GOTAFE
Certificate III in Business
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Step into the business world with a Certificate III in Business. Our comprehensive course empowers students to learn on the job while gaining valuable workplace skills.
Students will learn a range of routine procedural, clerical, administrative, or operational tasks that require technology and business skills. By the end of the course, participants will be able to apply a broad range of competencies using some discretion, judgement, and relevant theoretical knowledge.
Delivery mode
GOTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
GOTAFE entry requirements
- Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
- Undertake a Pre-training Review by interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
- Please apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with your employer to organise your apprenticeship contract prior to applying for this course
- Prospective VDSS students are required to apply through their School's VET Coordinator or Careers Advisor.
Technical Requirements
Access to a laptop/computer with internet access.
Access to a digital camera or video camera for visual and audio assessment tasks.
Webcam for virtual classes
Bakers toolkit, uniform, and safety boots.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Business will prepare you for the following roles.
Executive Assistant
Executive Assistants provide administrative support and secretarial services to senior managers and company executives. They usually work directly...
Administration Officer
Administration Officers are the office all-rounders that fix the photocopier, keep the kitchen well-stocked, and make sales reports and business le...
Data Entry Operator
Data Entry Operators input data into spreadsheets, databases, and specialist software programs. They are employed in all industries and work sector...
Office Assistant
Office Assistants (also known as clerks) provide administrative support to a team of professionals. They assist with typing, filing, opening and di...
Receptionist
Receptionists take care of the front desk, meeting and greeting customers as well as implementing visitor screening and entry controls. They mainta...
Customer Service Representative
Customer Service Representatives interact with an organisation’s clients and customers, helping them with product enquiries, taking orders, and man...
Accounts Clerk
You might be involved with accounts payable or accounts receivable and you’ll have to manage the relevant paperwork, data entry and filing. Account...
Payroll Clerk
A Payroll Clerk processes wage and salary payments for employees in both large and small businesses. You’ll collect information from timesheets or...
Appointment Setter
An Appointment Setter schedules meetings between staff and clients. You might call prospective customers to generate interest in products or servic...
Operations Coordinator
An Operations Coordinator oversees the daily running of a business or organisation. You might be responsible for a particular department or for the...
Administration Manager
An Administration Manager coordinates all administrative processes for a business or organisation. You’ll oversee administration tasks and ensure a...
Business Administrator
A Business Administrator performs a range of administrative duties for a business or organisation. You might oversee filing and documentation syste...
School Administration Officer
A School Administration Officer provides essential administrative support in educational settings, managing office tasks, enrolments, and records....
Personal Assistant
Personal Assistants (also known as PAs) support managers and professional work teams. They take care of business correspondence, appointments, trav...
Scheduler
A Scheduler sets appointments for staff at an organisation. You’ll organise meeting times for sales colleagues with clients or prospective customer...
Administrative Assistant
An Administrative Assistant performs a range of administrative duties for an organisation or business. You might work at the front desk or provide...
About GOTAFE
GOTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in regional Victoria. Offering over 130 courses across eight campuses, GOTAFE services 11 local government areas with an estimated resident population of over 240,000 people. We service more than 9,000 students per year on average, employ over 500 staff, and we are an intrinsic part of the communities that we serve.
