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Short courses and skill sets

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.)

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Select a course below to view the dates, locations and enrolment.

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    Digital and Personal Productivity Skill Set

    State ID MAD11

    This 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...

    Campuses
    • Albany

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Digital Literacy Skill Set

    State ID MAD33

    Students 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...

    Campuses
    • Mount Barker

    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...

    Campuses
    • 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...

    Campuses
    • Albany
    • Esperance

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    Emotional Intelligence Skill Set

    State ID MAC48

    This workshop will develop the skills and knowledge to increase self-awareness and self-management by:

    • Recognising your own triggers and cues;
    • Identifying the impact of your own emotions on others in the workplace;
    • ...
    Campuses
    • 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....

    Campuses
    • 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;
    •    ...

    Campuses
    • 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 
    • ...
    Campuses
    • 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)....

    Campuses
    • Albany
    • Bunbury
    • Busselton
    • Katanning
    • Manjimup
    • Narrogin

    Study Modes
    • On Campus

    First Aid Skill Set


    This course covers a broad range of topics to enable participants to confidently manage emergency situations and provide a first aid response to a casualty. It is suitable to both people in workplaces and members of the public who want training in first aid.

    On successful completion of...

    Campuses
    • Albany
    • Bunbury
    • Collie
    • Denmark
    • Harvey
    • Katanning
    • Manjimup
    • Margaret River
    • Narrogin

    Study Modes
    • On Campus