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Get the skills you need to become a successful workplace leader with the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management. This nationally recognised qualification covers the essential aspects of team leadership, workplace relationships, and operations management — then you choose electives that support your actual job role (eg, WHS and risk management, personal productivity, financial reporting, workplace diversity). You’ll graduate a more effective communicator with an arsenal of administration, IT, and digital work skills. Enquire now for the list of study units and upcoming enrolment dates..

The BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management is for the next generation of business leaders who need highly developed emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate with influence. This nationally recognised diploma has a heavy focus on interpersonal skills and relationship building, while teaching you how to develop administrative systems, operational plans, budgets, policy and compliance documents. Choose electives in areas that support your job role: finance, administration, risk management, big data, industrial relations, customer service. Enquire now for the list of study units, elective choices, and upcoming enrolment dates..

Get a job at a food processing plant, grain mill, bakery, or dairy with the FBP30121 Certificate III in Food Processing. This nationally recognised qualification teaches you how to follow an organisation’s food safety plan as well as OHS, administration, compliance and technical skills. The course takes 6-12 months to complete and you can choose electives that match your actual job role in either production or packing. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices and upcoming enrolment dates near you..

Enrol in the FBP20122 Certificate II in Food Processing course to become a food process worker. This course is applicable for a range of industries from grain, dairy and poultry processing to fruit and vegetable supply, grocery orders and beverages, confectionery and baking. You’ll learn the skills to prepare, handle and transport food in your preferred industry. The FBP20122 Certificate II in Food Processing covers a range of subjects affecting the food processing industry. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including vacuum packing products, sharpening knives and using business technology. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates..

Become a commercial baker with the FBP30421 Certificate III in Bread Baking. This nationally recognised trade qualification teaches you how to bake a full range of bread products including savoury, sweet yeast, artisan, and speciality flour bread products. You’ll learn the finer points of bread production (scheduling, food preparation equipment, frozen dough, finishes and fillings) as well as retail and inventory skills. Enquire now for course dates, entry requirements, and study unit choices..

Become a qualified pastry chef or cake decorator with the FBP30321 Certificate III in Cake and Pastry. This nationally recognised course is also a trade qualification and you’ll graduate with commercial grade baking skills. The course will teach you how to make and decorate contemporary cakes, pies, pastries, croissants, meringues, puddings, sponges, fillings, and artisan products. You’ll also gain essential back-of-house skills including OHS, food safety programs, recipe calculations, stock ordering, retail sales and inventory control. Enquire now for enrolment dates, study unit choices, and opportunities for subsidised training..

Become a qualified meat worker with the AMP30216 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Food Services). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to cut and process different meats using a range of knives and food processing equipment. Your studies begin with an introduction to the Australian meat industry — learning HACCP, hygiene and sanitation, work health and safety, plus the communication skills you’ll need to become an effective member of a food processing team. You’ll then gain technical skills that support your employment at abattoirs, smallgoods facilities, or delicatessens. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, meat processing career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..

Do you work in hospitality food and beverage and need the skills to maintain the organisation’s food safety program? The SITSS00069 Food Safety Supervision Skill Set is a nationally recognised mini-course that will teach you how to keep food safe for human consumption during preparation, storage, display, and service. You’ll also learn safe food handling practices that comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. The course also covers: food disposal, single use items, temperature controlled food, critical control points, non-conforming practices, and more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, food safety supervisor career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment opportunities near you..

The Certificate III in Agriculture (AHC30116) prepares you for a career in agriculture and for immediate work as a farmhand or station worker. Over 12 months you will learn how to work safely on farms and other agricultural worksites — while choosing study electives in crop management, livestock handling, farm machinery operation and maintenance, fencing and pest control. Enquire now for the latest delivery options (on-campus/distance learning) and opportunities for enrolment..

Get qualified as a farm hand (without a work placement) by enrolling in the AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture. This nationally recognised training course will teach you how to work safely on a farm — operating a range of machinery (motorbikes, tractors) and carrying out standard jobs (mustering, marking livestock, fencing, weed control). The course takes 9 months to complete and is delivered via a mix of online components, face-to-face, and practical sessions. Enquire now for the next batch intake dates and your eligibility for government funded training..

The SITHFAB025 Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee covers the theoretical and technical aspects of coffee making, including methods for preparing lattes, cappuccinos, espressos, flat whites, piccolos, macchiatos, and more. Learn to extract and serve espresso coffee using commercial machines and grinders. Develop skills to advise customers, select and grind beans, prepare and assess coffee, and maintain and clean equipment. This unit is suitable for any hospitality setting serving espresso coffee and is intended for independent machine operators. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The AMP30916 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - General) is tailored for employees in large smallgoods factories. This qualification covers work activities specific to these enterprises, which often feature specialised production lines (e.g., ham and bacon) and complex machinery. Graduates will acquire cognitive, technical, and communication skills to perform routine tasks and address both predictable and unpredictable challenges. They will demonstrate autonomy, judgement, and take limited responsibility within established parameters. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..

The AMP31016 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Smallgoods - Manufacture) is designed for employees in small to medium-sized traditional smallgoods factories, producing a variety of smallgoods products. This qualification covers activities specific to these enterprises, where job roles may include smallgoods producer and smallgoods maker. Graduates will develop cognitive, technical, and communication skills to perform routine tasks and solve predictable and unpredictable problems. They will demonstrate autonomy, judgement, and take limited responsibility within established parameters. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..

The AMP30815 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) is the trade qualification for retail butchers and their apprentices. Over 2.5 years of hands-on training you will gain both practical skills and industry knowledge, then graduate as a fully qualified butcher. The course covers: using knives and cutting tools, trimming and cutting different types of meat and poultry, personal safety, selling meat to customers, cleaning and sanitation. Enquire now for available training centres and your eligibility for subsidised training..

Become a qualified baker with the FBP30521 Certificate III in Baking. This nationally recognised training course teaches you how to bake different types of bread, cakes, pastries, biscuits, and artisan products — at a commercial bakery. The course takes a year to complete, and you’ll graduate with the skills and confidence to operate a range of industrial mixers, ovens, and food preparation equipment. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements and opportunities for enrolment..