Government and Public Sector Courses in Adelaide

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..

The Certificate IV in Community Services is a nationally recognized qualification that prepares students for a career in the community services sector. You will develop skills in community development, case management, diversity, and ethics. Gain hands-on experience through supervised work placements. Graduates can work in various roles, such as community service worker, case manager, and program coordinator in government and non-government organizations..

Do you want to become a registered Ambulance Paramedic? The HLT51020 Diploma of Emergency Health Care is a first step toward this rewarding career. The course begins with the essentials skills and knowledge you need to work in the Australian health care system, keeping yourself safe, using correct medical terminology, and applying infection controls. You’ll then learn how to recognise healthy body systems, respond to behaviours of concern, communicate with people at all levels, and deliver standard clinical care across a range of settings. The course also covers: managing a scene, responding to major incidents, safe lifting and carrying, transporting emergency patients, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, paramedic career competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..

Get a job in public services security with the Certificate IV in Government Security (Personnel Vetting) (PSP40316). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to conduct security assessments on public sector personnel, carry out interviews, identify and treat security risks, and prepare detailed reports. The course also delivers advanced communication strategies and conflict resolution skills. Enquire now for the full list of study units, career outcomes, and future enrolment opportunities..

Become a qualified marriage celebrant with the Certificate IV in Celebrancy (CHC41015). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to interview clients, then plan weddings and other ceremonies (baby namings, engagements, funerals, wedding vow renewals). Graduate with the skills to open your own celebrancy business and ready to apply to the Attorney General to become a registered marriage celebrant. The course can be completed over 6 weekends or during a one-week study intensive. Enquire now for the list of study requirements and enrolment dates..

Learn how to the manage the organisation’s HR function with the BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management. This nationally recognised qualification is suited to HR Managers as well as independent HR consultants and advisors. The course covers: employee and industrial relations, team learning and development, workforce planning tools, business risk, WHS and worker’s compensation, payroll, HR information systems, employee health and wellness programs. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. .

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..

This graduate certificate will equip you with the necessary skills to address the demands of the modern mechanical engineering industry. Students with a background in mechanical, instrumentation & control, electrical, or industrial plant and systems engineering will be particularly well-placed to benefit from this program as it is designed to prepare you for further career development in the mechanical design and maintenance industries. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest and developing technologies in mechanical engineering..

The CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways prepares you for work in the construction industry and gives you head start if you want to find a trade apprenticeship. You’ll learn how to read and interpret plans, take accurate measurements, and work safely on a building site — then choose electives that support a career in bricklaying, carpentry, joinery, plastering, tiling, or stonemasonry. Enquire now for the list of speciality areas and enrolment opportunities near you..

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..

Become a qualified logistics manager with the nationally recognised TLI50221 Diploma of Logistics. This hands-on qualification will teach you how to manage a supply chain and logistics business unit while developing your expertise in leadership, communication, and compliance. The course covers: operations, fatigue management, customer service, international freight, export logistics, workplace safety, inventory management, and much more. Enquire now for the latest enrolment openings and the full list of graduation competencies..

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..

Do you have a trade qualification and looking to expand into engineering work? The 52884WA Advanced Diploma of Mechanical Engineering Technology is a hands-on qualification, recognised by employers Australia-wide. The course introduces you to a wide range of mechanical engineering technologies including pneumatics, hydraulics, heating and ventilation systems, air-conditioning, pumps and compressors, mechanical drive systems, and more. You’ll also gain essential skills in engineering mathematics, on-the-job safety, and industrial automation. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, engineering career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..

The Bachelor of Applied Business (Management) is designed to give you the opportunity to study managerial communication, corporate structuring, project management and business model analysis. In this course you will learn how to lead high performing teams and utilise technology to identify risks, opportunities and maximise ROI. You’ll apply everything you learn to real-world situations and solve legitimate business challenges that will transform your career..

The PSP50416 Diploma of Government Investigations delivers the skills you need to carry out fraud and compliance investigations in the public service. Over 12-18 months of training you will learn how to anticipate and detect possible fraud activity, and communicate fraud control awareness. The course also covers: ethics and compliance legislation, investigation techniques, communication skills, carrying out investigation reviews and evaluations. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation competencies, and enrolment centres near you. .

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..

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. This course includes the Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation unit. The Provide First Aid Course covers a range of subjects you may encounter as a first aider. You’ll learn basic first aid procedures for asthma, epilepsy, bleeding, burns and fractures and develop the skills to manage bites and poisons. The course covers CPR techniques for adults and infants and you’ll also learn how to use an automated external defibrillator. Enquire now for entry requirements and course dates..

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. Enquire now for entry requirements, certification details, and enrolment dates near you..

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. .

Are you an experienced HR practitioner and ready to level-up your career? How about the BSB60320 Advanced Diploma of Human Resource Management? This nationally recognised qualification develops your leadership skills and delivers a full set of management competencies. The course covers: critical thinking and complex problem solving, industrial relations strategies, strategic workforce planning, diversity and inclusion strategies, learning and development strategies, managing organisational change, and much more. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, HR career outcomes, and active enrolment opportunities..

Graduates of the Doctor of Engineering (DEng) will be able to make original and significant contributions to the development, application, and evaluation of professional knowledge by engaging with practical problems of demonstrated importance to their employment context and the wider body of engineering and technical knowledge..

Graduates of the Doctor of Engineering (DEng) will be able to make original and significant contributions to the development, application, and evaluation of professional knowledge by engaging with practical problems of demonstrated importance to their employment context and the wider body of engineering and technical knowledge..

The PSP50316 Diploma of Government Security covers advanced government security management, including assessing risks and creating plans to mitigate them. You will learn to coordinate protective security, analyse threats, and develop response strategies. It equips you with the skills needed for independent and self-directed work in the public sector as a government security practitioner. This course is ideal for those who need to apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts across various contexts to perform advanced duties in government security. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..

Are you a licensed security guard and need specialist skills in control room operations? The CPPSS00062 Control Room Operations Skill Set will teach you how to oversee a control room, monitoring security operations and coordinating field responses. The course covers: operating security systems and equipment, ensuring accurate information exchange with companion monitoring systems, deploying field staff in response to alarms and incidents, conducting systematic checks, carrying out shift-change procedures, completing appropriate documentation, protecting data and workplace records. Enquire now for entry requirements, security guard career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..

Get a job at a water treatment plant with the NWP30222 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Water Treatment). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to operate and maintain drinking water treatment systems. The course covers: work health and safety, environmental compliance, sampling and testing drinking water, carrying out laboratory testing, implementing water industry legislation and standards, responding to blue-green algae outbreaks. You’ll also gain experience with a wide range of water treatments including iron and manganese removal, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation and clarification, dissolved air flotation, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, water treatment competencies and upcoming enrolment dates..

Become a wastewater treatment technician with the NWP30222 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Wastewater Treatment). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to sample and test wastewater, then implement a range of different treatments. The course covers: sedimentation and clarification, dissolved air flotation, granular media filters, membrane filters, reclaimed water irrigation, odour removal processes, activated sludge removal, and much more. Enquire now for the list of available study units, wastewater treatment competencies, and enrolment centres near you..

The NWP30222 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Networks) will teach you how to operate and maintain water network systems. This nationally recognised qualification delivers a hands-on skillset for water industry operators. The course covers: on-the-job safety, environmental compliance, operating high pressure water jetting systems, operating pump stations, inspecting water diversion systems, installing and maintaining rural water meters, disinfecting network assets, controlling electrical risk on metallic pipes, identifying water quality issues, and much more. Enquire now for the list of study units, water networks competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..

Mechanical engineers are responsible for the design, manufacture, and operational processes of anything that moves, from the tiniest, simplest micro-particles to the largest, most complex spacecraft and everything in between. As a mechanical engineer, you have a skill set that is applicable to many industries in the world, including automotive, transport, manufacturing, power generation, medical, consumer goods, and more. This practical qualification will ensure you graduate job-ready as a mechanical engineering technologist. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest mechanical engineering technologies..

This Master of Engineering (Mechanical) qualification will equip you with the necessary skills to address the demands of the modern mechanical engineering industry. Students with a background in mechanical, instrumentation & control, electrical, or industrial plant and systems engineering will be particularly well-placed to benefit from this program as it is designed to prepare you for further career development in the mechanical design and maintenance industries. Upon completion of this program, you will gain skills and knowledge in the latest and developing technologies in mechanical engineering..

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. Enquire now for the list of first aid competencies, entry requirements, and upcoming enrolment dates..

Get started in the Victorian justice system with the 22594VIC Diploma of Justice. This qualification focuses on criminal justice practices in the state of Victoria but is recognised by employers and higher education bodies Australia-wide. The course covers: foundational legal principles, writing skills for the justice environment, conflict resolution and mediation processes, working within family violence contexts, introduction to criminal law, cultural diversity, working with adult offenders, supporting children, and much more. Enquire now for entry requirements, Victorian justice career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..

Get the skills you need to become a medical first responder with the HLT31220 Certificate III in Basic Health Care. This nationally recognised qualification is suited to first aiders, remote workers, and ADF personnel. The course covers: recognising healthy body systems, advanced first aid and CPR, managing a scene, confirming physical health status, first aid in remote areas, communicating during stressful and complex situations. You’ll also gain the support skills you need to manage stressors in your work environment. Enquire now for the list of study units, career outcomes, and upcoming course dates..

The Graduate Certificate in Management offers an introduction to postgraduate studies, focusing on a comprehensive understanding of organisations within a global society. It encompasses perspectives from various organisational levels, essential for appreciating the work, people, and processes in today's competitive and publicly scrutinised global business environment. This course is designed to prepare students for an uncertain future by providing insights into the skills, attitudes, and professional capabilities required for effective management and leadership across different industry sectors..

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..

Become a commercial helicopter pilot with the AVI50322 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter). This nationally recognised qualification allows you to operate a helicopter in Class G environments and controlled airspaces and is recognised by both the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Australian Defence Forces (ADF). The course covers: aircraft radio communications, aviation fatigue, threat and error management, aircraft passengers and cargo, aircraft safety procedures, managing abnormal situations, advanced helicopter manoeuvres, pre-solo exercises, situational awareness, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, commercial helicopter pilot licensing outcomes, and enrolment opportunities in your area..

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..

The SISSS00126 Wilderness First Aid course equips outdoor recreation leaders with essential skills to respond effectively to emergencies in remote or isolated areas. It covers first aid response, life support, casualty management, incident coordination, and support for other first aiders until professional medical assistance arrives or evacuation is possible. This prepares individuals to handle prolonged care scenarios in challenging outdoor environments, ensuring the safety and well-being of those involved until further medical intervention can be accessed. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates. .

Get a senior role in the public service with the PSP40122 Certificate IV in Government. This nationally recognised qualification supports a wide range of career opportunities in administration services, revenue collection, human resources, injury claims and rehabilitation, border protection, customs, museum management, and customer service. During your studies you’ll learn how to apply government processes and uphold the principles and values of the public service, you’ll then choose electives that support your career aspirations. Enquire now for entry requirements, the full list of elective choices and career outcomes, and enrolment openings near you..

Get the qualification you need for leadership roles in academic or public libraries, galleries, museums, public records and archives with the BSB50520 Diploma of Library and Information Services. This nationally recognised diploma delivers a practical mix of leadership, administration and customer service skills — and provides opportunities to purse your own interest areas (or skill gaps). Choose from electives including: cataloguing tools, developing exhibitions, promoting literature and reading, maintaining digital repositories, using social media. Enquire now for the list of electives and enrolment opportunities..

Get a real start in the construction industry with the CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction. It’s a hands-on qualification — completed over 11 weeks at a state-of-the-art training facility — that prepares you for a trade apprenticeship. You’ll graduate job-ready and knowing how to undertake a basic construction project, work safely, handle construction materials, use essential tools and equipment PLUS the skills to interpret plans and specifications. Enquire now for a full list of training centres, intake dates, and your eligibility for a government subsidy or concession..