About Professional and Technical Training Australia

Step into a supervisory or management role with the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business. This nationally recognised qualification will level up your use of digital technologies and develop your critical thinking, business relationships and communication strategies. Even better you can choose from one of nine specialisation areas — leadership, administration, operations, sustainability, big data, cyber security, finance, records and information management, or procurement. Graduate with an arsenal of skills that support your actual job role.

Get the skills you need to become a successful workplace leader with the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management. This nationally recognised qualification covers the essential aspects of team leadership, workplace relationships, and operations management — then you choose electives that support your actual job role (eg, WHS and risk management, personal productivity, financial reporting, workplace diversity). You’ll graduate a more effective communicator with an arsenal of administration, IT, and digital work skills.

Become an outdoor recreation instructor with the SIS40621 Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to lead and supervise outdoor activities according to an activity plan. The course covers participant safety, weather considerations, using communications equipment, co-ordinating emergency responses, and facilitating groups. Choose electives to support job roles in abseiling,  kayaking, bushwalking, canyoning, climbing, whitewater rafting, caving, cycle touring, horse riding, 4WD touring, sailing, skiing, and more. 

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who assist with operational logistics and the delivery of recreational activities. They work under direct supervision and with guidance from those responsible for planning, finalising and delivering activities, including program managers and leaders.

Assistants use a range of fundamental activity techniques during activities and can work in indoor and outdoor recreation environments, adventure learning centres or camps. The combined skills and knowledge provided by this qualification do not provide for a job outcome as a leader and further training would be required before moving into those roles.

This qualification provides a pathway to work for any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who assist with operational logistics and the delivery of recreational activities. They work under direct supervision and with guidance from those responsible for planning, finalising and delivering activities, including program managers and leaders.

Assistants use a range of fundamental activity techniques during activities and can work in indoor and outdoor recreation environments, adventure learning centres or camps. The combined skills and knowledge provided by this qualification do not provide for a job outcome as a leader and further training would be required before moving into those roles.

This qualification provides a pathway to work for any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.

Get started in the Australia’s rapidly growing aquaculture sector with the Certificate III in SFI30119 Aquaculture. This nationally recognised training course qualifies you for operational roles at aquaculture farms, hatcheries, and nurseries. The course covers: caring for aquatic animals, maintaining aquascapes, feeding, predator control, undertaking effluent treatment and waste disposal, harvest and post-harvest activities. There is also scope for gaining skills in diving operational work.

Get a job in a commercial marina with the MAR30122 Certificate III in Marina Operations. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to carry out routine tasks at a marina including refuelling vessels and maintaining marine infrastructure. The course covers: customer service skills, workplace communication and safety, responding to marina emergencies, VHF marine radio skills, navigating a vessel up to 12 metres, abandoning a vessel and surviving at sea. 

A Provide First Aid course can give you the skills and knowledge to assist a casualty in an emergency situation. Whether this training is required as part of your job role or you just want to be more prepared to help in an emergency, this course will prepare you for a range of incidents and situations. It is also the required training for designated first aiders in a workplace. 

Begin a career in your favourite outdoor activity with the Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership (SIS30619). This nationally recognised qualification will give you the confidence to co-ordinate a group activity as well as interpret the weather and environmental conditions, operate communications equipment, maintain equipment, manage group safety, and respond to an emergency. Choose career electives in abseiling, bushwalking, climbing, cycle touring, horse riding, 4WD, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, sailing, snorkeling, surfing, windsurfing, paddle boarding, or caving.

Get ready for a career working at fish farms, hatcheries, and nurseries with the Certificate II in Aquaculture (SFI20119). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to work safely at Australian workplaces handling fish stocks and using aquatic equipment and machinery. The course covers: working effectively in the seafood industry, feeding and maintaining fish stocks, preparing and dispatching live stock for transport, communication.

The nationally recognised course HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support is for workplace first aiders and medics. It articulates into a number of qualifications for paramedics, nurses and emergency first responders and is completed during a one-day intensive. You will learn how to respond to an emergency situation, manage casualties at an incident scene, perform CPR, and administer life-saving O2. 

A Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course will give you the practical skills to help a casualty experiencing cardiac arrest. You might need this training for your employment, particularly if you are a designated first aider at your workplace. The course is also suitable for anyone wanting to have the skills to assist in an emergency situation. 

Need to update your advanced CPR and O2 certs? HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy is an accredited short-course that is recognised by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC). During your studies you will be learning how to respond to emergency situations and perform life saving resuscitation procedures, while employing specialised equipment and the ACR guidelines.

The course covers: delivering oxygen therapy using a pulse oximeter, performing single and two-rescuer CPR, monitoring the condition of casualty, managing life-threatening bleeding, communicating with emergency services, documenting and reviewing incidents.

Do you work in remote or rural areas and need first aid skills? How about the nationally recognised short course HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site? This course is recognised by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC).

During your studies you’ll gain a full First Aid and CPR certificate, and you’ll also gain the skills you need to setup a first aid station at an remote or isolated outpost and then provide first aid and support over an extended period of time (or until medical help arrives).

Remote first aid competencies include: recognising and assessing emergency situations, ensuring safety of self and bystanders, assessing casualty and providing first aid, carrying out CPR, communicating with emergency services, coordinating evacuations and prolonged first aid. 

The HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting is a nationally recognised short course for teachers and child care workers who need skills in CPR and first aid. This course follows the guidelines of the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC). The course covers: recognising and assessing emergency situations including asthma and anaphylactic reactions, ensuring the safety patients and bystanders (as well as yourself), performing CPR and essential first aid, liaising with emergency services, reporting incident details to parents and caregivers, completing written incident reports. 

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in the workplace.

Get your advanced first aid certificate with the HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid. This nationally recognised short course will teach you how to respond to emergency situations and co-ordinate first aid activities until medical assistance arrives. Competencies include: managing first aid incidents, ensuring safety of all stakeholders, performing single-rescuer and two-rescuer CPR, deploying first aid resources, using first aid and ancillary equipment, communicating with emergency responders, documenting and reviewing incidents.

The MSMWHS216 Operate Breathing Apparatus provides training in safely operating and maintaining breathing apparatus and equipment in environments where the air is not suitable for breathing, according to AS/NZS 1715:2009 standards. The unit covers skills and knowledge necessary to use breathing apparatus in confined spaces, with hazardous gases/vapours, or in oxygen-deficient atmospheres. It applies to individuals who may work alone or as part of a team, coordinating with shift members and control room operators as needed.

The PUAFIR207 Operate Breathing Apparatus Open Circuit trains individuals in the use of Open Circuit Breathing Apparatus (OCBA). Participants may be part of an Emergency Response Team or required to handle rescue situations at their workplace. It covers selecting, wearing, operating, and maintaining breathing apparatus in hazardous environments. This includes pre-checks, donning, operating, and concluding use of the equipment.

The MSMPER205 Enter Confined Space course is intended for personnel who do not need to act as a standby person, issue confined space permits, perform rescues, or conduct gas testing. It is essential for individuals required to enter confined spaces as defined by Australian Standard AS 2865-2009 or its updated version. This training equips participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely enter confined spaces under a work permit, ensuring safety throughout activities such as maintenance, cleaning, inspection, or other tasks.

The MSMWHS217 Gas Test Atmosphere unit covers skills and knowledge for testing workplace atmospheres using electronic test apparatus to ensure safety before work commences. It includes identifying both visible and invisible hazards. This competency applies when individuals must conduct gas testing before entering specific areas or workspaces. It involves interpreting test readings and taking appropriate actions based on these interpretations.

The MSMPER300 Issue Work Permits unit is ideal for those working in environments with hazards or specific procedures. It provides real-world skills for issuing workplace permits, covering the permit system, limitations, and decision-making for their use. Topics are explored through interactive activities designed by experienced trainers, providing firsthand decision-making experience. The unit also includes practical strategies for responding appropriately, whether working in a team or solo, and covers issuing all permits.

The AHCCHM304 Transport and Store Chemicals provides training to ensure safe and responsible work practices. It equips learners with the ability to interpret chemical label information accurately and manage tasks related to purchasing, storing, handling, using, and disposing of chemicals. This covers the skills and knowledge necessary to safely handle, transport, and store chemicals.

The RIIWHS204E Work Safely at Heights training accreditation is suitable for those required to work at heights. It provides essential skills and knowledge for safely working at heights across various industries, including resources, quarrying, drilling, agriculture, government, defence, manufacturing, heavy industry, and construction. This unit describes the competencies needed to work safely at heights in resources and infrastructure sectors, applying to operational roles under supervision, involving known routines and procedures, with responsibility for work quality outcomes.

The MSMPER200 Work in Accordance with an Issued Permit ensures compliance with a permit system, limitations, and requirements. It applies to individuals designated as permit recipients or permit holders who perform authorized tasks under permits, including maintenance, contractor work, and non-process activities in plant settings.

The 22575VIC Course in Basic Oxygen Administration for First Aid is nationally recognised training that equips workers or designated workplace first aiders from any industry to recognise and respond to emergencies requiring basic oxygen therapy or resuscitation until medical assistance arrives.

The CPCPMS3034 Install and Test Medical Gas Pipeline Systems equips students with the skills to safely install and test medical gas pipelines in hospitals and other medical facilities. This qualification ensures graduates can meet industry standards and regulatory requirements while working in medical environments.

The SFI30219 Certificate III in Fishing Operations prepares individuals for work as senior deckhands or occupational divers on commercial fishing vessels. It covers tasks such as managing fishing operations, operating vessels and equipment, and performing dives safely and in line with regulations. This nationally recognised qualification supports work in the fishing and aquaculture sectors across Australia.

The TLIA5029 Plan and Manage Storage of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances unit covers the skills and knowledge needed to store hazardous materials safely. It involves following relevant laws, standards and workplace procedures. Learners will define storage needs, identify suitable equipment, and choose correct handling and storage methods. The unit also includes evaluating resources, meeting performance requirements, and completing necessary records in line with the current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code. 

The BSBWHS211 Contribute to the Health and Safety of Self and Others covers the basic skills and knowledge needed to work safely and support the health and safety of others. It includes following workplace health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures, responding to incidents, and taking part in safety discussions. This unit is suitable for individuals working under supervision or with some responsibility in a variety of workplaces.

The MEM13015 Work Safely and Effectively in Manufacturing and Engineering unit develops the skills and knowledge needed to carry out routine tasks safely and efficiently. It covers workplace health and safety procedures, planning work, and working alone or with others. Learners also build skills in communication, teamwork, and participating in quality systems. This unit supports safe practices and effective operations in manufacturing and engineering environments, helping individuals meet legal and workplace requirements.

The MSMWHS200 Work Safely unit develops the skills and knowledge needed to follow workplace health and safety procedures in manufacturing and related industries. It covers identifying hazards, using personal protective equipment, and responding to emergencies. Learners apply safety practices with minimal supervision, either alone or in a team. This unit supports a safe work environment by helping individuals follow WHS policies and procedures in line with legal and workplace requirements.