About Kangan Institute

Behind every great business is a well organised office administrator. If you have a flair for organisation and are a great communicator, a career in business administration could be a great choice for you.

Opportunities in business administration exist in almost every industry, from corporate to not-for-profit organisations, as well as in small and medium sized businesses. Business administration can be a great option for people who are seeking flexible work arrangements as some employers offer part-time or casual administration roles.

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

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121) is the first step toward a successful career in early childhood education and care. You will learn to use organisational policies, procedures and profiles to plan and provide activities, education and care for children, aged between 0-6 years.

This early childhood education course will teach you a range of practical early childhood skills. In this nine month course you will learn to facilitate children's play and leisure to help them to achieve developmentally. You may work under direct supervision or autonomously, and in some settings have limited supervision of volunteers. You will graduate with a nationally recognised early child care qualification, and will be eligible to study the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

The Certificate III in Education Support provides skills and knowledge on specialist communication techniques with students and teachers. This children's services course is designed for people who currently work as an Education Support Worker/Integration Aide or for those who wish to seek employment as an Education Support Worker/Integration Aide.

Leadership & Management skills are crucial to the success of any organisation and can be used in a broad range of context.

The demand for these front-line managers and team leaders with communication, collaboration, emotional intelligence and critical thinking is growing as the way in which we work is ever changing.

Great managers and leaders can find the balance between performance, innovation, communication and people management with the ability to plan strategically.

If you are looking to build on your existing skills and take the next step in your information and communications technology (ICT career), we can help you get there.

Our Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Technology will prepare you to work as an ICT specialist or as part of a team.

This ICT course equips participants with the skills and knowledge to coordinate and administer the installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of a range of networks, enterprise servers and systems, including inter-networking, security and e-business solutions.

The Certificate IV in Legal Services (BSB40620) will provide you with the necessary skills to work in a range of legal service settings.

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

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

Do you have a passion for helping others and improving the quality of life for those living in residential and community care? Learn about and gain skills in designing, implementing and evaluating programs across health, lifestyle and leisure activities that will help improve the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of residents in your care.

This course will teach you all about the practice of safe work, communication and relationship building, lifespan development and sociological concepts in leisure and health programs.

If you want to work in a health care environment, supporting other health care professionals, our Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (HLT33115) is a great foundation course for you.

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With our nationally accredited qualification, you can develop your skills to assist people with a disability to achieve greater levels of independence and enjoy an increased quality of life. It's a selfless career choice and we want to support you in your chosen occupation as much as possible.

The Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) provides individuals with the skills and knowledge of: building law, structural behaviour, regulations, codes and standards, small business finances, efficient sustainable structures, building, structural, legal sustainability, site surveying, estimating, plan reading, supervision, production of labour and material schedules, contract preparation occupational health and safety, and storing of material.

If you want to become registered as a domestic builder in Victoria this course will help you get there. This qualification is designed to meet the needs of builders, including selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality, and liaising with clients. Review risk management, apply building standards and prepare estimates and tender documents. Prior Industry experience is preferable.

Our beauty training is developed in consultation with L'Oreal Australia to ensure that our graduates learn skills that are relevant to the needs of employers and clients in the beauty industry. Through our partnership with L'Oreal Australia, our top performing graduates have opportunities to find employment working with brands such as Lancome, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, Kiehls, Ralph Lauren, Shu Uemura, Cacharel, Clarisonic, Diesel, Viktor & Rolf and Urban Decay.

Our Certificate III in Beauty Services (SHB30121) course provides the perfect way to get started in this rewarding industry through a combination of hands on practical skills and theoretical knowledge.

You will gain skills in a variety of beauty skills including, make up for all occasions, waxing, manicure pedicure, lash extensions and cosmetic tanning.

If you enjoy making others feel relaxed and rejuvenated, or you are keen to work in spas locally or overseas, this course will get you closer to fulfilling your ambition.

Our beauty therapy training is developed in consultation with L'Oreal Australia to ensure that our graduates learn skills that are relevant to the needs of employers and clients in the beauty industry. Through our partnership with L'Oreal Australia, our top performing graduates have opportunities to find employment working with brands such as Lancome, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, Kiehls, Ralph Lauren, Shu Uemura, Cacharel, Clarisonic, Diesel, Viktor & Rolf and Urban Decay.

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

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

The student will learn to apply effective communication skills to support individuals and teams to meet organisational or enterprise requirements.

Is one of your career goals to become a project manager or construction manager within a building and construction company? This Diploma develops the skills necessary for managing staff, budgets and financial plans, operational plans and much more. It is recommended that you have been working in the building industry to undertake this course.

There are three streams available in this course to choose from.

1. Preparation for Study: This course is designed for those who have been referred by a Job Services Australia (JSA) agency and who are required by their obligation to Centrelink to participate in a Work For The Dole/ Work Experience activity.

2. Preparation for Work: This unique online program has been developed to facilitate both independent learning and supported online virtual classroom delivery. You will gain general knowledge in digital skills for work, finding a dream job, communication for work, dealing with maths, interacting with others, and solving problems. *This course is also available for Indigenous students. Please contact Alison McColl: 0435 276 054 for more information.

3. Preparation for VCAL You will improve your literacy and numeracy skills, learn digital technology for study and work, develop a resume and prepare for a job interview, learn about jobs ad careers, develop communication for work, and feel confident about your future study and work.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of information and communications technology (ICT) roles who have established specialised skills in a technical ICT function. Individuals in these roles carry out moderately complex tasks in a specialist field, working independently, as part of a team or leading a deliverable with others. They may apply their skills across a wide range of industries, business functions and departments, or as a business owner (sole trader/contractor).

This course is designed for Electrical Apprentices to achieve their qualifications and obtain their electrician's licence.

The Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician provides competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in building and premises.

Applicants are advised to contact the institute by calling the Contact Centre on 13 TAFE (138 323) as soon as their employer advises them of a start work date, as this may affect their starting date.

Industry leaders like multiple Australian Hairdresser of the Year winner Joey Scandizzo choose Kangan Institute help facilitate their apprentices’ training. Study hairdressing with us and you’ll learn the techniques used by Australia’s most sought after stylists.

The Certificate III in Hairdressing (SHB30416) is designed to give you the skills and hands-on experience required to work in any top salon as a qualified hairdresser.

The Certificate II in Salon Assistant course provides the basic knowledge and skills required to work in a hairdressing or beauty salon. Our students gain genuine hands-on experience working with real clients in our on-campus training salon.

You will learn how to interact with customers professionally and gain a broad overview of the hair and beauty industry with a strong focus on communicating in the workplace and providing assistance to senior colleagues.

Students will develop their skills through the world renowned training resources developed by Pivot Point.

Students applying for the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising will be able to choose from one of two study streams:

Design and Product Development - This stream is designed to be both an entry level qualification in fashion design and its related skills as well as a qualification providing skills for employment as a design assistant, designer, patternmaker, technical designer, garment technician, bespoke couturier or a sustainability advisor and sustainable designer. Students can either identify and gain work placement or work closely with our teachers to gain work placement with one of our numerous industry partners.

Business and Merchandising - This stream is designed for students interested in occupations such as marketing manager, merchandise manager, e-commerce, supply chain, logistics manager and sustainable advisor. Work experience in the industry is a desirable component of this course. Students work through industry based collaborative projects that are designed to develop their skill sets, market knowledge and business savvy, and enhance future job prospects.

This engineering course enables you to become a qualified Higher Engineering Tradesperson. The qualification covers the skills and knowledge required for employment as a Higher Engineering Tradesperson or a Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical) - Level II, Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Fabrication) - Level II, Special Class Engineering Tradesperson - Level II within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries or at equivalent levels in other industries where Engineering Tradespersons work. The qualification has been specifically developed to be delivered to people who are existing engineering tradespersons or delivered to apprentices in an Engineering Trade who choose to study at a higher level during their apprenticeship. The qualification packaging has been developed on an assumption that competency will be developed through an integrated combination of on and off-the-job learning strategies such as those delivered through a formal apprenticeship.

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

If you are a people person and think you would enjoy nursing people back to better health then look no further than our Diploma of Nursing.

A career in Nursing is a fulfilling and rewarding occupation. Our Diploma of Nursing course is designed to provide graduates entry into the Nursing Profession as an Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed).

The Diploma of Nursing is the only qualification which leads to registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed). You do not need an ATAR score but must complete a VETASSESS assessment in order to be considered for this course.

Find out how to become an enrolled nurse. In just 24 months, our nationally accredited course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to be the best nurse you can be. You will gain hands-on learning experience in our ward simulation labs as well as clinical experience through four course placement rotations.

The Diploma of Nursing qualification provides career pathways in nursing and into many exciting career options within the healthcare industry, including practice clinics such as acute, rehabilitation, mental health, aged care, palliative care, community care and primary health care.

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

This course is suitable for existing brewery workers, those looking to enter into the brewing industry and those wanting to set up their own brewery. The course also suits brewery owners seeking to employ entry level staff, possibly as trainees. This level is suitable for new entrants as well as those with industry experience.

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

This course is designed for those working in the construction trades as a plasterer or a wall and ceiling liner. The delivery model is Workplace Delivery - assessments are done with our trainers who visit you on your job site.

To be eligible for the course you must be currently working in the industry and have a minimum of five years experience.

This course is designed for those working in the construction trades as a solid plasterer (5+ years experience).

Delivered in a flexible way that suits your work, we will come to your work site and assess you while you are working. The delivery is designed to fit in with a modern working environment including online content and workplace simulations.

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of concreters currently working in concreting operations on residential and commercial projects. (5+ years experience)

Delivered in a flexible way that suits your work, we will come to your work site and assess you while you are working. The delivery is designed to fit in with a modern working environment including online content and workplace simulations.

If you are passionate about improving safety in the workplace to prevent illness and injury in your organisation and looking to make a career for yourself as an OHS officer or inspector, then look no further than our entry level Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety qualification. This course is suited to those who already oversee workplace health and safety (WHS) in their workplace or those who are interested in making this their career.

Our nationally accredited Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety course is offered as a part time evening study option. In 12 short months, we’ll teach you the fundamental skills and knowledge for you to take that next step in your career.

The Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology (AUR32120) covers skills and knowledge required to repair and maintain the body of cars, heavy vehicles and other vehicles in the automotive industry.

This automotive apprenticeship course provides comprehensive knowledge and skills in the vehicle body fields of panel beating.

This course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to repair trailers and associated systems, within the Heavy vehicle service and repair sector.

This course will train you to work as a diesel engine technician, working on fixed machinery such as plant generators and pumping stations. You will gain skills to carry out diagnostic procedures, service, and repair and overhaul engines and associated components, repair and service cooling systems, diesel fuel systems, emission control systems and air compressors/components.

This course will train you to work in the heavy vehicle industry. You will gain the skills and knowledge to competently carry out service, repair and diagnostic procedures.

This parts interpreting course places a strong emphasis on understanding automotive components, accessing information, managing databases and customer relations. This course prepares you for performing general sales functions in an automotive retail, service or repair business.

This course is designed for those wanting to progress their career in the motorsport industry, such as motorsport mechanics or technicians. Suitable students will be offered the opportunity to undertake work placement and you are encouraged to seek your own work placement opportunities.

This comprehensive course is for motorcycle apprentices who want to become fully qualified tradespersons. It covers the servicing, repairing and testing procedures of components.

This automotive apprenticeship course aims to provide knowledge and skills in the field of light vehicle mechanics.

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

The Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology (AUR30516) will equip you with skills in maintenance, repair, and diagnostic testing of marine engines. It will provide you the knowledge and skills to gain employment working with boat engines and other mechanical equipment in the retail service and repair sector in the marine industry.

The Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology (AUR30316) course enables participants to gain skills in all aspects of the automotive electrical trade. This automotive course is the nationally recognised qualification for becoming an automotive electrician. The course covers health and safety, customer relations and using tools, repairing, servicing and testing all the elements of electrical systems.

There are two streams available in this course to choose from:

Motor Sport Stream. Are you interested in a career in the motorsport industry, such as a motorsport mechanic or technician? In this course, you will learn how to operate in a motorsport environment, service petrol fuel systems and inspect and service transmissions and engines. Suitable students will be offered the opportunity to undertake work placement and you are encouraged to seek your own work placement opportunities.

Mechanical Stream. Are you interested in a career that allows you to perform a range of servicing tasks in the automotive retail, service and repair industry? This course will allow you to identify basic automotive faults using troubleshooting processes, as well as inspect, test and service batteries, braking systems, cooling systems and carry out a number of servicing operations.

The Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology (AUR20416) course provides practical skills and general knowledge for experience to enter an automotive apprenticeship. This electrical technology course is designed for those who are required to undertake a range of tasks within the automotive electrical industry. This includes service and repair of vehicle electrical components and systems in the automotive aftermarket area.

This automotive apprenticeship course aims to provide knowledge and skills in the field of bus, truck and trailer components manufacture.

The Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer (AUM30218) course opens doors to employment within the automotive industry, specifically for automotive manufacturing.

This qualification reflects the role of a veterinary nurse who works under the supervision of a registered veterinarian to provide nursing care to animals, to support veterinarians to carry out medical and surgical procedures, and to support clients to maintain health of animals. Candidates should expect that access to a veterinary clinic whilst undertaking study for this qualification will be essential for meeting assessment requirements. Access may be through either paid employment or substantial periods of work placement or work experience blocks.

This course is designed for those who have not completed a year 10 level and require such a level in order to join the Australian Defence Force. Depending on what subjects you require to join the ADF, you will enrol in either one subject or a combination of English, Maths and Science. This unique online program has been developed to facilitate both independent learning and support through weekly online virtual classroom delivery. All virtual classrooms are recorded if you are unable to attend 'live' viewings.

Your ideal career and dream team await you! If you aspire to a career as a Fashion Designer, Textile Designer, Product Developer, Production Manager, Couturier, Fashion Business owner, then this course is for you.

The Advanced Diploma of applied fashion design and merchandising has been designed to give you the skills required to work as an Independent Fashion Designer, as part of a design team or in the field of Design Management. The course can also be tailored to provide you with learning in the fields of advanced patternmaking, product development and the management of fashion design systems.

The Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology (AUR20218) course covers the automotive skills and knowledge required to perform a range of tasks related to servicing and repairing air conditioning components and systems of cars and heavy vehicles.

There are two streams available in this course to choose from.

Mechanical stream: You will gain general knowledge and practical workshop skills in motor mechanics, auto electrical, parts interpreting, heavy vehicles, light engines or marine mechanics.

Auto Body Stream: You will learn the theoretical an practical foundations of vehicle spray painting, panel beating and vehicle body building.

The qualification focuses on the craft of barbering and teaches the traditions of ‘old school’ barbering and specialist urban barbering techniques. You'll learn from industry experts and hone your skills working on real clients in our modern purpose-built training facilities located at our Cremorne campus.

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

We understand how important the world of Pathology is. That's why we have excellent teachers and facilities to guide you in the practice of pathology.

Our nationally accredited Certificate III in Pathology Collection (HLT37215) course provides training in areas including phlebotomy, infection control, ECG, work health and safety, customer service, work organisation and medical terminology.

The Certificate III in Engineering allows students to enter the shipping and mining industries as a fabrication tradesperson with CAD drafting skills.

This course is an Australian Apprenticeship, combining paid work with training. Mature age people can also apply for apprenticeships.

The Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade is a part-time course spanning 3 years, offered at our Broadmeadows and Richmond campuses within our dedicated training facilities, comprising of new and modern machinery, ensuring what you learn on campus reflects industry standards. As a large educational provider, our students also have access to a wide range of student support services and resources such as the Library and Learning Centre as well as our very own Employment Centre to ensure that your study experience is a positive one.

The Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade prepares students for a career as a tradesperson, with prospective occupations including maintenance fitter, toolmaker and fitter/machinist.

This is an Australian Apprenticeship course, combining paid work with training. Mature age people can also apply for apprenticeships.

The Certificate II in Engineering - Mechanical Trade is a part-time course spanning 4 years, offered at our Broadmeadows and Richmond campuses within our dedicated training facilities, comprising of new and modern machinery, ensuring what you learn on campus reflects industry standards. As a large educational provider, our students also have access to a wide range of student support services and resources such as the Library and Learning Centre as well as our very own Employment Centre to ensure that your study experience is a positive one.

This course trains people who work with heavy vehicle mobile equipment plant and earthmoving. You will gain the skills and knowledge to competently carry out service, repair and diagnostic procedures.

If you always dreamed of working in the Security industry, then our Certificate II in Security Operations course provides the perfect starting point, enabling you to obtain a security guard licence to commence working as a Crowd Controller or Security Officer (Unarmed).

Employment opportunities within the Security industry are quite varied and offer wide-ranging opportunities. From working at sporting events through to more traditional security officer roles, a career in security is certainly an exciting and rewarding one.

Successful students are required to apply to Licensing Regulation Division (LRD) for a licence upon completion of the course. They are also required to do a fingerprint and police check before applying for a licence. LRD will only issue a licence once all documentation has been received and upon completing due diligence.

If you wish to progress your security career through additional study, this course will lead to higher studies in Certificate III in Security Operations. Credit transfers/Skills Recognition may be available.

The Certificate III in Carpentry offers career opportunities including builder, building inspector, leading hand, sub-foreman, foreman and project manager.

This carpentry course aims to provide extensive training for carpentry apprentices employed in the housing and industrial construction area. Assessment training will be conducted on the worksite with some practical gap training to be provided on campus using full-size or simulated projects.

There will be extra costs for reference books and materials of approximately $300. Students are required to supply their own basic tools and equipment costing approximately $300. Students need overalls, safety footwear, eye and ear protection, general stationery, reference books and drafting equipment when attending campus.

Information technology plays a vital role in most organisations creating a demand for qualified technicians. The nationally recognised Certificate IV in Information Technology (ICT40120) can help you to boost your job prospects in this interesting field.

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

The nationally recognised Certificate III in Baking (FBP30517) is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge required to work as a baker producing breads, cakes, pastries and biscuits in a commercial baking environment.

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

If you wish to progress your security career or build on your existing security knowledge, then our Certificate III in Security Operations is geared towards a supervisory/specialist roles within the security industry. This qualification can also be used as a stepping stone to advance into different security industry employment streams.

This course is designed for those seeking to enter the Supply Chain, Logistics and Warehousing industries.

The course is designed to give the learner all the skills and knowledge they need to be able to begin working in a warehouse environment, including both LF Forklift and LO Orderpicking Forklift licences.

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of wall and floor tilers currently working in tiling operations on residential and commercial projects. (5+ years experience)

Delivered in a flexible way that suits your work, we will come to your work site and assess you while you are working. The delivery is designed to fit in with a modern working environment including online content and workplace simulations.

If you're driven by technology and enjoy working with computers, the world of IT needs you! Information technology plays a vital role in most organisations creating a demand for qualified technicians.

In just 18 weeks our nationally recognised Certificate III in Information Technology (ICT30120) course will give you the skills you need to boost your job prospects in this interesting field.

Take your first step towards a rewarding career in human resources.

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

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of tasks on vehicle bodies in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

In this course you may choose from several streams including paint and panel preparation, vehicle dismantling, vehicle glazing, window tinting and vehicle preparation.

If you are interested in becoming an Electrician, our Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational) (22499VIC) is your ideal starting point. You'll learn the basic hands on training and theory work to prepare you for an electrical apprenticeship.

The Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology (AUR32416) course recognises graduates as accredited tradespeople within the automotive industry with comprehensive knowledge on spray painting techniques.

You will learn about safe work, paint removal methods, pre-repair operations and fundamental colour matching techniques.

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of bricklayers currently working in bricklaying operations on residential and commercial projects. (5+ years experience)

Delivered in a flexible way that suits your work, we will come to your work site and assess you while you are working. The delivery is designed to fit in with a modern working environment including online content and workplace simulations.

On-Campus Delivery model - This model is available for students with no prior waterproofing experience looking to become qualified. This course will give you skills to apply and fix waterproofing material in the construction industry. The course is delivered in a classroom setting at the Broadmeadows campus with students also undertaking practical assessment in a simulated setting. Duration: 6 months.

Workplace Delivery Model - This model is designed for those already working in the construction industry looking to become qualified. This model is only available for students with over five years waterproofing experience. Workplace Delivery is 'Rolling Enrolments' which means you can start anytime. Delivered in a flexible way that suits your work, we will come to your work site and assess you while you are working. The delivery is designed to fit in with a modern working environment including online content and workplace simulations. Duration: 12 months, flexible.

The Diploma of Justice (22594VIC) will train you for work within the justice industry. This includes justice careers in the state or federal police forces, customs service, sheriff's department, local government, correctional services, courts, youth justice, community corrections and various non-government organisations. Students that graduate with a Diploma of Justice (22594VIC) will be equipped to join a range of entry-level careers or move into further qualifications such as the Advance Diploma of Justice or a Bachelor's degree.

This course provides the training you need to work with heavy vehicle agricultural equipment. You will gain the skills and knowledge to competently carry out service, repair and diagnostic procedures. You will learn how to apply safe work practices, carry out servicing operations and develop knowledge of diagnostic procedures.

The Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English (10730NAT) takes students to the final level of spoken and written English learning, and positions them for their next step. Students completing this course can choose to either continue on with English studies at a higher level or look for job opportunities as they now have the necessary English skills to successfully navigate their way in an English speaking environment.

The Certificate III in Spoken and Written English (10729NAT) further progresses the English skills of students and improves upon the learnings from the Certificate I and 2 level courses. Exploring the nuances of the English language in daily settings and for practical purposes helps increase the self confidence of the students with the English language, thus better preparing them for further study or employment opportunities.

This course is also delivered as part of the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP). The AMEP helps new migrants learn basic English skills that will assist them to successfully and confidently participate socially and economically in Australian society. The AMEP is available to migrants from the family, skilled and humanitarian visa streams and provides up to 510 hours of English language tuition within the first five years of visa commencement or arrival in Australia.

If you are a newly arrived non-English speaking migrant and need help with your basic English, the Certificate II in Spoken and Written course will prepare you with the English language skills you'll need to continue to other English as a Second Language (ESL) courses at a higher level.

This course is also delivered as part of the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP). The program helps new migrants learn basic English skills that will assist them to successfully and confidently participate socially and economically in Australian society. The AMEP is available to migrants from the family, skilled and humanitarian visa streams and provides up to 510 hours of English language tuition within the first five years of visa commencement or arrival in Australia.

The Certificate I in Spoken and Written English course aims to prepare students of a non-English speaking background with the English language skills needed to continue to other English as a Second Language (ESL) courses at a higher level.

This course is also delivered as part of the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP). The program helps new migrants learn basic English skills that will assist them to successfully and confidently participate socially and economically in Australian society. The AMEP is available to migrants from the family, skilled and humanitarian visa streams. An assessment prior to commencement will help determine at what level you join the course.

This course will prepare you with the skills and knowledge for entry level into an apprenticeship (certificate III) within the plumbing industry.

This course has a range of units that introduce the learner to basic skills and knowledge that underpin the Certificate III in Plumbing.

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

The program is delivered over three days and is for any student who requires the development of basic literacy and numeracy skills.

To cater for individual needs of students we run a literacy stream focusing on reading and writing with basic numeracy and a numeracy stream that focuses on addition, subtraction, weighing, measuring, money and basic literacy.

Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, we have adapted our course delivery to now encompass a combination of remote and flexible delivery methods. This includes interactive online tutorials, facilitated video conferencing (classroom simulation) as well as one-on-one mentoring. Therefore, you will require access to the internet and a computer to undertake this course.

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

The Certificate I in Transition Education is restricted to post compulsory school aged learners with evidence of a permanent cognitive impairment / intellectual disability

This qualification provides the knowledge and skills needed to provide an advanced level of chair-side assistance to a Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Prosthetist, Dental Therapist or Oral Health Therapist, which contributes to the quality of oral health care.

Additional specialised training and skills will be gained by successfully completing one of the elective specialisation.

Completion of the Radiography specialisation will enable the dental assistant to apply to the Department of Health (Victoria) for a licence to take both intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs under request from a licensed Dental Practitioner.

Completion of the Oral Health Promotion specialisation will enable the dental assistant to provide a higher level of oral health instruction and guidance to patients, oral health promotion and implement an oral hygiene program.

Certificate III in Plumbing CPC32413 is a trade qualification for those seeking to be plumbers in residential, industrial and commercial workplaces. You will gain plumbing skills to enable you to install, service and repair plumbing equipment associated with heating, cooling, water distribution, sanitary plumbing and sanitary drainage, gas, roofing and mechanical services. This includes both existing and new constructions ensuring compliance with local and national regulations.

You will study at Kangan Institute's new Trades + Skills Centre which features new state-of-the-art plumbing training facilities including a multi storey plumbing training tower, sandpit, welding bays and gas equipment fitting training room.

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

This qualification is offered as a traineeship to new employees in a general dental practice, as well as existing employees seeking a formal qualification. Course duration is full-time 1 year, part-time 2 years.

This course trains you to work with outdoor power equipment, including small engines, mowers, chain saws and trimmers, from theory to hands-on repairs of engine components to occupational health and safety.

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

At Kangan Institute, we provide students with the opportunity to experience a simulated work place where your will gain industry relevant skills. Our teachers have a broad range of industry skills that they bring to the classroom environment ensuring that students have relevant and current understanding of industry practices.

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

Our Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming) is a course designed for students wanting to undertake study to work in the Pet Grooming industry or those wanting to undertake further studies in Companion Animal Studies or Veterinary Nursing.

At Kangan Institute we provide students with the opportunity to experience a simulated work place where your will gain industry relevant skills. Our teachers have a broad range of industry skills that they bring to the classroom environment ensuring that students have relevant and current understanding of industry practices.

Passionate about childcare and early childhood development? The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113) is designed to prepare students for a successful career in the teaching and care of infants and young children. You will learn how to plan and implement quality early childhood education programs to help children best meet their developmental needs. This early childhood education course is one of three TAFE childcare courses available at Kangan Institute, and teaches a range of skills in early childhood education, including how to work with children from infants to eight years of age. You will study effective teamwork and leadership during this 18 month diploma, graduating with the skills required to become an early childhood teacher, nanny, kindergarten teacher, or an after-school program facilitator.

Graduates of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113) are eligible to apply for this diploma.

Our course delivery to now encompasses a combination of remote and flexible delivery methods. This includes easy to navigate online tutorials, video conferencing (classroom simulation) as well as face-to-face practical assessments and work placements - where safe and practical to implement. Therefore, you will require access to the internet and a computer to undertake this course.

The Course in Preliminary Spoken and Written English aims to prepare students of a non-English speaking background with the English language skills needed to continue to other English as a Second Language (ESL) courses at a higher level. Ongoing enrolments are available for government funded programs. Start any time! Entry is ongoing for a government funded course in English and the Adult Migrant English Program.

This course provides the necessary skills and knowledge to maintain open space areas in parks and gardens. The course has been designed for apprentices and horticulture practioners and can be delivered and assessed in the workplace. Participants will learn the practical skills of plant selection and nutrition, pest and disease identification and control, weed control and occupational health and safety in a horticultural environment.

This nationally recognised qualification^ provides people with practical skills in teaching English to speakers of other languages. The course aims to develop candidates language analysis skills and awareness of cultural factors in language learning. It also addresses the skills and knowledge requirements for designing and delivering an English Language training program for learners from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds (CALD).

Upon graduation, candidates will be able to plan lessons for learners at different levels, in a variety of contexts, design and adapt classroom materials, conduct lessons effectively and analyse language for teaching purposes.

If working with people in a fast-paced environment appeals to you, a career in the thriving hospitality industry could be just what you're looking for.

With the tourism sectors continued growth, there are many job openings both here in Australia and overseas, and the industry offers plenty of scope for progression for people with the right qualifications. There's lots of variety too with employment opportunities in restaurants, resorts, five-star hotels and on cruise ships.

The nationally accredited Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30616) has been designed to help you develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to secure an entry-level position in this exciting field.

The Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30816) is a nationally recognised course designed for people who want a career as a chef.

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

Students hone their skills in the fully operational licensed training restaurant at our Broadmeadows campus.

The accounting services industry has grown over the past five years creating employment opportunities for people with the right skills and qualifications across a wide range of businesses.

Accountants provide services relating to financial reporting, taxation, auditing, insolvency, accounting information systems, budgeting, and cost management, and provide advice on compliance requirements to ensure statutory and strategic governance.

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

If you have a head for numbers, great organisational skills and are a good communicator, an accounting or bookkeeping career could be just what you're looking for.

Businesses of all sizes need to maintain accurate financial records to ensure profitability and compliance with legislation and regulations. There are employment opportunities for people with strong accounting and bookkeeping skills across a variety of industries.

Some bookkeepers are self-employed or offer services on a contract basis making bookkeeping a great option for people looking for flexible working hours or the option to work from home.

This course provides the necessary knowledge and skills to build a successful career in the landscape sector. Your training will focus on practical skills the following areas: paving techniques, landscape maintenance programs, introduction to project costings, construction of retaining walls and drainage, construction of landscape features, stonework, plant information, turf establishment and soil characteristics, and maintaining landscapes.

An Allied Health Assistant has a hands-on role, assisting Allied Health professionals (Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, and Community Rehabilitation Therapist) with the health care plans of their clients.

A treatment plan is set out by the Allied Health professional to support the diagnosis of the client/patient. Then the primary role of the Allied Health Assistant is to follow up the treatment plan with the client/patient to assist with their recovery and to support the patient/client with their health care to increase mobility, independence and their ability to care for themselves.

In this collaborative role, the Allied Health Assistant will work to provide a high standard of patient therapy and support in order to improve the client’s quality of life and wellbeing.

This qualification covers workers who provide therapeutic and program related support to allied health professionals. The worker is required to conduct therapeutic and program related activities under the guidance of an allied health professional.

This qualification reflects the role of community service workers who design and deliver person-centred services to individuals and/or groups. Workers may provide support, advocacy or interventions to individual clients, groups or communities across a range of services. At this level, workers may be autonomous with limited responsibility within established parameters and may be required to supervise and lead other workers in projects or teams. Work may take place in a range of community service, case work or case management contexts. You will learn how the issues of drugs and alcohol, mental health and homelessness are effecting our community within families, adults and young people.

Diploma of Community Services is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills in community development, casework and group work.

This community services course prepares you to work as a social welfare worker, and provides you with an understanding of human rights, cultural inclusion, Indigenous culture, issues and strategies for effective service delivery.

Our Diploma of Community Services is also ACWA (Australian Community Workers Association) Accredited, which requires the completion of 400 hours of practical placement hours within a Community Service setting.

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

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

If you have a passion for caring for people, want to work in one of the fastest growing industries in Australia, or simply want to know how to care for your parents or grandparents when they get older, our Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) course will help you achieve your goals.

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

Caring for individuals requires you to be knowledgeable within a wide range of specialised areas. In 8 months, our course will prepare you for working under supervision in an Aged Care facility or within a Home and Community care setting.

If you have a passion for teaching others in an educational or corporate environment the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) will give you the skills and knowledge to turn your passion into a career.

This qualification, or the skill sets derived from units of competency within it, is also suitable preparation for those engaged in the delivery of training and assessment of competence in a workplace context, as a component of a structured VET program.

Achievement of this qualification or an equivalent by trainers and assessors is a requirement of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015.

By undertaking this qualification you will develop key skills in problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking and technical skills in data analytics, cloud platforms, network infrastructure, programming, ethics and privacy.

Utilising industry-leading technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Splunk, Palo Alto Networks and Cisco, your training will ensure you gain the skills and knowledge industry demand.

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

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

At Kangan Institute we provide students with the opportunity to experience a simulated work place in our own horticulture learning facility. Our teachers have a broad range of industry skills and knowledge that they bring to the classroom environment ensuring that students have relevant and current understanding of industry practices.

If you love being a trainer and assessor and want to take your career to the next level, this is the qualification for you!

This qualification reflects the roles of experienced practitioners delivering training and assessment services usually within Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. They may have a role in leading other trainers and assessors and in providing mentoring or advice to new trainers or assessors as well as designing approaches to learning and assessment strategies across a significant area within the RTO.

This course is designed to reflect the role of a recreational vehicle service provider. You will develop a range of skills throughout the course including correct use of hand and power tools, fabrication, welding, repair and service a recreational vehicle chassis, repair structures relating to recreational vehicles and knowledge in the repair and servicing of recreational vehicle furniture and appliances.

This course is designed for students who have completed their Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) and are looking at obtaining their A grade electrical licence. The course covers specific Australian regulations and knowledge requirements required to work as an electrician in Australia.

In addition to this course you will be required to complete 12 months recorded work experience (Eprofiling). Any work completed under your “L” Licence can be backdated. This course is compulsory in order to obtain your Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.

Once this course has been completed, two additional licencing exams are required by Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) the Victorian electrical regulation authority. This course will assist with the knowledge requirements for these assessments.

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

This is a skill set covering the fundamental requirements for servicing, diagnosing and repairing faults, and retrofitting and modifying air conditioning and HVAC systems of vehicles in the automotive retail, service and repair industry. Generally, students will be qualified mechanics/Auto electricians studying Air conditioning to attain their refrigerant handling accreditation.

This course is a progression from the Certificate I in Work Education (22302VIC) and is designed for students with special learning needs to prepare them for employment.

Students will also study Certificate II level units from other accredited training packages in an industry area of interest. Credits will be given for those units if the student undertakes further study in the nominated industry area.

Become an apprentice carpenter and enter the building and construction industry. The Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry) Pre-Apprenticeship course will introduce you to the building and construction industry and equip you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to work safely.

This carpentry course will enable you to enter an apprenticeship and work towards your career in carpentry, with job opportunities in building inspecting and project management.

The Certificate II in Engineering Studies is designed for those wishing to enter the engineering industry. It can be considered a pre-apprenticeship/prevocational course for employment in the engineering industry with skills in CAD drafting. This engineering course offers skills including machining, welding, assembly, measurement, maths, safety, and reading engineering/CAD drawings.

Certificate II in Horticulture (AHC20416) is an ideal course for new participants wanting to enter in the horticulture field. The course aims to address underpinning knowledge and skills that will assist participants in developing competency at introductory level. The course units have been selected to cover a range of horticulture topics including plant recognition, plant pest and weed treatments, basic soil properties, propagation, planting and pruning.

We provide students with the opportunity to experience a simulated work place in our own horticulture learning facility. Our teachers have a broad range of industry skills and knowledge that they bring to the classroom environment ensuring that students have relevant and current understanding of industry practices.

This course is an accredited training program designed for people who are currently working or seeking work with universal service providers to identify the risk of family violence for service users. Universal service professionals do not assess or prevent risk of family violence primarily in their role, however they may encounter victim survivors and/or perpetrators of violence through their work and subsequently their role requires essential knowledge about the States legislated response to family violence.

This course is part of the Victorian State Governments family violence reform addressing the 227 recommendations from the Royal Commission into Family Violence. The curriculum within this course is informed by the outcomes of Recommendation 1 and 207.