Skill sets

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

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

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

Please bring along: 

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

Unit

RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle

This course teaches the skills and knowledge needed to operate chainsaws safely and effectively for the purpose of felling small trees. 

The Agroforestry Chainsaw skill set provides instruction and development of key skills and knowledge required to safely operate and maintain a chainsaw whilst felling and lopping small trees. This skill set is suitable for beginners through to confident operators.

Participants will learn how to:

• Operate and maintain chainsaws
• Fell small trees
• Participate in work health and safety processes

Units:

AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws
AHCPCM205 Fell small trees
AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes

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

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

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

Units:

K2046 Area Warden 

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

This 3 day 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...

“I really enjoyed this class and learnt so much in such a short amount of time. The only thing I found challenging about the course was being the only student in class that had no experience in working in a cafe or as a barista; but by the second and third day I gained so much confidence and learnt so much. Definitely recommend this course to anyone that’s interested in being a barista or just want to try something new and see where it takes you.” - 2021 Barista Skill Set Participant

Units:

SITHFAB005 Prepare and serve espresso coffee

SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety

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

Learn how to safely perform basic rigging.

The Basic Rigging Skill Set is a 5 day course that provides the knowledge and skills required to safely perform basic rigging work.

Riggers use mechanical load shifting equipment and associated gear to move, place or secure loads, including plant, equipment or members of a structure. Riggers ensure the stability of those members and set up and dismantle hoists.

This course applies to rigging work involving:

• structural steel erection
• hoists
• pre-cast concrete members of a structure
• safety nets and static lines
• mast climbing work platforms
• perimeter safety screens and shutters
• cantilevered crane loading platforms.

The unit of competency covered in this course is based upon the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work.

Unit:

CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level

Be business ready!

Almost every business has an office — and there's no shortage of job opportunities here! From administration work through to customer service, using business technology, dealing with accounts and finances through to digital marketing — you just need to be skills ready!

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

Units:

BSBOPS203 Deliver a service to customers

BSBPEF202 Plan and apply time management

BSBTEC201Use business software applications

BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others

Get creative, learn pottery!

Experiment, explore and learn a variety of techniques using clay, to form your own creative pieces.

You will imaginatively explore ceramic materials and processes to create and form your pieces by hand. Firing and glazing will also take place, where you will learn more about colours and design ideas that are relevant to your formed pieces.

This unit is appropriate for beginners, teachers, artists and hobbyists, where you can work at your own pace under the guidance of a lecturer.

Units:

CUACER201 Develop ceramic skills

CUAPPR101 Use ideas and techniques to develop creative work

The course is held 1 evening for 8 weeks.

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 2 day short course!

Participants will learn how to:

• Safely operate and maintain a handheld chainsaw
• Recognise and report hazards
• Participate in arrangements for maintaining work health and safety

Units:

AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws

AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes

Learn how to apply chemicals using mechanical equipment.

The Chemcert - Stage 2 (Boom-Spray Licence) is a 5 day course which covers a combinations of face to face training and practical assessment. The Chemcert - Stage 2 (Boom-Spray Licence) is an important Skill Set to obtain for those who need to meet Health Department requirements for a Pest Management Technician licence (Endorsement 7) if you are spraying chemicals for commercial gain.

During this 5 day course, you must complete the units in this skill set 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: 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.

What to bring:

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

Units:

AHCCHM404 Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals

AHCCHM405 Plan and implement a chemical use program

AHCPMG302 Control plant pests, diseases and disorders

Learn the skills and knowledge required to handle, transport, and apply chemicals under supervision

The appropriate and safe use of chemicals is a skill that requires expert training. Get the job done quickly and safely with the 3 day Chemical Handling Basics Skill Set!

In this skill set, you will learn the following:

• Handling and transport techniques and requirements for chemicals
• Structure and content of chemical labels and safety data sheets and their use and purpose for safe chemical application
• Principles and methods of measuring, mixing and applying chemicals
• Features and functions of a range of application equipment, their operations, and maintenance requirements
• Risk factors to be taken into account for human and animal health, spillage and environmental impact relevant to chemical use before, during and following chemical application
• Basic chemical groupings and types used in the workplace, including:
• The of mode of action
• The impact on chemical safety
• Application methods
• Paths of entry of poisons into the body and the methods of limiting exposure through practices and personal protective clothing
• Maintenance practices for chemical application related equipment and PPE and disposal procedures for chemical contaminants and containers
• Assessing weather conditions and the impact on safe application of chemicals
• Components of a workplace chemical application plan
• Chemical related records and reports and their purpose.

Units:

AHCPMG201 Treat weeds

AHCWHS201 Participate in work health and safety processes

AHCCHM201 Apply chemicals under supervision

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

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

Students will learn how to:

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

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

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

What to bring:

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

Units:

AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals

AHCPMG301 Control weeds

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

The Confined Space Gas Testing Skill Set is a two-day course that will give you the ability to undertake gas testing and to enter and work safely in confined spaces. The course covers Occupational Health and Safety law, legislation and standards relating to Gas Atmosphere tests and the skills required to enter and work in confined spaces in the mining, infrastructure and resource industries.

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

• Identifying, monitoring and reassessing risk control measures
• 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

Units:

MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres

RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces

Be confident in your abilities with gas testing, confined spaces and working at heights!

In this 3 day course you will gain knowledge of 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 course 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.

Units:

MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres

RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces

RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights

Learn how to expertly prepare and serve a range of non-alcoholic beverages typically served at cafes, restaurants and bars!

This two-day course will teach participants how to perfectly make cafe style drinks. Some beverages may include:

• Iced coffees
• Iced chocolates
• Smoothies
• Frappes teas

Units:

SITHFAB004 Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages

SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety

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

The Dogging Skill Set is a 5 day course comprised of theory and practical activities where you will learn how to facilitate lifting equipment and materials through a crane.

Throughout this course you will learn about applying the correct slinging techniques for the purpose of lifting and moving loads, including selecting the method of lifting in consideration of the type of the load, its mass and its center of gravity.

You will also learn the correct ways of directing the operator of a crane or hoist in the movement of a load when the load is both in view and out of view of the operator.
These new skills will allow you to successfully move, position and relocate materials ranging in size around their respective work areas in a safe and effective manner.

Units:

CPCCLDG3001 License to perform dogging

The unit of competency covered in this course is based upon the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work.

Gain the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a boom-type Elevating Work Platform (EWP), where the length of the boom is 11 metres or more.

The EWP Skill Set is a three day course where you will learn how to operate an EWP safely and efficiently in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements.

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

• hazards and risk elimination/control strategies
• conduct routine checks
• set up an elevating work platform
• operate an elevating work platform in a safe manner
• safely shut down and secure the elevating work platform.

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

Upon successful completions, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment and Notice of Assessment. NR TAFE will submit an Application for High Risk Work Licence (Class WP) on your behalf, providing all requirements are met. For details, please see https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/worksafe/apply-or-renew-high-risk-work-licence(opens in a new tab)

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

Unit:

TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)

Do you want to improve on your English skills?

This class is suitable for migrants and/or those who come from a non-English speaking background, and wish to build on their English skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking, pronunciation and grammar.

This course is appropriate for Temporary Skill Shortage, Tourist and Working Holiday visa holders. If you are a permanent resident, Australian citizen or the dependent of a 457 visa holder, there are also Government subsidised courses available such as the 22472VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults.

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

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Do you need help preparing for your IELTS score? These courses assist students to develop their English skills in areas such as reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar and pronunciation. To register your interest, contact us today. 

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

The Entry into Care Roles Skill Set runs 3 days a week for 3 weeks. This course is suited 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 learn how to:

• organise, provide and monitor support services for individuals
• develop safe work practices when providing direct client care
• understand compliance with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
• ensure health and safety and the safety of others in your work environment.

This Skill Set takes place 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) over the course of 3 weeks. 

Time: 8:30am - 2:30pm 

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

Units:

CHCCCS015      Provide individualised support
HLTINF001       Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTWHS002    Follow safe work practices for direct client care

Do you need to operate an excavator for work? 

The Excavator Skills Set is a 5 day course where you will learn how to conduct excavator operations within the civil construction industry.

Throughout this course, participants will learn about:

• Machine and general safety
• Excavator terminology
• Pre-start and post inspections
• Start up and shut down procedures
• Trenching
• Bulk excavation and lifting loads

Unit:

RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations

* 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.

This course is designed for experienced chainsaw operators as a progression from the Chainsaw Skillset. Students will gain professional training for chainsaw operations. Being a high-risk activity there is a duty of care for operators to have accredited training. It is also for recreational operators that seek professional training.

This skill set is delivered as face-to-face training for one theory day in the classroom, and one day in the field completing practical demonstration assessments. NR TAFE also provide chainsaws and a comprehensive range of support equipment to use as per TAFE safe operating procedures.

Unit:

AHCPCM203 Fell small trees

Learn how to be an effective health and safety representative in the workplace!

This one-day Fire Extinguisher short course includes the practical use of fire extinguishers, fire behaviour and methods of control.

The course covers:

• fire types
• types of extinguisher and how to use them
• fire blankets
• fire hose reels and lighting real fires and using the equipment.

For the practical component, students get to use CO2 and dry powder extinguishers as well as fire blankets.

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

Learn how to provide emergency first aid in an education and care setting.

This two-day course is suitable for educators and support staff working who are required to respond to first aid situations, including asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies.

Participants will learn how to:

• Respond to an emergency situation
• Apply appropriate emergency first aid procedures
• Communicate details of the incident
• Evaluate the incident and their own performance

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

Unit:

HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

Learn how to provide first aid in emergency situations.

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

Participants will learn how to:

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

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

Unit:

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

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

Would you like nationally recognised training in hospitality? NR TAFE has a skill set for anyone wanting to kick-start their career today!

Operators of registered food businesses must ensure those who handle food within their business handle foods safely. To ensure this happens, the manager/owner must nominate a Food Safety Supervisor, who has the responsibility of recognising, preventing and alleviating the risks associated with food handling in your workplace.

If you work in a commercial kitchen or are just looking to enter the industry this is an excellent qualification to hold.

During this two-day course you will gain the knowledge of safe food practices and hygiene requirements.

This course covers how to:

• Understand the obligations of food handlers under current legislation
• Handle and store food safely
• Reduce the risk of food-borne illness (food poisoning)
• Implement procedures for food safety
• Follow all food safety policies and procedures correctly and consistently according to organisation food safety program requirements to ensure compliance of all food handling practices
• Control food hazards at critical control points
• Complete food safety monitoring processes and complete documents as outlined in the food safety program
• Identify and report practices that are inconsistent with the food safety program
• Take corrective actions for incidents where food hazards are unacceptable
• Identify potential hygiene risks
• Implement correct methods of cleaning and sanitising
• Maintain correct standards of personal hygiene for food handlers in your workplace

Units:

SITXFSA005 Use hygienic practices for food safety

SITXFSA006 Participate in safe food handling practices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Unit:

TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck

Learn how to operate a front end loader safely and efficiently.

The Front End Loader Skill Set is a 5 day course that provides you with the knowledge and skills to conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations.

The course guides participants through:

• Planning and preparation
• Pre-start checks
• Front end loader operations, including attaching, securing, lifting, carrying and placing materials
• Machine relocation
• Machine operator maintenance
• Shutdown procedure

Unit:

RIIMPO321F Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to operate a wheeled front end loader within the civil construction and resources industries. 

Fascinated by maps? Take your industry knowledge to the next level and learn how to make your own!

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Spatial Information Systems (SIS) has been a growth industry within conservation for approximately fifteen years.  In simple terms it is computer mapping, but it involves creating, storing and managing geographic information to solve geographical problems.  Whilst it used to be wholly a specialist subject, it is now considered that at least a low level of ability is required.  This skill also applies to the mining, local government, health, transport, property development and marketing industries. This Skill Set is based on QGIS freeware.

This introductory Skill Set encompasses the ability to access, securely store, retrieve and display data in a map.  Intellectual property, database management, attribute tables and mapping equipment are also covered.  Information on data types, scale and resolution are addressed.  Finally map layout and production with all the essential elements of a printable map is performed.

This Skill Set is suitable for people who can use a computer, navigate file structures, rename files and folders and read paper maps including coordinates.  Prior computer mapping experience is not necessary.

Unit:

AHCLPW410 Produce maps for land management purposes
CPPSSI2013 Store and retrieve basic spatial data

Gain the skills required to carry out gas testing of an atmosphere prior to entering a specific area or workspace.

The Gas Test Atmospheres Skill Set provides the knowledge and skills to test the working atmosphere using an electronic test apparatus prior to entering a specific area or workspace (including confined spaces).

In this course you will learn how to:

• Prepare for gas testing
• Identify and define the health effects relating to gas atmospheres
• Correctly test the atmosphere for gas
• Interpret readings and take actions based on the interpretation
• Identify, apply and maintain gas testing equipment

Unit:

MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres

Learn how to safely and efficiently operate a grader.

The Grader Operations Skill Set is a 4 day course that provides the skills and knowledge to operate a grader.

This course covers:

• Planning and preparing for grader operations
• Conducting machine pre-operational checks
• Operating the Grader, blade control
• Operational techniques
• Selecting, removing and fitting attachments
• Relocating the Grader
• Carrying out machine operator maintenance and cleaning up

Unit:

RIIMPO324F Conduct civil construction grader operations

Do you work in or want to get a job in hospitality?

With restrictions easing across WA, our hospitality industry is getting back into full busy mode and the jobs are out there! If you're keen to work in a restaurant, hotel, resort, club, bar or cafe environment, the Hospitality Service Skill Set is for you!

You'll learn about responsible service of alcohol (RSA), get some barista skills to use commercial machines and make a perfect espresso, communicating effectively and providing quality service to customers including the how to establish rapport with customers and determine and address customer needs, and responding and managing complaints. You'll also learn how to process cash and other payments using business technology, and reconcile takings at the end of the service period or day. The skill set also includes infection control and prevention procedures and food safety to ensure you're working safely.

The course is held for 9 days over 4 weeks.

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

Units:

HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

SITHFAB002 Provide responsible service of alcohol

SITHFAB005 Prepare and serve espresso coffee

SITHFAB007 Serve food and beverage

SITXCCS006 Provide service to customers

SITXFIN001 Process financial transactions

SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety

The skill set has been designed for the healthcare sector; specifically those working in aged care or disability support.

The Infection Control Skill Set has been primarily designed for delivery online. Students are expected to start and complete the online theory component of the course using the Blackboard learning platform within one week from the start date, and the practical activities associated with the training are expected be completed within 3 weeks after the completion of the online component. The practical components required can be achieved through observation of your skills in a workplace setting, or through a video submission, or alternatively through a demonstration of your skills at one of our nominated campuses.

The course covers:

• education on what is infection control
• common sources of transmission of infections in community settings
• infection control principles and procedures across various workplace and community settings.

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

Unit:

HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedure

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

Learn how to protect yourself and others in the hospitality sector from infectious diseases.

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to assist in protecting yourself and others in the community from infectious diseases. 

Learn how to follow infection prevention and control policies and procedures within organisations that include food handling in their operations. You will also learn how to implement standard and transmission-based precautions and respond to infection risks.

Participants will gain skills in:

• Using personal protective equipment safely
• How to prevent the spread and transmission of infection
• Maintaining a clean work environment

Unit:

HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Learn how to follow infection prevention and control policies and procedures in the retail industry. You will also learn how to
 implement standard and transmission-based precautions and respond to infection risks within an organisation. 

Learn how to follow infection prevention and control policies and procedures in the transport and logistics industry. You will also learn how to implement standard and transmission-based precautions and respond to infection risks within an organisation.

Gain the skills to work with clients experiencing a mental health illness

This skill set will provide those working in the community services sector with the skills to assist clients who are experiencing mental health concerns and respond to the increasing need for mental health awareness. 

The community mental health sector values employees with strong ‘soft’ skills and the capacity to provide person-centred, recovery-focussed care. This skill set provides people who are interested in working in the sector the opportunity to determine if it is the right fit for them and understand and develop foundational skills for entry into the sector.

Units:

CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide

CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations

CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drug issues

HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

This introductory skill set give a reflective insight to the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children’s education and care services in Australia. Educators support children’s wellbeing, and development in the context of an approved learning framework. Educators use a range of well-developed skills and knowledge using discretion and judgment when carrying out their work in the context of established policies and procedures. They may work independently or under the guidance of others, though in some contexts that guidance may not be on-site.

Early childhood educators work in long day care centres, family day care, pre-schools or kindergartens.

Timeframe

This Introductory Skill Set course is completed over a 9-week timeframe.

Mandatory workplace hours

It is a requirement that you complete 90 hours of work placement in a regulated Education and Care service during your studies.

Units: 

CHCECE030 Support inclusion and diversity

CHCECE037 Support children to connect with the natural environment

CHCECE056 Work effectively in children's education and care

HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

Learn how to effectively unload goods and cargo.

The Load and Unload Goods/Cargo Skill Set is a one-day course that 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

Unit:

TLID2004 Load and unload goods/cargo

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

Learn the skills required to load and unload plant safely, effectively and efficiently.

The load and unload plant skill set is a one day course comprised of theory and practical activities where you will learn the skills required to load and unload plant safely, effectively and efficiently. 

Participants will be guided through the process of: 

• Identifying hazards and implement risk control measures
• Identify environmental issues and implement control measures
• Display signage, erect barriers to isolate loading and unloading activities
• Select tools and equipment in line with work requirements
• Move the plant item onto the trailer or float and halt at the designated position as per workplace procedures
• Secure plant to trailer or float in line with workplace procedures
• Confirm the dimensions and capacity of the float or trailer to safely carry the plant

These competencies form part of the R11 resources and infrastructure industry training package.

Units:

RIIHAN308F - Load and unload plant

Dangerous Goods Awareness is a great introductory course for companies and individuals seeking to learn what is required when dealing with dangerous goods and hazardous substances in the workplace.

This course includes:

• Fundamental classification and identification process of dangerous goods and hazardous material
• Storage and segregation regulations
• Packaging standards
• Marking and labelling of packages
• Documentation for transport via road and rail transport
• Reading and interpreting Safety Data Sheets
• Familiarisation with the Australian Dangerous Goods Code by Road and Rail

Units:

TLID0021 - Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances

Take the next step using Microsoft Excel and teach yourself the advanced functions of the program.

This two-day advanced Microsoft Excel course is perfect for experienced Excel users who want to take their Excel skills to the next level. Microsoft Excel is a tool to be reckoned with at the advanced level.

At the completion of this course you should be able to:

• modify Excel options
• protect data in worksheets and workbooks
• import data into Excel and export data from Excel
• use data linking to create more efficient workbooks
• group cells and use outlines to manipulate the worksheet
• create summaries in your spreadsheets using subtotals
• use the Data Consolidation feature to combine data from several workbooks into one
• create, use and modify data tables
• create and work with scenarios and the Scenario Manager
• understand and create simple PivotTables
• construct and operate PivotTables using some of the more advanced techniques
• create and edit a PivotChart
• use advanced filters to analyse data in a list
• use a variety of data validation techniques
• create and use a range of controls in a worksheet
• share workbooks with other users
• create recorded macros in Excel

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

The MS Excel Intermediate one-day short course provides the skills and knowledge to be able to use and operate the software effectively.

You will learn a range of techniques to work with worksheets and at the completion of this course you should be able to:

• apply a variety of page setup techniques
• apply borders to cells and ranges in a worksheet
• understand and use formula cell referencing
• use common worksheet functions and create more complex formulas and functions
• create and use defined names in a workbook
• apply a range of number formatting techniques to worksheet cells
• apply conditional formatting to ranges in a worksheet
• use goal seeking to determine the values required to reach a desired result
• use a range of elements and features to enhance charts
• select and change the format of objects in a chart
• sort data in a list in a worksheet
• use the fill operations available to fill a data series
• filter data in a table
• understand points to consider to avoid problems in your worksheets

Improve your job prospects by completing the MS Excel Intermediate course today!

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

The skills and knowledge acquired in the MS Excel Introduction one-day short course are sufficient to be able to use and operate the software effectively.

Learn how to navigate your way around Microsoft Excel 2016 and at the completion of this course you should be able to:

• create and work with a new workbook
• make changes to data in a workbook
• understand and work with ranges in a worksheet
• copy and paste data in Excel
• move the contents of cells and ranges within and between workbooks
• understand, create and work with formulas and functions
• use font formatting techniques
• align the contents of cells in a number of ways
• format rows and columns in a worksheet
• understand and use the number formatting features in Excel
• print your workbook data
• create effective charts in Microsoft Excel
• understand points to consider to avoid problems in your worksheets

Improve your skills by completing the MS Excel Introduction course today!

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

The skills and knowledge acquired in Level 1 Microsoft PowerPoint - 1 Day Short Course are sufficient to be able to use and operate the software effectively.

At the completion of this course you should be able to:
• work with the basic features of PowerPoint
• create a new presentation
• work with presentations
• work with the various slide layouts
• insert text into a slide and apply basic formatting
• create and work with SmartArt graphics
• draw and format shapes
• navigate a slide show in PowerPoint
• use a range of printing techniques
• obtain help for PowerPoint whenever you need it
• create brilliant presentations

Take the next step using Microsoft Word and enhance your professional skill set.

This one day intermediate course will enhance your professional skill set and is an excellent investment for organisations building staff capability and a wise choice for job seekers or for those seeking career advancement.

At the completion of this course you should be able to:

• work with multiple documents
• create and format columns
• use formatting techniques to position text and paragraphs • modify Word options
• work with document properties
• create and apply styles
• manage styles in a document or template
• create and work effectively with themes
• create and use templates
• learn how to work with section breaks
• insert headers and footers into a document
• create and work with headers and footers in long and complex documents
• create and edit recipient lists
• perform a mail merge from scratch
• produce address labels from a mailing list
• customise mail merges
• draw and format shapes
• work extensively with shapes
• insert and work with text boxes
• manage and manipulate text boxes
• use table features to improve the layout and format of tables
• enhance and correct pictures
• create high quality document designs and layouts

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

Maximise your skills and confidence using Microsoft Word.

In this one day course you will learn the foundational skills and basic functions of Microsoft Word.

At the completion of this course you should be able to:

• work with the basic features of Word
• create a new document
• work with a document
• display documents using various views
• select and work with text in a document
• cut and copy information within and between documents
• use a range of font formatting techniques
• format paragraphs
• work effectively with features that affect the page layout of your document
• work with tabs
• create and modify tables
• insert and work with pictures in a Word document
• print a document
• obtain help for Word whenever you need it
• create high quality document designs and layouts

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

Learn manual handling techniques to avoid injuries. 

The Manual Handling Skill Set is a one-day course that provides a contemporary approach to understanding the functional movement of our body, and adopting smart manual handling practices to preserve it.

This course guides participants through the correct techniques to avoid injuries when completing manual handling tasks. Prevention tips will be explored throughout this course, to assist participants in maximising their body’s performance, both on and off of the job.

Unit:

TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

Learn how to work safely in the health care sector.

This one-day course equips participants with the principles of manual handling, involving the safe and efficient movement of both the person delivering and receiving manual handling. 

The skill set is applied in a variety of community services settings. Participants will be trained in the use of manual handling and equipment and practice in a simulated environment using manual handling equipment and devices. 

Unit:

HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely

This two day skill set provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to use VHF, HF and UHF marine radios correctly.

This course is a mandatory requirement of the Coxswain Grade 1 and Coxswain Grade 2 qualifications (where a vessel has a VHF, HR or UHF radio onboard). This certificate is also required for those recreational vessel operators who have a VHF radio onboard.

Upon successful completion, students will receive a Short-Range Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) License issued by ACMA.

Students will learn about:

• VHF, HF, UHF radios
• Different stations and frequencies required for communication
• Operating procedures for routine, distress, urgency and safety communications
• Marine DSC techniques and procedures, public correspondences, Seaphone and
• EPIRBs
• Search and Rescue in Australia
• Marine radio equipment basic trouble shooting and maintenance

Units:

MARC043 Transmit and receive information by marine radio

Students are required to purchase book AMCMARINE Marine Radio Operator’s Handbook Maritime 2013 AMC Marine 21.

Every year one in five Australians experience a diagnosable mental illness.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) provides you the participant with the knowledge and skills to assist a person experiencing a mental health event, until it resolves or until professional help is engaged. MHFA is an evidence-based training course authored by MHFA Australia and delivered by our accredited NR TAFE MHFA instructors.

The 2-day course covers recognition, response and intervention to the most common mental health disorders, including:

•    Anxiety
•    Depression
•    Non-suicidal self-injury
•    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
•    Psychosis
•    Substance use
•    Suicidal thoughts

This course is designed for all members of the public aged 18 years and above. It is also suitable for health professionals, front-line staff, human resources staff, team leaders and managers.

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

Want to learn a range of essential office skills but struggling to find the time?

Well problem solved! The Office Skills Essentials Skill Set is very practical and will prepare you to work effectively and efficiently in the workplace.

Units:

BSBTEC201 Use business software applications

BSBTEC202 Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment

This skill set is aimed at those who operate a small business or are seeking an administration support position in a small business.

The Operating a Small Business Skill Set will prepare you with the skills and knowledge to get you job ready or to improve how you operate a business of your own.

You’ll learn how to:

• design and produce business documents and publications
• digitally design and develop text-based documents
• develop spreadsheets through the use of both cloud-based and non-cloud based applications
• identify financial requirements of a business including profit targets
• cash flow projections and strategies to gather financial support
• understand workplace health and safety (WHS) legislation and its application to safe work practices

The course also covers how to create and build a social networking presence using social media tools and applications.

Units:

BSBESB403 Plan finances for new business ventures

BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents

BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets

BSBWHS307 Apply knowledge of WHS laws in the workplace

ICTWEB306 Develop web presence using social media

Learn a variety of painting skills and techniques and create your own stretched canvas artwork.

Our weekly painting course is a fun, engaging and relaxing environment where you will meet and work with like-minded people. The course is suitable for beginners, hobbyists and artists, where you can work at your own pace under the guidance of an art lecturer.

Throughout the 6 weeks, you will learn the basics of colour theory and explore a variety of painting techniques and skills in order to create your own artworks ready to hang. Demos will also be shown on canvas stretching and ways to present your work. We will also look at many other types of artworks by various artists for inspiration and use a variety of painting mediums such as acrylic, watercolour, pastels, ink and oils. After the exploration of paints, colour and techniques you are free to work toward a final painting/s where you can choose your preferred mediums and techniques.

There is also the opportunity to work in the art studio aside from set class days, however you will need to organise this with your lecturer to work out a suitable time to come in.

Units:

CUAPAI211 Develop painting skills

Get creative!

Using non-toxic and sustainable methods of printmaking to produce etchings you will immerse yourself in 1 term of printmaking including different ways of treating surfaces and preparing paper for printing.

Explore multiple techniques to produce unique state prints.

Units:

BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others

CUAPRI2111 Develop printmaking skills

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:

• Perform CPR in accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines
• Recognise and respond to an emergency situation
• Operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Communicate details of the incident to emergency services
• Understand the legal considerations and welfare needs post incident

Unit:

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Learn how to provide individualised support!

Many individuals require support services to help them live an independent and fulfilling life — including people with physical or intellectual disability, older people, and vulnerable members of the community.

This is highly rewarding work and employers look for people who are job ready with basic skills and knowledge for entry level roles in one-on-one or group support settings, or for administrative role in a care facility. With the 3 week Provide Individual Support Skill Set, that will be you! 

You'll learn:

• about following a client's individual care or support plan to meet their personal support needs
• how to comply with personal hygiene standards
• how to maintain food safety and contribute to the cleanliness of food handling areas and dispose of food appropriately
• how to prepare for and provide medication assistance and complete medication documentation
• how to support a client to self-administer medication
• safe work practices for the health and safety of yourself and your clients
• how to recognise potentially hazardous manual tasks and complete those tasks in a safe manner

Units:

CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs 
CHCCCS015 Provide individualised support 
HLTFSE001 Follow basic food safety practices
HLTHPS006 Assist clients with medication
HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely

Do you work in a venue where alcohol is served?

Responsible practices must be undertaken wherever alcohol is served or sold, including all types of hospitality venues, retail liquor outlets and wineries, breweries and distilleries.

This one-day course covers the specifics of dealing with the sale and service of alcohol including local accord agreements.

The course will be delivered face to face by an experienced industry professional and covers real life scenarios. The legal responsibilities and duty of care of organisations and individuals is investigated and group discussion is encouraged.

This is a nationally recognised course and contributes to a Certificate II in Hospitality.

Unit:

SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol

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

The Conduct Roller Operations Skills Set is a 3 day course that will help you develop the skills and knowledge required to operate a roller to compact material.

Participants will learn how to:

• Operate a roller
• Plan and prepare for roller operations
• Conduct machine pre-operational checks
• Adjust accessories
• Assisting with loading and unloading roller from float/trailer
• Carry out operator maintenance

Unit:

RIIMPO317F Conduct roller operations

Learn how to operate a bobcat/skidsteer within the civil construction industry.

The Skidsteer Loader Operations Skills Set is a 5 day course that provides participants with the skills and knowledge to operate a bobcat/skidsteer required to conduct civil construction.

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

Unit:

RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations

* 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.

Need to know how to capture and release reptiles, including venomous snakes?

This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to safely remove and relocate snakes in the home and workplace.

Topics covered throughout this course:

• Snake and reptile behaviour
• Utilising protective clothing and equipment
• Catching and releasing venomous species in a supervised setting
• Keeping yourself and others safe in the presence of dangerous snakes
• Administering first aid for bites and stings

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

To attend this course, you must be wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including long trousers and covered footwear.

This workshop provides participants with an understanding of their assessment responsibilities within a competency-based assessment system.

Throughout this 5 day course, participants will learn how to:

• Identify, analyse and interpret assessment tools
• Design, develop, use and validate assessment instructions, plans and tools used to guide the collection of quality evidence
• Assess Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Units:

TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation

TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools

TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes

TAEASS402 Assess competence

Units of competency delivered in this workshop have been derived from the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

This workshop guides participants through the skills required to competently deliver training in their chosen field.

During the 3 day course, key focuses include:

• Planning, organising, delivering and reflecting on training for individuals within a group
• Identifying Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs for the training and work environment
• Strategies and resources to meet the needs of learner groups
• Using real work activities to support learning

The Skill Set is comprised of the following units:

• TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
• TAEDEL402 Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
• TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills

Units of competency delivered in this workshop have been derived from the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

This 3 day workshop provides individuals with the skills and knowledge required to use training packages and accredited courses as tools to conceptualise, design, develop and review learning programs.

Students will learn how to best meet an identified need for a group of learners to support industry, organisation and individual competency development needs.

Units: 

TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs

TAEDES402 Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs

Units of competency delivered in this workshop have been derived from the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

The testing and tagging of electrical equipment must be performed by trained individuals. 

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to test and tag electrical equipment as per Australian Standards 3760 and 3012.  Participants will be trained to confidently perform testing and tagging, while meeting compliance and ensuring the safety of staff on the worksite. 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including long trousers, a long sleeved shirt and covered footwear must be worn throughout the duration of the course.

Units: 

UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

UEERL0003 Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord connected equipment and cord assemblies

Grow your abilities to operate one of the most versatile machines on the market!

If you're looking to gain a new skill or refresh some old ones this nationally recognised Telehandler Skill Set is for you!

Telescopic material handler operations is fast becoming a sought after skill set in the mining and construction sector. Whether it's lifting with forks, digging with a bucket or using any number of attachments available on these machines.

The course provides training on:

• telehandler operation, including planning and preparing for operations
• conducting pre-start checks
• operating the telehandler
• lifting, carrying and placing materials
• basic maintenance and clean-up procedures

Please bring along:

• Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
• Water bottle

Unit:

RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations

The delivery of this unit will be face to face combining both theory and practical exercises over a 3 day period. Participants are required to sit a theoretical exam on conducting telescopic material handler operations.

This course is suitable for creative types who have yet to dabble in the art of textile printing, and would like to try something new!

Participants will be able to explore some of their favourite motifs on paper and fabric. Students attending this class will learn how to produce their own line of works using some ready-made materials.

Units:

BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others

CUAPRI211 Develop printmaking skills

CUATEX201 Develop skills in textile work

Classes: 1 day for 10 weeks.

Need a stepping stone into further training or employment?

The Leader in Me Skill Set offers students a pre-enrolment pathway before continuing onto mainstream training, or any Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE) course available at North Regional TAFE.

This 4 day course focuses on self-development and leadership. Working with a targeted delivery group, this is a short, sharp course that gives participants an understanding and awareness of self, how we learn and behave and how our beliefs and attitudes can help or hinder us when it comes to achieving our goals.

This course is affordable and flexible, and covers leadership qualities for participants to identify, develop and practice in a safe environment.  This course can be adapted for a range of audiences from young disengaged youth, to mature aged workers who simply need to identify their existing skills and build on their knowledge in order to feel confident in the workplace.

Units:

LWADEV102 Plan personal development and care needs

LWALDR102 Investigate fundamentals of leadership

Have experience but need to brush up on your skills? Refresh your knowledge of traffic management processes, safety management procedures and WA road laws.

This refresher course will cover:

• Traffic control using a stop-slow bat
• Installing road safety signs and standard equipment in accordance with relevant government legislation
• Working safely when setting up traffic control equipment and directing traffic around road works

This course is appropriate for construction site and local council works.

Units:

RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace

RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
 

Please note: When enrolling, all participants are required to present proof of indentification, proof they have held a drivers licence for a minimum of 12 months within the past five years, and a current White Card.

Learn how to implement traffic management processes in accordance with safety management procedures and WA road laws.

The Traffic Management Skill Set provides participants with the skills to implement traffic management plans.

This course covers:

• Traffic control using a stop-slow bat
• Installing road safety signs and standard equipment in accordance with relevant government legislation
• Working safely when setting up traffic control equipment and directing traffic around road works

This course is appropriate for construction site and local council works.

Units:

RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace

RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat

RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plan

Get your kick start into Australia's construction industry.

A White Card is evidence that you have completed a General Construction Induction course or White Card course. This course is mandatory for anyone who works or wants to work in the construction industry.

The White Card Skill Set is a full day course that is nationally recognised and is incorporated into construction related qualifications undertaken at North Regional TAFE (NR TAFE). 

The following topics are covered in this course:

• Health and safety legislative requirements
• Identifying construction hazards and risk control measures
• Health and safety communication and reporting processes
• Incident and emergency response procedures

Improve your job prospects by completing your White Card today!

Additional Information

Once you have completed this Skill Set you will be issued with your card within 5-10 days from NR TAFE.

Lost/Damaged cards

If you have lost your card or damaged your card and require a replacement, you must first identify the Registered Training Organisation that issued you with your construction induction or blue card and contact them to have it replaced. If you are unsure who issued the card you can find out at Worksafe WA's Construction Induction Training Card Database.

If your card was issued by one of the following providers you may request a replacement from NR TAFE.

• North Regional TAFE
• Kimberley Training Institute

The cost of replacement is $25, for a re-issue please complete the form at: https://www.northregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/current-students/request-your-award and we will be in contact to arrange this for you.

If the RTO that issued your cards is no longer operating, you will need to provide a Statement of Attainment (for the unit CPCCWHS1001) issued by the RTO and present it to North Regional TAFE to enable a re-issue of a general construction induction card.

Please be advised that if you cannot find your details, the name of the RTO, or your Statement of Attainment, you will need to undertake the Construction Induction Training. Courses being held at North Regional TAFE can be found here: https://www.northregionaltafe.wa.edu.au/courses/white-card-skill-set

Unit:

CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Need to know about workplace health and safety?

This five-day course has been designed to provide elected work health and safety representatives with the skills to effectively represent their fellow employees in matters relating to occupational safety and health.

Participants will be guided through:

• Requirements of current occupational health, safety and welfare legislation within the workplace
• Workplace hazards and control methods
• Conducting effective workplace health and safety inspections
• Conducting effective investigations into workplace accidents or incidents
• The role of work health and safety representatives from management and union perspectives
• Issue resolution process

Need to refresh your existing workplace health and safety skills? Check out our Work Health and Safety Reps Refresher Course.

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

Unit - K2000 Introductory Training for Health and Safety Representatives

Work in the Agriculture industry!

The agriculture sector in WA is an exciting and diverse area to work in, and it's not just all about growing crops — it offers an exciting mix of science, technology and nature. From working with livestock to using drone technology to manage large farms, the job opportunities are there once you're skills ready. This new skill set is the ideal introductory training opportunity for new entrants to the agricultural industry.

With the Work in Agriculture job ready skill set you'll learn about tractor operations under general supervision in the agriculture, horticulture and land management sectors, preparing and operating machinery and equipment, how to safely handle, prepare and apply chemicals for the control of pests, weeds and diseases, and carry out work health and safety procedures in the agriculture sector. 

Units:

AHCCHM304 Transport and store chemicals

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

AHCMOM202 Operate tractors

AHCMOM304 Operate machinery and equipment

AHCPMG301 Control weeds

AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes

AHCWRK204 Work effectively in the industry

Work in the community care industry!

There's many job opportunities in the field of community care, which includes health care support and specialist areas such as social support.  The Work in Community Care Skill Set will give you a great starting point to get into the industry, as it covers important areas such as first aid, communicating with diverse people, and customer service in a community care setting.

You'll also learn to follow organisational infection prevention and control policies and procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks to ensure you're working COVID-safe.

You'll be job ready, knowing how to provide a first aid response to a casualty in a range of situations,· greet clients and exchange routine information to provide a triage service, work respectfully with people from diverse social backgrounds and demonstrate cultural sensitivity, communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and management, and use workplace technology.

Units:

CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services

HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

BSBPEF202 Plan and apply time management

HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

CHCCOM001 Provide first point of contact

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

Work in hospitality!

WA has a large and vibrant hospitality industry — from bars and cafes through to world class restaurants and venues, hotels and resorts. Hospitality offers a range of both entry-level jobs and career development opportunities, and the Work in Hospitality Skill Set is the perfect introduction to the industry, giving you the critical skills employers are looking for.  

To get you job ready, you'll learn about areas of health and wellbeing and personal development, how to use workplace technology and business systems, and responsible service of alcohol (RSA). It also includes infection control and prevention procedures and food safety to ensure you're working safely.

This course is held for 10 days over 1 term.

Units:

GATTEC102 Apply basic digital literacy for training or workplace purposes

HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

SITHFAB002 Provide responsible service of alcohol

GATHAW102 Review health and wellbeing requirements

GATPMG102 Use personal management strategies for independent living

Seeking a role in the resources and infrastructure industry that requires you to perform work at heights?

The Working Safely at Heights Skill Set is a one-day course that aims to provide participants with the ability to work confidently and competently at heights.

This course covers:

• Occupational Health and Safety law, legislation and standards relating to working at heights
• Identifying, monitoring and reassessing risk control measures
• Fall arrest systems
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Planning, access and egress
• Safely performing duties
• System dismantle and pack up

RIIWHS204E Work Safely at heights

Do you need a working in confined spaces ticket for work?

During this two-day course participant’s will gain the skills and knowledge required to enter and work safely in confined spaces in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries. This course is appropriate for those working in operational roles undertaking work in confined spaces. There is a mixture of practical and theoretical activities using industry standard equipment.

Students will learn to:

• Identify areas that constitute confined spaces
• Comply with site and equipment safety requirements
• Comply with the  entry and exit procedures, risks and regulations
• Types of air contaminants and toxic gases
• Identify the limitations of breathing apparatus
• Identify equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
• Comply with site isolation and site control responsibilities and authorities
• Locate and understand safety data sheets (SDS) information and application
• Use confined space and industry terminology

Unit: 

RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces