About Bendigo TAFE

Completing a training course in business can give you a distinct advantage when you're applying for jobs in the field. Develop your business skills and improve your job prospects in the administration industry with our nationally accredited Certificate III in Business (BSB30120).

The Certificate III in Business (BSB30120) will provide you with an intermediate level of office, administrative and technology skills as well as soft skills needed in a team environment. You will develop an understanding of critical thinking, customer service, word processing, computer applications and document presentation.

This qualification provides the knowledge and skills needed to assist a Dentist, Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist during all dental care procedures. Delivery combines work experience and structured training to assist the dental professional competently and safely during oral health care procedures.

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113) will provide students with an understanding of supporting children's wellbeing, learning and development, as well as the legal and ethical requirements of caring for and educating children. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to seek employment in a range of early learning settings, caring for children aged up to 12 years.

If working with people in a fast-paced environment appeals to you, a career in the thriving hospitality industry could be just what you're looking for. With the tourism sectors continued growth, there are many job openings both here in Australia and overseas, and the industry offers plenty of scope for progression for people with the right qualifications. There's lots of variety too with employment opportunities in restaurants, resorts, five-star hotels and on cruise ships. The nationally accredited Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30622) has been designed to help you develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to secure an entry-level position in this exciting field.

This qualification focuses on real world, relevant contexts and is a practical program with projects and assignments you can integrate into your existing role or organisation.

Our nationally accredited Certificate IV in Leadership and Management (BSB40520) course is designed to give tools you can use immediately and encourages you to think differently.

The Diploma of Accounting (FNS50217) is designed to give you the training and knowledge for a range of career pathways in the accounting, business and finance sectors. The course is nationally accredited and will give you some of the educational units required to become a registered Tax Agent.

This qualification reflects professional accounting job roles in financial services and other industries, including tax agents, accounts payable and accounts receivable officers, payroll service providers, and employees performing a range of accounting tasks for organisations in a range of industries. Individuals in these roles apply solutions to a range of often complex problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They apply initiative to plan, coordinate and evaluate their own work and provide guidance to others within defined guidelines.

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113) will provide students with the knowledge and skills to design and implement curriculum in early childhood education and care services, using an approved learning framework.

This qualification reflects the position requirements of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centered services to individuals, groups and communities. At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management.

The program is delivered in a blended delivery mode over a 21 month period. The blended learning format includes on campus classes, practical's and online learning.

If you have a passion for caring for people, want to work in one of the fastest growing industries in Australia, or simply want to learn how to care for older people or people living with a disability, our Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (CHC33021) course will help you achieve your goals.

We understand your passion for helping others. That's why we've created a course that supports and fosters your enthusiasm.

Caring for individuals requires you to be knowledgeable within a wide range of specialised areas. In 7 months, our course will prepare you for working under supervision in a disability support service, Home and Community care or with a diverse group of clients.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in disability support services and home and community care services who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

The Certificate IV in Legal Services will provide you with the necessary skills to work in a range of legal service settings.

Our legal services course offers employment opportunities in roles including legal assistant, assistant paralegal, legal secretary, legal receptionist, and legal support officer.

The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery course is designed for those with a passion for cookery in a commercial environment.

This hospitality course provides participants with skills, knowledge and experience in practical food production, hygiene, menu costing, OHS, team work and basic nutrition. Graduates are qualified to enter careers in hospitality establishments, including hotels, motels, and bistros.

This qualification reflects the role of commercial cooks who use a wide range of well-developed cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menu items. Using discretion and judgement, they work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide work activities. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.

Are you the person people turn to when they are in need? Are you a good communicator, dependable, and well-organised? Do you care about others? If so, a career as an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) might be for you!

The total program is delivered over 9 months. This qualification reflects the role of community service workers who design and deliver person-centred services to individuals and/or groups. Workers may provide support, advocacy or interventions to individual clients, groups or communities across a range of services. At this level, workers may be autonomous with limited responsibility within established parameters and may be required to supervise and lead other workers in projects or teams. Work may take place in a range of community service, case work or case management contexts.

On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the nationally accredited Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) (CPC40120).

Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

The Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40217) is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for in this field. The course is nationally accredited and meets the qualification requirements needed to become a registered Business Activity Statements (BAS) Agent.

This qualification reflects the job roles of workers in the accounting industry, including BAS Agents and contract bookkeepers; and of those employees performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a range of industries. It includes preparing and lodging business and installment activity statements, and providing advice or dealing with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and specialist knowledge and skills to work autonomously, and exercise judgement in completing routine and non-routine activities.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as beauticians to provide a range of beauty services including nail, waxing, lash and brow, and a range of make-up services. These individuals possess a range of well-developed technical and customer service skills where discretion and judgement is required and are responsible for their own outputs. This includes client consultation on beauty products and services. Work is typically conducted in beauty, waxing, brow and salons. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as beauty therapists to provide a broad range of beauty therapy treatments and services including facial treatments, body massage and treatments, spa therapies, aromatherapy, hot stone massage, hair removal, lash and brow treatments, electrolysis, micro-dermabrasion, in-depth skin knowledge, nail and make-up services. This includes consultation with clients to provide beauty advice, recommend beauty treatments and services, and sell retail skin-care and cosmetic products. These individuals work relatively autonomously, and are accountable for personal outputs. Their work involves the self-directed application of knowledge and skills with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques. Work is typically conducted in beauty salons and spas. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

The Diploma of Leadership and Management will give the learner the knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.

Students in this qualification will learn the tools and techniques to display initiative and judgement in the planning implementation and management of organisational requirements. Including implementing and monitoring their own workload and the workload of others.

Ever dream of sharing your knowledge and empowering others? The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is your gateway to a fulfilling career as a VET Trainer. This program equips you with the skills to take your passion for teaching and turn it into reality, whether in the dynamic world of adult education or the corporate training sphere.

This sought-after qualification is your passport to a world of opportunity. It's the industry standard for trainers and assessors in Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), including TAFE institutions and private training providers. So, whether you're currently training others, seeking a career change, or looking to upgrade your skills, this program is your perfect launchpad.

This qualification provides competencies to select components, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain refrigeration systems and equipment that apply to food storage and preservation, air conditioning and air distribution equipment in buildings and premises. It includes regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants.

Secured an apprenticeship as an electrician? This course combines on the job training with off the job education, ensuring that the knowledge and practical skills you acquire are relevant to your apprenticeship. Learn how to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment. You will also need to undertake a Pre-Training Review as part of the enrolment process.

A motor rewinding apprenticeship usually takes up to four years to complete. The first 18 months you will attend 12, one week blocks at Bendigo TAFE. The following 18 months the training is at your place of employment, with skills, knowledge, assignments and assessments to complete. An assessor will visit you at times to assess your progression. The on the job component is assessed over the four years with the work performance section of the competencies with profiling.

This course is designed to meet the educational requirements of students currently employed as an apprentice motor rewinder. It combines on the job training with classroom theory, ensuring that the knowledge and practical skills you acquire are relevant to your apprenticeship.

This qualification reflects the role of hairdressers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of hairdressing services to clients. They use discretion and judgement to provide client services and take responsibility for the outcomes of their own work. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a hairdresser in any industry environment, usually a salon. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

This is a preparatory qualification which provides a defined and limited range of basic skills and knowledge used in hairdressing salons by individuals who provide assistance with client services. These routine and repetitive tasks are completed under direct supervision and with guidance from hairdressers who manage the client service. The combined skills and knowledge do not provide for a job outcome as a hairdresser and this qualification is intended to prepare individuals for further training. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

This qualification reflects the role of workers who perform a range of laboratory techniques, including manual, semi-automated and fully automated, to collect and prepare samples in a laboratory. They conduct a wide range of basic, and limited range of specialist tests across a variety of industry sectors. Workers may be required to assist other personnel to solve technical problems and to adjust formulations and production mixes. Work is carried out according to established procedures often under the direction and supervision of laboratory or quality managers, or scientific/medical professionals.

You will achieve the skills and knowledge to perform aseptic techniques, microscopic examinations, microbiological tests, food tests, chemical tests, and biological procedures. You will also become familiar with processing and interpreting data, planning and conducting laboratory work, calibrating laboratory instruments and equipment, carrying out sampling, testing and other laboratory related tasks.

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required for a detail draftsperson producing specialist engineering drawings within an engineering or manufacturing work environment. This course is designed for new entrants to the engineering industry as well as for those holding existing qualifications. It provides a comprehensive technical base for working in the mechanical, manufacturing and maintenance fields at the para professional entry level.

This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required for a higher engineering tradesperson within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries. The qualification covers the skills and knowledge required for employment to a wide range of engineering fields such as refrigeration and air conditioning, casting and moulding, computer numerically controlled (CNC) programming, fluid power, heavy fabrication, instrumentation, maintenance, plant mechanics, marine electronics, mechatronics, patternmaking, robotics, toolmaking, welding and watch and clock services and repair, including post-trade work.

This course is a continuation of a trade course (certificate III) at a higher level. The course will cover higher level post-trade skills such as computer controlled machining or advanced welding, fluid power and AutoCAD.

The qualification has been specifically developed to be delivered to people who are existing engineering tradespersons or delivered to apprentices in an Engineering Trade who choose to study at a higher level during their apprenticeship. The qualification packaging has been developed on an assumption that competency will be developed through an integrated combination of on and off-the-job learning strategies such as those delivered through a formal apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship course provides the off the-job training component of a metal fabrication apprenticeship in the light/heavy fabrication/welding stream. You will learn the knowledge, skills and applications required to begin a career as a fabrication tradesperson.

This is an Australian Apprenticeship course, combining paid work with training. Mature age people can also apply for apprenticeships. This apprenticeship course provides the off-the-job training component of a mechanical engineering apprenticeship. You will learn the knowledge, skills and applications required to begin a career as a fitter and machinist. The course delivery encompasses a combination of remote and flexible delivery methods.. This includes easy to navigate online tutorials, video conferencing (classroom simulation) as well as face-to-face practical assessments and work placements – where safe and practical to implement. You will require access to the internet and a computer to undertake this course

This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of an engineering/manufacturing employee within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries.

The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of engineering/manufacturing work, including production, distribution, stores and warehousing. It provides the skills and knowledge for a person to be responsible for the quality of their own work, work from complex instructions and procedures, coordinate work in a team environment or work individually under general supervision and assist in the provision of on-the-job training of other workers.

This course will equip you to become an Enrolled Nurse through hands-on learning, 5 course placements, 11 weeks of clinical placement and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

In two years, our course can equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to become an Enrolled Nurse, with hands-on experience through our Health and Community Centre of Excellence simulation wards and 5 course placement rotations.

The Certificate III in Food Processing will introduce you to the practical aspects of brewing with underpinning knowledge to produce a great brew! You will develop core food processing skills such as product safety, quality and traceability together with specific brewing skills such as wort production, fermentation, beer maturation, packaging and product testing.

CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design a nationally accredited course designed for students developing the ability to combine technical, creative and conceptual skills to create designs that meet client requirements and solve a range of visual communication challenges.

This qualification reflects the role of real estate professionals who apply knowledge of real estate practice legal agency and compliance requirements, ethical standards and consumer preferences to conduct real estate functions.

This qualification provides a trade outcome in plumbing.

This course is designed for those working in the construction trades as a plasterer or wall and ceiling liner. Delivered on-site* in a flexible way that suits your work, we will come to your work site and assess you while you are working. The delivery is designed to fit in with a modern working environment including online content and workplace simulations.

This qualification provides a trade outcome in wall and ceiling lining. Occupational titles may include: Wall and ceiling liner. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as two specialist fields of work. The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context. Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.

As the training component of an apprenticeship, you will learn the knowledge, skills and applications required as you begin your career as a painter and decorator. Learn about painting and decorative work in new and existing homes as well as commercial construction work. Competency based progression (CBP) apprenticeships in Victoria were previously time based, meaning apprentices were required to serve out the entire time of a training contract (generally four years for apprenticeships). Now apprentices operate under competency based training which places emphasis on the workplace application of attained knowledge and skills. Competency based progression means that as an apprentice completes a progression point, they may be entitled to a wage increase. Progression points are triggered at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of competition of the apprenticeship.

This course is designed for those working in the construction trades as a Concreter. Delivered on-site* in a flexible way that suits your work, we will come to your work site and assess you while you are working. The delivery is designed to fit in with a modern working environment including online content and workplace simulations.

This qualification reflects the role of concreters working in concreting operations on residential and commercial projects. Occupational titles include: concreter concrete tilt panel fabricator. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as a specialist field of work (i.e. concreting). The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in an actual workplace or very closely simulated workplace environment, and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to concreting in some states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.

This program is the new entry level qualification for occupational health and safety (OH&S) coordinators or supervisors with a major workload in OH&S. Graduates of this course will have the qualifications suitable to be a WorkSafe inspector. The course is workplace focused, allowing you to introduce and enhance OH&S policies to your business.

This qualification is suitable for people working in a work health and safety (WHS) role who may or may not work under supervision. They may provide leadership and guidance to others and have some limited responsibility for the output of others. the qualification reflects the role of workers who apply a broad knowledge base ad well-developed skills in a wide variety of contexts and may include coordinators, advisors and facilitators.

This course provides you with the theory component of a heavy commercial vehicle automotive apprenticeship. You will learn the knowledge, skills and applications required to begin a career as a heavy automotive vehicle tradesperson.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of mobile plant machinery in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

This course prepares you to perform mechanical work in the automotive light vehicle service and repair industry.

The Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR30620) course opens doors to employment within the automotive industry, specifically for light vehicles and business ownership.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who service, diagnose and repair electrical systems and components in vehicles in the automotive electrical service and repair industry.

The Certificate III in Landscape Construction will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills on which to build a successful career in the landscape sector.

This course is appropriate for a person who wants to become a skilled landscape worker expected to take responsibility for some of their own work results, working either independently or part of a team..

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

This industry qualification for people operating as veterinary nurses within veterinary clinics. Candidates should expect that access to a veterinary clinic whilst undertaking study for this qualification will be essential for meeting assessment requirements. Access may be through either paid employment or substantial periods of work placement or work experience blocks.

This course is designed for those who have not completed a year 10 level and require such a level in order to join the Australian Defence Force. The content of this course provides you with general skills in reading, writing, numeracy and employability skills. Throughout your study you are assisted to establish further learning and pathway options including the Australian Defence Force (ADF)

This course focuses on building a student's skills and knowledge to assist with their next step, including preparation to sit the Australian Defence Force (ADF) entrance exam.

Certificate IV in Cyber Security is designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the field and equip them with the necessary professional skills to pursue a career in this exciting and fast-growing industry.

In this course, students will learn about the fundamental concepts of cyber security, including network security, data protection, risk management, and incident response. They will also develop hands-on skills in the use of various cyber security tools and techniques to identify and mitigate cyber threats.

The Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology (AUR20220) course covers the automotive skills and knowledge required to perform a range of tasks related to servicing and repairing air conditioning components and systems of cars and heavy vehicles.

This course assists you to pursue a career in the automotive industry as a trainee / apprentice. This course is highly regarded within the automotive industry with many employers recruiting new apprentices from the graduate pool.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a limited range of tasks relating to identifying and inspecting mechanical and electrical components and systems of light vehicles, heavy vehicles, outdoor power equipment, bicycles, marine craft and motorcycles. This qualification also covers the skills and knowledge required to perform minor maintenance and repair of an automotive vehicle body. The range of technical skills and knowledge is limited.

The Certificate III in Barbering (SHB30516) will give you the knowledge and expertise to get started in this creative and dynamic field.

This qualification reflects the role of barbers who use a range of well-developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of barbering services to clients. They use discretion and judgement to provide client services and take responsibility for the outcomes of their own work. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a barber in any industry environment, usually a barber shop or salon.

If your passion lies in playing a vital role in the health care system, collecting blood and other specimens, then our Certificate III in Pathology Collection (HLT37215) course is the ideal choice for you.

If you have a passion for caring for people, want to work in one of the fastest growing industries in Australia, or simply want to learn how to care for older people or people living with a disability, our Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) (CHC33021) course will help you achieve your goals.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of mobile plant machinery in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

This entry-level qualification provides individuals the opportunity to develop a general vocational outcome in agriculture. It provides the skills and knowledge to perform a variety of tasks in relation to cropping, plant nutrition, intensive horticulture and mixed farming enterprise skill set. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks in a variety of contexts, which involve some judgement in selecting and maintaining equipment and services. Job roles vary across different industry sectors and may include: Farm or station hand/worker Roustabout Fencing contractor Chemical handling Machine maintenance No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

CUA41320 Certificate IV in Visual Arts a nationally accredited course developed to provide you with the knowledge and confidence to develop your own artistic voice and command of techniques in a range of art forms.

This course will help you advance your skills in art theory, creative thinking, drawing, illustration, painting - both traditional and digital, printmaking and digital documentation.

This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide an advanced level of assistance to a dentist, dental hygienist, dental prosthetist, dental therapist or oral health therapist, which contributes to the quality of oral health care.

All people performing construction work in Victoria require proof that they have completed a general OHS construction induction course for the industry. This Bendigo TAFE course meets the requirement of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 and allows workers to be registered with WorkSafe. Upon successful completion you will be able to demonstrate personal awareness of OHS legislative requirements and the basic principles of risk management and prevention of injury and illness in the construction industry. The course cost includes the cost of application to WorkSafe for the issue of a Construction Induction Card.

A hi-visibility vest and hard hat will be supplied as part of the course and will remain with the student.

This course is designed for those currently working in the construction trades as a carpenter. Delivered on-site in a flexible way that suits your work, we will come to your work site and assess you while working. The delivery is designed to fit in with a modern working environment including online content and workplace simulations.

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to install and administer simple networks, servers, and client desktop deployments either as an independent information and communications technology (ICT) specialist or as part of a team.

This English language course is for beginners who have just started learning English or who have had minimal exposure to English. The course enables students to take part in the community, find and keep employment and take on further education and training.

Course graduates develop foundational knowledge and skills in the English language which enable them to interact with some autonomy and to take some initiative in a limited and predictable range of community, work, and educational contexts. Students can also develop numeracy skills and knowledge to perform simple mathematical operations in highly familiar contexts. They can also begin to develop autonomous learning strategies to start learning English outside the classroom. The knowledge and skills developed through the course provide a firm foundation for the further development of their English language skills.

Course graduates will have developed basic English language skills in the areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing to participate in everyday life and community, work preparation and further learning. They will develop basic learning and digital literacy skills. If numeracy electives are completed they will develop skills and knowledge to perform simple mathematical operations in familiar contexts. Graduates will be able to apply their skills and knowledge to demonstrate autonomy and limited judgement in familiar, structured and defined everyday contexts. They will be able to deal with a limited range of predictable everyday problems where they need to use English, and will be able to use English to satisfy their own everyday transactional, commercial, recreational and social needs. The volume of learning ranges from 610 - 775 hours. This includes both supervised and unsupervised learning.

Life is what you bake it! If you’re passionate about creating great food and thrive in a fast paced environment, studying commercial baking could offer you a fulfilling career.

The nationally recognised Certificate III in Baking (FBP30517) is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge required to work as a baker producing breads, cakes, pastries and biscuits in a commercial baking environment. Our experienced teachers who are experts in their field, will guide you through the program.

You will hone your skills in the fully equipped commercial bakery training kitchen at our Bendigo City Campus where you will learn how to produce: basic, savoury and specialty breads, biscuits and cookies, sweet yeast products, basic artisan products, cakes and puddings, laminated and non-laminated pastries.

You’ll graduate with a nationally recognised qualification that enables you to work as a baker in retail outlets, restaurants, cafes and hotels around the world.

This course is designed for those currently working in the construction trades as a Tiler. Delivered on-site* in a flexible way that suits your work, we will come to your work site and assess you while you are working. The delivery is designed to fit in with a modern working environment including online content and workplace simulations.

This qualification provides a trade outcome in wall and floor tiling for residential and commercial construction work. Occupational titles may include: Tiler Wall and floor tiler. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as a specialist field of work. The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context. Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.

If you're driven by technology and enjoy working with computers, the world of IT needs you! Information technology plays a vital role in most organisations creating a demand for qualified technicians. In just six months our nationally recognised Certificate III in Information in Technology (ICT30120) course will give you the skills you need to boost your job prospects in this interesting field.

This unique course will equip you with a wide range of cognitive, technical, functional and communication skills preparing you for entry into the human resources sector.

This pre-vocational course is primarily for school leavers and other new entrants wishing to prepare themselves to gain a traineeship, apprenticeship or other employment in the electrotechnology industry. The course provides an overview of the industry, employment opportunities and the training pathways available. It also includes training in the basic fundamentals of electrical, telecommunication, refrigeration and air conditioning systems as well as workshop experience in fabrication and assembly techniques, wiring, cabling, basic installation skills and use of test equipment. Workplace safety and first aid training are also included.

This course is designed for those working in the construction trades as a bricklayer. Delivered on-site in a flexible way that suits your work, we will come to your work site and assess you while working. The delivery is designed to fit in with a modern working environment including online content and workplace simulations.

This qualification provides a trade outcome in bricklaying and blocklaying. Occupational titles may include: Bricklayer Blocklayer. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as two specialist fields of work. The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context. Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.

This is for those already working in the construction industry looking to become qualified. Delivered on-site in a flexible way that suits your work, we come to your worksite and assess you while you work. The delivery is designed to fit in with a modern working environment including online content and workplace simulations.

This qualification provides a trade outcome in waterproofing for the residential and commercial construction industry. Occupational titles may include: Waterproofer. The qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as two specialist fields of work. The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context. Completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.

Our course focuses on refining your reading, speaking, and writing skills for effective communication in everyday conversations. Through practical exercises and personalised guidance, you will gain confidence in expressing yourself fluently.

In this course, you will learn to read and understand casual conversations, instructions, spoken transactions, and develop learning plan. It will help you with everyday tasks such as banking, shopping, visiting the doctor, and using government services in Australia.

This course is delivered as part of the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP).

On successful completion, you will be able to apply for work in a range of areas. Some culturally specific work may be possible depending on individual confidence. You may also look at other study options to further increase your work-related skills.

The Building Design qualification captures all your architectural design aspirations into one course. If you are looking to gain the skills and knowledge to make a difference in the built environment and design super energy efficient buildings using passive principles, sustainable building practices and materials, then this is the course for you. Are you looking to start your own design firm? This is the academic requirement for registration as a building designer (architectural) with the VBA (tca). If interior design is your passion, then use this course as a stepping stone towards further studies. If you are looking to do drafting work with a building company or designer, this course will give you the technical aspects and latest CAD skills required to create detailed construction drawings. Perhaps your pathway is to Architecture at University, this course gives you technical skills, a solid knowledge base and credits towards the degree.

This course will train you for work within the justice industry. This includes justice careers in the state or federal police forces, customs service, sheriffs department, local government, correctional services, courts, youth justice, community corrections and various non-government organisations. Upon completion, you will be equipped to join a range of entry-level careers or move into further qualifications such as the Advanced Diploma of Justice (22321VIC) or a Bachelors degree.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a broad range of tasks in the outdoor power equipment retail, service and repair industry.

This qualification provides the skills and theoretical and practical knowledge for work or further learning in the conservation and ecosystem management industry. The qualification provides for work roles encompassing a broad range of skills, or can be focused on one or more specialisations.

Individuals with this qualification perform a range of conservation and ecosystem management activities including, site restoration, rehabilitation and renewal and management of the rural and natural landscapes, degraded sites and marine environments. They contribute to the preservation and maintenance of wildlife and their habitat in the natural ecosystem, parks and reserves. Activities frequently involve working with and preservation of indigenous culture and heritage resources.

The Certificate I in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy (22555VIC) is designed to develop the literacy and numeracy skills of learners with intellectual disabilities.

You will gain skills in reading and writing words, phrases and sentences, communication orally and using numerical information related to time, money and/or measure of length, weight or liquids.

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the (Certificate I in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy (22555VIC)). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.

Certificate I in Transition Education (22567VIC) is intended to support learners with permanent intellectual disabilities to develop the skills to find the most appropriate option for them in the community after leaving school. This may include employment, volunteer work or further study.

Certificate I in Transition Education (22567VIC) is restricted to post-compulsory school-aged learners with evidence of a permanent cognitive impairment / intellectual disability.

The Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing (CUA40118) is a new nationally accredited course. It is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge to write and edit professionally.

This industry standard course has been designed to introduce participants to the skills required in the contemporary writing and editing industry. It will suit the needs of people seeking a career as a writing industry professional.

To complement your creative and technical skills, you will graduate with employability skills, know how to deliver to a deadline, and develop project management skills.

You will also develop a portfolio of your original written work and have an opportunity to be published in Painted Words, an annual, professionally produced and printed anthology of student writing.

The Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing (CUA50118) is a new nationally accredited course developed to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to work as a professional writer and editor in the creative and publishing industries.

This industry-standard course refines the skills developed in the Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing course or developed by you in your personal or industry writing experience.

You will further develop the expertise required by writers and editors in the contemporary writing and editing industry in a digital world.

This course is for beginners who have no or very limited English literacy skills and no prior experience or training.

Students will learn to recognise and write the alphabet and numbers, read social sight words and signs, as well as respond to simple instructions, participate in short conversation and provide basic personal information.

This course is for people who wish to learn English and are complete beginners. Students are assessed when they first enter Bendigo TAFE to determine the correct certificate level.

People who enter at this level have little or no English Language and will learn how to read, write, listen and speak English in a common everyday language.

The Certificate II in Work Education (22631VIC) is intended to support post-compulsory school-age learners with permanent intellectual disabilities to develop the skills to explore work options and access pathways to further specific vocational education and training. It supports learners to improve their employability and work readiness. We accept rolling enrolments so contact 13 TAFE for more details.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are developing a range of art and craft skills in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural arts context and who take responsibility for own outputs in work and learning. Practice at this level is underpinned by the application of introductory art theory and cultural history.

Have you always cared for your pets and thinking of pursuing a career in this direction? Certificate III in Animal Care Services is a general industry qualification for persons operating at an assistant level and undertaking animal care functions in an animal care workplace.

Our course delivery is face to face on-campus as well as digital learning and placement. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

Our Certificate III in Animal Care Services is a course designed for students wanting to under study to work in a range of careers within the animal care industry (see list below) or those wanting undertake further studies in Training and Behaviour or Veterinary Nursing.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are developing the basic creative and technical skills that underpin visual arts and craft practice in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural arts context.

This qualification will allow you to investigate and broaden your knowledge of the entire ecosystem and its related sectors: conservation, vegetation, ecology, agriculture, indigenous culture, and more. You will gain skills in conservation and learn more about the importance of protecting species from extinction, maintaining and restoring habitats, enhancing ecosystem services, and protecting biological diversity. Certificate IV also serves as a pathway for further learning.

Some of the key skills you will develop as part of this course include research skills, how to design educational programs, how to conduct site inspections, planning revegetation works, producing maps and developing data sheets to monitor biodiversity.

As part of this course, you will also learn about the role that drones have to play in this ecosystem management. In the future, all farmers and land managers will use technology devices (drones) to survey monitor and assist in the decision making process. The precise application of devices comes down to creative minds and smart automated algorithm inputs; Agribots will manage weeding, fertilizing and harvesting systems. Bio security risk will be controlled by sensors that will relay vital information to a central database. Rare and endangered species will monitored and tracked for evidence of habitat and ecological improvements.

Our Certificate II in Animal Care is a course designed for students wanting to under study to work in a range of careers within the animal care industry (see list below) or those wanting undertake further studies in Companion Animal Services or Veterinary Nursing.

You will gain skills in animal care management, reception duties, communication, basic animal care, hygiene, animal welfare, nutrition, Occupational Health and Safety, team work, animal handling.

The Certificate I in Work Education (22566VIC) is intended to support post-compulsory school-age learners with permanent intellectual disabilities to develop the skills to explore work options and access pathways to further specific vocational education and training. It supports learners to improve their employability and work readiness.

Have you always cared for your pets and thinking of pursuing a career in this direction? Certificate III in Animal Care Services is a general industry qualification for persons operating at an assistant level and undertaking animal care functions in an animal care workplace.

Our course delivery is face to face on-campus as well as digital learning and placement. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

Our Certificate III in Animal Care Services is a course designed for students wanting to under study to work in a range of careers within the animal care industry or those wanting undertake further studies in Training and Behaviours or Veterinary Nursing.

This course is for appropriate specialist plumbing services tradespeople seeking to increase their technical competency. Gain the appropriate skills to plan and size the layout of plumbing in buildings up to six stories high. This course also addresses the Victorian license requirements for water, drainage, sanitary, roofing and gas fitting.

This course is for appropriate specialist plumbing services tradespeople seeking to increase their technical competency. Gain the appropriate skills to plan and size the layout of plumbing in buildings up to six stories high. This course also addresses the Victorian license requirements for water, drainage, sanitary, roofing and gas fitting. Offered part time during the day over two years plus additional work to be completed off campus, or part time one night per week over three years plus additional work to be completed off campus or full time during the day over one year.

This skill set describes the skills and knowledge required to transport, handle, store, prepare and apply chemicals.

This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of education settings, including public and independent schools and community education settings, who provide assistance and support to teachers and students under broad-based supervision.

Suitable if you are a new education support worker, or seeking employment in the sector.

You will develop the skills required to support children both academically and emotionally with inclusive learning practices for children and young people.

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the CHC30221 Certificate III In Education Support . As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.

Certificate IV in School Based Education Support (CHC40221) reflects the role of workers who assist teachers and support student learning in a range of classroom settings under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional. At this level, workers may be involved in the facilitation of learning for a range of instructional groupings, including for those students in need of additional support. In these roles, the education support worker sources and analyses information from diverse sources may work with limited direct supervision and could provide guidance to other workers.?

This course will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills on which to build a successful career in the horticulture, landscape or parks and gardens sector. Training focuses on practical skills required including: landscape construction methods, plant selection, soils and nutrition, as well as safety with chemicals.

This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in amenity horticulture. It is designed for those wanting to work in the Horticulture industry (school leavers and mature-age career-changes) and those working in industry who want a qualification.

Our Certificate IV in Agriculture (AHC40116) is designed for those wanting to learn about regenerative farming practices and adopt these to a nominated project or their own enterprise. The principles learnt are focused on smaller intensive farms and take into account the importance of risk management, quality assurance around food security and how to best use technology to scale your business and/or prepare for the changing agricultural landscape. Innovative agricultural practices can also lead to positive urban-regional links and a greater understanding of supply-chain opportunities.

The Course in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy (22554VIC) is intended to support the development of the literacy and numeracy skills of learners with intellectual disabilities.

In this course you will learn basic mathematical symbols and processes, recognising and using time, recognising and using coins and notes, recognising pictures and symbols, and reading and writing simple words.

On successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the qualification Course in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy (22554VIC). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework, this program is nationally recognised.

The Certificate IV qualification reflects the role of individuals to undertake work in varied contexts using a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills. Certificate IV is suitable for senior workers and technicians who supervise or lead teams.

Want to build a successful career in the parks and gardens sector? Learn the practical skills of plant selection and nutrition, pest and disease identification, weed control and landscape construction, as well as first aid and occupational health and safety.