Karratha Campus

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

​​​​​​​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.

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.

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.

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. 

Face-to-face weekly classes are held throughout the academic year, Drop-in tutorial sessions are available throughout each term for all trainees who wish to attend. You will have access to a Learner Management System to aid in the acquisition of knowledge and development of practical skills. You will be assessed through practical activities in your workplace or a simulated business environment. 

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 Northwest 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 a career conserving our natural environment.

Would you like to pursue a career in the great outdoors? This entry-level qualification provides you with first-hand experience in the conservation and ecosystem management industry.

Throughout this course, you will learn about natural area conservation, ecological restoration, nursery work, machinery operation and maintenance, safe work practices and basic chemical safety. You will complete written assignments and work in teams to undertake programs that assist in maintaining the natural environment. 

Learn how to conserve our natural environment. 

Are you interested in working as a ranger or conservation officer in the conservation and ecosystem management industry? 

This course focuses on conservation techniques to maintain and promote the natural diversity of the land and ecosystem. You will have the option to focus on indigenous land management, conservation earthworks, lands, parks and wildlife, or natural area management. 

Throughout this course, you will learn how to conduct ecological and cultural site inspections, produce, read and interpret maps, respond to wildfires, apply and transport chemicals, operate a four-wheel-drive and undertake a range of repairs.

Become a leader in natural conservation. 

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This qualification prepares you for management and/or supervisory roles within the Conservation and Ecosystem Management industry. 

This course covers practical skills in planning, implementing, costing and budgeting for conservation projects. Throughout this course you will learn about land and sea management, ecological restoration, revegetation and monitoring diversity, map production and wildfire management. You will undertake written assignments and work in teams to complete a range of programs on country.

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.

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.

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

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

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 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.

​​​​​​​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.

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.

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.

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 hairdressing career that's at the cutting-edge?

Become a qualified hairdresser, trained in practical skills to work one-on-on with clients, offering them quality service. You will receive hands-on experience at either our Karratha or Broome based salon where you will get the opportunity to work on real clients using advance equipment and tools. During this course, you will learn how to colour, cut, style, and provide hair treatments, in conjunction with offering customer service in client consultations, selling products and services, and 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 is completed as an apprenticeship. Head to our Apprenticeship page for more information. 

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

This qualification underpins a range of work functions and job roles that can lead to a job in the horticultural and land management industries.

This course is available at other campus locations upon request.

Grow a flourishing career in the horticulture industry. 

Do you have a keen interest in gardening? This course sets you up for a career as a gardener, landscaper, irrigation or nursery officer. 

Throughout this course, you will learn how to propagate and maintain nursery plants, install irrigation and food gardens, treat weeds, pests and diseases safely, and use a range of horticultural equipment. You will learn about relevant plant diseases and disorders, improving soil conditions and maintaining irrigation systems.

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.

Shape the employee journey and influence organisational culture with a rewarding career in HR.

Human resource professionals contribute to the development of a business’s most valuable asset: it’s people. HR professionals are responsible for workforce planning, recruitment, training and development, employee and labour relations, and often specialise in a particular area of the industry. 

Throughout this course, you will learn about the processes and regulations that keep an organisation ticking – from industrial awards and agreements, through to work health and safety procedures and internal human resources processes. You will learn about performance and payroll management, how to develop teams and conduct negotiations. 

This program has been designed to meet the needs of experienced, independent learners learning in remote regions within North West Australia.  

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, disability support, or home and community care.

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 home and community support services, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Load and unload goods/cargo skillset will provide the skills and knowledge required to load and unload goods and cargo in accordance with relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority regulations/permit requirements.

This course includes:

• Loading and unloading goods and cargo
• Securing and protecting a load
• Completing all required documentation.

This is a great start for companies and individuals to gain the experience and safety requirements when loading and unloading.

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 gain skills in: 

• Project scope, time and cost 
• Project quality, HR and risk 
• Project communication and stakeholder engagement 
• Project teams and meetings
• Continuous improvement 

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.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a technique used in emergency situations to save lives.

This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to perform CPR in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.

Areas covered throughout this course:

• 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

Try your hand in the beauty industry!

The Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics is an entry-level qualification, providing participants with the skills needed to work as a retail sales assistant selling and demonstrating beauty and cosmetic products.

During this course, participants will gain the skills and knowledge required to apply make-up products for day as well as hair styles for evening or special occasions.

Participants will also learn how to consult with clients, analyse face and skin, and demonstrate how to apply make-up products to suit each individual client's needs or make-up brief.

​​​​​​​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.

Are you ready to glam your career?

The Certificate II in Salon Assistant is an entry-level qualification, providing you with the skills to work as an assistant in a hair salon. You will develop foundation skills and knowledge required in hairdressing salons to provide client services assistance. Receive hands-on experience at either our Karratha or Broome based salon where you will get the opportunity to work on real clients using advance equipment and tools. 

During your training you will focus on upskilling in customer service areas as well as performing daily task such as shampooing, colouring and styling.  

Students will learn everything they need to provide a top quality service!

Gain the skills and knowledge required to conduct civil construction skidsteer loader operations within the civil construction industry.

Participants will learn how to:

• Operate a Bobcat/skidsteer
• Plan and prepare for skidsteer loader operations
• Load, carry and place materials
• Select, remove and fit attachments
• Move the skidsteer safely between worksites
• Undertake machine maintenance
• Clear and maintain work area

* If participants are working in the civil construction industry or have previous experience documented in a logbook prior to undertaking this training, a fast track process may be available. Please talk to your local lecturer.

Start kicking goals with a qualification in sport and recreation.

Are you ready for a career where you can help others keep and active and healthy lifestyle? 

This qualification is an entry-level qualification, providing participants with a taster of the sport and community recreation industry. In this training you will learn how to assist with activity sessions and learn about industry knowledge to deliver a range of sport and recreation sessions and programs. You will also gain the skills required for customer service with a range of clientele.

In addition, you will also be trained in workplace health and safety and dealing with emergency situations. The lecturer uses a workplace resource to ensure training is realistic and meaningful. You will complete project work to develop knowledge of governing bodies and the legal requirements of the industry.

Start kicking goals with a qualification in sport and recreation.

Are you ready for a career where you can help others keep and active and healthy lifestyle? 

The Certificate III in Sport and Recreation offer the multi-skills for you to provide operational and customer support in fitness centres, sporting grounds or aquatic centres, as well as how best to provide support for sport and recreational programs. In this course you will learn a range of skills from planning and conducting schedules and programs, customer service, first aid and emergency response, and learning digital tools for promotion and engagement. 

Start kicking goals with a qualification in sport and recreation.

Are you ready for a career where you can help others keep and active and healthy lifestyle? 

The Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation enables you to work in the sport and recreation industry in an administrative or organisational capacity. You will learn to plan, conduct and evaluate activities of others, deal with unpredictable and non-routine situations and provide leadership and guidance to staff. You will undertake a combination of learning activities such as, coordinating work teams or groups, learn how to address client needs, provide first aid and develop and maintain stakeholder relationships.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in a diverse range of sport and recreation locations such as fitness centres, sporting grounds or complexes, leisure and aquatic centres and community recreation centres or sporting organisations and associations.