About The Illawarra Business College
RTO code: 90191
Focal Group of Colleges provide a modern and friendly learning environment in which students gain the knowledge and skills needed to pursue their career goals.
The College was first established over 20 years ago and has since provided the highest quality education to both domestic and international students. Our strength in vocational training is demonstrated by the many success stories we hear from past students about the jobs they have obtained in their chosen industries since graduating.
We are proud of our achievements and excited to be able to offer you quality education that is designed to meet your individual learning needs.
Our range of courses includes government-accredited courses for both international and domestic students ranging from Certificate to Advanced Diploma levels. The courses include areas of Business, Leadership and Management, Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability, Commercial Cookery and Hospitality. Our courses are all conducted at our premises at 44 Raymond Street, Bankstown. The Hospitality and Commercial Cookery classes are conducted in our own fully-equipped commercial kitchen and training restaurant on site.
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BSB30120
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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Possible job outcomes:
Customer Service Representative
Executive Assistant
Administration Officer
Data Entry Clerk
Office Assistant
Receptionist
Personal Assistant
Accounts Clerk
Payroll Clerk
Appointment Setter
Operations Coordinator
Area Manager
Administration Manager
Regional Manager
Business Administrator
School Administration Officer
Scheduler
Administrative Assistant
The BSB30120 Certificate III in Business prepares you for an administrative role. You’ll gain essential communication and teamwork skills, then specialise in an area that supports your career aspirations. Specialty areas include: technology and IT, business competence, teamwork and relationships, customer service, accounts, medical administration, records management. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
BSB40520
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Assistant Manager
Team Administrator
Office Manager
Team Leader
Supervisor
General Manager
Project Coordinator
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.
Enquire now for the list of study units and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
BSB50420
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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Possible job outcomes:
Assistant Manager
Team Leader
Office Manager
General Manager
Supervisor
Project Coordinator
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.
Enquire now for the list of study units, elective choices, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
BSB40120
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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Possible job outcomes:
Office Manager
Office Assistant
Administration Officer
Get the skills you need to run a busy office or work in the administration department with the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Administration). This nationally recognised qualification delivers a full range of administrative skills including business writing and spreadsheets, IT and digital technologies, workplace information systems, business compliance, communication strategies, WHS programs, business meetings, and project work. Enquire now for the full list of study units, elective choices, and enrolment opportunities near you..
Average duration: 12 months.
BSB60420
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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Possible job outcomes:
Human Resources Manager
Senior Administrator
General Manager
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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 12-18 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. Enquire now for the list of elective choices, entry requirements, and enrolment opportunities near you..
Average duration: 18 months.
CHC43115
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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Diversional Therapy Assistant
Residential Care Officer
Disability Support Worker
Disability Team Leader
Disability Service Officer
Lifestyle Coordinator
Aboriginal Disability Worker
A Certificate IV in Disability CHC43115 is perfect for students seeking a career supporting and empowering clients with disabilities. This is a practical qualification and students graduate work-ready and able to provide individualised support, helping disabled clients become more active and included in public and community programs.
The Certificate IV in Disability CHC43115 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package..
Average duration: 12 months.
CHC33015
Online, On Campus, Workplace
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Trainee Support Worker
Home Carer
Personal Carer
Aged Care Worker
Disability Support Worker
Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker
Home Care Assistance Worker
The Certificate III In Individual Support (Home And Community Care) (CHC33015) is designed for students seeking employment as community service workers supporting the elderly, disabled, or other vulnerable people. This course gives students the facts, techniques and procedures required to deliver person-centred support. Students begin their learning with 7 core units surrounding communication, ethics, interpersonal skills, and personal safety. Each student then completes another 6 electives to create the ‘Home and Community Care’ vocational outcome.
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Home And Community Care) (CHC33015) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package..
Average duration: 12 months.
BSB60120
Online, On Campus, Distance
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Possible job outcomes:
Communications Manager
Marketing Manager
Brand Manager
Account Director
Product Manager
Public Relations Manager
General Manager
Senior Administrator
Human Resources Manager
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. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, study units, and upcoming enrolment dates.
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Average duration: 12 months.
BSB50120
Online, On Campus, Distance
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Possible job outcomes:
Office Manager
Project Coordinator
Cafe or Restaurant Manager
Payroll Officer
Small Business Owner
Franchisee
Independent Contractor
Operations Manager
Operations Coordinator
The BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Operations) is for anyone in a business service role and requires hands-on operational skills. This nationally recognised training course will teach you how to manage budgets, financial plans, financial compliance, payroll, business resources, recruitment and onboarding, records and administrative systems. You’ll also gain management level skills in critical thinking, leadership, communication. Enquire now for the full list of study units, entry requirements and enrolment centres near you..
Average duration: 12 months.
SIT30821
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Demi Chef
Cook
Commis Chef
Bakery Assistant
Executive Chef
Pizza Chef
Breakfast Chef
Catering Assistant
Chef
Kitchen Attendant
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. Enquire now for the list of study units, specialisation electives (and their availability) as well as training providers near you who offer this qualification..
Average duration: 6 months.
SIT50416
On Campus, Workplace
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Possible job outcomes:
Bar Manager
Duty Manager
Shift Manager
Front Office Supervisor
Motel Manager
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Restaurant Supervisor
Gaming Manager
Gaming Supervisor
Hotel Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager
Gain hospitality leadership and F&B operational skills with the SIT50416 Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage). This nationally recognised diploma is great for duty managers, Food and Beverage Managers, or even restaurant and cafe owners. During your studies you will learn how to roster and lead a team of staff, ensure business compliance, manage customer service, and oversee food and beverage operations. You’ll also gain hands-on technical skills in F&B service (depending on available electives and career interests). Enquire now for the list of study units, your eligibility for subsidised training, and upcoming course dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
SIT40521
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Possible job outcomes:
Chef
Chef de Partie
Sous Chef
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. Enquire now for the full list of specialisation units (and their availability), commercial chef career outcomes, and enrolment centres near you..
Average duration: 12 months.
SIT60316
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Possible job outcomes:
Front Office Supervisor
Shift Manager
Duty Manager
Bar Manager
Rooms Division Manager
Hotel Manager
Gaming Supervisor
Gaming Manager
Restaurant Supervisor
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Motel Manager
Cafe or Restaurant Manager
The Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT60316) is for senior venue and departmental managers who need high-end business, HR, and service skills. In this nationally recognised qualification you’ll develop a business and customer service plan for your venue, while honing your skills in recruitment, leadership, and marketing.
Enquire now for a list of course units and your eligibility for concessions and payment plans..
Average duration: 24 months.
SIT30616
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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Possible job outcomes:
Gaming Attendant
Waiter
Catering Assistant
Hotel Receptionist
Bar Attendant
Cafe Attendant
Hotel Porter
Kitchen Attendant
Concierge
Barista
The Certificate III in Hospitality is perfect for students wanting to work at restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafes or coffee shops. Students will gain skills essential to the hospitality industry including workplace hygiene and food safety, customer service and providing advice to visitors and diners..
Average duration: 24 months.
CHC33015
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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Possible job outcomes:
Trainee Support Worker
Aboriginal Disability Worker
Home Carer
Personal Carer
Aged Care Worker
Disability Support Worker
Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker
Home Care Assistance Worker
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) will assist personal and respite care workers to support and empower disabled persons. During the course students will gain the specialised skills required to communicate and work in health and community services including working with diverse people; working legally and ethically; and following safe work practices for direct client care. In addition to this students focus on persons with disabilities learning how to contribute to ongoing skills development while supporting community participation and social inclusion..
Average duration: 12 months.
CHC33015
Online, On Campus, Distance, Workplace
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Possible job outcomes:
Home Care Assistance Worker
Community Care Worker
Residential Care Worker
Disability Support Worker
Aged Care Worker
Personal Carer
Home Carer
Aboriginal Aged Care Worker
Trainee Support Worker
The Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) will assist personal and respite care workers provide better support to older people and those living with dementia. The Australian Bureau of Statistics forecasts that within just a few decades, at least 20% of the Australian population will be aged 65 or older. This is putting massive pressure on the aged and community care industry to supply the country with enough qualified health care workers to provide the support and quality of care needed.. This qualification is an excellent introduction to the rapidly expanding aged care workforce in Australia.
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Average duration: 12 months.
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