposure to an engineering working environment.
This qualification is suited to students looking to gain entry level employment in the engineering industry. You will gain practical skills and knwoledge to complete basic welding and fabrication tasks. You will learn how to use tools, safety in the workplace, measuring and calculating and welding.
Topic covered include:
- Occupational health and safety in the work place
- Undertake basic engineering projects
- Workshop machines and hand and power tools
- Welding and fabrication equipment
Certificate III in Events
No more waiting in line, your VIP career is here.
Be the life of the party and learn the skills you need to safely and efficiently facilitate, organise and manage events whatever the occassion, industry, group or size.Delivered at:
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Do you love to plan and take pride in every detail? Put this qualification in your calendar.
With a Certificate III in Events you will be able to work as an assistant events/conference organiser, or functions assistant, in the community, cultural, hospitality, sporting, or travel and tourism sectors. You will gain the knowledge and skills to provide vital support to ensure successful events, including facilitating reservations, supplying food and beverages, ticketing, entry and seating advice, working effectively in a team, and workplace health and safety.
Half price fees apply!
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Get into an industry that really makes tracks.
When you complete the Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology you'll be ready for a career in the heavy vehicle industry, with skills that can carry you across multiple machines.Delivered at:
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This is the spark you need to ignite a career in heavy machines.
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!
Certificate II in Horticulture
Grow your green career from here.
If you're passionate about the environment, start with this entry-level course and learn the skills you need to work in gardening, nursery and landscaping settings.Study modes:
Plant the seeds for a career working outdoors.
If you enjoy working in nature, cultivating gardens and love seeing your hard work flourish, this course is for you. In this entry-level qualification, you'll gain the practical skills and knowledge to work effectively in the horticultural industry. Horticulturists most commonly work in a gardening, nursery and landscaping setting.
Half price fees apply!
Certificate III in Horticulture
Raise your skills for a lush career.
You've planted the seed, now raise your career to the next level with this qualification and refine your skills to prepare yourself for the horticultural industry.Delivered at:
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Grow your green thumb for a blossoming career.
When you complete the Certificate III in Horticulture you will be ready for a career working with plants as school or council gardener, groundskeeper, or self-employed landscaper.
You will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the horticultural industry, implement propagation plans, control weeds, pests, and diseases, safely prepare, store, and apply chemicals, install irrigation, create plant displays, plant identification and nutrition, and workplace safety and health.
Half price fees apply!
Certificate IV in Horticulture
Coordinate, supervise and master operations in a green industry.
Master skills that will enable you to cost and supervise projects, develop and implement programs and provide training; or further develop your technical expertise.Delivered at:
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Grow your green thumb for a blossoming career.
Perhaps you want to gain formal recognition for your extensive skills and experience, or you're looking to take on a management position within industry, this is the qualification is for you. You'll receive post-trade skills and knowledge across to enable you to enter higher level roles within the industry.
Certificate II in Hospitality
Don't wait - your career serving others starts here.
Lean practical skills and basic knowledge to prep you for work in various hospitality settings, such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes and more.Delivered at:
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Get your hospitality career started.
If you want to work your way up the hospitality ladder, then the Certificate II in Hospitality is a great place to start. This qualification provides you with the opportunity to work under direct supervision in restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops.
Students will gain practical skills in food and beverage preparation, and learn how best to interact with customers, while gaining skills in social and cultural sensitivity.
The hospitality industry employs hundreds of thousands of people across Australia. Demand for workers in this sector has traditionally been strong and employers are looking for those who are willing to develop their hospitality skills and knowledge.
Certificate III in Hospitality
Prepare yourself for a career with unlimited possibilities.
Broaden your skills behind the bar, at the café, or anywhere food and drinks are served. Develop your knowledge with this qualification and embark on a career can take you anywhere.Delivered at:
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This career can take you into the 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, barista, waiter, housekeeper, or gaming attendant.
You will gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the hospitality industry and be able to serve alcohol responsibly, make espresso coffee, serve food, provide excellent customer service, comply with hygiene standards and workplace health and safety.
Certificate IV in Hospitality
Learn service and skills that will leave the workforce competition cold.
Here's a great tip - refine your serving, financial management and customer service skills with this qualification and you'll be ready to lead teams in providing excellence in the hospitality industry.Delivered at:
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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.
Certificate III in Individual Support
Make a difference every day of your working life.
When you complete the Certificate III in Individual Support you'll be on your way to a career helping those that need support due to ageing, disability or other reasons.Study modes:
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.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
Make a difference every day of your working life.
When you complete the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) you'll be on your way to a career helping those that need support due to being further along in life.Study modes:
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!
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)
Do you have a passion to help others?
Start a career in the care sector, where you'll provide support and assistance to those that need it.Delivered at:
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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!
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
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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.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community)
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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!
Certificate IV in Information Technology
Start your career in IT.
You'll develop skills that are applicable to a wide range of roles in the information technology field.Delivered at:
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Set yourself up for a career in an in-demand industry.
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!
Diploma of Information Technology
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Take a step into the exciting industry of networking
IT is constantly expanding and evolving and one of the most important components is networking. You will gain the skills and knowledge to plan, install and maintain computer networks including internetworking, security and e-business integration.
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
Make some serious connections.
Level-up your basic networking skills and set yourself up for a career in one of the most in-demand industries out there. Your career in IT starts here.Delivered at:
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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!
Certificate II in Kitchen Operations
Serve up the perfect base for your culinary career.
Learn the essential food preparation and cookery skills you need to perform under supervision anywhere food is served. If you love taking direction and working with food, this course is for you.Delivered at:
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Get your hospitality career started.
After completing this course you'll be able to work in kitchen operations in restaurants, hotels, catering facilities, clubs, pubs, cafes, coffee shops, aged care facilities, hospitals, prisons and schools.
You may be in charge of preparing breakfast, fast food, non-alcoholic drinks, sandwiches, appetisers, salads and hot/cold desserts.
This qualification does not reflect the skills required by commercial cooks (please see the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery(opens in a new tab) ).
Half price fees apply!
Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (Commercial Cookery/Patisserie Pre-Apprenticeship)
Get a taste for the commercial cookery industry
This course is perfect for getting your foot into a commercial kitchen. You'll learn the basic skills and knowledge to prepare and cook food.Delivered at:
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Start your career in a commercial kitchen.
This qualification provides a pathway to work in kitchen operations in such as in restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops; and institutions such as aged care facilities, hospitals, prisons and schools. You'll learn practical food preparation and cookery skills including hygienic and safe work practices, cleaning kitchen and equipment, preparing dishes and correct storage of perishable items.
After completing this course you'll have the skills and knowledge required to begin a commercial cookery or chef apprenticeship.
Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
Take a closer look at an exciting career.
Learn the essential skills required to assist in a lab gathering data, testing samples, analysing results and more. The skills you learn with this qualification can take you into labs across multiple sectors and industries.Delivered at:
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Take a closer look at a laboratory career.
With a Certificate III in Laboratory Skills you will gain skills in maintaining a laboratory, routine sampling and testing, recording data, and using laboratory computing programs. You will also learn how to prepare cultures, perform sterile techniques and assist with field work.
The work of technical assistants involves similar tasks within one scientific discipline with occasional peak periods and some interruptions. They work under the direction and regular supervision of senior technical staff, laboratory or quality managers, or scientific/medical personnel. The work of technical assistants is normally subject to frequent progress and quality checks, and generally work in a team and may have responsibility for their own work outputs.
Half price fees apply!
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
Your lab career break-through is here.
Take the next step in your career with this workplace based intermediate-level course designed to enhance laboratory skills and broaden scientific knowledge in your chosen technical field.Delivered at:
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Get your lab career exactly where you want it.
This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to work as a technical assistant, technician or instrument operator. You will learn about quality control, performance of instrumental and non-instrumental tests, standardisation and the use of solutions.
Although technical officers generally work in a laboratory, they often work closely with personnel in other teams within a section of the workplace. They may liaise with suppliers to troubleshoot product non-conformance at the direction of laboratory supervisors or managers, or gather information on non-conformance and events that may lead to the modification of workplace procedures. They may also demonstrate methods to others and train them to collect samples and conduct basic tests reliably. The work of technical officers involves frequent peak periods and interruptions.
Successful completion can lead to job opportunities in a range of relevant fields including pathology, manufacturing, environmental testing, mining, and biotechnology.
Half price fees apply!
Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Refine your skills and master your career path.
Further develop your skills in analysing, processing and interpreting data, reporting results and applying quality system and continuous improvement processes.Delivered at:
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Take your laboratory knowledge and experience to the next level.
This course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge you need to use laboratory application software, plan and conduct laboratory/field work and communicate and provide information to customers. You will also be able to specialise in a diverse range of industries including chemical, medical and pathological, mining, biological, and environmental fields.
Technical officers:
- work according to established procedures in a structured environment
- collect and prepare samples and communicate sample requirements to other personnel
- conduct a wide range of routine and specialised tests where atypical samples may be involved and the instrumentation used has a wide range of operating variables
- contribute to the modification of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and enterprise methods when necessary
- define and solve problems where alternatives are not obvious and where investigations and trials may be required and the implications of various solutions considered
- work under the direction and supervision of senior technical staff, laboratory or quality managers, or scientific/medical professionals, and
- generally work as part of a team and may have a role in the planning of schedules and monitoring of resources in their work area.
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Start your engines, the road to an auto career starts here.
Learn all about diagnosis and repair, braking systems, transmissions, servicing, suspension, workplace safety and health and more in a quality workshop with experienced lecturers.Study modes:
It's time to gear up for your automotive career.
By completing a Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology you will be ready for a career in the automotive servicing industry. You will have the broad range of skills and knowledge required to work effectively in the automotive industry, including diagnosis and repair, braking systems, transmissions, servicing, suspension, and workplace safety and health.
The Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology is an apprenticeship you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.
Half price fees apply!
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Start your engines, the road to an auto career starts here.
Learn all about diagnosis and repair, braking systems, transmissions, servicing, suspension, workplace safety and health and more in a quality workshop with experienced lecturers.Delivered at:
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It's time to gear up for your automotive career.
By completing a Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology you will be ready for a career in the automotive servicing industry. You will have the broad range of skills and knowledge required to work effectively in the automotive industry, including diagnosis and repair, braking systems, transmissions, servicing, suspension, and workplace safety and health.
The Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology is an apprenticeship you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation to study.
Half price fees apply!
Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
Get on board with a qualification for your future.
Learn how to navigate a vessel up to 12 metres, operate marine radios, maintain vessels, transport passengers safely and more with this practical course.Study modes:
Get qualified to work in the small vessel sector in commercial workboats, fisheries, fishing, tourism or aquaculture.
This qualification is suitable for people who work as a Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal skipper in the maritime industry.
This qualification enables graduates to command a commercial marine vessel:
- up to 12 metres in length
- with propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine or up to 500 kW for an inboard engine.
Can carry passengers:
- inshore, and
- or as a tender or auxiliary vessel within 3 nautical miles (nm) of a parent vessel within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
You will gain the following skills:
- Navigating a vessel less than 12 metres in length
- Applying basic maintenance and engineering knowledge
- Operating a marine radio
- Applying safety procedures at sea
- Applying basic ships knowledge, and
- Demonstrating nautical knowledge.
Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)
Embark on an exciting career in the marine industry.
Gain the skills to act as a Chief Engineer on a vessel with propulsion power of up to 1500kW, or as a Second Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 3000 kW.Delivered at:
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Set yourself up for a career on the sea.
This qualification is suitable for people who work in the maritime industry, as Chief Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 1500 kW and Second Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 3000 kW in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)
Students will develop the following skills:
- Apply safety procedures
- Apply survival skills at sea
- Operate and maintain electrical systems
- Perform engineering calculations
- Manage fuel systems and refuelling
- Basic welding, brazing, cutting and machining operations
- Operate and maintain internal combustion engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary power systems
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
Get above board, below deck.
Learn the skills you need to operate an engine room, be safe at sea, refuel, operate deck machinery and more on specific vessels.Study modes:
Set sail for a rewarding career at sea.
This qualification is suitable for people who work as Marine Engineers in the maritime industry, as Chief Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 750 kW and Second Engineer on vessels with propulsion power up to 1500 kW in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Students will develop the following skills:
- Taking charge of an engine room with the main propulsion of less than 750kW
- Applying safety procedures
- Applying survival skills at sea
- Extinguishing fires
- Refuelling vessels adhering to marine pollution (MARPOL) guidelines
- Performing basic engineering calculations
- Operating and maintaining deck machinery
- Operating and maintaining auxiliary power systems, and
- Operating and maintaining extra-low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment.
Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
Know the ropes and launch a boating career today.
Ready to operate a bigger vessel? Graduates of this course will have the skills to operate commercial vessels less than 24 metres. Learn to navigate, be safe at sea, operate marina radios and more.Study modes:
Set sail on a career that could see you going anywhere the ocean takes you.
This qualification is suitable for people who want to work as a Master V Near Coastal skipper in the maritime industry. This course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to safely operate a commercial vessel of less than 24 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). You will gain the following skills:
- Applying shipboard safety
- Operating marine radio and radar
- Applying coastal navigation knowledge and passage planning
- Demonstrating ships knowledge including stability and deck loading, and
- Operating a marine vessel less than 24m length.
Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 35 metres Near Coastal)
Be the master of your boating career.
Get the skills you need to work and skipper on vessels up to 80 metres in length. Be confident navigating, maneuvering and maintaining a vessel safely plus so much more.Delivered at:
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Fancy a life at sea?
This qualification is suitable for people who work as a Master IV Near Coastal skipper in the maritime industry. This qualification is suitable for those sailing as Master on vessels up to 35 metres in length within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) or a Mate on vessels up to 80 metres in length.
You will gain the following skills:
- Handling cargo
- Applying vessel stability knowledge
- Checking and maintaining equipment
- Manoeuvring vessels
- Communicating effectively in a marine environment
- Applying survival skills at sea
- Navigating a safe passage, and
- Applying ship structural knowledge.
Certificate IV in Mental Health
Make a career out of understanding mental health.
Learn to improve the mental health of others and help people put practices in place to keep them safe. Your skills will be in demand across health-care industries, respite care, clinical settings and more.Study modes:
Make a career of caring when it matters most.
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide self-directed recovery-oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability. Work involves implementing community-based programs and activities focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability. Work is undertaken in a range of community contexts such as community based non-government organisations; home based outreach; centre-based programs; respite care; residential services, rehabilitation programs; clinical settings; or supporting people in employment. Work is carried out autonomously under the broad guidance of other practitioners and professionals.
Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
Know the mechanics that power big industries.
This course is suitable for those wanting to understand and work on mobile plant vehicles in the service and repair industry. Your skills will be in demand in construction, agriculture, mining and beyond.Delivered at:
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Gain the skills to work in a variety of different automotive environments.
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.
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of mobile plant vehicles in the automotive service and repair industry. It is suitable for entry into the mining, construction and agricultural environment.
Half price fees apply!
Diploma of Nursing
Make a career of caring when it counts.
Become a desirable candidate for any workplace in the health profession with this course. Learn theory in the classroom and valuable practical experience in simulated wards and clinics to prepare you for a career in caring.Study modes:
Your future in Nursing starts here.
A Diploma of Nursing from Central Regional TAFE will see you work as an enrolled nurse in a range of health care settings including hospitals, health clinics, community organisations or residential care. It is a diverse, challenging and rewarding career, as nurses make a real difference to the comfort and care of patients every day.
By working in our simulated hospital wards and outreach clinic, you will gain knowledge and skills that will enable you to assess and provide nursing care to clients, including how to observe and measure vital signs, and assist patients with everyday activities. You will develop essential effective communication skills and learn to work with and care for people from different backgrounds.
Certificate III in Plumbing
Fix everything including the kitchen sink.
Your career in plumbing starts here. When you complete a Certificate III in Plumbing you'll be looking at an in-demand (and possibly lucrative) career as a plumber or gasfitter.Delivered at:
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Does your career pipe dream involve real pipes?
In this course you will gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the construction industry, how to safely install, alter, and repair pipework services and appliances to suit domestic, commercial and industrial needs, cold and hot water supply, gas supply, sewage, waste and rainwater disposal, how to install and repair roofing, gutters and drainpipes, and how to make buildings waterproof, and workplace health and safety.
Personal requirements:
- Enjoy practical work
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Able to work independently
- Able to work at heights and in various weather conditions
- Able to cope with the physical demands of the job, and
- Good interpersonal skills and good mobility.
Some of the knowledge and skills you will gain are:
- Preparing and/or studying plans and specifications to determine the layout of plumbing systems and materials needed.
- Finding and marking positions for connections, measuring pipes and marking cutting or bending lines, then cutting holes through walls and floors to accommodate pipes.
- Cutting, threading and bending pipes, assembling and installing piping, valves and fittings, joining pipe sections and securing pipes.
- Testing lines as required by local plumbing regulations.
- Installing equipment such as boilers, chillers, pumps, heating and cooling systems, gas appliances, water tanks, water heaters and solar water heating systems, and fixtures such as toilets, washbasins and industrial processing units.
- Welding and braising pipework (steel, copper, plastic and stainless steel).
- System testing and commissioning.
- Maintaining and repairing plumbing systems.
Half price fees apply!
Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies
Your career in health starts here.
This course will give you sound knowledge about the human body, health, math and chemistry as well as study skills to support further learning.Study modes:
Set yourself up for a life-saving and caring career.
When you complete the Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies you'll be a step closer to a career as an enrolled nurse.
You will gain the knowledge and skills to ease comfortably into studying nursing. You will learn about anatomy, physiology, and microbiology, medical terminology, applied mathematics, physics and chemistry, as well as study skills.
The Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies provides the academic knowledge for entry into the Diploma of Nursing.
Diploma of Project Management
Behind every great project is a great organiser.
Learn the skills to organise, manage, facilitate and deliver projects no matter the size. Your skills will be in demand in any industry and organisation, so jump in and set yourself up for success today.Delivered at:
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All businesses need project managers.
This course builds on the skills gained in Certificate IV in Project Management Practice. It will give you the essential skills and knowledge of current project management practices.
The Diploma allows you to expand and extend your already existing management skills with units that will teach you an understanding of management in many fields.
You will learn
- Human resources
- Project costs and budgets
- Risks
- Information and communication
- Project governance
A Diploma of Project Management will prepare you to take on roles such as Project Manager or Project Coordinator.
Half price fees apply!
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Use your hands for a relaxing career.
Work for yourself or as part of a larger health service as a qualified remedial massage therapist. In this course you'll learn the theory behind remedial massage and practice your skills on real clients.Delivered at:
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Turn healing hands into tools of trade.
When you complete the Diploma of Remedial Massage you can become a remedial massage therapist who works with clients presenting with soft tissue dysfunction, musculoskeletal imbalance or restrictions in range of motion. Remedial Massage Therapists may be self-employed or work within a larger health service.
In this qualification students will conduct and complete different types of massage including deep tissue, trigger point, manual lymph drainage myofascial and also includes specialised treatments working people with chronic health disease. Students will work on a variety of clients from the community.
On completion you will be eligible to apply for all private health care provider numbers (including Medibank) through nationally accredited massage associations. This gives your clients the ability to claim their massage treatment through their private health cover.
Certificate III in Resource Processing
Start your career in the resources industry.
If you want to work in resources, this is a great place to start. Learn about site sampling, testing, OHS, the mining industry and the equipment used in plant processing in this broad course.Delivered at:
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Unearth a fine career in the resources industry.
You'll gain the required skills and knowledge to perform the role of a processing technician or operator in a resources processing facility or treatment plant.
You'll learn:
- how to operate and monitor equipment used in processing
- conduct and test site sampling
- health and safety in the workplace
Certificate III in Retail
Sales, service and so much more.
Get ahead of the workforce competition. A qualification in retail will provide you with skills that you can take you into any store or organisation that sells any product.Delivered at:
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Launch your career in retail today.
With a Certificate III in retail learn how to engage with customers, maintain daily store operations, understand merchandising and deliver on organisational expectations. Once qualified you will have the skills to perform roles such as frontline sales assistant, customer service representative, shop assistant, retail supervisor, team leader and senior sales assistant.
Certificate II in Rural Operations
Make a great living off the land.
Work in rural operations is increasing in regional areas and around Western Australia. Get the skills to work in some of the exciting new operations happening near you and further afield.Delivered at:
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Work in this industry and enjoy an outdoor office.
This qualification is delivered by industry experts who have years of experience working in rural environments. You will gain practical skills to work safely on rural work sites and carry out a range of manual tasks — as well as operate machinery and tools.
Students who complete this course can expect to find employment in entry level positions, in agriculture, market gardens, and mixed rural enterprises.
Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
Turn your mine site experience into a qualification.
Learn workplace safety, communication, planning, environmental concern, rehabilitation of mine sites and more in this varied course.Delivered at:
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This qualification reflects the role of employees such as production operators in an open cut mine or quarry, who perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
Certificate III in Tourism
Give people experiences they’ll never forget.
Make a career of giving people the best time of their lives, anywhere in the world. This course will give you skills in tourism sales, service, judgement and much more.Study modes:
Everyday can be a holiday with a career in the tourism industry.
This qualification will provide you with well-developed tourism service, sales or operational skills. You'll be taught about using discretion, judgement and having a sound knowledge of industry operations.
You will have the skills and knowledge to take opportunities to work in the varied tourism industry sectors and for diverse employers including tour operators, inbound tour operators, visitor information centres, at attractions, cultural and heritage sites and any small tourism businesses requiring multi-skilled employees.
Upon successful completion you'll be able to work under limited supervision and may provide operational advice and support to team members. Work could be undertaken in an office environment where the planning of tourism products and services takes place, in the field where tourism products are delivered or a combination of both.