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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.

The BSB50120 Diploma of Business is for business leaders and unit managers needing a hands-one qualification that supports their actual job role. This nationally recognised diploma builds on your existing skills and allows you to specialise in one of nine different areas — operations, leadership, organisational development, compliance, sales, digital and data, procurement, records and information management, or evaluation. You’ll graduate with greatly improved confidence, critical thinking and communication skills.

Get the skills you need to manage your department (or even the whole venue) with the SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management. This nationally recognised qualification will give you a more sophisticated knowledge of the hospitality industry in Australia and develop your skills in leadership, communication, and business administration. The course covers: customer service management, budgeting and financial management, rostering, risk management and compliance.

Do you need a business qualification that delivers a holistic blend of administration, management, and leadership skills? Try the BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of Business. This nationally recognised diploma will develop your critical thinking and emotional intelligence, as well as make you a more confident and effective communicator. The course covers: budgeting and finances, managing business resources, policy development, operationally planning, team management, continuous improvement, departmental safety and sustainability, risk management, and much more.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have significant experience in specialist technical skills, or managerial business and people management skills. Individuals in these roles carry out complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, leading a team or a strategic direction of a business. They apply their skills across a wide range of industries and business functions, or as a business owner (sole trader/contractor). 

Step up to senior management with the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management. This advanced qualification will teach you how to provide leadership across an organisation while managing innovation and continuous improvement. Over 18 months of study you will be developing your critical thinking and strategic communication skills. Graduate ready to implement a business plan and tackle a range of complex problems and strategies. 

Get started in marketing with the BSB40820 Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication. This nationally recognised qualification can be your entry point into a marketing role, or great for managers and small business owners who need the skills to increase their sales and outreach. The course covers: co-ordinating marketing activities, analysing consumer behaviour, carrying out market research, creating digital content, presenting your ideas and research, developing social media strategies, and more. You will also improve your overall skills in writing and critical thinking.

Become a marketing manager or independent marketing consultant with the BSB50620 Diploma of Marketing and Communication. This nationally recognised diploma builds on your existing skills and marketing knowledge, and teaches you how to develop advanced marketing and social medial engagement plans. During your studies you will be carrying out market research and conducting marketing audits, as well as learning copywriting and the subtle art of persuasion. The course also covers: the marketing mix, budgets and financial plans, workplace innovation, project work.

The BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) is for students wanting careers as managers who improve organisational learning, and the quality of training and assessment products and services. Students learn how to evaluate their organisation’s approach to learning and workplace training, then drive organisational change to align staff development and training into the overall strategic plan for the business.

Become a trade cook with the SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to safely prepare and cook a range of contemporary dishes including meats and poultry, seafoods, fruit and vegetables, cakes and breads, desserts, soups, and sauces. Even better you’ll learn how to work efficiently in the back-of-house and can specialise in either contemporary cooking and catering or Asian cookery. 

The BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management is for the next generation of business leaders who need highly developed emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate with influence. This nationally recognised diploma has a heavy focus on interpersonal skills and relationship building, while teaching you how to develop administrative systems, operational plans, budgets, policy and compliance documents. Choose electives in areas that support your job role: finance, administration, risk management, big data, industrial relations, customer service.

Are you looking for an advanced IT qualification that delivers both leadership and IT technical skills? Try the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology. This nationally recognised diploma will teach you how to lead and facilitate an IT work team, review cyber security practices, create and maintain a cyber security awareness program, ensure your department’s ICT products and systems match the strategic direction of the organisation, and much more.

This qualification has scope to achieve a specialisation in advanced networking, advanced programming, cloud engineering and architecture, advanced web development, and gaming. 

The AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis is for qualified mechanics who need advanced skills in light vehicle diagnostics. You will learn how to diagnose braking, safety, steering, suspension, engine management, electrical, driveline, fuel, and integrated stability control systems.

Learn how to service and repair cars and other light vehicles with the AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology. This nationally recognised training course delivers a full range of technical skills including mechanical inspections, testing, fault diagnosis, repair work, servicing, battery charging, and part replacement. You’ll also gain essential knowledge of WHS, environmental safety, and sustainability in the automotive industry. 

Level-up your career in the hospitality industry with the SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management. With this high-end diploma you could work as a hotel, club, or resort manager and you’ll gain the confidence and communication skills to manage large work teams and organisational finances.

The course covers: business planning, customer service management, work health and safety management, venue compliance, and marketing. Choose specialist electives in operations, food safety, gaming, food and beverage, accommodation services, and business administration. 

Open your own automotive repair business or manage a dealership with the Diploma of Automotive Management (AUR50116). This nationally recognised qualification is completed over 12 months under an industry qualified trainer. The course covers all aspects of business and financial management as well as leadership, marketing, contracts, inventory, staffing — as they relate to an automotive retail store, repair business or dealership.

This nationally recognised training course is a trade qualification and part of a carpentry apprenticeship. During your studies you will learn the essentials of working on a construction worksite including critical safety, communication, and behavioural standards. You’ll then gain the technical skills you need to work in either commercial carpentry, residential carpentry, or formwork.

Skills include: using carpentry tools and equipment, handling carpentry materials, setting out, installing floors, constructing wall frames, erecting roof trusses and pitched roofs, installing windows and much more.

Become a qualified chef and gain additional leadership skills with the SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management. This nationally recognised qualification will take you beyond your chef’s qualification by teaching you how to roster and manage the entire kitchen staff. The course delivers all the skills you need to work as a chef — cooking contemporary dishes, operating a fully functional kitchen, and implementing a food safety program. Choose specialist electives in cookery and catering, Asian cooking, patisserie, or food and beverage.