Short courses and skill sets are a great way to quickly build skills without committing to a full qualification. Whether you’re upskilling for work, need a trade licence, exploring career options, or would like to learn a skill, there's an option to suit your needs.
In as little as one day, you can gain practical knowledge at campuses throughout the Great Southern, South West and Esperance - many are even fee-free or low-fee! (Eligibility criteria and resource fees may apply.)
Choose a category
With a wide range of short courses and skill sets available, choose a category below or use the course search.
Business and Finance
Develop practical business operations skills and proficiency in financial software.
Creative Industries
Harness your creative talent through art, music, digital media, printmaking and more.
Health
Home and Garden
Discover how to nurture healthy plants and maintain productive backyard hives.
Hospitality, Tourism and Events
Prepare for customer-facing roles in hospitality, tourism and service excellence.
Information Technology
Machinery and Tools
Hands-on experience with machinery, power tools, welding and heavy equipment operations.
Safety and Chemical
Gain the knowledge and certifications needed to work safely in high-risk environments.
Find a short course / skill set for you
Select from the categories above, or use our search below.
Digital and Personal Productivity Skill Set
State ID MAD11This skill set is ideal for return-to-work parents looking to update their skills after a break from the industry, as well as for self-employed individuals aiming to enhance their administrative and computing abilities for improved efficiency and productivity. It forms part of a Certificate III...
- Albany
Study Modes
- On Campus
Digital Literacy Skill Set
Students gain practical skills to use in training or workplace settings and completion also prepares learners for entry‑level roles requiring basic digital competence. The course will cover internet safety, online learning platforms, and Microsoft 365 tools, all in a supportive learning...
- Albany
- Busselton
Study Modes
- On Campus
Dogging Skill Set
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to perform slinging techniques, including the selection and inspection of lifting gear and directing the crane operator in the movement of a load when the load is out of view of the operator.
The work described in this...
- Albany
- Esperance
Study Modes
- On Campus
Emotional Intelligence Skill Set
State ID MAC48This workshop will develop the skills and knowledge to increase self-awareness and self-management by:
- Recognising your own triggers and cues; ...
- Esperance
Study Modes
- On Campus
EWP Skill Set
This 2-day short course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to safely operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more).
By completing this course successfully, you will be equipped to apply for a National High-Risk Work Licence Class WP....
- Albany
- Esperance
Study Modes
- On Campus
Excavator Skill Set
This course trains novice operators in the skills required to enter the industry as a certified excavator operator.
The course covers:
• Plan and prepare for hydraulic excavator operations;
• Operate hydraulic excavator;
• ...
- Albany
- Esperance
Study Modes
- On Campus
Fast Track to Hospitality Skill Set
Students will develop practical hospitality skills and industry knowledge to prepare them for entry-level employment opportunities. The course covers:
- Preparing and serving espresso coffee ...
- Albany
Study Modes
- On Campus
First Aid in Childcare Skill Set
This unit of competency has been approved by Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) who have deemed it to satisfy all requirements for first aid, anaphylaxis management and emergency asthma training under the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)....
- Albany
- Bunbury
- Busselton
- Katanning
- Manjimup
- Narrogin
Study Modes
- On Campus
Forklift Skill Set
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to operate a forklift truck safely.
Participants will learn how to operate a forklift truck by planning the work, conducting routine checks on a forklift truck, shifting loads in a safe manner and safely shut down and...
- Albany
- Collie (Wittenoom Street)
- Esperance
- Katanning
- Manjimup
- Narrogin
Study Modes
- On Campus
Front End Loader Skill Set
This course trains novice operators in the skills required to enter the industry as a certified wheeled front end loader operator.
The course covers:
- Plan and prepare for wheel loader operations; ...
- Albany
- Esperance
Study Modes
- On Campus