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.
Game Art and Design for Intermediate Roles Skill Set
State ID AE685This 30-week program, delivered over three terms, provides a comprehensive introduction to the exciting world of 3D game art. This course will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to create professional-quality game assets, from immersive environments to compelling characters.
...- Margaret River
Study Modes
- Online
Game Art and Design Pathway Skill Set
State ID MAD21In this course you will learn the knowledge and skills to:
- Use 3D software interfaces and toolsets effectively
- Design and create 3D digital models...
- Margaret River
Study Modes
- Online
Gas Testing and Confined Spaces Skill Set
State ID MAB18In this course you will learn the knowledge and skills to:
- Plan and prepare for confined space work in compliance with WA WHS regulations.
- Work in...
- Esperance
- Albany
- Collie (Wittenoom Street)
- Katanning
Study Modes
- On Campus
General Welding Skill Set
State ID MAB38The focus of the skill set is on Gas Metal Arc Welding and use of electric welding machines.
- Bunbury
Study Modes
- On Campus
Geographic Information System (GIS) Skill Set
State ID MAC99This skill set specifies the skills and knowledge required to coordinate spatial data manipulation and analysis to meet task specifications. It includes analysing task needs and geographic information system (GIS) data format requirements, assessing potential analysis tools and models, and...
- Albany
Study Modes
- On Campus
- Online
Heavy Vehicle Driving Operations Skill Set
State ID AE871The Heavy Vehicle Driving Operations skill set provides participants real, hands-on experience.
In this training program you will learn how to:
- follow work health and safety procedures; ...
- Albany
- Collie (Wittenoom Street)
- Esperance
- Katanning
- Narrogin
Study Modes
- On Campus
Intermediate Excel for Business Skill Set
Gain the skills and knowledge required to develop spreadsheets through the use of both cloud-based and non-cloud based spreadsheet applications.
This skill set is ideal for individuals employed in a range of environments who tend to be personally responsible for...
- Albany
Study Modes
- On Campus
Intermediate Excel Skill Set
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop spreadsheets through the use of both cloud-based and non-cloud based spreadsheet applications.
It applies to individuals employed in a range of environments who tend to be personally responsible for designing and working with...
- Esperance
- Katanning
Study Modes
- On Campus
Intro to Digital Literacy Skill Set
State ID MAD33Students gain practical digital capabilities applicable to training or workplace settings and can progress to further study such as Certificate II in Workplace Skills or Certificate III in Business. Completion also prepares learners for entry‑level roles requiring basic digital competence...
- Mount Barker
Study Modes
- On Campus
Introduction to Cyber Security
State ID AE781The Cyber Security Skillset is an introductory course which allows students to develop basic skills and knowledge to support the protection of personal and workplace information from online threats.
Students will be able to access Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE)...
- Busselton
Study Modes
- Online