Karratha Campus

Boost your 4WD skills! 

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.  Participants are required to sit a theoretical exam on 4wd operation and safety, perform a vehicle pre-start and a practical assessment in 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

Crunch the numbers with a career as an accountant.

The Diploma of Accounting provides participants with the opportunity to undertake professional accounting job roles in financial services and other industries, including tax agents, accounts payable and accounts receivable officers, payroll service providers, and employees performing a range of accounting tasks for organisations in a range of industries.

Participants will learn how to apply solutions to a range of often complex problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. Participants will learn how to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and provide guidance to others within defined guidelines.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Crunch the numbers with a career in accounting and bookkeeping.

The Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping provides participants with an opportunity to work as a bookkeeper in a business or within their own practice. Participants will learn skills to develop their bookkeeping and financial report preparation knowledge, complete all bookkeeping requirements and complete BAS information for employers and clients.

Participants will also be able to develop a range of generic business skills. This qualification is recognised as meeting the future requirements for bookkeepers wishing to provide BAS services as a professional contract bookkeeper, either working under the direction of a Tax Agent/Public Accountant, for a bookkeeping business or franchise, or as a BAS service provider.

NRTAFE is recognised by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) as an Accredited Training Provider.
The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers is the largest bookkeeping institute in the world. It promotes and maintains the standards of bookkeeping as a profession, through the establishment of a series of relevant qualifications and the award of grades of membership that recognise academic attainment, working experience and expertise. (www.icb.org.au/About/Objectives)

Enter an industry you can count on.

The Certificate III in Accounts Administration is suitable for participants who wish to work in the administration side of accounting. This includes financial data entry, processing accounts and payrolls, producing financial reports and providing customer service in financial transactions.

Participants will learn how to:

• Design and produce business documents
• Operate computerised accounting systems
• Perform and process financial transactions and extract reports
• Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Make a positive difference in the lives of others.

The Certificate IV in Ageing Support is suitable for aged care workers who are responsible for the personal, physical and emotional support of older people in assisted living arrangements. Participants who undertake this course will undertake specialised tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home or community based environments.

Participants will learn how to develop, facilitate and review individualised service planning and delivery, demonstrating leadership and independence.

As part of this qualification, participants will undertake 120 hours of supervised work placement where they will be able to apply the skills and knowledge learned throughout the course. A federal police clearance is required prior to placement.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Learn how to create and apply technologies that control or monitor production and delivery.

Throughout this course, participants develop the skills required to work in and around autonomously operated plant, equipment and systems, within a resource industry automated workplace. 

Participants will learn how to use a range of technology to communicate with the control centre and undertake operations work.

Key industry areas transitioning towards automation include; agriculture, resources and manufacturing.

***Enrolments are currently at capacity, please contact us to express your interest in undertaking this course in the future.

Do you want to learn how to make a perfect espresso coffee in a café, restaurant, or just to enjoy at home?

This course will teach participants how to fluently speak the language of espresso and all the basics on how to make the very best espresso coffee using a commercial espresso machine, storage of coffee, cleaning, care and preventative maintenance of machinery.

You will make a range of espresso coffees using top quality freshly roasted beans from around the world, including:

• Cappuccino
• Espresso
• Macchiato
• Ristretto
• Mocha and more...

Make people look and feel their best everyday with a career in the beauty industry!

The Certificate III in Beauty Services guides participants through a range of beauty treatments and services, including waxing and nail care. This course has been specifically designed to develop participants' skills in customer service, product sales and financial transactions, allowing treatment to be applied in a professional manner.

Participants will learn how to perform a range of beauty services, including:

• Waxing
• Tanning
• Manicure and pedicures
• Nail art
• Brow treatments

Students will have the opportunity to develop more advanced skills of their choice through the selection of elective units.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Make people look and feel their best everyday with a career in the beauty industry!

If you would like to work at a beauty salon, day spa or run your own beauty business, then this course is perfect for you.

Participants will develop skills in:

• Facial massage
• Lash and brow treatments
• Nail art
• Make-up
• Waxing
• Body massage and treatments
• Retail product sales and advice

This course comprises both theory and practical study and will be conducted in the classroom and onsite in a practicing hair and beauty salon. Participants who complete the Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy will have the skills necessary to provide customers with a professional range of beauty treatments and services.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. It is likely that these individuals are establishing their own work performance.

Individuals in these roles carry out a range of routine procedural, clerical, administrative or operational tasks that require technology and business skills. They apply a broad range of competencies using some discretion, judgment and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team.

Licensing/Regulatory Information 

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. These individuals may have supervisory performance accountabilities.

Individuals in these roles carry out a mix of specialist and moderately complex administrative or operational tasks that require self-development skills. They use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Licensing/Regulatory Information 

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. It is likely that these individuals are establishing their own work performance.

Individuals in these roles carry out a range of routine procedural, clerical, administrative or operational tasks that require technology and business skills. They apply a broad range of competencies using some discretion, judgment and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team.

Licensing/Regulatory Information 

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Do you know how to operate and maintain your chainsaw in a safe manner?

The appropriate and safe use of a chainsaw is a specialist skill that requires expert training. Get the job done quickly and safely with this two-day short course!

Participants will learn how to:

• Safely operate and maintain a handheld chainsaw
• Fell small trees where hazards are of low risk
• Recognise and report hazards
• Participate in arrangements for maintaining work health and safety

This course is for those seeking to obtain the mandatory licence required to meet Health Department requirements for a Pest Management Technician licence (Endorsement 7) if you are spraying chemicals for commercial gain.
You must complete these units if you plan to use mechanical equipment such as boom spraying, quad-bike mounted equipment, broad acre spraying equipment or air blast equipment.
Please note that this course does not cover the first three units of Endorsement 7, students will need to complete the IAA09 Chemical Handling course to obtain these units.

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.

What to bring:

• Boots
• Long sleeved shirt
• Long pants
• Washable hat
• Lunch and water
• Optional change of clothes for day two

Students studying in Broome: 

From March 2019, students studying in Broome will complete the theory component of the course online in their own time. This reduces face to face delivery from three days to two, enabling full time employees to take less time off of work. Students must enrol at least two weeks prior to course commencement in order to access and complete the online component.

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

The Certificate II in Civil Construction is an entry-level course, giving participants a taste of the civil construction and mining industry. 

Participants will learn how to:

• Carry out measurements and calculations
• Read and interpret plans
• Undertake manual excavation
• Use hand and power tools
• Operate small plant equipment
• Meet OH&S requirements

Successful completion of this course will enable participants to enter the workforce with skills acquired to work safely to industry standards.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as skilled operators with civil construction plant, who apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. These individuals may provide theoretical advice and support a team.

Make a real difference in peoples' lives.

The Certificate II in Community Services is an entry-level qualification, providing an introduction into the industry. Participants will learn how to work with local government and community organisations to identify needs, and then plan and develop appropriate services and facilities in order to meet those needs.

Participants will:

• Gain an overall understanding of the community services sector
• Learn about ethical behaviour
• Develop skills in communication, information provision and processing
• Learn how to provide administration support
• Practice networking and providing group support

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Make a real difference in peoples' lives.

The Certificate III in Community Services will provide participants with the practical skills and knowledge to work effectively with individuals and groups, in residential and community settings, to identify their needs and plan and develop appropriate services to meet those needs. Participants will learn about the community services sector including mental health, alcohol and other drug services, and domestic violence services.

Participants will gain skills in:

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

As part of this qualification, participants will undertake a supervised or simulated work placement where they will be able to apply the skills and knowledge learned throughout the course.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Make a real difference in peoples' lives.

The Certificate IV in Community Services is suitable for those who already work in the community services sector and wish to build on their skills and knowledge. Participants will learn skills in advanced communication, group work, training, community information provision and program development.

Throughout the course, participants will learn how to design and deliver programs that are accessible and enhance community participation, and develop an understanding of the legal and ethical requirements for working in community services.

As part of this qualification students will undertake a supervised work placement where they will be able to apply the skills and knowledge learned throughout this course.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Make a real difference in peoples' lives.

The Diploma of Community Services provides participants 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. This course can be completed in three sections - program development, case management, and team leadership - and is an affordable entry pathway into tertiary study in an approved Social Work degree.

As part of this qualification, participants will undertake a supervised 100 hours of work placement in order to apply the skills and knowledge learnt. A federal police clearance and Working with Children Check are required prior to placement.

Graduates are able to work in aged care homes, youth shelters, State Government Family and Community Service Agencies, youth centres, aboriginal communities, community centres and local councils.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

This 3 day course covers Occupational Health and Safety law, legislation and standards relating to working at heights and the skills required to enter and work in confined spaces in the mining, infrastructure and resource industries.

This covers:

• Identifying, monitoring and reassessing risk control measures
• Fall arrest systems
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Planning, access and egress
• Safely performing duties
• System dismantle and pack up
• Define a confined space
• Identification Hazard and use control measure
• Use of Confined Space Entry Permit
• Risk control measure
• Stand-by person and their responsibilities
• Correct equipment for tasks
• Hierarchy of hazard control
• Rescue Plan
• Isolation procedures

This course is ideal for those seeking work within the Mining and Resource industry.

Experience some of nature's greatest gifts and learn how best to preserve them.

The Certificate I in Conservation and Ecosystem Management is an entry-level qualification, providing participants with an insight into the conservation and land management industry. Participants will gain foundation skills in natural area conservation, machinery operation and maintenance, seed collection and correct occupational health and safety practices.

Throughout this course, students will complete written assignments and work in teams to undertake programs that assist in maintaining the natural environment.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Experience some of nature's greatest gifts and learn how best to preserve them.

The Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management provides participants with a solid understanding of the conservation and land management industry. Students can elect to focus on Indigenous land management, conservation earthworks, lands, parks and wildlife, or natural area management.

Throughout this course, students will complete written assignments and work in teams to undertake programs that assist in maintaining the natural environment. Participants will gain practical skills in occupational health and safety, fire management, biodiversity surveying, mapping and an understanding of remote operations.

This course is delivered on country to ranger groups in the North West.

Experience some of nature's greatest gifts and learn how best to preserve them.

This qualification assists participants to build on their existing skills within the conservation and land management industry, preparing them for employment in supervisory/management roles. Participants will gain practical skills in planning, implementing, costing and budgeting for conservation and land management projects. Participants will also gain skills in occupational health and safety, biodiversity practices, and gain knowledge on the natural environment.

Throughout this course, students will complete written assignments and work in teams to undertake a range of programs on country.

This course is delivered on country to ranger groups in the North West.

Support our young people to achieve a bright future.

The Certificate III in 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.

Participants will learn how to:

• Implement planned education programs
• Assist students in their learning and development
• Contribute to the safety and health of students
• Support students with additional needs

Participants will also learn how to work with children and young people at risk of harm, culturally diverse students, families and co-workers, and gain an introductory knowledge into working with children with special needs.

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 Education Support enables participants to work as a teachers' aide in public, independent and community education settings. Upon successful completion, participants will be competent in aiding school teaching staff in the safe care and supervision of their class of students.

Participants will learn how to:

• Assist in the facilitation of student learning
• Support learning and implementation of responsible behaviour
• Comply with legislative, policy and industrial requirements within an education environment
• Use educational strategies to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education
• Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
• Facilitate learning for students with a disability

This qualification covers competencies to select components, set up and operate component placement machines and carry out rework to a prescribed routine. It includes selecting components, assembling electronic sub-systems and carrying out reworks to a prescribed routine.

The Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) UEE22011 is an entry level qualification, providing an introduction into the electrical industry and a pathway into an apprenticeship.

This course provides participants with practical skills in:
•    Electrical wiring and equipment
•    Workplace safety
•    Electrical regulations
•    Electrical drawing

Spark up a career as a licensed electrician.

The Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician must be completed as part of an apprenticeship, and upon successful completion, allows participants to work as a qualified electrician. ​​Apprentices will learn through a combination of on-the-job employment and block training at North Regional TAFE.

This qualification provides participants with the underpinning skills and knowledge required to obtain an A Grade Electrical License, and subsequently undertake a career in the domestic and commercial building installation, fit out and maintenance service sector.

Participants will learn how to:

• Undertake electrical work and competency development activities
• Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities components
• Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
• Install low-voltage wiring and appliances
• Trouble-shoot and repair work
• Follow OH&S practices

Gain an insight into the world of engineering.

The Certificate I in Engineering provides participants with an opportunity to learn in a simulated work environment and be exposed to an industrial setting in work experience. This means starting on time, setting goals, achieving work in a given timeframe, and working as part of a team.

This qualification assists participants to develop the skills and knowledge required to transition into a Certificate II in Engineering.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Explore your options in the diverse engineering industry.

The Certificate II in Engineering provides participants with an overview of a range of specialist areas within the metals and engineering industry.

Participants will learn skills in:

• Using tools
• Measuring and calculating
• Technical drawing and drafting
• Load shifting
• Thermal cutting
• Using forging and casting equipment
• Welding

Participant will also learn about safety in the workplace, computing and maths. Participants will be able to practice the skills they have learned in a workshop environment.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Take your engineering career to the next level.

The Certificate IV in Engineering (Instrumentation) has been specifically designed for any qualified tradesperson including unrestricted electricians, electrical fitters, engineers in the resource industry, refrigeration technicians, or for apprentices in their third or fourth year of study.

Learn to install, commission, calibrate and maintain modern instrumentation and control systems, as well as loop turning of multi controller or multi element systems.

Get qualified as a boilermaker or welder.

The Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade  must be completed as part of an apprenticeship, and upon successful completion, allows participants to work as a qualified boilermaker or welder. Apprentices will learn through a combination of on-the-job learning and block training at North Regional TAFE.

Throughout this course, participants will be guided through metal fabrication, forging, founding, structural steel erection, electroplating, metal spinning, metal polishing, sheet metal work, welding and the use of related computer controlled equipment.

Participants will learn how to perform some of the following tasks:

• Engineering measurements and computations
• Mechanical cutting
• Manual heating and thermal cutting
• Fabrication, forming, shaping and assembling of components
• Manual metal arc welding
• Gas metal arc and gas tungsten arc welding
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Use of handheld and power tools

Get qualified as an industrial electrician.

The Certificate III in Engineering - Industrial must be completed as part of an apprenticeship, and upon successful completion, allows participants to work as an industrial electrician or electrical regulator. Apprentices will learn through a combination of on-the-job employment and block training at North Regional TAFE.

Throughout this course, participants will learn how to select, set up and install, test, fault-find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings and industrial environments, including oil/gas installations, mine sites, processing plants and the like.

Participants will learn how to perform some of the following tasks:

• Terminate and test electrical wiring
• Select appropriate cabling and circuit protection devices
• Install low voltage cabling and fit-off accessories
• Inspect, test and verify electrical installations
• Fault-find and troubleshoot
• Perform engineering measurements and computations
• Apply safety practices, procedures and compliance standards
• Solve problems in d.c. and low voltage a.c. circuits

Get qualified as a plant mechanic.

The Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade  must be completed as part of an apprenticeship, and upon successful completion, allows participants to work as a qualified plant mechanic. Apprentices will learn through a combination of on-the-job employment and block training at North Regional TAFE.

Throughout this course, participants will be guided through the design, assembly, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, fault finding, commissioning, maintenance and service of all mechanical equipment, machinery, fluid power systems, stationary and mobile equipment, instruments, refrigeration, and the use of computer controlled machine tools.

Participants will learn how to perform some of the following tasks:

• Engineering measurements and computations
• Manual heating and thermal cutting
• Routine manual metal arc welding
• Routine gas metal arc welding
• Maintenance of machines and equipment
• Fault diagnosis
• Manual handling
• Handle a range of tools
• Dismantle, replace and assembly of engineering components

Forge a path into the diverse engineering industry.

The Certificate II in Engineering Pathways is suitable for those interested in being exposed to an engineering working environment, with a view to enter into employment in the industry. This course equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to enhance their prospects of employment in an engineering or related working environment.

Participants will learn how to:

• Apply occupational health and safety principles
• Develop a career plan for the engineering industry
• Undertake basic engineering projects
• Use hand and power tools, and workshop machines

This qualification reflects the role of individuals establishing or operating a business providing self-employment, as well as those establishing a new venture as part of a larger organisation.

These individuals use well developed skills and a broad knowledge base to solve a range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others and have responsibility for the output of others.

Learn how to provide entry level support and basic client care for a range of roles within the aged care and disability support sectors!

This skill set is for individuals who use introductory care practices to support fully qualified carers within an aged care or disability support environment. The support provided in client care will be predominantly non-direct. 

You will organise, provide and monitor support services for individuals; develop safe work practices when providing direct client care; learn compliance with infection prevention and control policies and procedures; as well as ensuring your own health and safety and the safety of others in your work environment.

Nominated campuses include: Broome, Karratha, Kununurra and Pundulmurra (South Hedland).

Once you are enrolled your lecturer will be in contact with you prior to starting the scheduled course.

Learn how to provide first aid and perform CPR in emergency situations.

Throughout this course, participants will learn how to:

• Respond to an emergency situation
• Apply appropriate first aid procedures
• Communicate details of the incident
• Evaluate the incident and their own performance
• First aid codes of practice and workplace procedures
• ARC guidelines relevant to the provision of CPR
• Legal, workplace and community considerations
• Operating an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) 
• Conveying incident details to emergency service personnel
• Debriefing and welfare

This course consists of practical components that must be completed on the floor. Please wear comfortable and appropriate clothing.

This course covers a vital set of lifesaving skills, don’t delay, get trained today!

Take the first step in your fitness career.

The Certificate III in Fitness provides participants with the skills to work as a fitness instructor, planning and conducting fitness programs and group exercise regimes. Participants will learn about the role of fitness instructors and gain an overview of work in the industry.

Participants will learn how to:

• Recognise and apply exercise considerations for specific groups or individuals
• Incorporate anatomy and physiology principles into fitness programming
• Provide health screening and fitness orientation
• Provide healthy eating information
• Maintain equipment for activities
• Analyse risks and respond to emergency situations

As part of this qualification, participants are required to undertake a supervised work placement where there will be able to apply the skills and knowledge learned.

Take the next step in your fitness journey. Become a personal trainer.

The Certificate IV in Fitness enables participants to work as a qualified personal trainer. Upon successful completion, participants will have specialist skills to train individual or groups of clients on a one-on-one or group basis to improve health-related components of fitness.

Participants will learn how to:

• Plan, conduct and evaluate exercise training
• Provide leadership and guidance to clients and other staff
• Deal with unpredictable situations applying defined guidelines and procedures from the fitness industry and relevant organisation
• Monitor and manage business activities in order to operate efficiently and profitably

This qualification provides a pathway to work in a diversity of fitness industry businesses including fitness centres, gyms, aquatic facilities, community facilities and in open spaces.

As part of this qualification, participants are required to undertake a supervised work placement where they will be able to apply the skills and knowledge learned.

The Certificate I in Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE) is an enabling general education course aimed at the development of personal, social and employability skills that are applicable across a wide range of industries.

It is designed to assist learners who have been marginalised or disadvantaged in some way to articulate into vocational pathways and to develop the skills and abilities to direct their own development.  

Get prepared for further work and study.

This qualification is a preparatory course enabling learners to extend their general education prior to entering a range of vocational training programs, employment or community participation. This course assists students with their specific needs across a range of fields including communication, mathematics, personal development and technology.

Participants will learn about:

• Practical numeracy
• Personal development
• Basic technology
• Community participation
• Basic business practices

Gain the skills to enter further study and employment.

The Certificate I in General Education for Adults is a bridging qualification for people of all cultural backgrounds and ages who want to improve their reading, writing, speaking and maths skills for employment, further training or participation within the community. This qualification approximates Year 9 at high school.

Throughout this course, participants will learn how to:

• Engage with and create texts
• Work with numbers and money
• Interpret directions
• Undertake measurements
• Interpret statistics
• Participate in job seeking

This qualification assists participants to explore further training options which suit their interests and abilities.

This course is available online!

Online classes are delivered via video lessons using Blackboard Collaborate and self study. 

What you need for the online class:

• A device (computer or tablet)
• A headset with a microphone
• A webcam 
• Access to the internet

Date: Wednesday, 11am -12pm; Friday 2pm - 3pm

Gain the skills to enter further study and employment.

The Certificate II in General Education for Adults provides participants with a general education. The training provides initial skill development in reading, writing, numeracy and skill development in a variety of areas to meet personal needs and to facilitate participation in the community, or other workplace and further education and training.

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

• Clarify project goals with appropriate people
• Plan, carry out and evaluate a project
• Identify a range of pathway options
• Develop a learning plan in relation to identified goals
• Assemble a portfolio and evaluate progress in relation to goals
• Read, interpret and evaluate texts
• Create a range of texts,
• Investigate, interpret and apply knowledge of every day and formal mathematics in a range of contexts

Gain the skills to enter further study and employment.

This course aims to provide a general education to participants. That is, initial skill development in reading, writing and numeracy and skill development in a variety of areas to meet personal needs and to facilitate participation in the community, or other workplace and further education and training.

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

• Clarify project goals with an appropriate support person
• Plan, carry out and evaluate projects
• Develop and document a personal study plan and gather a portfolio of evidence with support
• Read and interpret short, explicit and personally relevant texts
• Create simple, personally relevant texts
• Apply simple mathematical knowledge in familiar and everyday situations

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Seeking a career that can take you places? The North West provides an exceptional setting for guide training at some of the most spectacular sites in the country.

The Certificate III in Guiding provides participants with the key skills to operate as a successful tour guide.

The course covers:

• First aid
• Customer service
• Guide work
• Leadership
• Hazard assessment

As a tour guide you may visit many stunning remote areas including waterfalls, Indigenous art sites, World Heritage areas such as Purnunlulu National Park (Bungle Bungles), Karijini National Park and the picturesque Kimberley Coast. Previous completion of the Kakadu and Uluru Guides Accreditations contribute towards this qualification - please speak to your lecturer during the enrolment process to discuss your options.

If you are looking for a way to incorporate your enthusiasm for travel into work, then the Certificate III in Guiding could open the door to a successful career that allows you to travel the world!

Are you currently working as a tour guide? This is your chance to get formal recognition of your skills.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Ready to enter into a stylish hairdressing career?

The Certificate III in Hairdressing is the minimum trade-level qualification required to practice hairdressing in Australia. Delivered in conjunction with a hairdressing apprenticeship, students will learn all facets of the hairdressing industry.

The following areas are covered in this course:

• Colouring​​​​​​
• Cutting
• Styling
• Hair treatments
• Client consultation
• Selling products and services
• Working as part of a team
• Making financial transactions

Upon completion, students will possess a range of well-developed skills using discretion and judgement while being responsible for their own workload.

Please note: This course must be undertaken as part of an apprenticeship.

Plant the seed for a successful career.

The Certificate II in Horticulture is an entry-level qualification, allowing participants to gain an insight into the horticulture industry.

Participants will develop basic skills and knowledge in caring for nursery plants and food gardens, treating weeds and using horticulture equipment.

This course leads into employment opportunities as a parks assistant, gardener, nursery worker or can be used as a pathway into higher level horticulture qualifications.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Plant the seed for a successful career.

Set yourself on a path towards a flourishing career in the horticulture industry with a Certificate III in Horticulture.

Participants will learn how to:

• Propagate and maintain nursery plants
• Install irrigation and food gardens
• Treat weeds, pests and diseases safely
• Use a range of horticultural equipment

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

A qualification in the dynamic hospitality industry could be your master key to new places, new people and new culture!

The Certificate I in Hospitality is an entry-level qualification, providing participants with the skills and knowledge in fundamental hospitality operations.

Participants who complete this qualification will be able to undertake work in various hospitality settings, such as restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops. Individuals may work with some autonomy or in a team, usually under close supervision.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

A qualification in the dynamic hospitality industry could be your master key to new places, new people and new culture!

If you want to work your way up the hospitality ladder, then the Certificate II in Hospitality is a great place to start. Students will gain practical skills in food and beverage preparation, including preparing and serving coffee and non-alcoholic beverages. Students will 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. Start your journey today!

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

A qualification in the dynamic hospitality industry could be your master key to new places, new people and new culture!

Take your hospitality career to the next level by gaining the skills to work in a supervisory role. The Certificate IV in Hospitality will teach participants how to lead a team of staff by providing training and advice, maintaining a roster, managing diversity and addressing workplace conflicts.

Participants will also gain other management skills including maintaining a budget and transactions, and planning and costing basic menus.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

A qualification in the dynamic hospitality industry could be your master key to new places, new people and new culture!

The Diploma of Hospitality Management has been designed for those already working in the hospitality industry, who are ready to step into a management role.

This qualification covers a range of managerial skills including:

• Rostering
• Budgeting
• Marketing
• People management

Participants will graduate with the skills to work as a bar, restaurant, gaming, kitchen or motel manager. There are also elective streams in this course including food and beverage, front of house and small business management, which allows participants to focus their study towards an employment outcome of choice.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in a range of human resources roles. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Coordinator and Payroll Officer.

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 support a single human resources function.

Licensing/Regulatory Information 

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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

The Certificate IV in Human Resources provides participants with the skills to work in a range of support positions within human resources management.

In smaller companies, graduates may work across all human resources functional areas and in larger companies, graduates may be assigned responsibilities in units or business areas focused on discrete human resources functions, such as remuneration, workforce planning or human resources information systems.

Throughout this course, participants will learn how to:

• Review human resources functions
• Recruit, select and induct staff
• Support performance management processes
• Implement industrial relations procedures

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Develop the skills to care for those within the aged care, disability, or home and community care sector. Students who undertake this qualification can choose to specialise in one of these three streams.

Training is focussed on empowering and equipping students with the knowledge and competencies required of community workers to deliver individualised support to people who may require assistance due to ageing, disability or other reasons, both in community or residential settings. Students will be taught how to use discretion and judgement when providing this support and to take ownership of tasks and outcomes.

Experienced lecturers will provide participants with a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as expand on the theories behind the concepts and practices of person-centred support.

As part of this qualification, participants will undertake 120 hours of supervised work placement where they will be able to apply the skills and knowledge learned throughout the course. A federal police clearance is required prior to placement.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

There is a demand in today's modern world for employees skilled in the field of digital media and information technology!

The Certificate III in Information Technology has been tailored to meet the needs of an information communications technology (ICT) support worker.

This course covers:

• ICT legislation and policy requirements
• Building and maintaining computer equipment and systems
• How to best provide client support
• Networking
• Virtualisation
• Server administration

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

This course covers:

•    ICT legislation and policy requirements
•    Diagnosing client business requirements
•    Installing and managing servers
•    Building and maintaining computer equipment and networking systems
•    Managing networks and data integrity
•    Building security into VPNs
•    Virtualisation and virtual server administration

ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology can be completed in 2 years. Currently it is offered for trainees only.

Gain the skills to enter further study and employment.

This course aims to provide a general education to participants. That is, initial skill development in reading, writing and numeracy and skill development in a variety of areas to meet personal needs and to facilitate participation in the community, or other workplace and further education and training.

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

• Develop a learning plan and portfolio with support
• Read and interpret a limited range of short, simple and personally relevant texts
• Create short simple, personally relevant texts
• Recognise simple mathematical information in familiar and everyday situations

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Make a positive difference in the lives of others.

This qualification aims to provide learners with basic industry specific skills and knowledge that may enable them to transition into a traineeship within the Community Services sector at the Certificate III level or to go on to secure employment in the Disability sector.

This Qualification will be delivered face to face, with a 100 hour work placement required to be undertaken in a disability care setting to allow for consolidation of knowledge and skills.