Derby Campus

Boost your 4WD skills and understand your car's capabilities in Australia's rugged terrain.

Whether you need to operate and maintain a 4WD on a remote worksite or simply wish to gain confidence driving in off-road conditions, this course will provide you with the skills you need to feel at ease behind the wheel. 

The delivery of this Skill Set will be face to face, combining both theory and practical exercises over a 2 day period – theory day 1 and practical day 2. You will be required to sit a theoretical exam on 4WD operation and safety. You will also get to put your theory into practice and perform a vehicle pre-start and a practical assessment which will include checking and driving the 4WD, the procedure of fitting a jack and recovery strap, inspecting the path of travel and routine maintenance, as well as, but not limited to, the vehicle utilising specific 4WD techniques.

Please bring along: 

• Current driver’s licence
• 4WD with a full tank of fuel
• Closed in shoes
• Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
• Plenty of water

Unit

RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle

Are you passionate about cultural art?

The Certificate II in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Art will help students develop the basic art-making skills underpinning visual arts and craft practices.

Students will complete oral and written coursework and gain hands-on skills through independent and collaborative projects. Throughout the course, participants will work closely with the local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community to establish a reference group and use local cultural knowledge necessary to achieve some units of competency.

After successfully completing this qualification, participants could progress into a number of positions including Aboriginal visual arts worker, community arts centre trainee, community arts workshop trainee or ceramics studio trainee.

Crunch the numbers with a career as an accountant. 

Are you detail-oriented, organised and enjoy working in a structured environment? A career in numbers could be right for you. 

The Diploma of Accounting prepares you for a career as an accountant/bookkeeper, financial services manager or tax agent. Once completed, you will qualify to be accredited by the Institute of Public Accountants and the Association of Accounting Technicians. 

Throughout this course, you will learn how to prepare financial and tax documents, plan, budget and forecast, and review accounting controls and processes. You will learn in a simulated workplace environment and be assessed using real-life scenarios and organisational policies and procedures. If you are currently working in this field, you will have the option to use your own workplace documents for training and assessment.

An updated version of this qualification is being introduced in 2023. As we are committed to providing you with industry ready qualifications, new students will be enrolled into the latest version.

Crunch the numbers with a career in bookkeeping. 

Bookkeepers provide a valuable service to organisations and individuals all around the world, and have the freedom and flexibility to work for a business or within their own practice. The Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping combines both the accounting and bookkeeping specialisations, giving you a variety of choices for career progression. 

Throughout this course, you will gain skills and knowledge in accounting legislation, internal control procedures, cloud computing and setting up and operating a computerised accounting system. You will learn how to prepare business documents and reports, process financial, payroll and BAS statements and monitor the financial performance of an organisation.

An updated version of this qualification is being introduced in 2023. As we are committed to providing you with industry ready qualifications, new students will be enrolled into the latest version.

Get started in an industry you can count on. 

Do you like working with numbers and data, and prefer a methodical approach to tasks in the workplace? This course could be for you.

The Certificate III in Accounts Administration provides you with the skills and knowledge to work in the administrative side of accounting, assisting in the management of finances for an organisation. This includes financial data entry, processing accounts and payrolls, producing financials reports and providing customer service in financial transactions. 

Throughout this course, you will learn how to create subsidiary accounts and ledgers, undertake financial calculations and transactions, process payroll and use a computerised accounting system. You will also learn how to produce business documents and reports and learn about best practices for customer service in the financial services sector. 

Pursue a rewarding career in a growing industry. 

Aged care is among the fastest growing industries in today’s workforce and with an ageing population, this field will continue to expand in the coming years. 

This qualification supports you to pursue a career in the aged care industry, where you will facilitate the empowerment, interests and rights of aged care clients. You will learn how to develop, facilitate and review individualised service planning and delivery within a residential, home and/or community-based environment.

Throughout this course, you will learn how to provide a range of specialised care to clients, including palliative, dementia and supporting older people at risk. You will learn how to support relationships with family and carers, manage legal and ethical compliance, undertake safe work practices and maintain collaborative networks and partnerships. 

Please be aware that COVID-19 vaccination is an employment requirement for many healthcare providers. NRTAFE students undertaking work placements or who are required to attend a healthcare or community setting as part of their studies are advised to check directly with the healthcare provider regarding their policy settings around vaccination and proof of vaccination requirements.

A career in agriculture is not only a job but a unique way of life, away from bustling cities and towns.

The Certificate II in Agriculture is an entry-level course suitable for students who wish to try their hand in cattle station operations. Participants will learn through hands-on training, reflecting the cycle of work on a cattle station.

This course is not campus based but delivered upon request to a closed group on rural properties across the Kimberley and Pilbara regions. Please contact us for more information.

Participants will undertake a range of activities including:

• Preparing for the mustering season
• Livestock mustering, handling and husbandry activities
• End-of-year maintenance

Students will gain comprehensive knowledge of animal handling techniques including horsemanship and cattle management, fencing, station and machinery maintenance, and weed management skills. This qualification can lead participants on an exciting path from year 1 stockman, to head stockman and eventually, station manager.

A career in agriculture is not only a job but a unique way of life, away from bustling cities and towns.

The Certificate III in Agriculture 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.

Industry expects individuals with this qualification to perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.

This course is not campus based but delivered upon request to a closed group on rural properties across the Kimberley and Pilbara regions. Please contact us for more information.

A career in agriculture is not only a job but a unique way of life, often away from bustling cities and towns.

The Certificate IV in Agriculture allows participants to develop post-trade skills and knowledge to become specialists within the agriculture industry. The course has been designed to meet the needs of supervisors or team leaders in the agriculture industry.

Industry expects that individuals with this qualification will take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. They provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

This course is not campus based but delivered upon request to a closed group on rural properties across the Kimberley and Pilbara regions. Please contact us for more information.

Area Warden (formally called Fire Warden) – Does not include any practical component on fire fighting or the use of fire fighting equipment.

Area warden looks at the structure of the Emergency Response team, various roles and responsibilities e.g, chief warden, area wardens, communications officer etc. It also covers some specific responsibilities of the area warden such as conducting evacuations, conducting area searches, communication methods, and muster points.

*Please note; Short Courses are non-accredited and result in a Certificate of Participation. A non-accredited training course does not count-towards a recognised qualification, but is specially designed to provide hands-on training in a new skill you can use in your personal or professional life, and is a great way to refresh your knowledge or give you a taste of a different industry.

Units:

K2046 Area Warden 

Accelerate your career in the automotive industry!

Want to tread a new path in your career?

This qualification is perfect those who are interested or already working in the automotive retail, service and repair industry. Current workers and mechanics can enhance their business by adding to their skills in tyre technology.

Successful completion of this qualification will provide you with skills and knowledge to perform a range of tasks related to the servicing of tyres in an automotive or repair business including light and heavy vehicles, agricultural vehicles and equipment, and earth moving and off-the-road vehicles.

Undertaking a combination of classroom and workshop training and self-paced study, topics will be themed around following safe work practices, customer service and communication, identifying faults and troubleshooting processes, and how to use and maintain workshop tools and equipment. You'll learn about removing, inspecting, repairing, selecting, fitting and selling a range of tyres for different vehicles.

After completing the Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology you'll also be able to apply for a Motor Trade Association of Western Australia (MTAWA) repairers’ certificate in tyre servicing.

Turbo charge your career in the automotive industry!

This qualification provides the perfect introduction to gain the knowledge and skills required of workers employed in a range of different automotive related fields, with a great overview of the industry and the different kinds of work and occupations it offers.

Participants will learn how to identify and inspect mechanical and electrical components and systems of automotive vehicles and equipment, as well as perform minor maintenance and repairs to an automotive vehicle body. This qualification prepares participants to work as a vehicle service assistant or progress into an automotive mechanical apprenticeship.

Enjoy hands-on learning with quality facilities including modern vehicles, specialised diagnostic equipment, and fully equipped classrooms and workshops.

Climb the corporate ladder.

Progress your career in the world of business

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This course covers the core competencies that enable you to operate smoothly in your office-based role. You will learn about best practices for customer service and communication, how to solve problems and overcome business challenges, and the importance of resource and schedule management, while improving your digital literacy and numeracy skills.

This course has been developed to fit the specific industry needs of the Northwest region. If you are completing this course as part of a traineeship, you will put your skills into practice in the workplace while learning. Those without a workplace will learn within a simulated virtual online environment.

Adapt and innovate in the changing business world. 

The Certificate IV in Business has been designed to prepare you for the adaptability and innovation required to succeed in a post-COVID world. In response to industry needs, this course focuses on transferrable skills in reading, writing and communication, as well as operating efficiently in a digital environment. 

This course covers digital communication and report-writing, operational planning and problem-solving, business networking, self-management, leadership and workplace health and safety, depending on the elective units you select.

If you are completing this course as part of a traineeship, you will put your skills into practice in the workplace while learning. Those without a workplace will learn within a simulated virtual online environment. 

Make your mark in the corporate world.

Seeking to elevate your business management skills?

This qualification is perfect for those who are already employed in an office or commercial environment and are seeking growth in a business management role. Business management is a skillset relevant across many industries and sectors.

Successful completion of this qualification will provide you with the skills to manage business operations effectively, as well as lead and support a team of staff. Undertaking a combination of structured learning activities and self-paced study, topics will be themed around operational planning and budgeting, team management and business sustainability. You will explore different methods of communication, various ways to problem-solve, how to build emotional intelligence and manage conflicts within a team environment. You will learn how to think critically and analytically to achieve business goals and create a sustainable competitive advantage within your organisation. 

Want to become an administrative whizz? 

This course covers the core competencies that enable you to operate smoothly in your office-based role, with a particular focus on administrative components. You will learn about best practices for communication, inclusivity, problem solving and stress management. This course covers the planning and scheduling of works, procurement processes, digital and literary competency in business, basic financial transactions, record keeping and the importance of business sustainability. 

This course has been developed to fit the specific industry needs of the Northwest region, and provide in-demand support to small and large businesses in the areas of accounts and data entry. 

The Chemical Handling Skill Set is crucial to a broad range of outside activities offered in horticulture, agriculture, and conservation and land management.

This course covers all of the important procedures required to apply chemicals safely on plants using small portable handheld sprayers.

Students will learn how to:

• Identify the level of pest infestation and assess the need for chemical control
• Source information on Integrated Pest Management
• Identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement control measures
• Select appropriate PPE for the chemical
• Interpret chemical labels and SDSs
• Calibrate equipment
• Mix chemicals accurately and according to their registered use
• Apply chemicals minimising spray drift
• Transport and handle chemicals complying with legislative requirements
• Store chemicals correctly and maintain inventory
• Treat chemical spills
• Dispose of any chemicals correctly and decontaminate equipment
• Complete application records

Completion of this course will enable participants to apply for the WA Department of Health’s Lawn and Gardening, Landscaping, Bushland & Minesite Rehabilitation licence. Please visit www.health.wa.gov.au for further details.

Students wishing to achieve AusChem accreditation will be required to purchase the AusChem AgVet National Manual. This resource can be purchased through North Regional TAFE.

What to bring:

• Steel capped impervious boots
• Long sleeved shirt
• Long pants
• Washable hat
• Lunch and water
• Optional change of clothes for day two

Units:

AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals

AHCPMG301 Control weeds

AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases

Build a big future in the civil construction and mining industry.

This qualification provides you with the essential skills to kickstart your career in the civil construction and mining industry. Are you a school leaver or young adult with minimal practical work experience? This course could be for you. 

You will learn how to use a range of hand and power tools, small plant and equipment, carry out levelling, concreting and manual excavation, and a range of tasks related to planning and organising worksite tasks. You will learn about worksite health and safety, communicating within your team and completing jobs to outlined specifications. Successful completion of this course will enable you to enter the workforce with skills to work safely to industry standards. 

Work on some of the State’s biggest machinery and construction projects. 

The North-West region of WA is a hive of activity for civil construction and mining workers, and this is your chance to join a thriving industry. Throughout this course, you will work with dozers, trucks and other plant to build new roads and bridges and key buildings within the region. 

As part of this qualification, you will learn how to plan and organise specific work projects following worksite health and safety regulations. You will learn how to read and interpret plans and specifications, work at heights, operate a skid steer, excavator, front end loader and small plant and equipment. You will gain practical skills in hand and power tool operation and preparing, excavating, maintaining and disposing of waste on civil construction sites. 

Join a growing industry of carers. 

There is a growing demand for skilled support workers in the community services and youth work sectors across the North West. This qualification provides a pathway for those who wish to work in the community services industry as a first point of contact, meeting the immediate needs of individuals who require care. 

This entry-level course provides you with a broad base of skills to respond effectively to the changing needs of clients, policy and service types. You will learn how to support the individual needs of clients, with a focus on cultural competence. Throughout this course, you will learn how to identify the needs of local government and community organisations, and then plan and develop appropriate services and facilities to meet those needs. You will learn how to provide relevant communication, process information, provide administrative support and conduct ethical behaviour. 

Grow your skills in the community services sector.

Gain the practical skills to design and deliver person-centred services to individuals and groups within a residential or community setting. This qualification has been developed to grow your knowledge in needs identification, service planning and development, and team leadership. 

You will learn about various elements of the community services sector including mental health, alcohol, drug and domestic violence services. This qualification is focused on developing your skills in effective communication, information development and distribution, process development, ethical behaviour and meeting the legal responsibilities of community services workers.

Take the next steps in your community services career.

It’s time to take your community services career to new heights. At this level, you will be supporting clients with a range of complex care needs, and well-developed skills in intervention, case management, client-centred care and advocacy are vital. 

Throughout this qualification, you will learn how to design and deliver accessible programs that enhance community participation and are in line with the legal and ethical requirements of the community services sector. This course focuses on equipping you with skills in advanced communication, group work, training, community provision and program development. 

Make a change with management-level skills.

There is a growing demand for skilled community services workers in the North West to support the increase in community services agencies. Community services workers require a diverse set of skills to respond to increasingly complex client care needs, provide crisis support, manage caseloads, develop programs and prevention and intervention strategies. 

This qualification provides you with the skills to develop, implement and evaluate programs, secure and manage funding, case-manage clients in a community services setting, and lead a community services team. Throughout this course, you will develop specialised skills in community services care and gain the knowledge to support colleagues in a supervisory or team management capacity. 

You will undertake training in three sections: program development, case management and team leadership. This course provides an affordable entry pathway into university study in an approved social work degree. 

Build your future in the construction industry.

The Certificate I in Construction is an entry-level course, providing participants with foundation skills and knowledge of the building and construction industry. This qualification provides an introduction to the construction industry, its culture, occupations, job roles and workplace expectations.

Participants will learn a broad range of practical skills through a basic construction project, to help them decide which area of building and construction to follow.

Participants will learn about:

• Bricklaying/blocklaying
• Carpentry and joinery
• Painting and decorating

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Build your future in the construction industry.

Learn how to use power tools, read and understand plans as well as work with construction and building materials. 

The qualification has core units of competency that are required in many Certificate III qualifications. The elective options are structured to allow choice from a range of units aligned at Certificate III level and in total could provide meaningful credit in a construction industry Apprenticeship.

Make a difference in the lives of our children. 

The early childhood education and care sector is experiencing increased demand, driven by population growth and an emphasis on the importance of early childhood development. 

This course is the nationally regulated entry-level qualification for educators who wish to support the development and wellbeing of children from birth to school age in an early childhood education and care setting. You will learn how to implement the National Quality Framework, National Regulations and National Quality Standards. 

Throughout this course, you will learn about best practices for facilitating children’s play, creating healthy and safe environments and cultural competence. You will learn how to facilitate development in the context of an approved learning framework, following established policies and procedures.

Help shape the future of our young people. 

Gain the skills to work effectively as an educator, supporting the development and wellbeing of children aged 0 to 12 years. 

This qualification elevates your skills in the early childhood education and care sector, with a focus on leadership and support. Throughout this course, you will learn how to support and lead children’s learning and development, maintain compliance in service operations, supervise staff and work with community members and external agencies to achieve successful outcomes. You will learn how to analyse and apply a range of specialised theoretical concepts to diverse work situations. 

The early childhood education and care sector is experiencing increased demand, driven by population growth and an emphasis on the importance of early childhood development. This course provides you with an opportunity to progress your career in a growing industry.

Ready to start your new business venture?  

The Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business covers all of the essential skills and knowledge you need to establish your new small business or venture as part of a larger operation. 

This course guides you through the legalities involved with setting up a new business, how to undertake marketing research, plan finances and develop a comprehensive business plan. You will learn how to establish an accounting system, take advantage of business opportunities and market your offering through suitable communication and a digital presence. 

This course is tailored to the environment in North Western Australia, which supports growing business sectors within the tourism, catering, personal services, transportation and retail industries.  

Learn how to provide first aid in emergency situations.

This two day course is offered to individuals who want to learn a vital set of lifesaving skills or may be required by their workplace to have First Aid skills in an emergency situation. This course is relevant to people working in various industries such as mine site workers, community service personnel, government and shire workers, or local community members.

Participants will learn how to:

• Manage an unconscious person and the recovery position
• Perform CPR in an emergency situation (adult and infant)
• Provide first aid for a range of conditions
• Respond to an unknown first aid incident

Please note: This course consists of practical assessments that are completed while working on the floor, therefore we suggest wearing comfortable and appropriate clothing.

Unit:

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

On successful completion of this course, students can request a credit for the CPR unit: HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Get job ready and learn how to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.

The Forklift Skill Set is a three-day course comprised of theory and practical activities where you will learn how to operate a forklift safely and efficiently in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements.

Undertaking theory and practical activities, participants will be guided through the operation of a forklift, ensuring:

• Risk control measures are implemented
• Traffic management is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
• Pre-start and operational checks are completed
• Loads are monitored correctly
• Shutdown procedures are carried out

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment and Notice of Assessment. NR TAFE
will submit an Application for High Risk Work Licence (Class LF) on your behalf, providing all requirements* are met.

*Participants must be aged 18 years or over, and provide one primary form and one secondary form of identification,
along with a passport photo. For details, please see https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/worksafe/apply-or-renew-high-risk-work-licence(opens in a new tab)

The three-day course may also be shortened with prior industry knowledge or machine experience.

Unit:

TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck

Strengthen your personal, social and employability skills.

This entry-level course assists you to develop personal, social and employability skills across a wide range of industries. This course has been designed to assist learners, who have been marginalised or disadvantaged in some way, to transition into vocational pathways and to develop the skills and abilities to manage their own development. 

North Regional TAFE (NR TAFE) can deliver this course at different times of the year subject to demand. It can be fully customised to meet the needs of industry or community organisations upon request at any NR TAFE campus.

A bridge into further education and employment. 

This is a bridging qualification for people of all cultural backgrounds and ages who want to improve their reading, writing, speaking and mathematics skills for employment, further training or participation within the community. This qualification approximates a year 9 high school level.

Using a combination of structured teaching and unstructured learning activities, you will build your skills in working with numbers and money, creating computer-based texts, directions, teamwork and job seeking to grow your confidence and employability skills. Training is built around a flexible strength-based framework, allowing you to pursue your interests and incorporate your own life experiences into your learning. 

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Improve your reading, writing and mathematics skills.

This course assists you in developing initial skills in reading, writing and mathematics for personal growth, community participation and to pathway into employment and further education. Training is built around a flexible strength-based framework, allowing you to pursue your interests and incorporate your own life experiences into your learning. 

Using a combination of structured teaching and unstructured learning activities, you will build your skills in basic literacy and numeracy, documenting a personal study plan, and planning, carrying out and evaluating project goals to grow your confidence and employability skills.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Join the dynamic hospitality industry.

If you want to work your way up the hospitality ladder, then this course is a great place to start. This entry-level qualification provides basic operational hospitality skills and is suitable for someone new to the industry.

You will learn about food and beverage preparation, serving coffee and non-alcoholic beverages, interacting with customers and undertaking social and cultural sensitivity. You will also have the opportunity to specialise in a particular area of the hospitality industry, such as accommodation, administration, customer service, kitchen operations, computer operations, food and beverage, finance, gaming or inventory through your selection of elective units.

Shape the culture of an organisation with a career in human resources.

The Diploma of Human Resources Management is suitable for those who already have experience in the industry and are wishing to build on existing skills, particularly in the area of management. Participants will develop a sound theoretical knowledge base in human resources management and demonstrate a range of managerial skills to ensure that human resources functions are effectively conducted in an organisation or business area.

Participants will learn how to manage:

• Human resource services
• Workforce planning
• Recruitment, selection and induction services
• Performance management systems
• Employee relations
• Work health and safety

Students will also be able to select elective units from a broad range of human resource options including the management of human resources management information systems, rehabilitation or return-to-work programs, or programs that promote personal effectiveness. Responsibilities are likely to be determined at a workplace level. Some smaller organisations may require employees to work across all aspects of human resources. In larger organisations, individuals may coordinate a single human resources function.

Make a positive difference in the lives of others. 

Gain the skills to provide direct care to clients who require assistance due to ill health, ageing or disability. When you enrol in this qualification, you have the option to specialise in aged care or disability support.

Throughout this course, you will learn how to use discretion and judgement when providing person-centred support. Your skills will be backed by factual, technical and procedural knowledge and theories. You will learn about the aged care industry, caring for the elderly, enabling independence, understanding and supporting people with dementia, safety procedures, ethical behaviour, infection control, working with cultural diversity, and workplace health and safety. You will put your skills into practice through mandatory work placement.

*The units displayed are an example of the units which can be selected for the award of the CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation. There are two specialisations offered at North Regional TAFE; CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) and CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) which require alternative units. Please ask our friendly lecturers for further information if this is something that interests you. 

Please be aware that COVID-19 vaccination is an employment requirement for many healthcare providers. NR TAFE students undertaking work placements or who are required to attend a healthcare or community setting as part of their studies are advised to check directly with the healthcare provider regarding their policy settings around vaccination and proof of vaccination requirements.

Looking for a career that is in demand?

The Certificate III in Information Technology has been tailored to meet the needs of an information communications technology (ICT) support worker. ICT Support Worker employment is expected to grow by 17.4% by 2026 (Labour Market Insights, 2022).

This qualification prepares participants for employment across a wide range of ICT areas, including technical support, network administration, web technologies, software applications and digital media technologies.

ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology can be completed in one year. The units are scheduled as per the enrolment form in each term.

IT is constantly evolving with the advance of modern technology. Stay ahead of the game with a nationally recognised qualification!

Progress your career in the rapidly growing information communications technology (ICT) industry through a Certificate IV in Information Technology.

This qualification has been tailored to reflect the needs of the ICT networking support workforce. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be competent in a wide range of general information and ICT technical functions. Participants will be able to develop, rectify and manage computer networks as required by their organisation, as well as liaise with third-party ICT service providers.

Information technology has the opportunity for both generalist and specialist information technology workers. Completion of this qualification allows learners to choose their area. It also opens up a range of further study options, including specialist certificates and higher level qualifications.

Certificate IV in Information Technology is available for trainees only. It is not available online for the public.

Build your literacy and numeracy skills. 

This entry-level course has been designed to assist you in improving your literacy and numeracy skills in order to build confidence, re-engage with learning and pathway into further education. This course is built around a flexible strength-based framework, allowing you to pursue your interests and incorporate your own life experiences into your learning. 

Using a combination of structured teaching and unstructured learning activities, you will build your skills in reading text and completing forms, giving and receiving verbal instructions and feedback, basic mathematics, teamwork, problem-solving and meeting timeframes.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Start your journey in the aged care sector.

Employment opportunities in residential aged care facilities are among the fastest growing of any industry and with an ageing population, these are likely to increase in the coming years. This entry-level qualification provides you with an introduction to a career as an aged care worker. It has been designed to equip you with industry-specific skills to enable a smooth transition into a Certificate III in Individual Support or a traineeship within the aged care sector. 

Learn how to empower people within the aged care sector through the implementation of a rights-based service and a person-centred approach. Throughout this course, you will learn about effective communication, how to organise, provide and monitor support services, follow safe work practices and work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups. You will also learn how to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies in line with the Australian Recuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines. 

You will complete a mandatory work placement during this course where you will put your skills into practice in the use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, following individualised plans, adhering to infection control policies and procedures, responding to hazards, problem-solving and modelling industry operating conditions. 

This course includes units that can be credited towards the Certificate III in Individual Support. 

Start your journey in the disability care sector. 

This entry-level qualification provides you with an introduction to a career as a disability support worker. It has been designed to equip you with industry-specific skills to enable a smooth transition into a Certificate III in Individual Support or a traineeship within the community services sector. 

Learn how to empower people with disability through the implementation of a rights-based service and a person-centred approach. Throughout this course, you will learn about effective communication, how to organise, provide and monitor support services, follow safe work practices and work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups. You will also learn how to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies in line with the Australian Recuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines. 

This course includes units that can be credited towards the Certificate III in Individual Support.

Take the first step in your leap forward. 

This entry-level qualification acts as a stepping stone to further studies, employment or becoming an active member of your local community. This course has been designed to allow you to better connect with yourself, participate in teamwork, join networks and build the confidence to achieve meaningful outcomes in your life. 

Throughout this course, you will participate in a practical project which not only benefits your class, community or workplace, but also contributes to your own skill development. Course content can be tailored around specific industry areas, depending on the group’s interest.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

A bridge into employment, education and community participation. 

Develop and enhance your leadership and employability skills to progress in the workforce, pursue further study and/or become an active member of the community. This qualification can be tailored to a range of industries and career groups. 

This course has been designed to maximise your employability potential and develop your confidence to seek further employment or education. You will learn how to establish and maintain productive working relationships using effective communication and teamwork skills, undertake and complete allocated tasks to workplace standards and meet various other workplace requirements.

A major component of this course is active participation in a team or community-based project. You are required to work in a team to undertake a practical project which benefits not only the team or community, but also contributes to your own skill development and achievement.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Gain the skills to lead and manage with confidence. 

If you are interested in stepping into a leadership or management role within your workplace, then this course could be for you. 

The Certificate IV in Leadership and Management explores a range of topics relevant to those wishing to explore a career as an office manager, team leader or supervisor. Workplace leadership roles require strong communication skills and the ability to motivate your team. You will need to be organised and able to handle several tasks at one time, and this course can help you get there. 

This course covers the principles of leadership and management, and will guide you through the use of effective written and verbal communication, from report writing to problem solving, and network and relationship building. You will learn about operational planning, getting the most out of digital technology and initiating workplace health and safety operations. 

Fine-tune your leadership and management skills. 

Ready to take your career to the next level?

The Diploma of Leadership and Management covers a range of skills required to succeed in a role as a team leader, supervisor or general manager. You will learn how to communicate as a leader and engage emotional intelligence to plan and problem solve with your team. You will have the opportunity to enhance your operational, budgeting and financial planning skills, with a focus on creating a sustainable competitive advantage in the workplace. 

The music industry has a rich history in the North West providing a tool for expression, social and emotional well-being, and cultural identity.

The Certificate III in Music Industry provides students with an opportunity to enhance their musical performance and production abilities. This course can be studied face-to-face or completely online, from the comfort of your own home!

This course is suitable for participants who have mastered basic instrumental skills and are interested in building their career in the music industry. Students will develop their songwriting skills, master stagecraft and build their music business skills. 

Students studying face-to-face will:

• Build sound engineering skills in live and studio settings
• Write original songs
• Make a music demo recording of their original work
• Build their ensemble skills, working with fellow students to rehearse and perform music
• Create basic marketing material to kick-start their career

Become a project manager.

Most business environments require project managers and this could be your chance to grow and diversify your career. The Diploma of Project Management is suitable for you if you wish to work as a project leader or manager on medium to large scale projects. It is also suited to those who wish to gain the skills and knowledge to undertake small scale and ad hoc projects within or external to an organisation. 

Throughout this course, you will train in an online simulated workplace environment consisting of business scenarios and organisational policies and procedures that need to be completed. If you are already employed, you may be given the option of using your workplace policies and practices for training and assessment purposes.

Diversify your business career with project management skills.

Looking to improve your project fundamentals and project coordination!

Project administrators are responsible for coordinating all aspects of a project, from developing a plan or framework, through to communications, resourcing, staffing and delegation within a specified budget and timeframe. Project administrators are a key asset of many organisations across a wide range of industries. 

This course provides you with project management skills that can be applied to both small and large-scale projects. You will learn about project scope and timeline development, quality control measures, resource, costing, data and risk management, as well as engaging and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders. 

Want an insight into the resources and infrastructure industry? 

This entry-level qualification enables you to develop basic functional skills and knowledge to prepare for work in the resources and infrastructure industries. 

You will learn how to plan and organise work in the industry, develop skills in workplace communication, gain an understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, and learn how to carry out basic on-the-job tasks. Throughout this course, you will complete a number of practical construction projects to demonstrate your skills and knowledge.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Try your hand in the cattle industry.

The North West cattle industry provides a vast area of employment for young stockmen and women from all over WA.

Do you wish to work in the cattle industry? This entry-level course could lead you on an exciting path from stockman to head stockman and eventually, station manager.

Throughout this course, you will undertake a combination of written assignments and hands-on industry tasks including fencing, tractor operations, cattle processing and mustering in teams. You will gain skills in machine operations, maintenance and horse husbandry, and participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.

After completing this course, you will be job ready for entry level positions in agriculture, farming, market gardens, and mixed rural enterprises.

This course is currently only delivered to cattle stations and prisons.

Support our young people to achieve a bright future.

The Certificate III in School Based Education Support provides participants with the skills to assist school teaching staff in the care and supervision of a class of students, ranging from kindergarten to year 10.

Education assistants and Special needs education assistants work in all schools throughout the Kimberley and Pilbara.

Participants will learn how to:

• Work with children and young people at risk of harm
• Work with culturally diverse students, families and co-workers
• Assist students in their learning and development
• Contribute to the safety and health of students
• Support students with additional needs

You will also gain skills and knowledge for communicating with teachers and parents, understanding the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and supervising students outside the classroom.

You will complete general administrative as well as operational tasks to support students with learning under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional. 

As part of this qualification, participants are required to undertake a supervised work placement in order to apply the skills and knowledge learned.

Support our young people to achieve a bright future.

The Certificate IV in School Based Education Support provides participants with the skills to become a teacher's aide or education assistant in a kindergarten, pre-primary, primary or secondary school — including for students with special needs.

You will learn how to support qualified teachers in the classroom, providing supervision and one-to-one student support in English, reading and maths.

At this level, workers may be involved in facilitation of learning for a range of instructional groupings, including for those students in need of additional support. In these roles, the education support worker sources and analyses information from diverse sources, may work with limited direct supervision and could provide guidance to other workers.

Education assistants and Special needs education assistants work in all schools throughout the Kimberley and Pilbara.

As part of this qualification, participants are required to undertake a supervised work placement in order to apply the skills and knowledge learned.

Logistics is essential to the developing resources sector in North Western Australia.

Become a part of an essential industry that is rapidly growing to meet the demands of everchanging communities communities in the North Region of Western Australia. The Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations is suitable for those engaged in supply chain operations and includes specialisations for logistics and warehousing operations.

During this course, you will learn a defined range of skilled operations involving routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures within known time constraints. It may also include responsibility for coordinating the work of others.

The training and assessment program will be negotiated with you to incorporate within your current workplace operations and schedules. If you do not currently  work within the relevant industry, NRT Warehouse training room has an operational capacity where training and assessment may be facilitated. 

During this course you will need to be prepared to stand for the majority of each day and have a basic level of computer skills.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Your key to management in the tourism industry. 

Take your tourism career to the next level with leadership and management skills. If you already work in the tourism industry and seek to elevate your career as a departmental or small business manager, this could be the course for you. 

Throughout this course, you will combine your existing tourism and travel abilities with leadership skills, enabling you to operate independently, manage staff and make a range of operational business decisions. You will learn how to lead and manage staff and workplace operations, manage diversity and conflict, establish budgets, build business relationships and enhance customer service experiences. 

Become a leader in the flourishing tourism industry.

The art industry is significant in the North West of Australia with its vibrant festivals, exhibitions and cultural celebrations.

The Certificate I in Visual Arts provides participants with the fundamental creative and technical skills that underpin visual arts and craft practices. Throughout this course, students will develop basic skills in utilising the appropriate mediums for different genres of work, and the safe use of art products in the industry.

There are a great many opportunities within the art area from production of small local products to be sold in markets, pop-up shop initiatives, art competitions, art as an engagement pathway for other non-profit organisations, as well as production of works available through local galleries to large works such as paintings, jewellery, ephemeral installations, public art and sculptures for the community and local organisations.

Your creative career starts here!

The Certificate II in Visual Arts allows participants to develop the basic creative and technical skills that underpin visual arts practices. Come and join in on the fun while you explore your artistic talents, and by the end of the course you'll be on your way to creating your very own masterpiece or embarking on your own microbusiness venture!

There are a great many opportunities within the art area from production of small local products to be sold in markets, pop-up shop initiatives, art competitions, art as an engagement pathway for other non-profit organisations, as well as production of works available through local galleries to large works such as paintings, jewelry, ephemeral installations, public art and sculptures for the community and local organisations.

This course provides a pathway to a wide range of other qualifications in visual arts and craft, and more broadly, the creative industries.

Classes are often held in the evenings and depend upon industry demand. It is recommended to complete one or two units only per term.

Further develop your professional skills in visual arts.

The Certificate III in Visual Arts provides participants with the practical skills to utilise appropriate mediums for different genres of work. Students will gain introductory skills in art theory and history, and investigate and create original works which reflect their responses to the inspiration and research undertaken.

This qualification will set you up with the basic creative and technical skills of visual arts and crafts practice. It's the perfect way to hone your skills and creativity ready for a career in a range of areas.

Throughout this course, students will complete knowledge questions and practical tasks, and present concepts underpinned by the unit of competencies.

Classes are often held in the evenings and depend upon industry demand. It is recommended to complete one or two units only per term.

Progress your career in work health and safety.

There is a growing demand for individuals with an existing trade or business qualification to upskill in work health and safety. This combination provides an advantage in securing roles in the mining, construction and manufacturing industries in North West Australia. 

The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety has been designed to equip you with the skills to provide advice and assist with improving safety in your workplace. 

Throughout this course, you will learn how to: 

• Develop suitable work health and safety documentation, and present and promote it within your workplace 
• Comply with work health and safety regulations while supporting the workplace 
• Collect and analyse workplace safety data 
• Identify hazards and assess risks on domestic and commercial building sites, and establish appropriate control measures for these hazards 
• Consult with management, subcontractors and workers on health and safety concerns 
• Contribute to managing incidents and return to work arrangements of staff 
• Assist with managing on-site contractors 

Become a health and safety manager in your workplace.

Are you passionate about the health and safety of your colleagues, and maintaining a safe and secure workplace? The Diploma of Work Health and Safety provides you with the skills and knowledge to be employed in a senior work health and safety role.  

This course covers a suite of work health and safety responsibilities, including risk, hazard and emergency management, compliance requirements, investigating work health and safety incidents, operating management systems and psychological health and safety management.