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The FNS30317 Certificate III in Accounts Administration is an entry-level course that will give you the practical skills to accept and process customer payments into relevant accounts software systems.

In this accounts administration course, you’ll learn the key support functions of an accounts clerk or payroll officer. Learn to write and produce simple documents, perform financial calculations, extract interim reports and administer subsidiary accounts or ledgers. The FNS30317 Certificate III in Accounts Administration is a great launchpad to gain foundation skills in the accounting field.

Become a sharp project manager with this Nationally Accredited BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management Qualification. Possibly one of the most versatile skill sets, project managers, are highly regarded (and needed) in almost any industry. Especially on large scale T1 and T2 developments or any building and construction worksite.

In this project management course, you’ll learn the skills to plan, lead and execute the end-to-end delivery of your company’s strategic projects. This course will develop your skills and confidence in overseeing a project’s lifecycle, ensuring that plans are being followed, adjusting where necessary and communicating effectively to stakeholders.

The RII60620 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction is the ideal course for senior civil managers and those responsible for managing multiple, large-scale construction projects. It is a highly regarded qualification within the industry and gives you a competitive edge.

This RII60620 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction course covers the skills and knowledge to undertake broad, specialised and complex technical tasks, establish site management systems, create and implement plans and policies across sectors (ie. earthworks, drainage, mining ect.) in risk, environmental, quality and safety.

This civil construction management course equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively fulfil high-level managerial responsibilities in civil construction operations, providing a broad range of technical, coordination and planning skills.

Your RII50420 Diploma of Civil Construction Management will prepare you for deploying a significant level of judgment and strategies, creating site-specific work instructions and practices to determine the selection of equipment, roles, and techniques – both autonomously and for others.

Start or elevate your building business and become a qualified builder. This hands-on course is designed to build on (pun intended) your skills and experience as a tradesperson. It is ideal if you’re gunning to be a residential builder and looking to get your Builders – Low Rise licence. Or, follow the pathway to site management. Use this qualification as your next step towards getting off the tools and into the management of large scale projects.

In the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building), you will learn how to plan building construction work, apply structural principles, supervise on-site construction and learn the fundamentals of estimating and monitoring costs. This course covers the necessary skills, knowledge and experience needed to confidently take the next step in your career (and business).

So, you’ve been in the industry for a while and are starting to take on supervisory roles or your business has just grown like crazy? Excellent. You’re in the right spot. The CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) is aimed at constructions high-flyers, ready to take the next step in your career, as a supervisor, or in your business, by expanding the scope of your work.

In this Diploma level course, you will learn the fundamentals of working on low and medium-rise construction sites. You will gain knowledge in building surveying, job supervision, and project and safety management. This course will also cover the necessary skills and knowledge for you to confidently assess and plan projects, undertake project costing, contract administration and resource management duties.

Whether you’re looking to get a start on your finance career, gain fundamental skills to apply in your own business or register as a Business Activity Statement (BAS) Agent – this nationally accredited FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping qualification will give you what you need.

In this accounting and bookkeeping course, you’ll learn essential financial skills from preparing operational budgets and financial reports to setting up and operating accounting systems, managing payroll, small business planning and preparing Business Activity Statements (BAS).

The rise of major projects is placing high demand for qualified civil construction professionals with high level skills in management and operations. The RII40720 Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Operations) qualification reflects the role of individuals working in supervisory and technical specialist positions in civil construction.

Throughout this civil operations course, you’ll learn how to demonstrate leadership in the workplace, coordinate business operational plans, meet WHS legislative requirements. As well as supervise and apply management systems, support the development of teams and individuals and supervise contractors.

The RII40720 Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Supervision) qualification is quickly becoming a required pathway in large civil construction companies. If you’re looking to take the next step in your career or open up opportunities in management, this civil supervision course can support those goals.

In this civil supervision course, you’ll draw on your industry experience and further develop your skills and knowledge in management-level tasks. This course covers skills in the supervision of civil works, innovation and traffic management plans. While, you’ll also gain skills in developing project plans, determining key performance indicators (KPIs) and how to positively influence others in the workplace.

The RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (General) covers the technical and practical skills needed to work effectively in civil construction. You’ll learn a broad range of skills relevant to general civil construction occupations and large scale infrastructure projects.

In this civil construction course, you will develop capabilities in infrastructure and building site preparation, environmental and safety requirements, spreading and compacting materials and carrying out concrete work.

If your goal is to work in quarry operations or extractive mines with mammoth earth moving equipment – then the RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations is for you. Or, maybe you’re already in the space and it’s finally time to get qualified. Either way, upon successful completion of this surface extraction qualification, you will be skilled to work across a number of industry sectors such as Mechanical Engineering, Mineral Mining Exploration, Coal Mining, Quarrying and more.

This surface extraction course covers the technical and practical skills in operating light vehicles, conducting a hydraulic excavator, wheel loader and dozer operations as well as how to provide first aid and respond to site-based spills.

This Nationally Recognised RII20120 Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation qualification is the starting point for those wanting to build a career in the Resource and Infrastructure industries. It is a pathway qualification that looks to prepare you for continued learning in the industry.

In this resource and infrastructure course, you’ll learn to conduct local risk control, work safely and within Work Health and Safety requirements, plan and organise work and effectively communicate in the workplace. These are all fundamental skills of a skilled industrial worker.

The CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) is designed to meet the needs of senior managers within the building and construction industry who are seeking to obtain a Queensland Building and Construction QBCC Builder Open licence.

You will gain the advanced expertise necessary to provide advisory, administrative and management services for the construction of a range of building projects, including high-rise and complex structures.

Become Trade Qualified with the CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining and start your career in one of the most versatile occupational sectors that you can enter. This building and construction qualification provides a trade outcome in wall and ceiling lining for residential and commercial construction work.

The CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining covers common skills for the construction industry, as well as the specialist field of work wall and ceiling lining such as manually sanding plaster work, installing suspended ceilings and using mechanical jointing equipment to finish joints.

Become a qualified tradesperson with this CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting qualification. This hands-on, course is designed to give you the skills, confidence and practical experience to concrete like a champ. With this nationally recognised qual, it’ll be easy to get excited about your future in construction!

In this course you will learn how to place, finish and cure concrete. Master the operation of plant, tools and equipment relevant to the concreting trade and learn how to place and fix reinforcement materials.

This Nationally Recognised qualification is the starting point for anyone serious about a career in construction. It covers the fundamental skills of working in the industry as a trades assistant or labourer.

Not to mention, this course is the perfect segway into a Trade Apprenticeship. Throughout this course you will learn skills in reading plans, taking measurements and gain an understanding of the various construction stages.

We understand that as a work health and safety officer, you have an important responsibility when it comes to the safety of yourself and others at work. By undertaking this nationally accredited BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety qualification, you’ll receive specialised training that will see you confidently manage the WH&S program in your organisation.

This work health and safety course will provide you with the skills and in-depth understanding to ensure your workplace and the staff within it possess adequate knowledge when it comes to maintaining a safe and happy working environment. You’ll gain the knowledge and skill required to develop, implement, and maintain WHS management systems.

The BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is designed specifically to give you specialised skills and knowledge in areas of WHS implementation, maintenance and response. This course is generally considered the minimum entry point for anyone wanting to work in occupational work, health & safety.

During your training, you will cover a broad range of practical skills and knowledge that will allow you to provide accurate, valid and timely Work Health and Safety (WHS) advice to ensure that everyone’s right to be safe at work is enforced. You’ll gain knowledge and skills in assisting with and responding to incidents, implementing and maintaining WHS consultation, hazard identification, risk assessment and control and assisting with ongoing WHS law compliance.

It’s a well-known fact that Bees are the key to life on earth. This nationally recognised beekeeping certification gives you the skills and knowledge to play a part in sustaining healthy bee colonies.

Throughout the course you’ll learn the fundamentals of Beekeeping: from extracting honey to using a smoker and managing pests and disease within the colony. This without a doubt, will be the best course you’ll ever take…we’re not biased at all!

Get your hands dirty in this landscape construction course! Gain the landscape design training and practical skills to work as a structural landscaper in the commercial and residential construction industries.

In this landscaping certificate course you will learn how to build retaining walls, construct brick, block and concrete structures, make plant selection and design landscapes. You’ll get the fundamentals in soil structure, garden prep and structuring a site for construction works. We believe in the power of hands-on learning so our trainers come to you. Study your landscape design course with Australia’s leading industry experts and don’t miss a day of work while you do it.

Make a start on your career in horticulture with this entry-level course that will qualify you to work as a horticultural assistant, or garden or nursery labourer.

In this course, you will learn how to treat weeds, recognise and identify different plants, assist with landscape construction work; learn to operate and maintain machinery such as chainsaws and how to propagate plants.

Gain the fundamental job-ready skills and better your chances at landing a Trade Apprenticeship in the building and construction industry. This construction course is a Nationally Recognised Qualification and covers the basics of working as a labourer in construction and will show employers you’re serious about your career as well as give you the required skills to land the job.

This entry-level building and construction course covers essential work health and safety requirements, teaches you hands-on necessary skills and understanding of construction tools and equipment, reading and interpreting plans, making measurements and calculations and communicating in the workplace.

The rise of major projects is placing high demand for skilled civil construction workers in Australia. This RII20720 Certificate II in Civil Construction is an entry-level pathway into the civil construction arena; giving you the basic skills and knowledge needed to become a civil construction worker.

Throughout this civil construction course, you’ll learn how to perform routine tasks like manual excavation, pipe laying and trench work while developing your workplace skills in organisation and communication.

Start or build on your plant operations career now. The RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations covers the skills and knowledge required to become a trade qualified plant operator. Plus, if you’ve already been working in the industry for many years you could fast-track your way to a qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning.

In this plant operations course, you’ll learn skills in Infrastructure development, subdivisions, bridge works, railways, harbours, sewerage and drainage and pipeline or rectification works.

This course provides learners with the essential skills and knowledge to provide first aid in the event of an emergency. This unit is relevant to all who may be required to provide first aid response in the workplace, community or even at home.

Get the skills, confidence and practical experience to become a trade qualified Carpenter. This hands-on, nationally recognised qualification will set you up for a pretty rad career in construction.

In this course you will learn how to construct, install, finish and repair structures and fixtures for residential, commercial and industrial projects. Working on frames, roofs and eaves you will master the art of transferring specs into precisely measured structures.

The CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry can be completed as an apprenticeship and meets the technical requirements to obtain your QBCC Carpentry Licence.

Get qualified in the finishing trades! This hands-on wall and floor tiling course provides the practical skills to work as a wall and floor tiler in the commercial and residential construction sectors in the building and construction industry. With this CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling qualification, you’ll be able to work on renovations, new builds or large scale projects as a recognised tradesperson.

This wall and floor tiling course will teach you how to lay tiles on internal and external walls and floors. You’ll use tiles as both, protective and decorative finishes and gain the skill to confidently operate tile-cutting tools.

This hands-on CPC31420 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing course provides the practical skills required to undertake a range of waterproofing tasks in the commercial and residential building and construction industry.

Covering core competencies common to the construction industry you will also learn skills specific to waterproofing. Learn how to apply waterproofing below ground level and to internal and external wet areas to prevent water or dampness from damaging building walls and other structures.

The CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management) qualification has a focus on those next steps in your career, for those who are moving towards those leadership and supervisor roles. In this site management course learn how to lead and manage teams, prepare tender documentation, supervise work, apply site surveys and plan building or construction work.

If you are passionate about being a self starter and paving your own way then the BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business is for you.

In this Entrepreneurship course, you will learn how to operate, manage and lead a small business with topics from finance to marketing and networking. Develop strong foundations in your business to support your growth as well as enhance your leadership skills and learn what it means to have responsibility for the output of others.

The BSB30120 Certificate III in (Customer Engagement) course is extremely popular with frontline customer service staff. If you’re passionate about supporting the customer experience, this is the qualification for you.

In this customer engagement course, you’ll gain the tools and strategies to be more efficient and effective in customer-facing roles. You’ll learn to work with multiple communication platforms, handle complaints, build on your product and service knowledge and adhere to key performance indicators. The BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Customer Engagement) is a nationally accredited course is designed to develop quality customer service leaders – who can handle every customer experience with style.

Build your career in Business Administration with the BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Administration) qualification which will allow you to develop a strong set of professional skills that Employer’s value.

This business administration course is a great introduction to the business world. It will develop your knowledge in a broad range of business administrative tasks and skills including, keyboard speed and accuracy, presentations, document production, customer service, accounts and workplace technology.

This course provides learners with the essential skills and knowledge to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This accredited unit of competency is relevant to all workers who may be required to provide CPR in line the the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC).

This course provides learners with the essential skills and understanding of how to respond in a life-threatening emergency situation. Created for existing workers who may be required to provide emergency response in a range of settings like the workplace or community.

The road to your career starts here. Become a qualified Civil Construction worker with the RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bituminous Surfacing) and gain an essential specialist skill in a thriving industry.

In this bituminous surfacing course, you’ll learn how to hand spread asphalt, operate small plant and equipment, read and interpret plans and specifications. Also learn how to repair potholes, conduct patching operations and gain skills in implementing traffic management plans.

The RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipelaying) covers the practical and technical skills needed to work competently and confidently in civil construction. This specialisation ensures you are skilled in pipelaying infrastructure. Have your existing skills recognised or start your career in civil construction by undertaking this course as a traineeship on the job.

In this pipelaying course, you will learn how to responsibly install underground pipes on major infrastructure projects such as highways or bridges, gain an understanding of using mixed materials to facilitate stormwater, sewerage and water-supply.

Learn the skills to confidently work in road construction. This road construction course teaches you the practical and technical skills of road construction, building and repair. This qualification can launch you into a Traineeship in civil or can be used as a recognition of your expertise in the field.

In the RI30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance) you will learn how to carry out manual excavation, spread and compact materials while also covering skills and knowledge in a range of plant operations. In this course, you will also learn how to carry out basic levelling, repair potholes and safely dispose of nontoxic materials. Throughout the course, you’ll also be exposed to theoretical and practical skills in traffic management strategies and how to identify, locate and protect underground services.

The road to your career starts here. Become a qualified Civil Construction worker and complete a traineeship specialising in Traffic Management to gain an essential skill in a thriving industry with the RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Traffic Management).

In this traffic management course, you’ll learn how to conduct local risk control, work as a safety observer/spotter, read and interpret maps, operate a light vehicle, control traffic with a stop-slow bat and implement traffic management plans.

A licenced Excavator is highly sought after within the industry; and here’s your chance to upskill and be a competitve candidate when applying for jobs (or promotions). This nationally recognised unit of competency will give you the skills and knowledge to operate a Civil Construction Excavator on building and construction sites.

In this nationally recorgnised, unit of competency learn how to interpret and apply legal requirements and risk management to your business.

This unit of competency meets the Business and Building knowledge requirements for trade contractor licensing as required by the Queensland Building & Construction Commission (QBCC), and is referred to as the “Business Management Course or Approved Managerial Course.”

This nationally recognised unit of competency will give you the skills and knowledge to operate a Civil Construction Wheeled Front End Loader on a building or construction site. The Front-End Loader ticket will qualify you for jobs in civil, mining and construction.

Get your Backhoe ticket with FTA’s accredited short course (unit of competency) that will give you the understanding to skillfully operate a Backhoe on construction and building sites. This unit verifies a learner’s skills and knowledge required to conduct Backhoe loader operations in Civil Construction. It is relevant for those working in operational roles and can be packaged with other short course offerings, ask us how.

To operate a Grade on building and construction sites, you are required to complete this nationally recognised unit of competency. This unit will give you the skills and knowledge to operate a Grader on a building or construction site and qualify you to apply for jobs in civil, mining and construction.

Get licenced to safely operate a Scraper on construction and building sites through a nationally recognised unit of competency that covers the necessary skills to operate this machinery. Having a Scraper ticket will qualify you for jobs in civil, mining and construction.

A Skid Steer ticket a nationally recognised unit of competency that will give you the skills to operate a this machinery on a construction or building site. This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to conduct skid steer operations in Civil Construction.

The Tracked Front End Loader ticket is a nationally recognised unit of competency that will give you the skills and knowledge to operate a Civil Construction Tracked Front End Loader on a building or construction site. The Front End Loader ticket will qualify you for jobs in civil, mining and construction.

Complete this nationally recognised, unit of competency and gain the skills to safely operate a rigid haul truck on building and construction sites. A rigid haul truck ticket will qualify you to apply for roles in civil, mining and construction.

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to safely conduct Roller Operations in Civil Construction. It is relevant for those working in operational roles and can be packaged with other short course offerings, ask us how.

Complete this nationally recognised, unit of competency and gain the skills to operate civil construction water cart on construction sites.

Parks and gardens are the hub of urban living. The AHC20621 Certificate II in Parks and Gardens will give you the practical skills and knowledge to start your career in maintaining and creating public green spaces.

In this course, you’ll gain skills in plant identification, soil analysis, pruning, irrigation and the treatment of weeds. The accredited course-selected units within the Certificate II will help you learn more about your trade and your role in maintaining environmentally sustainable work practices. This is an entry-level course with pathway options across the parks and gardens industry.

The RII31220 Certificate III in Civil Foundations covers the technical and practical skills needed to work effectively in civil construction. You’ll learn a broad range of skills relevant to general civil construction occupations and large scale infrastructure projects.

In this civil construction course, you will develop capabilities in infrastructure and building site preparation which will offer many different career options for those who love to get their hands dirty and don’t want to spend their days inside an office.

This qualification is a great starting point for community involvement in land conservation or further studies in sustainable land management.

In this course, you will get an introduction to ecological restoration work with specific training on outdoor workplace safety protocols, chemical safety, and wearing personal equipment (PPE). You’ll also learn how to use a range of outdoor machines and equipment and get involved in native seed collection.

Parks and gardens are at the centre of the community and support infrastructure within a green environment. The AHC31016 Certificate III in Horticulture Parks and Gardens will give you the skills and knowledge to start your career in maintaining and creating public green spaces using environmentally sustainable work practices.

In this course, you’ll gain skills in tree inspections, soil analysis, controlling weeds and plant pests and how to inspect park facilities. Each of the units are designed to stretch your knowledge with practical skills, whether that involves you learning how to run a landscape maintenance program, being hands-on in a plant establishment program or understanding the chemicals to be used on public garden and turf areas. You will be mentored throughout the course to help you along the way.