About DS College

A Diploma of Building and Construction can help you further your career in the building industry. You’ll develop your skills in construction management, including estimating costs, supervising projects and preparing contracts. Whether you work as a builder, a foreman or a building inspector, this course will give you the skills you need to take your work to a new level. The Diploma of Building and Construction covers a range of topics from structural principles to occupational health and safety. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including monitoring costing systems, preparing tender documentation and selecting building contractors. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates..

A CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying will give you the skills you need to succeed in the construction industry. This course will set you up to work as a bricklayer or blocklayer but will also provide other skills required on a construction site. The CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying will improve your trade skills but will also show you how to carry out basic demolition, erect and dismantle scaffolding and read plans and specifications. The CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying is a practical qualification with a lot of hands-on training. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including laying paving, constructing masonry steps and stairs, constructing arches and building fireplaces and chimneys. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates..

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..

A Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling will prepare you for a career as a tiler in the construction industry. You’ll learn to lay tiles on internal and external walls and floors for new projects or renovation work. This course explores all types of tiles including ceramic, clay, slate, marble and glass and you’ll develop techniques for cutting and shaping tiles to fit as required. The Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling covers a range of topics to give you the skills and knowledge you need in this industry. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover subjects including fixing floor and wall tiles, carrying out mosaic tiling and tiling curved surfaces. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates..

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..

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. Choose additional electives to support your carer in commercial cookery, food and beverage, gaming, Asian cooking, accommodation services, or back of house. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, hospitality management career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities in your area..

Get your Construction Industry White Card with the CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. This nationally recognised short course is mandatory for anyone who routinely enters a construction site in Australia, including site managers, tradies, apprentices, surveyors, and labourers. During your studies, you will learn your WHS responsibilities and develop skills in hazard identification and risk control. The course covers: using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), understanding safety signs, reporting hazards, incident and emergency responses, interpreting safety documents, and more. Enquire now for the full list of White Card competencies and training providers near you that offer this short course..