Trade Courses

Become a licensed security guard (unarmed) with the Certificate II in Security Operations (CPP20218). You will learn how to provide security services for a range of clients while protecting yourself, patrons, and the general public. The course covers: first aid, basic self defence, screening people and personal effects, conducting patrols, crowd control, managing intoxicated people, removing persons from premises. Enquire now for enrolment opportunities in your state or territory. Learn more.

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. Learn more.

The Certificate IV in Security Management (CPP40719) is a management level qualification for security supervisors and senior officers who manage an organisation’s security operations. Over 12 months of part-time study you will learn how to assess security risks and threats then advise your organisation’s senior management on its security needs. The course also delivers a range of essential skills in workplace communication, safety, time management, and customer service. Enquire now for the next available training dates. Learn more.

The Certificate III in Cleaning Operations is for commercial cleaners and domestic staff wanting the latest in cleaning techniques, chemical safety, and industrial equipment. You’ll be learning the finer arts of cleaning window coverings, glass surfaces, wet areas, furniture and fittings, as well as preparing rooms for residents and guests. And you’ll graduate equipped to clean a range of public venues, food-service, and community premises that require strict infection controls and building security. Enquire now for a full list of units and enrolment requirements. Learn more.

Learn to design beautiful flower arrangements plus the essentials of floristry sales and service with the Certificate III in Floristry (SFL30115). This 6 month course can be used to support an apprenticeship in floristry or to get started in the business. It’s a nationally recognised qualification and covers: floristry tools and equipment, hand-tied and wired floristry products, flower and plant materials, design and colour fundamentals, sales and merchandising.Enquire now for a list of course dates and the next opportunities for enrolment. Learn more.

The CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations is for licensed security guards and crowd controllers who need specialist skills in cash-in-transit or the use of weapons and restraints. You’ll improve your leadership, conflict management and negotiation skills and choose electives that support additional licensing requirements (firearms, batons and handcuffs, canine, cash-in-transit, or control room operations). Enquire now for the full list of specialisation units and entry requirements. Learn more.

The Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis (CPP41519) qualifies you for work as a security risk analyst and consultant. Over 12 months of part-time study you will learn how to assess security and crowd control risk at events, hospitality venues, public buildings, and workplaces. Graduate knowing how to develop a security risk management plan and assess a range of advanced technology security systems. Enquire now for the next enrolment opportunities and how to obtain RPL for your previous study and work experience. Learn more.

Become a licensed carpenter with the CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry. 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. Enquire now for the list of study units, carpentry career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.

The Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant) (SFL20115) will teach you how to create beautiful flower arrangements ready for sale. This nationally recognised qualification will get you started in a florist shop receiving, storing, and caring for floristry stock, while interacting with customers. The course will teach you how to recognise flower and plant materials, assemble different types of floristry products, and use correct tools and equipment. Enquire now for the full list of study units, graduation outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.

The Graduate Certificate in Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control covers knowledge and skills underpinning the principles of unit operations, unit processes, fluid transport, and control required to apply these principles to Industrial control and instrumentation systems and make the systems efficient through Engineering solutions. The learning outcomes of the course is designed to equip students with professional engineering skills and knowledge to model solutions to address the issues in automating industrial operations, design the system in an efficient manner through application of these concepts, communicate the solutions effectively and develop the problem-solving skills essential to good engineering practice. Learn more.

A Certificate IV in Building and Construction is the qualification you need to further your construction career. This course is designed for people currently working as builders, including those who own their own building business. You’ll develop building management skills and learn to supervise and oversee construction projects. Whether you want to work as a construction manager or expand your building business, this course can provide the skills you need to succeed. The Certificate IV in Building and Construction covers a range of topics relevant to the building industry. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover subjects including applying building codes and standards, conducting on-site supervision of building projects and reading and interpreting plans and specifications. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates. Learn more.

Become a security risk specialist or consultant with the Diploma of Security Risk Management (CPP50619). This nationally recognised diploma is delivered over 6-12 months of part-time study and you’ll graduate knowing how to develop and implement security risk management plans for your clients. The course covers all facets of security operations, team management, and occupational health and safety systems. Enquire now for the list of study units and the next opportunity for enrolment. Learn more.

If you’re a qualified electrician the UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation will qualify you for work as an Instrumentation and Control Technician. This training course is recognised all over Australia and you’ll complete your studies in less than a year. Graduate able to install, commission, calibrate and repair instrumentation and control equipment. Enquire now for the full list of study units, elective selections to suit your job role, and enrolment opportunities. Learn more.

Become a licensed bodyguard with the CPP31418 - Certificate III in Close Protection Operations. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to protect the safety and security of a client. The course covers: conflict resolution and negotiation skills, searching and securing premises, escorting a principal, maintaining situational awareness, responding to threats to a principal, using empty hand techniques, following instructions and contributing to team effectiveness, responding to behaviours of concern, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, licensing outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.

A key area of industrial engineering is safety system design. The Graduate Certificate in Industrial Instrumentation and Safety Systems covers knowledge and skills underpinning the fundamentals of programmable controllers used in industrial automation as well as gain perspective on the applicable regulatory and standards framework for a range of industry sectors, required for verifying and assure Safety Instrumented Systems performance across the safety life cycle in accordance with internationally recognized standards. The learning outcomes of the course is designed to equip students with professional engineering skills and knowledge to model solutions to Engineering problems related to designing a typical process instrumentation system by using graphical symbols and numbering codes in accordance with the International Standards as well as address the issues in designing and specifying safety control systems for an industrial process control application. Learn more.

Looking for an apprenticeship as an electrical instrumentation technician? Try the UEE31220 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control — it’s a nationally recognised training course completed on-campus in 7-week blocks. During your studies you’ll be working with a variety of tools that calibrate, adjust and repair the instruments used in a wide range of industries. Plus you’ll be learning the fundamentals of electrotechnology equipment and circuitry. Enquire now to find out your eligibility for this course, as well as funding possibilities, and career outcomes. Learn more.

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. Enquire now for the full list of study units, entry requirements, and opportunities for enrolment. Learn more.

Are you considering a career in electronics? Try the UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) . This electronics entry program is recognised by employers Australia-wide and will teach you how to work safely in the energy sector. The course covers: occupational safety standards, problem solving in DC circuits, using routine plant and equipment, identifying electronic components and materials, fabricating and assembling componentry, carrying out diagnostic tests, plus a range of administration skills. Enquire now for the full list of study units, graduation outcomes, and enrolment centres near you. Learn more.

The UEE40620 - Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician is for qualified electricians who need job-specific technical skills to commission, install, and repair a range of electrical machines and control systems. This nationally recognised qualification is hands-on and has scope to gain professional competency in the following areas: switchgear, control panels, bus bars, basic security systems, commercial lighting, traction lift equipment, emergency lighting and safety systems, marine electrical equipment, and much more. Enquire now for entry and licensing requirements, electrotechnology competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.

Open your own automotive repair business or manage a dealership with the Diploma of Automotive Management (AUR50116). This nationally recognised qualification is completed over 12-18 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. Enquire now for a list of training centres and enrolment dates. Learn more.

A Certificate II in Electrotechnology will introduce you to the practical skills you’ll need in the electrical industry. Whether you’re planning to work as an electrician, an electrical fitter, an air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic or an electrical engineering technician, this course will prepare to take on an apprenticeship or traineeship in these fields. This course provides basic electrical theory and practical skills with current industry practices. The Certificate II in Electrotechnology covers a range of topics relevant to electrical job roles. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including fixing and securing electrotechnology equipment, solving problems in ELV single path circuits and carrying out basic network cabling for ELV equipment and devices. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates. Learn more.

A Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship will prepare you for a range of roles in the building and construction industry. You’ll undergo practical training to allow you to apply for a carpentry apprenticeship and find work in both residential and commercial construction. The Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship is a hands-on course with training in basic construction skills and the use of hand and power tools and other building equipment. The Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship addresses a range of subjects needed for carpentry work. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including carrying out measurements and calculations, applying basic levelling procedures and interpreting plans and drawings. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates. Learn more.

If you’re seeking a plumbing apprenticeship try the 22569VIC Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship). This nationally recognised training course will give you a head start by teaching you how to take measurements, weld, and use a range of standard plumbing tools, materials and equipment. After 3-6 months of training you will be confidently welding, producing technical drawings, and communicating with industry terminology. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, graduation outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.

Get a hands-on role at a tyre retail and service outlet with the AUR21920 Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to work safely in the automotive industry — selecting, fitting and selling a range of vehicle tyres. You’ll gain hands-on fitting and wheel service skills and have the opportunity to specialise in the following areas: light vehicle tyres, heavy vehicle tyres, agricultural tyres, or earthmoving tyres. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation outcomes, and enrolment centres near you. Learn more.

A Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT20316) is an entry-level qualification focusing on the essential skills for working at any hospitality venue. Students learn how to stay safe at work while abiding by the laws relevant to the hospitality workplace. This course places a strong emphasis on interpersonal skills and communication, so students graduate with a better understanding of how to interact with customers, work effectively with their co-workers, and show social and cultural sensitivity. The Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT20316) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package. Learn more.

Get your first job at a hotel, club, restaurant or coffee shop with the Certificate I in Hospitality (SIT10216). This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the hospitality industry in Australia and covers the basics of customer service, food safety and hygiene, communication, and working as part of a team. You’ll graduate with hands-on skills, knowing how to confidently prepare and cook simple meals then serve them to customers. Enquire now for the list of training centres, subsidy opportunities, and next intake dates. Learn more.

Become a surveillance officer or private investigator with the CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to profile, investigate, and locate subjects, then prepare supporting documentation for clients and court. The course covers: developing investigation plans, legal compliance and ethical obligations, presenting evidence in court, staying safe on the job, carrying out interviews, conducting covert surveillance, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, graduation outcomes, and the latest enrolment dates. Learn more.

Get a job at a commercial laundry with the Certificate III in Laundry Operations (MST30619). This nationally recognised qualification covers all aspects of workplace safety, infection controls, chemical use and quality standards, then teaches you how to use a full range of laundry equipment. Skills include: controlling wash operations, linen rewash, drying and laundry finishing — as well as operating boilers and batch washers. Enquire now for the list of study units, graduation competencies, and enrolment centres near you. Learn more.

Learn how to assemble and install a range of glazing products (commercial and residential) with the MSF30418 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to safely cut, handle, move, and install glass using different tools and machinery. Choose electives that support your career aspirations: glazing, designed glazing, glass processing, construction work, business administration, CAD technologies, workplace safety. Enquire now for the list of study units, entry requirements, and enrolment centres near you. Learn more.

Become a machining specialist in in the furniture making industry with the MSF30313 Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining. This nationally recognised qualification begins with essential trade skills: working safely in a team, using hand and power tools for furniture making, setting up and operating machines, taking measurements and calculations, creating production drawings, estimating and costing out jobs. You’ll then choose a speciality area: (1) Flat Panel Machining, or (2) Solid Timber Machining, or (3) Machining Technician. Enquire now for entry requirements, availability of specialisation units, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.

Become a qualified locksmith with the MEM30819 Certificate III in Locksmithing. This nationally recognised qualification is part of a trade apprenticeship in locksmithing and is completed under the guidance of a qualified tradesperson. You will learn basic trade skills (using tools, taking measurements, technical drawing) then begin producing keys, assembling lock mechanisms, installing locks and hardware, and preparing a master key system. The course also covers: workplace safety, environmental responsibilities and business technologies. Enquire now for the full list of study units, entry requirements, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.

A Certificate III in Furniture Finishing will prepare you for a career applying stains and coatings to furniture. You’ll learn to prepare furniture surfaces and apply finishes as required. You might be involved in the manufacture of new furniture or in the repair or restoration of existing furniture pieces. The Certificate III in Furniture Finishing may allow you to specialise in a particular technique such as French polishing. The Certificate III in Furniture Finishing gives you the opportunity to practise various techniques used in furniture finishing. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including dismantling and re-assembling furniture, preparing surfaces for finishing and applying stains, fillers and bleach. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates. Learn more.

Become a professional sign writer with the CPC30216 Certificate III in Signs and Graphics. This nationally recognised training course is part of a trade apprenticeship in sign writing and you’ll graduate a qualified tradesperson. The course covers: graphic design and digital layouts, producing and applying vinyl signs, gilding, surface coatings, engraving, airbrushing, sign erection, and working at heights. Enquire now for the full list of study units and enrolment opportunities. Learn more.

The MEM30619 Certificate III in Jewellery Manufacture is part of a trade apprenticeship in jewellery making and is delivered under the guidance of a qualified jeweller. Starting with the basics, you will learn technical drawing, 2D and 3D technologies, engineering measurements and computations, using hand and precision tools, as well as workplace safety and team communication. At the same time you’ll be making jewellery, fabricating jewellery parts, and working with a range precious metals and gem materials. Graduate a trade qualified jewellery manufacturer. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation competencies, and enrolment centres near you. Learn more.

Learn how to manufacture recreational vehicles (RVs, motor homes, caravans, camper trailers etc) to relevant Australian Standards with a Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing (MSM31115). This is a nationally recognised training course that qualifies you to build, service, and repair these vehicles. Choose from a range of electives including: mechanical cutting, welding, fabricating a chassis and suspension, 12 volt and water systems, fitting cabinets and componentry, painting and finishing.Enquire now for details about enrolling as an apprentice or trainee, plus more details on career outcomes and government subsidies. Learn more.

The Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair (MSM31015) qualifies you for work on RVs (motor homes, caravans, camper trailers etc). It’s a nationally recognised training course that can be completed over 12 months — or as an apprenticeship or traineeship. Choose electives to support career interests or your actual job role: welding, fibreglassing, electrical systems, brakes and suspension, cabinets and componentry, technical drawing.Enquire now for a full list of study units and the latest opportunities for enrolment. Learn more.

The HLT33215 Certificate III in Health Support Services is for auxiliary staff working at hospitals and health centres. This nationally recognised qualification is hands-on and you’ll graduate job-ready for work in cleaning, laundry, or food services (depending on your chosen electives). The course covers: infection controls, working safely in health services, manual handling and lifting techniques, workplace diversity, communication — as well as technical skills in your specialisation. Enquire now for the list of study units, elective choices, and enrolment centres. Learn more.

Get started in furniture making with the MSF30213 Certificate III in Furniture Making. This nationally recognised qualification covers all aspects of the furniture making process including measurements, CAD production drawings, costing out a job, fabricating timber joints and other components, assembling furniture, and finishing. You’ll graduate knowing how to safely use a range of hand tools and furniture making machinery. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, study units, and available enrolment dates. Learn more.

Learn professional cabinet making with the MSF31113 Certificate III in Cabinet Making. This nationally recognised qualification allows you to specialise in either furniture making or kitchens and bathrooms. The course begins with the basics: workplace safety, team communication, using hand and power tools, taking measurements and calculations, reading work briefs and plans — then delivers a full range of trade and construction skills. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, availability of specialisation units, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.

A Certificate III in Cabinet Making (Kitchen and Bathroom) will give you the skills you need to work as a kitchen or bathroom cabinet maker and installer. You’ll learn about the design, manufacture and installation of fitted cabinets in kitchen and bathrooms in both residential and commercial settings. The Certificate III in Cabinet Making (Kitchen and Bathroom) will improve your skills with a range of trade techniques used within the industry. The Certificate III in Cabinet Making (Kitchen and Bathroom) covers various topics relevant to this field of work. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including planning kitchen and bathroom projects, organising on-site work and applying quality standards. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates. Learn more.