About South West TAFE

If you love to be organised, a career in account administration could be for you.

This traineeship is designed to give students the introductory skills to work in the administration and finance sector. It's ideal for people looking to work in roles that include accounts payable and/or receivable, assisting people with payroll and providing customer service support.

Begin your career in the business industry with the Certificate III in Business. This traineeship teaches you a variety of skills and knowledge while working within a business environment. Under the supervision of a qualified person, you will gain practical skills which can be applied to your chosen industry including medical, finance or retail.

Want a rewarding career working with children?

This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to gain entry-level employment in the early childhood education and care sector.

You will gain the skills and knowledge to support the development and care of children from birth to pre-school. You will learn how to implement an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standards.

Through on-campus study and work placement, you will gain hands-on and practical skills in areas including: caring for babies and children up to 12 years old, responding to children and people at risk, effective interaction with children, providing nutritional food, childhood development, sustainable practices, first aid and work health and safety procedures.

This course also provides a pathway and meets the entry requirements to complete the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Want a rewarding career working with children and prefer to learn on-the-job?

This traineeship will provide you with the skills and knowledge to gain entry-level employment in the early childhood education and care sector.

You will gain practical on-the-job knowledge and skills you need to support the implementation of a learning framework, and support children’s wellbeing, learning and development. This course equips you to work across a range of age groups by providing care for babies, toddlers and children.

You must be employed as a trainee for a minimum of 13 hours a week in a regulated early learning centre to complete this course.

This course also provides a pathway and meets the entry requirements to complete the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.

Turn your passion for working in the fast-paced world of food and hospitality with this traineeship.

This is the perfect starting place for you to begin your career in the hospitality industry. You will gain a variety of practical skills and experience in a range of front of house hospitality tasks through a combination of on-the-job training with your employer and workplace visits from our trainers.

Working in hospitality and wanting to develop your skills and knowledge?

Certificate III in Hospitality is a workplace-based course that will provide you with training to develop your skills, confidence and knowledge in the industry to be efficient and adaptable to the changing nature of hospitality. We will work with you to build on your existing skills and knowledge from working within the industry, making use of your workplace experience.

The course is delivered as a combination of workshops, online delivery and workplace assessments. The workshops will be conducted outside of work hours. You will be required to undertake online self-directed learning and assessment activities outside of work time.

Want to take your business skills to the next level?

The Certificate IV in Business is the ideal course for someone wanting to upskill in the business sector or to formalise their industry experience with qualification.

During the course, you will develop practical skills and knowledge including critical thinking, building business relationships, and writing complex documents, all of which can be applied to a variety of roles in the business sector.

Want to take your business skills to the next level? During this traineeship you will develop your business skills and knowledge while working within a business environment, giving you the opportunity to apply your new skills. Under the supervision of a qualified person, you will gain practical skills to be applied to your chosen industry including retail.

This course is designed for a school leaver who is looking for something extra and meaningful in their gap year. This will give them the opportunity to work full time and complete the qualification which will give them extra experience and knowledge before deciding on their next career move.

Students will complete a practical work placement in the sport and recreation field which will provide them with skills to work in the recreation and education industry.

Improve your career prospects in your current accounting role, prepare for further studies or build on your existing accounting skills and maximise your employment opportunities in this field by completing specialist courses in tax, budgeting and financial performance and reporting.

By successfully completing SWTAFE’s vocational education qualifications in accounting you can meet the primary educational requirements for registered tax agent and BAS services set by the National Tax Practitioners Board.

Study Business after hours from the comfort of home.

The new Diploma of Business course is delivered via virtual classroom in the evening! This gives you the opportunity to gain a qualification whilst still working and learn a range of transferrable skills. Designed to build on your existing skills, the Diploma of Business aims to provide a broad understanding of business processes and functions.

This qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing, implementing and monitoring curriculum in early childhood education and care services, with an emphasis on play-based learning.

You will learn to be a lead educator, who implements an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standards.

During this traineeship, you will build on and further develop your skills and knowledge as an early childhood educator to become responsible for designing, implementing and monitoring the curriculum in early childhood education and care services.

Through on-the-job training, you will learn about the intellectual, social, emotional, physical needs and educational development of children and how to support that.

You will learn to be a lead educator, who implements an approved learning framework within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standards.

To complete this traineeship, you must be employed as a trainee for a minimum of 13 hours a week in a regulated early learning centre.

This qualification will give you the tools and knowledge needed to provide a range of services and interventions to clients within the community service sector.

This course gives you real-life industry experience where you will gain knowledge and skills in working with individuals, groups and whole communities through 400 hours of work placement.

This is an Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) accredited course. This is a generalist course and offers a wide range of employment opportunities upon graduation in a large range of contexts.

This traineeship will give you the tools and knowledge needed to provide a range of services and interventions to clients within the community service sector.

You will gain real-life industry experience as you will learn on-the-job plus monthly workshops on campus. You will gain knowledge and skills in working with individuals, groups and whole communities during the traineeship.

This is an Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) accredited course. This is a generalist course and offers a wide range of employment opportunities upon graduation in a large range of contexts.

This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason. Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs. Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.

This course will enable you to work as an individual support worker in an aged care setting.

This qualification reflects the role of workers in the community and/or residential setting who follow an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

Work involves using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support as well as taking responsibility for own outputs.

Workers have a range of factual, technical and procedural knowledge, as well as some theoretical knowledge of the concepts and practices required to provide person-centred support.

This course is suited to people who work in entry level roles which provide services and interventions to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues. It’s also ideal for those who implement health promotion and community interventions in this field. This course will also suit you if you are interested in working in the community services industry or just want to skill up for your current job.

This qualification reflects the role of entry level workers who provide services and interventions to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues and/or implement health promotion and community interventions. Work in undertaken in contexts such as community based organisations, withdrawal services, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services under the guidance of other practitioners and professionals, with limited responsibility and within established parameters.

The Certificate IV in Mental Health aims to give you the skills and knowledge required to work as a professional in community mental health.

It’s suitable for students wishing to gain entry-level positions or those looking to supplement their existing qualifications and build the skills and knowledge to support their existing roles. It is ideal for workers who provide self-directed recovery-oriented support for people affected by mental health and psychiatric disability. This course can also lead to peer support roles where you would need to have a lived experience of mental health issues either personally or through a family member. Successful completion of this course can lead you into a variety of community service roles or higher mental health qualifications.

The traineeship in Certificate IV in Mental Health aims to give you the skills and knowledge required to work as a professional in community mental health.

It’s suitable for students wishing to gain entry-level positions or those looking to supplement their existing qualifications and build the skills and knowledge to support their existing roles. It is ideal for workers who provide self-directed recovery-oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability. This course can also lead to peer support roles where you would need to have a lived experience of mental issues either personally or through a family member. Successful completion of this course can lead you into a variety of community service roles or higher mental health qualifications.

Do you love food and cooking but an apprenticeship is not for you?

Commercial Cookery on campus gives you all the industry skills you need for the kitchen.

You will gain hands-on skills and experience in food safety and hygiene, managing supplies and working with others as well as the food preparation skills such as preparing and presenting a wide range of dishes including, meat, seafood, poultry, cakes, bread, desserts, salads, pasta, rice, soups and appetisers.

You will develop a wide range of well-developed cookery skills and sound knowledge of kitchen operations to prepare food and menus. Using discretion and judgment, you will learn to work with some independence and under limited supervision using plans, policies and procedures to guide your work activities.

This qualification provides a pathway to work as a commercial cook in organisations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops. You may also decide to run your own business such as a food van or market stall.

This course teaches you the wide range of cookery skills required by commercial cooks, who must have a sound knowledge of cooking and kitchen operations as well as discretion and judgement.

Commercial cooks work independently and under limited supervision. At times, they provide operational advice and support to other team members.

This course is ideal for people employed as a trainee in entry-level roles in the health sector and are interested in pursuing a career supporting clients in acute and aged care environments. You will gain hands-on skills and knowledge on-the-job while completing a formal qualification in health services assistance.

Students will learn a variety of skills including interpreting medical terminology, health and safety, communicating with health or community services, basic food safety practices, general cleaning in a clinical setting, preparing beds and supporting people living with dementia.

The Certificate IV in Community Services is a broad program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively in the community services sector. This nationally recognised qualification prepares students for a range of roles within community organisations, government agencies, and non-profit entities.

Throughout the course, students will develop a strong foundations in key areas such as social justice, cultural competence, and ethical practice. The program covers a broad spectrum of topics, including communication strategies, organising personal work priorities, and the ability to engage with diverse client groups.

The Certificate IV in Community Services is a broad program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively in the community services sector. This nationally recognised qualification prepares students for a range of roles within community organisations, government agencies, and non-profit entities.

Throughout the course, students will develop a strong foundations in key areas such as social justice, cultural competence, and ethical practice. The program covers a broad spectrum of topics, including communication strategies, organising personal work priorities, and the ability to engage with diverse client groups.

The Certificate III in Nail Technology offers a perfect introduction to the world of nails. This course covers a combination of practical skills and business-related training to help you become a skilled and confident nail technician.

You will learn manicure and pedicure services, including the application of acrylic and gel nails, use electric file equipment and learn some of the latest trends in advanced nail art.

At South West TAFE you will get essential hands-on practice in a real salon environment in our dynamic and vibrant Pure Academy salon. Students in this course have access to free workshops with our reputable industry partners.

Improve your career prospects, prepare for further studies or build on your existing bookkeeping skills and maximise your employment opportunities in this field.

During this course, you will gain skills and knowledge to prepare and lodge business and instalment activity statements and the provision of advice or dealing with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to the activity statements. You will also develop skills in budgeting and forecasting, payroll, reporting and using accounting software.

Successful completion of this course satisfies the educational requirements for registration with the Tax Practitioners Board to be an approved Business Activity Statement (BAS), Agent. Please note other conditions apply including a designated period of experience.

Completion of this course also meets the entry requirements for the Diploma of Accounting.

This qualification will provide a trainee with the skills and knowledge to successfully apply a range of beauty services within a salon. Along with on the job direction trainees will be guided by Pure Academy’s highly experienced teachers, learning how to safely and effectively provide clients with quality nail, waxing, tanning, lash and brow and makeup services.

If you love all things beauty related then this course is for you. In this hands-on course, you will learn a variety of skills and the knowledge to become a professional beautician capable of providing a range of beauty services including nail services, waxing, lash and brow treatments, tanning, and makeup application.

The Certificate III in Beauty Services at South West TAFE will allow you to get essential hands-on practice in a real salon environment in our dynamic and vibrant Pure Academy Salon.

This comprehensive beauty course will give you the skills and confidence to work in a variety of beauty areas including day spas, resorts and retreats. Students will learn a wide variety of beauty services including specialised facial treatments, body treatments, body massage, hot stone therapy, aromatherapy massage, waxing, lash and brow treatments, nail services, and make-up.

In consultation with our Industry Partners, students will undertake work placement as part of their course, gaining invaluable experience in a professional environment. Students will also get essential hands on practice in a real salon environment in our dynamic and vibrant Pure Academy Salon. Students in this course will experience an excursion to a leading Day Spa along with free access to up-to-date workshops with our industry partners.

The Certificate III in Horticulture will provide you with a wide range of general horticultural skills that can be taken to the workplace. The course will cover areas such as identifying plants, propagation, plant nutrition, specialist amenity pruning, implementing soil improvements and landscape plans, paving and controlling weeds plus plant pests and diseases.

This on-campus course is very hands-on with a focus on the practical skills required to work in the industry. You will visit a range of gardens and commercial operations to give you an insight into the breadth of the industry and employment opportunities.

This qualification is offered to those employed as full-time trainee.

During this traineeship, you will expand your skills and knowledge on plant identi?cation, pruning, soil and plant nutrition, as well as gaining your Agricultural chemical users permit (ACUP).

This is delivered as a combination of on the job training and block release trade school.

During this course, you will gain skills in knowledge in areas including implementing plant establishment, nutrition programs, pruning shrubs and small trees, installing irrigation systems and controlling plant pests and diseases.

Interested in teaching others your skills?

The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment will qualify you to deliver training and assessment in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. It is also suitable for those delivering training and assessing competence in the workplace.

Begin a rewarding career in massage with the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy.

Learn a wide variety of massage techniques, assessment and skills in practical and hands-on learning environment.

This course gives the skills required for employment as a massage therapist in various work environments and even running your own businesses.

This electrical 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

This is a rewarding, creative course which gives you the opportunity to enter the hairdressing industry with confidence, passion and flair.

Working hands-on in our salon you will learn all aspects of hairdressing including cutting, colouring and styling along with free access to up-to-date workshops with our industry partners. Pure Academy is an encouraging environment where you will discover skills and talents and fulfil your dreams with a rewarding new career.

In this course, you will also have the chance to work in the Pure Living Hair and Beauty salon located at Lyndoch Living to gain additional salon experience and become confident stylists.

An apprentice undertaking the Certificate III in Hairdressing will develop a range of sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of hairdressing services to clients. These services include hair and scalp treatments, hair cutting, hair design, colouring and lightening, protein straightening and hair extensions. Students are guided by our highly experienced teachers 1 day per week or block release in the Pure Academy.

If you love make-up as much as we do come and explore the world of make-up artistry in this nationally-recognised and comprehensive traineeship.

Along with the basic principles of makeup application, skills covered include airbrush make-up, remedial camouflage make-up, creative make-up, waxing, lash and brow and tanning.

This traineeship is ideal for those wanting to gain skills as make-up artists and to apply their skills across the beauty, fashion, media and entertainment industries.

Trainees in this course have access to free workshops with our reputable industry partners

Interested in working in the booming civil construction industry? This course gives you the skills to gain work in an operational, supervisory or management role within the civil construction field.

Our hands-on training gives you the opportunity to learn on new machinery and equipment in a simulated work environment.

The civil construction industry is rapidly expanding and can lead you to a variety of career opportunities in traffic controlling, earthworks and mining to name a few.

This apprenticeship will provide you with the skills and knowledge for a career as an engineering tradesperson - mechanical. You will learn a variety of skills including the design, manufacture, installation, modification, testing, maintenance and service of all mechanical equipment.

The Diploma of Nursing provides the skills and knowledge to work as a safe and competent Enrolled Nurse providing quality nursing care in a variety of healthcare settings. Successful completion of this course will enable the graduate to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

The knowledge and skills gained from this program will provide the student with a pathway to various exciting career opportunities within the healthcare industry.

This apprenticeship will provide you with hands-on skills and experience through theory and practical components. You will develop plumbing skills through a combination of on-the-job training and block release on campus. During this course you will learn about roof plumbing, sanitary and drainage, hot, cold and warm water, gas fitting, mechanical plumbing, irrigation and fire protection.

This course is designed to equip you with essential knowledge and skills to effectively contribute to the management of workplace health and safety risks.

Whether you're starting your career in a work, health and safety role or seeking to formalise your existing skills, this program gives you the skills to navigate the complexities of workplace safety regulations and practices.

During this apprenticeship, you will learn hands-on skills and knowledge to work as a mechanic of light vehicles.

Through a combination of on-the-job training and block releases, you will gain experience to inspect, service and repair light vehicles and a high industry standard.

This qualification is the trade qualification for Retail Butchers. The aim is to train apprentices in the workplace and give them the skills needed to be able cut, price, display and sell meat to the public. They will use training materials and information from their trainers and employer to build their knowledge. They will be given the opportunity to put this knowledge into practice by processing real amounts of product in real-time.

This qualification is for people new to working in the meat industry and thinking about an apprenticeship or front-of-counter butchery staff needing some introductory skills.

In this course students will be given an overview of the meat industry and will learn essential skills to work in a butcher or meat processing retail setting.

Students can grow their careers with increased knowledge in processing sales, dealing with customers, following safe work policies and storing and preparing meat products.

All of this training is based in the workplace and based on each businesses needs, meaning no disruption to the workplace.

During this apprenticeship, you will develop a range of hands-on skills to work within the landscape industry, including paving, construction of retaining walls, installing drainage systems as well as providing information on plants.

With a combination of on-the-job training and block releases, you will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

This traineeship is an introductory level course suitable for people interested in horticulture as a career.

This course is very hands-on and will cover OH&S, recognise plants, lay paving, pot up plants, propagation, planting, pruning, chemicals (under supervision), micro-irrigation, weeds, pests, diseases & disorders, soil properties, display plantings and first aid.

With increasing urbanisation, amenity horticulture is a growth industry and horticultural food production both at a local level and for wider distribution as a business enterprise is on the rise.

This is an introductory level for horticulture course suitable for people interested in horticulture as a career or leading to an apprenticeship as well as keen gardeners wanting to perfect techniques.

This course is very hands-on and will cover set units including OH&S, recognise plants, lay paving, pot up plants, propagation, planting, pruning, machinery and equipment chemicals (under supervision), micro-irrigation, weeds, pests, diseases & disorders, soil properties, grass renovation and display plantings.

With increasing urbanisation, amenity horticulture is a growth industry and horticultural food production both at a local level and for wider distribution as a business enterprise is on the rise.

The agriculture industry will have a huge impact on the future of food security. There are a large variety of careers and employment opportunities available through studying agriculture and there is a strong demand for skilled workers, providing good pay and flexible hours. Practical indoor and outdoor work is available with opportunities to work anywhere in the world.

This course will provide the key skills you require in order to work on a farm with subjects that could include: operation and maintenance of agricultural equipment (quad bikes and tractors), livestock management and health, milking, fencing, chemical application and first aid.

Seeking a career in agriculture and want to learn on-the-job?

This traineeship will provide you with the ideal starting place for a career on one of Australia's most in-demand industries.

During this traineeship, you will gain hands-on skills and experience in all facets of farm skills including workplace safety, machinery operation, fencing and caring for livestock.

This course will give you the opportunity to enhance and build your existing foundational literacy and numeracy skills to get you better prepared for further study or employment.

This course gives you an update to your qualifications. The course will be delivered through a combination of 13 units online and practical workshops. Successful completion will give you the skills to undertake automotive air conditioning service and repairs.

During this course, you will gain the skills required to repair, service, retrofit and diagnose air-conditioning systems in cars, trucks and buses, as well as agricultural and heavy plant equipment.

Wanting to gain some base-level mechanic skills you can build on? This course will allow you to test the waters to determine whether you are suited to being a mechanic.

Our pre-apprenticeship program will provide you with general knowledge, mechanical skills and hands-on workshop experience in basic automotive functions and vehicle systems. This is a great starting point to a career in any mechanic field. Knowledge of this nature is never wasted.

This is a rewarding, creative course which gives you the opportunity to enter the barbering industry with confidence, passion and flair.

Working hands-on in our salons you will learn all aspects of barbering including cutting, men’s grooming, shaving heads and faces, maintaining beards and moustaches along with free access to up-to-date workshops with our industry partners. Pure Academy is an encouraging environment where you will discover skills and talents and fulfil your dreams with a rewarding new career.

The course will provide opportunity for plenty of experience with clients, working in both the Pure Academy and Pure Living salons with real clients.

An apprentice undertaking the Certificate III in Barbering will develop a range of sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of barbering services to clients.

This apprenticeship allows you to gain hands-on skills and experience while working in the industry. You will learn all aspects of barbering including cutting, men’s grooming, shaving heads and faces, maintaining beards and moustaches

This traineeship will give you an introduction to the civil construction industry and provide you with in-depth training in plant operations. You will learn on-the-job to work with machinery and equipment in a range of civil construction settings.

The Certificate III in Visual Arts equips you with a broad range of artistic skills in a supportive environment.

This course can help you find your niche or to simply broaden your horizons. Whether you want to be a professional artist or explore your creativity, this course covers a range of studio areas including: painting, photography, drawing, and printmaking, screen printing and colour theory.

This qualification reflects the role of those who work in youth and family intervention, including practice specialisations in residential and out of home care, family support and early intervention.

Workers operate under a broad supervision framework and within clearly defined organisational guidelines, service plans and position specifications.

This qualification reflects the role of those who work in youth and family intervention, including practice specialisations in residential and out of home care, family support and early intervention.

Workers operate under a broad supervision framework and within clearly defined organisational guidelines, service plans and position specifications.

Achieve your goal of becoming a licenced plumber by enrolling in this course. Providing plumbers with training in the following areas: drainage, water supply, sanitary, backflow, gas fitting, roofing and business based units; this course will qualify you for plumbing licences with the Victorian Building Authority: Plumbing Division (formerly Plumbing Industry Commission).

Students have the option of completing the course in full, or enrolling in specific units pertaining to a particular licence. By doing so you can qualify for the licence you need, when you need it. In no time at all, you may find yourself self-employed and inundated with opportunities.

The Diploma of Visual Arts will give you the opportunity to refine your visual arts skills, knowledge and techniques. The course will also prepare you for further study in related qualifications to have your knowledge and skills formally recognised, adding to your current employability skills.

During this course you will also be marketing, preparing, installing, and managing an art exhibition where you can display and sell the products you have created.

You will often work independently during the course with mentoring and guidance from your teacher. You will be required to complete studio work and assessments in your own time.

Learn essential first aid skills, important knowledge for everyday life.

The skills and knowledge you will gain in this course are imperative if you may be required to provide a first aid response in your workplace, community setting or home environment.

You will learn how to provide a first aid response to a casualty in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings, following the DRSABCD (danger, response, send for help, airway, breathing, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation) principles.

A trainee undertaking the Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy will not only learn to safely and effectively provide clients with quality nail, waxing, tanning, lash and brow and makeup services, but further their beauty industry knowledge to include facial services, body treatments and massage.

Along with on the job direction students will be expertly guided by Pure Academy’s industry specialists ensuring that they receive the knowledge and practical direction required to become valuable members of a beauty salon or spa.

This course focuses on providing you with the skills to become a confident beauty therapist and to provide a variety of beauty treatments and services, including lash and brow treatments, eyelash extensions, nail services, facial treatments, make-up application, body massage, body treatments, aromatherapy massage and waxing.

You will gain valuable hands-on experience working in the Pure Academy Salon during your course and have access to free workshops with our reputable industry partners.

Build on your existing creative skills and develop your own artistic voice and command of techniques with the Certificate IV in Visual Arts.

You will develop critical and conceptual thinking skills, to extend your creative practice and to broaden your understanding of what it means to be a successful arts practitioner in today’s art industry. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be well positioned to apply for entry into our Diploma of Visual Arts course.

Begin your career in the building and construction industry with a carpentry apprenticeship.

During this apprenticeship, you will develop a range of hands-on skills to work within the construction industry as a residential or commercial carpenter.

With a combination of on the job training and block releases, you will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience in all aspects of carpentry.

You will learn how to work in a team while ensuring quality craftsmanship and safety are adhered to.

The Certificate I in EAL (Access) is for students who have basic prior knowledge and understanding of English but want to improve their skills.

At this course level, you begin to develop English language skills in reading and writing simple messages, forms, descriptive and narrative texts, access the internet, use emails and explore community services.

Certificate II in EAL (Access) is for students who have a good understanding of English. This course is designed for students who are wanting to increase their skills or get employment.

At this course level, you begin to develop English language skills in participating in simple conversations, give and respond to information and directions, read and write simple personal communications and texts, access the internet and email.

Certificate III in Baking gives you the opportunity to gain hands-on skills and knowledge in the bakery industry through an apprenticeship.

As an apprenticeship, you will be employed as an apprentice by a bakery focusing on pastries, cakes and bread. The majority of your training will be gaining practical skills and experience through on-the-job training in your workplace. You can study this qualification from anywhere in Victoria as you will only be required to attend our Warrnambool campus for 12, three-day training sessions over the duration of the apprenticeship.

Improve your general knowledge of computers, software applications, web technologies, networking and software support with the Certificate III in Information Technology.

You will gain knowledge and skills as an excellent foundation for a career in the ICT industry or continue on to further study.

Looking to expand your skills in human resource management?

During this traineeship you will develop human resource management skills and knowledge while working within a business environment, giving you the opportunity to apply your new skills.

If you’re seeking a career in carpentry and want to learn your skills from industry experts, SWTAFE’s Building and Construction pre-apprenticeship provides an ideal starting place.

The course will develop your ‘hand skills’ to an acceptable industry standard. Students will acquire these skills by participating in a number of building projects. Students will construct a full size domestic house or similar structure from ground to completion. Graduates may pursue apprenticeships and traineeships in the building industry.

During this pre-apprenticeship course you will gain knowledge of engineering principles and hands-on experience in basic fabrication techniques, machining processes, welding and using computer-based technology programs to test and operate a multi-purpose robot.

Graduates may pursue careers in engineering apprenticeships.

The Certificate III in EAL (Access) is for students who speak almost fluent English and are looking to extend their English for employment purposes or high education.

At this course level, you begin to develop English language skills to engage in conversations, develop and document a learning plan, read and write informational, instructional and narrative texts.

This qualification is offered to those employed as full-time apprentice bread bakers currently working in bakeries throughout Victoria.

Learners are interested in bread production and artisan bread goods, who enjoy doing the physical hands-on type of work, interacting and dealing directly with the public.

Learners may be school leavers wanting to gain their qualification through apprenticeship in the baking industry as well as mature aged, wanting to begin a career or participate in a career change to the baking industry.

During this course, you will learn how to make a wide range of bread and yeast goods. You will be given the opportunity to put this knowledge into practice making real amounts of products in real time.

This qualification is offered to those employed as full-time apprentice pastry cooks currently working in bakeries throughout Victoria.

Learners are interested in cake production, decoration and pastry produced goods, who enjoy doing the physical hands-on type of work, interacting and dealing directly with the public.

Learners may be school leavers wanting to gain their qualification through apprenticeship in the baking industry as well as mature aged, wanting to begin a career or participate in a career change to the baking industry.

This course will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to produce and decorate a variety of delectable cakes and pastries that will stretch your creative talents.

Do you enjoy the natural environment? Are you interested in the wise management of our natural areas?

This course includes the skills and knowledge required to understand natural systems, identify issues and plan appropriate works.

Studies include the theory and practical aspects of conservation and ecosystem management in a variety of different environments including coastal, rural, urban and aquatic systems.

The course will be delivered through workshops in south-west Victoria with self-paced study online.

Are you already in the building and construction industry? Would you like to step up into supervisory role? Maybe you’re a tradesperson hoping to become a subcontractor or business owner. If this sounds like you, why not take the next step in your career?

This post-trade qualification will give you the skills you need to achieve your career aspirations! It will qualify you to supervise low-rise residential building projects and assist in the application for a registered builder licence.

Successful completion of this qualification will support your application for registration to the Victorian Building Authority.

Notably, this qualification is recognised by HIA, MBA and the Building Commission.

Learn essential CPR, an important life skill to have.

The skills you will gain in this course are important for you if you may be required to provide CPR in workplace settings, but they are also incredibly useful in the community.

You will learn how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines.

Certificate I in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy provides foundation level students with a recognised cognitive, intellectual disability the opportunity to further enhance their literacy and numeracy skills. This is a great option for adult learners to develop the skills required for independence and acts as a good feeder into our other varied foundation level programs.

Do you want to be responsible for providing premium quality wool to the Australian market?

The Certificate IV in Wool Classing will equip you with skills needed to manage all shearing shed operations or apply for job opportunities in the wool buying, marketing and production industries.

Do you want to be responsible for providing premium quality wool to the Australian market? The Certi?cate IV in Wool Classing will equip you with skills needed to manage all shearing shed operations or apply for job opportunities in the wool buying, marketing and production industries. As a SWTAFE wool graduate, you will be eligible to apply to the Australian Wool Exchange for registration as an Australian Wool Classer. You will be a specialist in grouping ?eece according to length and thickness, quality, colour, strength and cleanliness.

The Course in EAL is for students who have limited prior knowledge of English.

At this course level, you begin to develop English language skills in communicating personal details and needs, read and write basic messages and forms, recognise numbers and money, and follow simple directions.

This qualification is offered to those employed as full-time apprentice.

This apprenticeship will give you the hands-on skills and knowledge to begin your career working in a production nursery and/ or retail nursery. With a combination of on the job training and block releases, you will develop a range of skills including plant identification, pest and disease identification and control and plant nutrition as well as gaining practical experience.

This program is designed to deliver comprehensive training to anyone entering the civil construction industry in particular in the field of road construction and maintenance.

To be eligible for this course you will be employed as a trainee. You will work with SWTAFE and your employer to undertake predominantly workplace-based training with periodic classroom-based sessions.

The course can be tailored to suit individual business needs with unit variations in the specific area of road construction and maintenance.

Do you work in the agricultural, horticultural or conservation industry and need to know how to use chemicals safely? This course is ideal for anyone who works with chemicals in their everyday work and will give them the skills and knowledge to safely work with chemicals.

Learn how to legally serve alcohol in Victoria.

If you want to work in a licensed venue or apply for a liquor licence in Victoria, you’ll need a Victorian Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate.

This course will give you all the knowledge for you to achieve an RSA certificate from Liquor Control Victoria (LCV). You’ll gain an understanding of the legal requirements of serving alcohol in Victoria. You’ll also learn about the major problems around excessive consumption of alcohol, under-age drinking, drinking and driving, and serving alcohol outside of legal hours.

If you are under 18 years of age at the time of completing the course, you will only receive a Statement of Attainment for this course and you will not receive an RSA certificate from LCV.

This nationally recognised education support qualification has a special focus on assisting a teacher in a range of different classroom contexts.

This qualification has been particularly popular among parents who are looking for a rewarding career. It involves assisting a teacher in the classroom and contributing to the overall growth and development of children. Education Support roles typically work during ‘school hours’ that fit in with parents that look after their own children.

It is also a great course to undertake during your gap year. It provides an excellent grounding if you wish to continue to study teaching at university.

We also offer this course as a traineeship, enabling you to earn while you learn.

This traineeship is a nationally recognised education support qualification that has a particular focus on assisting a teacher in a range of different classroom contexts.

This qualification is well suited to students who have completed Year 12, and are undertaking a gap year, it also provides an excellent grounding for those wishing to study teaching at University.

It has been particularly popular among parents who are looking for a rewarding career that involves assisting a teacher in the classroom and contributing to the overall growth and development of children, while being able to work ‘school hours’ in order to fit in with looking after their own children.

Students will work full time as a trainee in a primary or secondary school.

This is an exciting career path offering the opportunities to supervise or provide leadership to other education support staff or volunteers. Build on your existing education support skills and knowledge to broaden your career opportunities in a range of education settings.

This is an ideal opportunity for those who have completed the Certificate III in School Based Education Support or those who are currently working in the field. This program can be offered as a Traineeship.

This is an exciting career path offering the opportunity to supervise or provide leadership to other education support staff or volunteers.

Build on your existing education support skills and knowledge to broaden your career opportunities in a range of education settings. This is an ideal opportunity if you have completed the Certificate III in School Based Education Support or you are currently working in the field.

As a traineeship, you will gain skills and knowledge while working in the education support environment.

The Course in Initial EAL is for students who have no prior knowledge of English. This course is designed for new migrants.

At this course level, you begin to develop English language skills in recognising letters of the alphabet, recognising and copying familiar words and numbers from 1-100 and participating in familiar spoken exchanges.

This course will provide you with an overview of safety hazards and appropriate safety measures relevant to solar installations.

The course is designed for electricians, plumbers, apprentices and trade assistants who want to increase their safety awareness on solar installations.

It will also be a mandatory requirement for installers, apprentices and trade assistants working in the Victorian Government’s Solar Homes program through Solar Victoria as of 1 January 2021.

Have experience operating machinery such as forklifts, excavators or trucks?

Advance your skills and become a spotter. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to safely assist and guide machine operators who are working closely to overhead and underground service assets.

On successful completion, you will be eligible to apply to Energy Safe Victoria for licensing as an electrical spotter.

This course provides you with a set of skills designed to equip you in hygienic practices and handling food safely during the storage, preparation, display, service, and disposal of food.

Victorian Government regulations require all Class 1 and some Class 2 premises to designate a food safety supervisor who is required to be certified as competent in the minimum competencies for their sector through a registered training organisation. This skill set satisfies the Hospitality sector requirements.

This skill set is for experienced food handlers who directly handle food during the course of their daily work activities including those working as cooks, chefs, caterers, kitchen hands and food and beverage attendants.

If you have already completed accredited safe food handling units (including the Safe Food Handling short course SITXFSA005), you may be eligible to apply for credit transfer for these units, reducing the days you will be required to complete of this skill set.

This course aims to deliver construction work health and safety induction training to people wishing to access building sites. Under legislation, in order to access a building site, work, deliver materials or even visit the site, a Construction Induction Card is required.

This course is ideal if you are wanting to step up into a supervisory or management role in the hospitality industry. It’s perfect for chefs and cooks who have a supervisory or team leading role in the kitchen. Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to participate in one day a week of work experience incorporating live services.

Interested in a career in the rapidly expanding dairy industry?

If you're passionate about a career that takes you outdoors and doing practical, hands-on work, the Certificate III in Dairy Production will get you there.

This course is suitable for anyone looking to begin a career in the dairy industry. It will equip you with a variety of agricultural skills that will give you the basis to confidently work in the dairy industry. Study areas include animal nutrition, animal health, and machinery operation.

Interested in a career in the rapidly expanding dairy industry?

This traineeship will give you a career that takes you outdoors and doing practical, hands-on work.

This course is suitable for anyone looking to begin their career in the dairy industry. It will equip you with a variety of agricultural skills that will give you the basis to confidently work in the dairy industry. Study areas include animal nutrition, animal health, and machinery operation.

If you are currently working in the aged care or disability sectors, this course will give you the relevant knowledge required to assist clients with medication. You will gain the skills to complete medication documentation and support a client to self-administer medication.

This course applies to current employed workers in the aged care and disability sectors to assist with the administration of medication. Completion of this course does NOT qualify you to be medication-endorsed.

Certificate IV in Disability will give you a real life hands-on experience of working with people with disabilities. Our course is structured to give you the best possible knowledge through training both at the TAFE campus and workplace experiences.

Certificate IV in Disability Support teaches you the knowledge and skills required to work as a Disability Support Worker within the disability sector and NDIS framework. The program prepares you to support clients in a range of settings including client’s homes.

The program focuses on the provision of person-centered support that aims to empower people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and well-being.

As a graduate of this course you will be able to work without direct supervision and may be required to supervise others or a small team.

Certificate IV in Disability traineeship will give you a real-life hands-on experience of working with people with disabilities. Our course is structured to give you the best possible knowledge through training both at the TAFE campus and workplace experiences. This course is offered to people who are already qualified in individual support and are working in the disability sector as a trainee.

This course prepares students to support clients in a range of settings including client's homes. The course will give you the skills to provide person-centered support that sims to empower people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance, community participation and well-being.

This new free short course provides you with the essential skills and knowledge for a customer-facing role in travel, tourism, retail or hospitality.

This is the perfect course for someone wanting to skill up to enter the workforce or enhance their skills in their current role.

Plus it is currently being offered free for eligible students and offered over three short sessions via virtual classroom.

Boost your skills with the Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set. This course is aimed at support workers who provide services to clients with alcohol and other drug issues. The skill set is suitable for people who hold a Certificate III level or higher qualification in community services or a related field. It's also ideal for people who have skills equivalent to the qualification or have had substantial industry experience. This course is currently fee free for eligible students.

This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in agriculture. The qualification enables you to select a livestock production, cropping or livestock context as a job focus or, in the case of mixed farming enterprises, both cropping and livestock.

Industry expects individuals with this qualification to perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.

Looking to work in livestock production, cropping or a mixed agricultural enterprise?

The Certificate III in Agriculture will give you the skills and knowledge to work independently, and in teams, doing a wide variety of practical tasks with machinery, animals and plants. You will also gain hands-on experience in machinery operation, selecting suitable management techniques and thinking through what the best way to manage the unexpected.

The Certificate IV in Agriculture will allow you to develop skills and knowledge to become a specialist in the agriculture industry, possibly becoming a supervisor or team leader.

You will learn the skills to take responsibility for their your work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. You will learn how to provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

This course also covers the specifics of managing stock nutrition breeding, health and welfare and supervision of staff and plant operation, plus chemical users course.

We are offering this course at our Glenormiston Training Facility. We are also taking expressions of interest to study this course in Colac.

The Certificate IV in Agriculture will allow you to develop skills and knowledge to become a specialist in the agriculture industry, possibly becoming a supervisor or team leader.

You will learn the skills take responsibility for their your work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. You will learn how to provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

This course also covers the specifics of managing stock nutrition breeding, health and welfare and supervision of staff and plant operation, plus chemical users course.

Through a combination of classroom and practical training, this course provides you with the skills you’ll need to safely prepare, operate and maintain hand-held chainsaws in a work environment. It also gives you essential knowledge of occupational health and safety (OHS), and duty of care requirements.

This course is designed for people wanting to learn how to safely operate a boom-type and scissor elevated work platform up to 11 metres.

This course is designed for people wanting to learn how to safely operate a boom-type and scissor elevated work platform up to 11 metres.

If you work in the agricultural industry, this course provides formal training on the safe use of quad bikes for work-related requirements. You will have the opportunity to gain and strengthen the skills and knowledge required to safely operate and maintain quad bikes, as well as learning how to load and unload quad bikes onto trailers or other vehicles used for their transport.

This program provides training on the safe use of Side by side vehicles. It is offered as a short course for those engaged in the agricultural industry who need formal training on the safe use of Side by side vehicles for work related activities.

If you are currently working on a farm, this course will provide you with an understanding of the safe operation of tractors and front-end loaders in any given situation, with or without attached equipment. You will learn skills to safely use the various components and controls of a tractor and front-end loader. The course also includes procedures and guidelines, occupational health and safety, and risk management information.

During the two days of face-to-face training, you will be assessed over a range of surfaces, weather and terrain conditions, with a two-week gap in between the two days.

Does your job require you to work in confined spaces?

Gain the skills and knowledge to safely enter and undertake your work in confined spaces with this short course.

You will learn the skills and knowledge to enter and undertake work in confined spaces.

During the course you will be required to practice working in confined spaces, crawling through tunnels and climbing up and down ladders.

Gain a licence to operate forklift trucks.

Forklift trucks are present in many workplaces because of their versatility and usefulness. This course provides you with training in how to safely operate a forklift truck. Once you have successfully completed the assessment, you will be able to apply for a Licence to Perform High Risk Work for Forklift (Class LF) through WorkSafe.

This course will give you the skills and knowledge in the operation of excavators, skid loaders, articulated front end loaders and rollers.

Through a combination of classroom learning and practical training our experienced trainers will teach you to operate and work with heavy earthmoving machinery on a simulated worksite.

On successful completion of this course you will receive certificates of competency for the use of rollers, skid steer loaders, excavators and wheeled loader operations.

The course runs for six weeks, although this time frame may be reduced at the assessors discretion for experienced operators.

Broaden your knowledge to increase safety in the workplace.

Endorsed by AusChem, this course gives you the training that assures business owners and employers that you can work safely and responsibly and is designed to give you the knowledge to accurately interpret information written on chemical labels and the skills to manage all issues associated with the purchase, storage, handling, use and disposal of chemicals.

This skill set is suitable for people who hold either CHC33021 or CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support and need the disability specialisation as an entry requirement to the Certificate IV in Disability. You must work in a care or support role in order to undertake this skill set.

During this course you will learn how to work effectively in disability support, support community participation and social inclusion, contribute to ongoing skills development using a strength-based approach and facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support.

If you are currently working on a farm, this course will provide you with an understanding of the safe operation of tractors and front-end loaders in any given situation, with or without attached equipment. You will learn skills to safely use the various components and controls of a tractor and front-end loader. The course also includes procedures and guidelines, occupational health and safety, and risk management information.

During the two days of face-to-face training, you will be assessed over a range of surfaces, weather and terrain conditions, with a two-week gap in between the two days.

If you are a beginner, this course will teach you the skills and knowledge to be able to wax professionally.

Through demonstrations and hands-on sessions, you will gain an understanding of hair growth and client consultation, as you learn all aspects of waxing, including preparing for a waxing treatment, performing waxing treatments, and after-wax treatment and advice.

This course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to master the various techniques used to apply professional lash and brow tinting and shaping.

You will learn how to perform lash and brow treatments, review treatment and provide post-treatment advice, including future treatment programs and product recommendations.

If you are a beginner, this course will teach you the skills and knowledge to be able to wax professionally.

Through demonstrations and hands-on sessions, you will gain an understanding of hair growth and client consultation, as you learn all aspects of waxing, including preparing for a waxing treatment, performing waxing treatments, and after-wax treatment and advice.

This course is designed for people wanting to gain a WorkSafe accredited licence to operate a boom-type elevated work platform (boom length 11m plus).

Successful completion of this course will give students the skills to operate a boom-type elevating platform to a satisfactory level and allow them to apply for their High Risk Work Licence through WorkSafe Victoria.

The Restricted Electrical Worker’s Licence Grade 2 (previously named the Disconnect/ Reconnect Worker’s Licence) entitles you to carry out low-voltage electrical installation work relating to fixed electrical equipment that is connected to your primary trade, vocation or occupation that would otherwise require the services of a registered electrical contractor, or a licensed electrician.

The Restricted Electrical Worker’s Licence entitles you to carry out electrical installation work involving disconnection and reconnection of equipment.

Broaden your knowledge to increase safety in the workplace

Endorsed by AusChem, this course gives you the training that assures business owners and employers that you can work safely and responsibly and is designed to give you the knowledge to accurately interpret information written on chemical labels and the skills to manage all issues associated with the purchase, storage, handling, use and disposal of chemicals.

Join our experienced trainer to learn the art of streak-free spray tanning.

In this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge required to perform professional spray tanning treatments. Using a model, you will learn how to give that ‘sun-kissed’ look without harmful sun exposure for your clients.

Working at heights can be a major workplace hazard, as falls can result in injuries and fatalities. This course provides you with the knowledge and skills you will require to work safely at heights using fall prevention and arrest equipment, ropes and appropriate anchorage points. The content will include how to identify and demonstrate the correct selection, use and maintenance of work positioning and fall injury prevention systems, as well as relevant equipment and technique. You will also be able to understand and participate in fall prevention programs in the workplace.

Do you want to be part of the this current beauty trend and the best kept secret for women in years?

Those wishing to add to their beauty skills will love this Government Accredited Eyelash extension course. We’ll teach you how to style beautifully natural looking eyelashes, whilst also maintaining the health of the client's natural lashes. In this course you will learn the accurate selection and handling of products and equipment, including correct hygiene and client comfort procedures. You will be taught the selection and application of eyelash extensions including colour, curl, length and removal and how to provide after service advice. Students must provide their own models. This is an accredited course.

Learn how to complete nail enhancements from acrylic, gel to dip powder. This course covers the skills and techniques to design and complete acrylic and gel nail enhancements including french tips, backfills, coloured gels, overlays, refills and removals.

This skill set is ideal if you are working or studying to work in various care and support roles in the community services industry and wish to develop skills in supporting people to self-administer medication. Workers in this field need accredited training in preparing and providing medication assistance as a requirement of employment.

This course is held over nine days which includes six hours of face-to-face classes with practical workshops assessed via simulation and in the workplace. Delivery can take place at the SWTAFE Warrnambool campus or a suitable health or care facility.

This skillset is designed in collaboration with industry partners and is for current workers, trainees and/or students within the sector. You must hold or be studying a minimum qualification at Certificate III level involving provision of direct client care or support.

Considering a career in the furniture or building trades?

This pre-apprenticeship will provide you with the ideal place to get a taste for the carpentry, furniture and cabinet making industry.

During this course, you will become skilled in the use of hand and power tools and learn about safety, timber joints and construction, assembly and the operation of woodworking.

One of the primary advantages of this course is that the skills it teaches can be broadly applied to anything from furniture making to kitchen cabinetry. It also provides a great pathway to an apprenticeship in the cabinet making or carpentry industries.

This apprenticeship will provide you with the ideal starting place to begin your career in this diverse industry. It will give you the skills to work as a qualified cabinet maker and the opportunity to continue study to specialise in the design of kitchen, bathrooms and interior spaces or furniture design and technology.

During this apprenticeship, you will develop hands-on skills and knowledge required to perform a range of tasks at trade-level for working in the cabinet and furniture making industries. This may include manufacture and installation of fitted furniture, typically in a kitchen, bathroom or related context.

This apprenticeship provides you with the skills and knowledge for a career as an engineering tradesperson - fabrication. You will learn metal fabrication, forging, founding, structural steel erection, metal spinning, metal polishing, sheet metal work, welding and the use of computer-controlled equipment.

The Certificate III in Parks and Gardens is offered as an apprenticeship that gives you the hands-on skills and knowledge to start your career in the parks and gardens industry. With a combination of on-the-job training and block releases, you will develop skills in areas including turf maintenance, controlling weeds, pest and disease identification and control, plant nutrition, operating irrigation systems and landscape maintenance.

Broaden your opportunities in the Automotive sector by gaining further skills and knowledge of the inspection and servicing of battery electric vehicles.

This course provides skills and knowledge to inspect and service battery electric vehicle systems for a range of purposes required in an automotive retail, service and repair industry context. It is suitable for individuals looking to upskill in the area of BEVs who are presently qualified in automotive mechanical or electrical technical fields.

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to be able to safely repair battery electric vehicles.

Why don’t you come along to our next course info session to find out everything you need to start your learning journey? You can chat with our teachers, tour our facilities, learn more about the course, find out about the application process and get your questions answered by our course experts.

This pre-vocational course is mainly aimed at school leavers or new entrants into the workforce. It provides the opportunity for those wishing to gain employment in the electrotechnology industry with the required prerequisite knowledge and skills to gain access to a wide range of apprenticeships offered within this industry.

In particular, the course provides training in basic electrical theory, electrical workshop practices, wiring and basic installation skills, the use of hand and power tools and an overview of the electrotechnology industry and the range of occupations within it.