About Canberra Institute of Technology

The Certificate III in Accounts Administration will provide you with introductory skills for a career in accounting and bookkeeping. This course is delivered by industry skilled educators in a learning environment which is inclusive and supportive. You will gain experience through practical exercises, document preparation and workplace case studies to enhance your skills.

This course provides you with basic computing and office skills needed for entry into many administrative and office positions. These skills also provide a foundation for a number of Diploma level programs.

Launch a fulfilling career in the dental industry with this flexible qualification that reflects the role of dental assistants and staff who assist dentists, dental hygienists, dental specialists, dental therapists or oral health therapists. You will learn high standards of infection control and gain skills required to assist with practice administration. This course offers the best of both worlds – the flexibility of online learning along with hands-on sessions at our Simulated Dental Clinic providing you with real world experience and the opportunity to practice what you learn in a simulated environment.

This program provides students with the knowledge and skills to assist in the planning of learning environments and experiences for young children as well as provide for their physical and emotional care.

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to be able to join the hospitality industry in an entry level position.

You will gain and apply a broad set of skills and knowledge in a range of hospitality topics including hygiene and safe work practices, customer service, effective communication, handling customer complaints, bar service including coffee and the responsible service of alcohol, financial transactions, in house events, restaurant service, teamwork, collaboration and multitasking skills.

This course provides a pathway to work in organisations worldwide such as restaurants, cruise ships, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops.

This course gives you the skills and knowledge required to understand business and commercial environments and issues relating to Management, Finance, Marketing and Human Resources.

In this qualification you will gain the skills and knowledge to perform the role of individuals working as developing and emerging leaders and managers in a range of enterprise and industry contexts.

This course is designed for individuals who apply project management knowledge and skills across various contexts. It focuses on developing competencies in project administration throughout the project lifecycle. Key areas covered include defining project scope, managing time, ensuring quality, and addressing project risks. Participants will acquire critical thinking skills to monitor and report on project progress and issues. Participants will learn to communicate using project management terminology to engage with stakeholders and colleagues.

CIT is an Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) endorsed provider for this course. Students of AIPM endorsed courses are eligible for AIPM student membership (fees apply). Membership benefits include access to a range of Project Management resources and networking opportunities.

The Diploma of Accounting course will prepare you for a career in accounting industry. Graduates will be well equipped to pursue successful careers in the financial services and various industries, encompassing roles such as tax agents, payroll service providers, and performing diverse accounting tasks across organisations. The Diploma is delivered by industry skilled educators, including Registered Tax Agents, Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) and Chartered Accountants (CA).

This program provides you with the opportunity to lead teams, manage programs and design and implement curriculum for children in Early Childhood Education and Care services.

This qualification reflects the role of highly skilled senior operators who use a broad range of hospitality skills combined with managerial skills and sound knowledge of industry to coordinate hospitality operations. They operate independently, have responsibility for others and make a range of operational business decisions.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in any hospitality industry sector as a departmental or small business manager. The diversity of employers includes restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. This qualification allows for multiskilling and for acquiring targeted skills in accommodation services, cookery, food and beverage and gaming.

This online course is designed for individuals who are seeking to apply project management skills and knowledge across a wide range of industry sectors.

The Diploma of Project Management is suited for those currently involved in small or large projects or who have experience in project administration and coordination. This diploma follows the PMBOK (project management body of knowledge) as a methodology, used globally.

This course offers practical learning modules and assessment activities that mirror current work practices. These include project documents for at least three projects, ensuring a robust application and consolidation of your skills.

CIT is an Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) endorsed provider for this course. Students of AIPM endorsed courses are eligible for AIPM student membership (fees apply). Membership benefits include access to a range of Project Management resources and networking opportunities.

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 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 course is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people either wishing to enter or already working in the community services sector. This qualification will enable you to provide day-to-day support to individuals and groups under the broad direction of others. It will prepare you to have direct contact with clients, identify presenting needs and refer to appropriate services and support. Our courses are delivered by well qualified and experienced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teachers within a community setting. We understand that sitting at desks and reading words from a board is not always the best process of learning. We build into your studies assistance with reading & writing and with your assessment tasks should this be required. This course has been designed as an entry pathway into the Certificate IV in Alcohol and other Drugs.

This program is designed for people either wishing to enter or already working in the alcohol and other drug work field. The program provides you with specialist skills, techniques and theories for the field. Many of our graduates have gained jobs in the field of community services.

Begin your career in the community services or health industry with this entry-level course that will qualify you to work in mental health in a broad range of settings. This course will equip you to provide services to people with coexisting mental health and drug and alcohol dependencies, to provide community-focused health promotion and prevention strategies, and work within the frameworks of trauma-informed care.

This qualification provides you with the core skills and knowledge required to work as a Youth Worker. You will develop skills in providing direct support to young people and their families by using a range of youth work interventions, including case management, advocacy and the design and facilitation of group programs. You will develop knowledge in youth work frameworks, adolescent development, trauma informed practices, crisis intervention and ethical models which will underpin your work with vulnerable young people.

Youth Workers are employed in many settings including community, residential, outreach services, health services, and specialist youth programs.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to provide support in a range of legal services environments. These individuals apply solutions to a range of unpredictable problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Legal Secretary.

This qualification is available flexibly and you can enrol to commence your studies at any time.

This course 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.

You will gain and apply a broad set of practical skills and knowledge in food production techniques, hygiene, food safety, recipe costing, sustainability and work health and safety practices.

To successfully complete this course, you must undertake mandatory work placement of 48 service periods, this can be completed in the CIT Restaurant or in Industry.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in organisations worldwide such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops.

This qualification reflects the role of allied health assistants who provide therapeutic and program related support to persons, in the health, aged care, disability and any other settings where Allied Health Professionals provide services. Allied Health Assistants work under the delegation and supervision of Allied Health Professionals and assist in identifying circumstances and risks and report issues.

Supervision may be direct, indirect or remote and must occur within organisational requirements, according to the individual allied health assistant’s scope of practice and experience.

They may be engaged to work in single discipline or multidisciplinary roles not limited to health, aged care or disability services and other settings and may also have responsibility for other allied health assistance workers according to their scope of practice.

This qualification covers workers who provide a range of services and interventions to clients and/or who implement community education and interventions. Work may take place in a range of contexts such as community-based organisations and outreach services. It covers not only practical skills and knowledge essential for a career in the sector but also offers personal growth, job satisfaction and numerous professional opportunities.

You will learn skills and knowledge for managing the building and construction requirements in small to medium-sized building businesses. It includes selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with clients.

This qualification is required to meet ACT requirements for Class B builder's license.

This qualification reflects the role of personal trainers who develop, instruct and evaluate personalised exercise programs for generally healthy and low risk clients, to achieve specific fitness goals and improve client fitness outcomes. You will gain the knowledge and skills to work independently using highly developed fitness skills and knowledge in both routine and unpredictable situations.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as an employed or self-employed personal trainer in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, leisure and community centres, client workplaces and homes, and outdoor locations. Personal trainers may offer services to individuals and groups and may provide online training services. In some employment contexts, personal trainers may be involved in team leadership or supervisory activities.

The Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping will prepare you for a career in the accounting and bookkeeping industries. This course is delivered by industry skilled educators, including Registered BAS Agents.

This course includes subjects approved for registration as a BAS agent by the Tax Practitioner Board (TPB).

Develop extensive advanced practical skills with our beauty therapy program designed and delivered by our highly experienced and qualified beauty therapy teachers. This program provides training that offers rich individual development intended to accelerate your career and make you 'stand out' as a professional beauty or spa therapist.

In this qualification you will learn to perform the role of people who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.

The Advanced Diploma of Accounting will prepare you for a career in the accounting industry. Graduates will be well equipped to pursue successful careers in both private and public sectors. This course is highly respected by the business, banking and financial workplaces as it combines hands-on training with comprehensive theoretical knowledge. The Advanced Diploma is delivered by industry skilled educators, including Registered Tax Agents, Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) and Chartered Accountants (CA).

This program is suited to people who wish to obtain a range of technical skills in horticulture and are interested in learning how to identify plants and maintain gardens. It will suit people who are passionate about the environment, like working outdoors and have an aptitude for practical work. The classes are delivered in the purpose-built 4.5 hectare horticulture facility at Bruce, and students are given the opportunity to work on a range of projects such as building gardens, growing plants in the nursery and maintaining specialised plants.

This qualification provides you with the skills and knowledge to administer and manage information and communications technology (ICT) support in small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) using a wide range of general ICT technologies.

As a "Fridgie" you'll gain the knowledge and skills to work specifically as a refrigeration and air conditioning technician in the domestic, commercial or industrial industry sector. This trade level course is for refrigeration and air conditioning apprentices to work with refrigeration and air conditioning equipment in domestic, commercial or industrial situations. This qualification covers competencies to select components, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain refrigeration systems and equipment that apply to food storage and preservation, and air conditioning and air distribution equipment in buildings and premises. It includes regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants.

At CIT you will be given the opportunity to develop and practice your skills to industry standard and work with equipment in our custom built electrotechnology workshop associated with Refrigeration, Heating Ventilation, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC&R).

This course provides training in selecting, installing, setting up, testing, fault finding, repairing and maintenance of electronic equipment and devices at component/sub-assembly level. There are elective options in radio frequency and security. This program is available to apprentices and non-apprentices.

Do you want to be a Sparky?

This qualification provides you with the skills and knowledge to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises.

The skills and knowledge described in this qualification require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.).

You will have many 'hands-on' opportunities to practice and develop your skills to industry standard in our custom-built electrical workshops. You will learn and work with electrical equipment associated with sizing and testing of electrical control and power circuits with application to Australian and New Zealand standards.

On successful completion, you will be able to apply for your electrical licence through State and Territory regulators and work as a fully qualified electrician.

Are you interested in working in the Electrotechnology industry? This course delivers the basic foundations in electronics, refrigeration and air conditioning and electrical along with workplace safety skills so you can begin a career in this industry. You will study at CIT's custom built electronics facility to develop and practice your skills to industry standard with the most up-to-date technology and equipment in a supportive learning environment. This course is available to apprentices and non-apprentices.

This qualification reflects the role of highly skilled senior operators who use a broad range of tourism or travel skills combined with managerial skills and sound knowledge of industry operations to coordinate travel or tourism operations. They operate independently, have responsibility for others, and make a range of operational business decisions.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in many travel and tourism industry sectors as a departmental or small business manager. The diversity of employers includes travel agencies, tour wholesalers, tour operators, inbound tour operators, hotels, holiday parks and resorts, tourist attractions, visitor information centres, and other tourism businesses.

This qualification will include an unpaid industry work placement to further your skills and knowledge in the industry and support your learning and assessment.

This course reflects the role of pastry chefs who use a wide range of well-developed patisserie skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare pastry items and specialised cakes. This qualification also includes producing basic bread and sweet yeast products.

You will gain and apply a broad set of practical skills and knowledge in pastry, cake, dessert and bread production techniques, hygiene, food safety, recipe costing, sustainability and work health and safety practices.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in organisations worldwide such as patisseries, restaurants, hotels, clubs, cafes, and coffee shops.

When you have completed this nationally recognised and dynamic program, the Certificate III in Hairdressing, you will have the confidence and ability to provide a variety of hairdressing services to your clients. Your journey will include practical skills such as design, colouring, foiling, men's and ladies cutting, long hair design and much more.

Interested in a career in make-up artistry?

This creative industry focused, hands-on course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to work as a freelance make-up artist.

This course will provide you with essential skills and knowledge to create make-up looks for photographic events such as weddings, formals, make-up counter demonstrations and photographic shoots.

You will develop confidence in selecting and applying products to achieve a make-up design that reflects flawless make-up results for any situation.

You will also learn the skills to apply creative make-up, camouflage make-up and make-up for photography.

This program is suited to people who wish to obtain high level technical floristry and design skills and an ability to work at professional floristry standards. Graduates from this course will be able to work as a skilled florist and undertake all the work required in a retail studio. It will suit people who have an eye for colour, a practical nature and the desire to create floristry arrangements and displays. A significant component of the training also includes customer service and selling skills.

Join our comprehensive laboratory technician course and embark on an exciting journey into the world of scientific analysis and experimentation.

In this course, you will be exposed to a diverse range of laboratory techniques, both manual and automated, that are essential for sample collection and preparation. From understanding the intricacies of working in a laboratory environment to adhering to stringent quality standards, you will learn the best practices to ensure accurate and reliable test results across various industries. You will gain valuable knowledge in recording sample information, verifying documents, preparing samples, performing scientific calculations, interpreting results, and maintaining laboratory equipment. As well as specialised areas in chemistry, biology, point-of-care testing devices, and microbiology.

As a laboratory technician, you will play a crucial role in the scientific and medical community. Under the guidance of laboratory or quality managers, as well as scientific and medical professionals, you will take ownership of your work, provide training in sample collection techniques and basic testing procedures, and contribute to the resolution of technical issues.

Embark on a rewarding career in the science industry with our entry-level laboratory assistant course.

In this course, you will engage in a variety of practical tasks, following established procedures to conduct experiments, prepare and test samples, and ensure precise measurements and accurate data recording. You will gain valuable knowledge in operating diverse testing equipment, making necessary adjustments, analysing data and identifying trends to effectively solve predictable laboratory problems. As well as develop effective communication skills, proficiently plan and execute laboratory work, prevent cross-contamination, utilise microscopy techniques, ensure workplace safety, prepare culture media, and adhere to quality regulations.

This program will give you the underpinning skills and technical knowledge to provide creative and technical solutions for interior residential, small commercial and institutional design projects with proficiency and confidence.

It will develop your creative design and problem solving skills and enable you to work with a client brief, within project parameters. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between human activity and interaction, spatial design and sustainability.

You will study different techniques of design communication, technical and computer-aided drawing, furnishings, materials and finishes, the psychology of colour and design history.

The program is taught through a series of practical projects and live briefs which encourage client interaction and provides industry content.

Upon graduation you will be able to join a design practice or operate a small interior design and decoration consultancy that specialises in residential and other small scale projects.

This qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of glass and glazing job roles.

You will gain and apply a broad set of skills and knowledge including safely manufacturing, processing, moving, and installing various types of glass and handling glazing materials and components.

You will gain a range of technical knowledge to perform skilled work involving routines, methods and procedures and use your discretion and judgement to adapt and transfer your skills and knowledge to different jobs needs within organisational parameters.

This course prepares you to work in a variety of health settings, including hospitals, aged care, primary health and mental health. Upon successful completion of this qualification, you may apply to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to be considered for registration as an Enrolled Nurse.

The Diploma in Graphic Design provides a study pathway that supports the workforce development of Graphic Designer professionals for a career in digital, technical and creative concepts to create designs that meet client requirements and solve a range of visual communication challenges.

This qualification covers the application of skills and knowledge required to interpret, design solutions for a range of designs and client briefs that include typography, illustration, photography and layouts.

Graphic designers communicate ideas and information in visually engaging ways to connect with their target audiences. As designers, you'll be involved in developing effective visual communication and designs for various clients from a range of industries.

Practice at this level is underpinned by application of design theory and practice, and the ability to analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources to generate design solutions.

This is a trade qualification for plumbers in residential, industrial and commercial workplaces who are responsible for assembling, installing and maintaining water services, sanitary plumbing and sanitary drainage, gas, roofing and mechanical services in both existing and new constructions.

This course provides training in all aspects of dry plastering including installing and finishing plasterboard, fibrous cement sheeting and wet areas. The course also covers fire-rated systems.

This course provides training in all aspects of dry plastering including installing and finishing plasterboard, fibrous cement sheeting and wet areas. The course also covers fire-rated systems.

This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial construction work. This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.

You will learn the skills and knowledge required for a range of support tasks which apply in a variety of construction work industries.

This training has subjects that are required in many Certificate III trade qualifications. The elective options are structured to provide training from units aligned at Certificate III level and in total, could provide meaningful credit in a construction industry Australian Apprenticeship.

Want to work with people but not necessarily individual work?

Community development is about empowering communities to come up with their own solutions. Work in this field is about looking at the big picture and supporting people to support each other in the outcomes THEY want.

Community Development is about social justice.

This brand-new qualification will give you skills in advocacy, research, project and events management, consultation, and community action.

You will work with teachers who are just as passionate as you are about inspiring power to the people!

A community development qualification can lead to career paths in sectors such as advocacy, community organising, events, group facilitation, consultation or human rights work.

On completion of this program, you will have gained the knowledge and skills to contribute to the implementation of a broad range of contemporary WHS issues including compliance with WHS and related legislation, WHS consultation, systematic WHS management, hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control. This program is suitable for people wanting to gain entry level WHS officer/advisor positions in organisations where workplace health and safety is part of their duties.

This course (program) will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to repair and maintain the body of cars, heavy vehicles and other vehicles in the automotive industry.

In this program you will gain the skills and knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of heavy commercial vehicles in the automotive mechanical service and repair sector.

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge required to be able to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive service and repair industry.

This qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge to be competent in a range of Light Vehicle Mechanical roles.

You will gain and apply a broad set of skills and knowledge on a variety of light vehicles in the automotive mechanical service and repair sector. You will be able to repair and maintain cars and light vehicles or particular components of vehicles such as steering and suspension or cooling systems.

This course (program) provides training that will enable you to repair and maintain the electrical systems and components of cars and other vehicles. You must be an apprentice or trainee to enrol in this course.

This qualification is the trade qualification for butchers and it covers work activities undertaken by workers working in meat retailing enterprises.

This course is suited to people who wish to build a range of technical skills in landscaping. It will suit people who like working outdoors and have an aptitude for practical work. The training is conducted in the purpose-built 4.5 hectare horticulture facility at Bruce, and students are given the opportunity to work on a range of projects. This qualification is respected by local business.

This program will qualify and allow students to perform veterinary nursing duties under the supervision of a veterinarian in a veterinary clinic. This includes but is not limited to; supporting carrying out medical and surgical procedures, supporting clients to maintain health of animals, monitoring anaesthetic, medicating and triaging sick pets, undertaking a range of diagnostic tests, dental procedures and performing office duties.

This course is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who would like to improve their reading, writing, numeracy, digital (computing) and learning skills to participate more fully in everyday life, further learning and work. You will be taught by well qualified and experienced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teachers within a community setting. We aim to have an interactive, visual classroom that brings the outside environment inside the classroom. We can help you improve your reading and writing skills, this is the opportunity to do something about it in a safe and culturally sensitive environment.

The Certificate IV in Cyber Security is a technician level course. This qualification will provide you with knowledge and a range of technical skills to enable you to seek employment as a cyber security technician in a range of organisations and government bodies.

The Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design provides a study pathway that supports the workforce development of Graphic Designer professionals for a career in digital, technical and creative concepts to create designs that meet client requirements and solve a range of visual communication challenges.

This qualification will refine and extend your abilities at developing design concepts and also work on more complex design projects covering the continuing application of skills and knowledge required to interpret, design solutions for a range of designs and client briefs that include typography, illustration, photography and layouts.

Projects may include corporate branding, packaging design, publication design, web graphics, websites, 2D animations and a public exhibition of your work. Real industry experience (placements) is encouraged and supported with local industry.

This is a full-time course, based on assignments, industry visits and deadlines to replicate the working environment.

This qualification reflects the role of highly skilled senior managers who use a broad range of hospitality skills combined with specialised managerial skills and substantial knowledge of industry to coordinate hospitality operations. They operate with significant autonomy and are responsible for making strategic business management decisions.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in any hospitality industry sector and for a diversity of employers including restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. This qualification allows for multi-skilling and for acquiring targeted skills in accommodation services, cookery, food and beverage and gaming.

In this qualification you will gain the skills and knowledge to be employed as a creative barber working as part of a team in a barbering or hair salon environment. You will become competent in communicating in the workplace, consulting with clients, recommending products and services, and designing and applying a broad range of technical, head and face shaving, freehand clipper designs, beard and moustache services, carving and track design barbering services on clients. You will gain a range of well-developed skills where your discretion and judgement are required and you are responsible for your own creative design.

This program will give you an introductory understanding of music theory, for either performance or electronica and you can gain foundation skills in live and studio production environments which will develop your musical understanding. You will also gain an understanding of current sound production technologies.

The Diploma in Screen and Media provides a study pathway that supports workforce development of Screen and Media professionals for a career in Screen Production within the ACT region and abroad. This qualification covers the application of skills and knowledge required to enable learners to work in a range of screen and media industries and will provide you with comprehensive knowledge of broadcast and electronic media production processes, equipment, and technology. You will understand all stages of production from scripting through to post-production.

In this program you will combine specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills to prepare for and develop an emerging arts practice. You will gain the skills and knowledge to be able to plan and realise a body of work in one or more art forms.

Your visual arts practice will be underpinned by a sound grasp of art theory and history and the ability to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources.

Visual artists work in a wide range of contexts across the arts and other industries. They are often sole practitioners but may also hold positions in government or commercial organisations. Artists work within and across many media, and their practice may incorporate ceramics, digital art, glasswork, drawing and illustration, jewellery making, painting, photomedia, printmaking, sculpture, textile design and wood design.

Develop "in demand" practical skills with our beauty therapy program designed and delivered by our highly experienced and professionally qualified beauty therapy teachers.

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to be able to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of mobile plant vehicles in the automotive service and repair industry. It is suitable for entry into the mining, construction and agricultural environment.

In the program you will begin to develop their own artistic voice. You will produce work that shows a proficiency with techniques in your chosen art form and be able to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems.

Expand your career in the dental industry with this flexible qualification that reflects the role of dental assistants who provide an advanced level of assistance to dentists, dental hygienists, dental specialists, dental therapists or oral health therapists.

You will specialise in dental radiography and develop your skills in clinical photography and constructing models.

This course offers the best of both worlds - the flexibility of online learning along with hands-on sessions at our Simulated Dental Clinic and work-based learning and assessment, providing you with real world experience and the opportunity to practice what you learn.

This is a trade qualification for carpenters in residential and commercial workplaces. It includes setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing, and repairing products made using timber and non-timber materials.

This course provides the required skills and knowledge to be competent in a wide range of general Information Communication Technology (ICT) roles. It includes study streams designed and developed to provide specific ICT skills to career pathways in Network Administration and Programming and Web Applications.

The Network Administration stream focuses on creating and maintaining Local Area Network (LAN), Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Wireless Area Network (WAN) environments. This includes configuring routing and multiple layers of switching, scripting, end point security and attack mitigation. It includes systems administration, security, desktop, threat response and mitigation, imaging, packet tracing and cloud.

The Programming and Web Applications stream offers an elective pathway in object orientated programming, automation and building graphical user interfaces (JAVA, C++, Python, testing), designing static and dynamic websites (HTML & CSS, JavaScript, PHP), database design and modelling, and data management (Oracle SQL and PL/SQL).

The Certificate III in Baking provides the chance to broaden your career opportunities by combining learning across four related fields of bread, pastry, cake, and biscuit making. The focus of the course is to acquire practical skills and knowledge, understand contemporary trends and innovate your own signature recipes. Our trainers are internationally experienced and are recognised leaders in their specialised field and will mentor you to create quality bakery products.

The Diploma of Sport is for individuals who wish to apply their skills and knowledge to pursue a range of roles within the Australian sport industry. They work or volunteer at all levels in sport clubs and organisations across the Australian sport industry.

The Diploma of Sport is delivered flexibly to fit in with your life. Individuals with this qualification are involved in the self-directed application of knowledge and skills, and the provision of leadership and support to colleagues. They work autonomously and coordinate and supervise others.

This qualification provides a trade outcome in wall and floor tiling for residential and commercial construction work. It provides training in all aspects of tiling including wall and floor, mosaic tiling, water proofing processes for both interior and exteriors.

This course provides the required skills and knowledge to be competent in a wide range of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) roles. It will allow you to complete electives and provide pathways into Networking, Programming and Cyber Security employment opportunities or further studies. On completion, you will have the skills and knowledge to apply and support IT activities in the workplace across a wide range of ICT areas, including technical support, network administration, website creation, digital media technologies, coding skills and programming frameworks, virtual computing and basic cyber security skills.

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to paint, refinish, repair and maintain the painted surfaces of body of cars, heavy vehicles and other vehicles in the automotive industry.

This course is your first step to learning new skills in business administration, reception skills and digital literacy. You will learn in an exciting real life business environment called the Simulated Business which provides the opportunity to gain essential experience working with other students in a realistic workplace environment.

This qualification is a pathway into BSB30120 Certificate III in Business. Start working towards your new career now.

Learn all the essential skills you need for a career in retail baking, specialising in commercial and artisan bread production, such as savoury breads, specialty breads, and sweet yeast products. Our trainers are internationally experienced and are recognised leaders in their specialised field and will mentor you to create quality products.

Specialise in cake and pastry making and gain the skills and knowledge you need to work as a pastrycook. This course will tantalise your taste buds when you produce a range of baked goods including pastries, sponge cakes, laminated products, biscuits, and cookies. Our trainers are internationally experienced and recognised leaders in their specialised field and will mentor you to create quality products.

This qualification reflects the role of a person installing, maintaining and repairing flashings, metal roof and wall claddings and rainwater products such as gutters and downpipes, and other accessories on residential, industrial and commercial buildings.

This course reflects the role of interior designers who develop creative and technical solutions for built interior environments. Interior design at this level covers the planning and detailing of complex residential, commercial and institutional design projects with an emphasis on space creation, space planning and the factors that affect peoples’ responses to living and working environments.

Designers may be self-employed or employed in businesses as design consultants, design project administrators and design managers. Work involves the use of systematic and coordinated methodologies, including research, analysis and integration of knowledge into the creative process, and knowledge of the principles of interior design and building technologies. Contexts are diverse and often unpredictable. Accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving outcomes is involved.

This course will provide you with knowledge and skills to process and interpret biometric and facial comparison information for forensic examination. This includes conducting biometric (face, hand, eye and/or voice) identification and verification. A biometric technician compares digital and biometric evidence to make a determination on an unknown persons’ identity. This includes providing advice on suitable technologies for organisational implementation.

You will learn the skills and knowledge to work in the building and construction industry with particular focus on low rise buildings and light steel structures. The course includes learning about the BCA, codes and standards, estimating and site supervision.

Throughout your studies you will be exposed to a wide range of building sites and structures currently under construction in the ACT, engage with key industry employers, visit building projects and liaise with a range of project managers and stakeholders across a broad range of ventures.

This qualification is required to meet the ACT Class C builder's license.

This course provides network engineers, currently in or aiming for upper management positions, with a range of high level specialist IT networking and cyber security knowledge and skills.

This qualification will equip you with the skills to provide paralegal services in a law firm.

Through a blend of theory and practical coursework, you will learn how to support clients and lawyers across various areas of law, including: contract, tort, family, property, wills, and probate matters.

You will gain skills in research, taking instructions, applying legal principles, identify and interpreting compliance requirements and developing and supporting working relationships.

This course focuses specifically on the development of spoken and written language skills required to continue with higher education studies. It provides a general education curriculum for English as an additional language (EAL) primarily targeted to students who need to develop higher- level language skills to enter higher education or higher-level training.

This course will give you the skills and knowledge to care for a variety of animals including feeding, maintaining hygiene, maintaining housing, grooming and providing information to the public on products and services.

You will work with dogs on our Dog Day Care at CIT Bruce, as well as working with a variety of other animals, all at our animal house at Bruce.

Work at this level involves taking responsibility for your own work including carrying out tasks as directed, complying with animal welfare, organising processes, solving problems and working to schedules.

So you think you can’t draw! This program is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who are interested in exploring visual arts and design. You will connect with your culture, identify and visually express your totem and Songlines. We build into this program a strong connection to Country. We work closely with National Parks, design logos for major organisations and create exhibitions and inspiring instillations. This program has been designed as an entry pathway into CUA40615 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts.

You will learn the skills and knowledge to work in the building and construction industry with particular focus on estimating, scheduling and administering contracts. The course includes learning about the preparation of estimates from predetermined rates, processing of subcontractor claims and preparation of head and subcontracts for building and construction works.

Throughout your studies you will be exposed to a wide range of building sites and structures currently under construction in the ACT, engage with key industry employers, visit building projects and liaise with a range of project managers and stakeholders across a broad range of ventures.

Students enrolling into the Live Production and Technical Services course will have an interest in and looking for a career in providing services for the entertainment industry.

This qualification will enhance your skills and knowledge in a range of entertainment technical operations and apply these to lighting and sound, entertainment customer service, music industry, staging, live production, entertainment administration, and vision systems.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a sound depth of theoretical knowledge and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and/or that of a team, in their chosen field in the music industry. They may work in music performance, music creation and composition, music tuition, sound production, or music business contexts.

This program provides students with fundamental photographic skills and knowledge through largely practice-based instruction. Students will engage in a range of group and self-initiated activities and produce professional standard photographic folios on location and in the studio. Content includes image capture, enhancement, manipulation, printing and output for a range or purposes, lighting techniques, digital video, applied photo theory, imaging traditions, work safety and industry awareness.

Develop theoretical knowledge and a practical skill base in music theory and genre, music copyright, music business, and basic studio recording. You may choose electives to develop your performance skills in contemporary styles, and instrumental or vocal technical ability, or focus on computer game audio, and sound reinforcement.

This qualification is aimed as an entry point into the animal care industry, where workers provide care for animals in workplaces such as animal shelters, kennels, catteries, dog day care programs, sanctuaries and veterinary clinics.

You will work with dogs on our Dog Day Care at CIT Bruce, as well as working with a variety of other animals, all at our animal house at Bruce. Work at this level involves activities which are routine, performed under supervision and within clearly defined guidelines.

This qualification reflects the role of photo imaging practitioners who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised and technical competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate photo imaging services.

This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge required for working across the health sector or in the acute care environment.

This course will give you the broad skills and knowledge to assist teachers and support student learning in a range of classroom settings under the guidance of a teacher or other educational professional. You may be involved in facilitation of learning for a range of instructional groupings, including for those students in need of additional support. You may also specialise in areas such as disability support, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, numeracy and literacy worker, and home tutor.

This course reflects the role of junior, entry level drafters who support building designers and architects and building professionals. You will produce drawings and documentation using industry relevant drafting applications to draft and document residential Class 1 and 10 building designs under the supervision of a registered or accredited building designers or architects.

This qualification reflects the role of chefs and cooks who have a supervisory or team leading role in the kitchen. They operate independently or with limited guidance from others and use discretion to solve non-routine problems.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops, or to run a small business in these sectors.

This program is designed for those who are interested in horticulture and learning to identify plants, land and ecosystem regeneration, and creating cultural awareness on native flora and fauna.

Classes are delivered in the purpose built 4 1/2 hectare horticulture facility at Bruce and will encompass offsite excursions and field work. This will suit you if you enjoy working outdoors and are passionate about our environment, you should have an aptitude for practical work and open to learning on Australian Indigenous culture.

This qualification reflects the role of group and gym fitness instructors. You will gain the experience and knowledge to plan and deliver group exercise sessions and develop gym-based programs for individuals.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a fitness instructor in settings such as fitness facilities, gyms, and leisure and community centres.

This course (program) is designed for individuals with limited skills and knowledge it will provide you with a range of food preparation and cookery skills to prepare food and menu items.

This qualification does not meet the requirements for trade recognition as a chef but can provide a pathway towards the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.

This course will provide you a pathway to work in a range of kitchen operations and organisations such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes, and coffee shops; and institutions such as aged care facilities, hospitals, prisons, and schools.

In this program you will gain the skills and knowledge to provide advice and practical assistance on the interior styling of existing interior spaces to meet client requirements. You will cover the research and analysis of the client brief, planning and arrangement of the given space, understanding the psychology and selection of colours, specification of finishes and furnishings and sourcing, costing and purchasing of product. Skills for drawing plans, elevations and sections using hand drawing skills and computer software.

Studying at CIT will provide you the opportunity to turn your creative flair and passion for clothes into a career in the fashion industry. This qualification will enable you to develop your sewing skills, understand how to create your own patterns and assist with the operation of a design label or continue onto MST50122 Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles.

Learn in a simulated industry production room with industrial machinery and the latest software to design and produce customised fashion garments for your professional portfolio of work. Our textile area is using innovative technology to address sustainable and environmental practices for job of the future.

This program covers metal fabrication and welding skills that are required for employment within our local and regional industry.

You will gain the skills and knowledge required of an engineering tradesperson within the fabrication trade (Sheetmetal working), e.g., Drawing interpretation, job planning, quality control, communication skills, and computer aided-drafting, advanced welding, and fabrication skills.

The Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal working) is for apprentices who are employed in the metals and engineering industry.

Sheetmetal (Light Fabrication) working with thinner materials such as stainless steel and mild steel to produce items such as kitchens, ducting, switch boards and other custom designed sheet metal works.

This program covers metal fabrication and welding skills that are required for employment within our local and regional industry.

You will gain the skills and knowledge required of an engineering tradesperson within the fabrication trade (Boilermaking/welding), e.g., Drawing interpretation, job planning, quality control, communication skills, and computer aided-drafting, advanced welding, and fabrication skills.

The Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/welding) is for apprentices who are employed in the metals and engineering industry.

Boilermaking/welding (Heavy Fabrication), working with thicker materials such as mild steel to produce items like, structural steel, Truck and Ute bodies, earth moving equipment and other heavy fabrication designs.

The Certificate IV in Population Health at CIT provides you with the skills and knowledge to promote health and address public health issues in a diverse range of settings. Through a blend of theory and practical project work, you will develop the skills to navigate the complexities of public health, including community engagement, research and evidence-based practice, capacity building, coordinating population health projects or programs, and advocating for changes in health systems and policies to improve public health outcomes. The course will equip you with practical skills in areas like smoking/vaping cessation, nutrition and healthy eating, physical activity promotion, and creating safe, healthy work environments.

This qualification is designed to fit flexibly with your life and is ideal for those seeking roles in areas such as health promotion, health research, health policy, program development and evaluation, advocacy, and community development, to tackle the causes of poor health and enhance the overall wellbeing of diverse populations.

Fashion is an exciting area of study that combines art, design, technical skill, and commerce. Designed as a professional qualification in fashion design, this course will teach you skills in design, fashion illustration, technical drawing, textiles, patternmaking, and technical skills for commercial garment construction. This will set you up for a career in fashion design.

Learn in a simulated industry design studio with industrial machinery and the latest software to design and produce customised fashion garments for your professional portfolio of work. Our textile area is using innovative technology to address sustainable and environmental practices for job of the future.

A major component of your course is the design and production of customised fashion garments to create a professional portfolio of work.

The Parks and Gardens course will suit you if you enjoy working outdoors and is designed for those who are interested in shaping the environment around us.

You will gain specialist knowledge about a range of plants and conditions to grow and maintain a stable environment, whether that's a park, garden, nature reserve or sports turf.

You will learn and practise your skills in our 4 ½ hectare CIT Bruce horticulture facility, offsite excursions and field work on real life projects.

This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in green keeping. The sports turf industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level. This program is suited to people who wish to obtain a range of technical skills in horticulture and are interested in learning how to establish and maintain a wide variety of sports turf surfaces. It will suit people who are passionate about the environment, like working outdoors and have an aptitude for practical work. The classes are delivered in the purpose built hectare facility at Bruce. Students are given the opportunity to work on a range of projects such as establishing greens, tennis courts, and installing large scale irrigation systems using specialised machinery and equipment.

Workers with this qualification have tradesperson-level skills in the manufacture and/or installation of products, including furniture and cabinetry, made from timber and other materials.

They have core skills in tool use, measuring, drawing (including computer-aided design), interpreting work documentation, preparing cutting lists, communication, teamwork, and safe and environmentally sustainable work practices. They may have specialised skills in wood machining, cabinet and furniture making, kitchen and bathroom construction and installation, marine cabinetry, coopering or drafting. Work is in a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader activities involving established routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures. Individuals collaborate with others to achieve quality outcomes and take responsibility for their own work. They may have some limited responsibility for the work of others.

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to be able to perform a broad range of tasks on a variety of Electric Vehicles in the automotive service and repair industry.

You will gain and apply a broad set of skills and knowledge on a variety of electric vehicles in the automotive mechanical service and repair sector. You will be able to service, repair and maintain electric vehicles and particular components of electric vehicles such as high voltage batteries and systems, steering and suspension or cooling systems. These skills and knowledge can be applied to a range of Automotive Electric Vehicle roles.

Light Vehicle Specialisation reflects the roles of individuals who service, diagnose and repair battery electric vehicles and components in the light vehicle automotive, service and repair industry who carry out work according to Australian Standards (AS) 5732 Electric vehicle operations - Maintenance and repair on light vehicles such as passenger vehicles. (Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model 3, and hybrid vehicles)

The Graduate Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation provides students with the discipline expertise and ability to conduct research in forensic crime scene investigations. It covers the skills and knowledge to coordinate a major or complex investigation involving multi-discipline forensic personnel and to perform a detailed crime scene investigation of serious incidents.

Students will develop expert skills and techniques to conduct, record and report on advanced crime scene investigations of complex incidents.

This is a restricted Police qualification; students must be employed by an Australian Police Service to enrol.

The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Fingerprint Investigation provides students with the discipline expertise to undertake, use and apply advanced forensic fingerprint detection techniques within laboratory and field contexts. It covers the skills and knowledge to operate and manage the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) and to take and record fingerprint impressions of deceased persons. Students will develop expert skills to perform fingerprint comparisons/identification by applying scientific methodology and develop fingerprint expertise and maintain currency.

This is a restricted Police qualification; students must be employed by an Australian Police Service to enrol.

The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Firearm Examination provides students with the discipline expertise and ability to examine firearms and ammunition in forensic crime scene investigations. It covers the skills and knowledge to undertake firearms and ammunition analysis, microscope examination of ammunition components, assembly and disassembly of ammunition, conducting firearm related testing and interpreting gunshot wounds. Students will develop expert skills and techniques to conduct, examine and analyse forensic firearms and ammunition.

This is a restricted Police qualification; students must be employed by an Australian Police Service to enrol.

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to review and verify biometric technologies and use scientific comparison techniques for evidence of interest, to establish and authenticate a person’s identity and report on the examinations using established legal and workplace frameworks.

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to receive, analyse, plan and undertake comparison work relating to known and questioned documents and report on the examinations using established legal and workplace frameworks.

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to compare facial images to assist in the establishment of identity and individuals with multiple identities and report on the examinations using established legal and workplace frameworks.

The Advanced Diploma of Forensic Investigation provides students with advanced techniques to manage complex forensic investigations. It covers the core sciences related to forensic investigation and procedures to comply with forensic evidence analysis. Students will develop high level skills in managing forensic investigations, communicating, coordinating appropriate equipment and services and presenting forensic opinion and expert testimony.

This is a restricted Police qualification, students must be employed by an Australian Police Service to enrol.

The Diploma of Forensic Investigation provides students with the necessary knowledge, technical skills and attitudes to effectively perform the duties of a volume crime scene forensic investigator.

This is a restricted Police qualification, students must be currently employed by and nominated by an approved policing agency to be eligible to enrol.

This course has been developed in conjunction with Fire and Police agencies in Australasia and the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC). This course provides accredited training in critical areas of fire investigation.

This qualification is designed for firefighting professionals performing fire investigations which involve a range of activities such as conducting investigations, analysing fire origin and cause and attending judicial hearings. It typically involves the use of specialised equipment, resources and services.

To enter this course, students must be working in a fire investigation role.