About Short Courses Australia

A Provide First Aid course can give you the skills and knowledge to assist a casualty in an emergency situation. Whether this training is required as part of your job role or you just want to be more prepared to help in an emergency, this course will prepare you for a range of incidents and situations. It is also the required training for designated first aiders in a workplace. This course includes the Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation unit. The Provide First Aid Course covers a range of subjects you may encounter as a first aider. You’ll learn basic first aid procedures for asthma, epilepsy, bleeding, burns and fractures and develop the skills to manage bites and poisons. The course covers CPR techniques for adults and infants and you’ll also learn how to use an automated external defibrillator. Enquire now for entry requirements and course dates..

A Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course will give you the practical skills to help a casualty experiencing cardiac arrest. You might need this training for your employment, particularly if you are a designated first aider at your workplace. The course is also suitable for anyone wanting to have the skills to assist in an emergency situation. The Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course prepares you for a range of emergency situations. You’ll learn to provide basic resuscitation, including the use of compressions and rescue breaths. The course explores CPR techniques for adults, children and infants and you’ll also develop the skills to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Enquire now for entry requirements and course dates..

TLIF0020 Safely Access the Rail Corridor is an Australian rail industry short course that teaches you the rules and protocols for entering a rail corridor and carrying out work in the danger zone. The course covers: gaining authority to enter the rail corridor from a Rail Protection Officer, wearing HI-vis clothing and appropriate PPE, carrying out a visual assessment and identifying hazards, recognising the speed and direction of oncoming trains, taking action in unsafe situations, responding to an emergency. This nationally recognised short course is generally part of the mandatory Rail Industry Safety Induction (RISI). Enquire now for the list of upcoming course dates and RISI compatibility in your region..

Get your RSA certificate online or face-to-face with a Registered Training Provider (RTO) today by enrolling in the SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol. This hands-on short course is mandatory for hospitality employees who work on licensed premises in Australia. The course covers: impacts of alcohol consumption on the human body, alcohol and the community, serving standard drink sizes, identifying intoxicated customers, refusing service, underage patrons, harm minimisation, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of training providers in your area that deliver the mandatory RSA course. PLEASE NOTE: the RSA course is different in some Australian states and territories. Contact your training provider before enrolling to ensure you have selected the correct course for your location..

Get your Traffic Control Licence with the nationally recognised short course RIIWHS205E - Control Traffic with Stop-Slow Bat. This training is an approved traffic controller training course in some Australian states and will teach you how to control vehicle and pedestrian traffic using stop-slow bats, hand signals, and approved communication devices. Competencies include: wearing correct PPE and high-vis clothing, following work instructions and site procedures, using communication devices and electronic equipment, reporting traffic offenders, responding to accidents and emergency situations. Enquire now for upcoming enrolment dates and information about traffic controller accreditation..

Get your Traffic Control Licence with the nationally recognised short course RIIWHS205E - Control Traffic with Stop-Slow Bat. This training is an approved traffic controller training course in some Australian states and will teach you how to control vehicle and pedestrian traffic using stop-slow bats, hand signals, and approved communication devices. Competencies include: wearing correct PPE and high-vis clothing, following work instructions and site procedures, using communication devices and electronic equipment, reporting traffic offenders, responding to accidents and emergency situations. Enquire now for upcoming enrolment dates and information about traffic controller accreditation. PLEASE NOTE: always check with your course provider before enrolment if you are seeking accreditation as a traffic controller..

The nationally recognised short-course SITXFSA005 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety is often referred to as ‘Hygiene for Food Handlers’ and is the industry standard for restaurant, cafe, and bistro workers in Australia. The course covers: identifying food hazards and preventing food contamination, following critical work procedures, cleaning and sanitising food handling areas correctly, maintaining personal hygiene and infection controls. Enquire now for entry requirements, food handling competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates in your area..

Get your Construction Industry White Card with the CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. This nationally recognised short course is mandatory for anyone who routinely enters a construction site in Australia, including site managers, tradies, apprentices, surveyors, and labourers. During your studies, you will learn your WHS responsibilities and develop skills in hazard identification and risk control. The course covers: using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), understanding safety signs, reporting hazards, incident and emergency responses, interpreting safety documents, and more. Enquire now for the full list of White Card competencies and training providers near you that offer this short course..

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide responsible gambling services, and to assist those customers who may be at risk of or are already experiencing harm from gambling. Responsible gambling services must be provided wherever gambling activities are undertaken. In the hospitality industry, the gambling environment is usually referred to as the gaming area and is provided in a range of venues, such as hotels, motels, clubs, pubs and casinos. The major forms of gambling are wagering (racing and sport) and gaming (gaming machines, table games, Keno and lotteries). Both forms of gambling are relevant to the hospitality industry..

The SITXFSA006 Participate in Safe Food Handling Practices outlines the skills and knowledge required for safe food handling during storage, preparation, display, service, and disposal. It necessitates adherence to predetermined procedures within a food safety program. Applicable to all organisations with kitchen facilities, including restaurants, cafes, clubs, hotels, and various catering services, this unit pertains to food handlers engaged in daily food-related tasks. Businesses must designate a certified food safety supervisor competent in this unit, verified through a registered training organisation. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

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 RIIHAN301E Operate an Elevating Work Platform outlines the skills and knowledge necessary to operate an elevating work platform within the Resources and Infrastructure Industries. It covers the safe operation of the platform at various heights, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. This competency applies specifically to individuals in operational roles who are responsible for the safe and effective use of elevating work platforms in their work environments. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The RIIWHS202E Enter and Work in Confined Spaces unit covers essential knowledge and skills for safely operating in confined spaces. It includes identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, obtaining work permits, and using safety equipment. Aimed at operational roles in resources and infrastructure industries, participants work under supervision, following prescribed routines to ensure quality outcomes. This unit is mandatory for anyone needing to enter confined spaces, ensuring compliance with safety standards and procedures. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The TLILIC0003 Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck unit provides skills and knowledge to operate a forklift safely under legislative requirements. Completion of this unit does not grant a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) for forklift operation. A forklift truck includes powered industrial trucks with lifting media like masts and load carriages. Operators require a separate HRWL for forklift trucks, distinct from licences for pedestrian-operated trucks or pallet trucks. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The SITHFAB024 Prepare and Serve Non-Alcoholic Beverages equips learners with the skills and knowledge to prepare and serve a variety of teas, non-espresso coffees, and other non-alcoholic beverages. You will learn to select ingredients and equipment, and use various methods to create and present drinks. This covers the performance outcomes required to deliver a diverse range of non-alcoholic beverages, ensuring you can proficiently prepare and serve drinks in any hospitality setting. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The SITXCCS014 Provide Service to Customers unit covers the skills and knowledge needed to communicate effectively and deliver quality service to both internal and external customers. It includes establishing rapport, identifying and addressing customer needs and expectations, and handling complaints. This unit is designed for frontline service personnel who interact with customers daily, working independently under limited supervision in various tourism, travel, hospitality, and events settings. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..

The CPPUPM3008 Inspect for and Report on Timber Pests unit covers skills and knowledge needed to inspect premises and surrounding areas for timber pests. This includes collecting and testing site evidence, assessing pest type, activity nature, and damage extent, and preparing an inspection report with pest management recommendations. Students will also learn to review existing reports, plan, implement, and monitor timber pest control strategies, and select appropriate equipment, chemicals, materials, and methods for effective pest management. This unit focuses on timber pests in the local geographic area. Enquire now for a full list of entry requirements and available enrolment dates..