About TasTAFE

This course will provide you with knowledge of the underlying accounting concepts and theories that underpin all accounting practices and will prepare you for roles that include financial data entry, processing accounts and payrolls, providing customer service in financial transactions, and producing financial reports.

Successful completion of this course will prepare you to work effectively in an entry-level role within the Financial Services industry or undertake further study in the Accounting and Finance areas at Certificate IV or Diploma level.

The Certificate III in Business is an applied qualification. This means the student is required to clearly demonstrate practical assessment relating to most units. This either occurs in a workplace (in a paid or volunteer position) or if not available, in a simulated work environment (provided by TasTAFE).

In this course you’ll learn a range of practical skills including designing, writing and producing simple business documents, personal wellbeing and work priorities, workplace communication, critical thinking and inclusive work practices. This nationally-recognised qualification is ideal if you are looking to develop a wide-range of entry-level skills for working in a modern office environment. Put yourself ahead of your peers when applying for your first administrative job, or give yourself a skills boost in your current role.

This Certificate III-level course in Dental Assisting is designed specifically for people who are currently employed in the dental industry as a Dental Assistant and are responsible for assisting a dentist, dental hygienist, dental prosthetist, dental therapist or oral health therapist during oral health care procedures.

Get the skills you need to succeed in an entry-level Early Childhood Education and Care role.

This nationally recognised qualification will give you the knowledge and skills you need to provide care for children from birth to five years of age in an Early Childhood Education and Care setting.

This course provides the opportunity for you to gain the practical and theoretical skills you need to advance your hospitality career.

In this course, you will learn to work effectively with others in the hospitality context, and source and use a range of information on the Hospitality industry. You’ll get plenty of opportunities to get hands-on experience working effectively in hospitality service and in providing a quality service to customers, as well as learning how to show social and cultural sensitivity to both customers and colleagues.

This qualification is ideal if you are looking to gain employment in the Tourism industry sector and allows for multi-skilling and specialisation in roles that involve planning and coordinating a range of tourism services, or more hands-on customer facing roles in the delivery of our unique tourism products.

The Certificate IV in Business is an applied qualification. This means the student is required to clearly demonstrate practical assessment relating to most units. This either occurs in a workplace (in a paid or volunteer position) or if not available, in a simulated work environment.

In this course, you will gain a range of practical skills including developing emotional intelligence, applying critical thinking, implementing communication strategies and building business relationships. You’ll explore work health and safety and learn how to undertake project work.

Certificate IV in Project Management Practice is a high-level course and not an entry level course. It is highly recommended that applicants entering into the course possess high level skills such as document writing, budgeting and computing experience. These skills can be gained by completing the Certificate III in Business course.

This course is ideal if you are looking to apply project management skills in government agencies and private enterprise. You will learn how to use key project tools and select and apply appropriate methods to support business activities, as well as apply knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet a range of stakeholder needs and expectations.

This qualification is ideal if you are currently employed in the Financial Services industry, or if you have strong analytical abilities and attention to detail and have access to a workplace in which you can practice you skills and apply your knowledge.

In this course, you will focus on gaining the skills and knowledge you need to undertake professional accounting job roles in the Financial Services sector, including Tax Agent, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Officer, Payroll Service provider and roles that provide range of other accounting tasks for organisations in a range of industries.

Build your career in Early Childhood Education and Care and gain the specialised skills and knowledge you need to work as a Diploma level educator.

This qualification is suitable for people who are interested in progressing their career in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector and wish to gain the knowledge and skills required to design and implement curriculum in Early Childhood Education and Care services.

This qualification provides students with the skills and knowledge for senior hospitality management roles. The Diploma of Hospitality Management can follow on from Certificate III Commercial Cookery and Certificate IV in Kitchen Management . Students are trained by teachers with extensive management experience and expertise.

In this course, you will learn how to implement a variety of approaches to solve unique problems, effectively manage (sometimes scarce) resources and implement improved efficiencies within the project context.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop and master the skills, knowledge and techniques you’ll need to undertake detailed time, budget, quality, scope, risk, governance, stakeholder engagement, integration and resource management as well as how to manage project information and communication.

You will learn how to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing. You will learn how to follow safe work practices including infection control and how to support independence and wellbeing. You will learn about how to support people experiencing dementia, and best practice approaches and models that influence aged care work.

This course will equip you to support people with disability to live independently, promote choice and control, and enable opportunities to increase independence and skill development. You will learn how to read and follow individual plans, meet the legislative frameworks, work safely and become equipped to work within the disability sector. You will learn about skill development, community inclusion and current practices and frameworks that influence Disability work.

The sector offers diverse employment roles and the work by community service workers is important in supporting people to live safe, inclusive and empowered lives.

To do well in this sector, you will need good communication skills, an ability to show empathy, a willingness to learn new skills and a willingness to work with a diverse range of people.

In this course, you will learn how to respond to client needs and follow safe work practices for direct client care, as well as how to manage personal stressors in the work environment. You will also have the chance to develop the skills and knowledge you need to provide day-to-day support in community settings, and learn how to refer clients to appropriate services and support and provide assistance with client entitlements and benefits.

Progress your career in the Agriculture sector by gaining specialist post-trade agricultural skills with a Certificate IV in Agriculture.

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of supervisors or team leaders working in the Agriculture industry, and will enable you to develop post-trade specialist skills and knowledge within the sector. If you are currently working in Agriculture at a supervisory level and want to gain a qualification, or if you have completed some units of the Certificate III in Agriculture or Certificate IV in Agriculture and are now looking to gain the entire qualification, this is the course for you.

Take your first step towards entering the hospitality industry, this course provides foundation training in hospitality. Enrol and become part of this exciting industry!

This course can lead to career opportunities in the general hospitality industry, including hotels, motels and other accommodation establishments.

In this course, you will learn to participate in environmentally sustainable work practices and work effectively with others in a commercial kitchen context. You’ll use basic methods of cookery and food preparation equipment to prepare a wide range of dishes, including appetisers and salads, stocks, sauces and soups, and vegetable, fruit, egg and farinaceous (starch-based) dishes. You’ll also learn how to prepare poultry, seafood and meat dishes, as well as how to prepare food to meet special dietary requirements, produce cakes, pastries and breads and desserts.

This qualification is designed to prepare you for a range of Community Service roles that will require you to design and deliver person-centred services – including support, advocacy or interventions – to individual clients, groups or communities across a range of services.

This qualification is for people who are currently employed in a rural workplace and are involved in administering and managing farms, stations and related rural businesses.

The course is suitable if you are looking to gain a formal qualification for the work you already do, or if you have completed some units of the AHC51422 – Diploma of Agribusiness Management and are now looking to complete the entire qualification.

This course is designed to develop the planning and management skills of people currently working in the rural industry managing enterprise production units, and/or employees including farm owners, managers and agricultural service providers.

This course has a strong focus on practical skills and hands-on learning in a real-work setting, you will develop a broad range of advanced skills and knowledge. Learning outcomes are tailored to the individual, their work environment and career path ways.

Get the skills and experience you need to become a qualified Nail Technician and pamper your clients with a range of manicure and pedicure services, including nail art and acrylic and gel nail enhancements.

In this course, you will learn how to prepare and lodge business and instalment activity statements, and provide advice or deal with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements.

Successful completion of this mid-level qualification will prepare you for employment in the accounting industry as a BAS agent or contract bookkeeper, and/or roles performing bookkeeping tasks for organisations in a wide range of industries.

This qualification is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to work as a beautician and provide a range of beauty services to clients including nails, waxing, lash and brow, and basic make-up services.

This qualification is ideal if you have considerable experience in your industry and you want to gain the skills and expertise needed to develop as an effective leader and manager. In this course, you will explore the critical capabilities of an effective leader and develop your skills to establish effective workplace relationships, lead team cohesiveness, manage quality customer service and improve your emotional intelligence.

This qualification reflects the roles of entry-level vocational education and training (VET) teachers, trainers and assessors, and develops the skills and knowledge needed to understand the VET sector, design learning to meet the needs of learners and enterprises, deliver training, and plan and conduct assessments.

Enhance your career in Information Technology (Advanced Networking) and gain the skills you need to manage complex ICT networks.

This qualification provides the opportunity to learn the skills and knowledge you’ll need to install and manage a range of networks, as well as internetworking, security and e-business integration as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team.

This nationally recognised qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to assemble, install, maintain and repair industrial, commercial and domestic air-conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.

In this course you will learn the basic skills and safety requirements needed to begin your career in Electrotechnology, and assist your chances of gaining an Apprenticeship in one of the Electrical, Refrigeration, Electronics and/or Telecommunications trades.

Get the skills you need to become a manager or supervisor within the tourism industry, or effectively operate your own travel or tourism business.

This course will provide you with an advanced understanding of how the tourism industry operates, including business operations and regulations, culturally suitable and sustainable practices and efficient planning techniques.

This entry-level Hairdressing qualification will set you up with the skills you need to embark on your Hairdressing career.

This course is only available as an Australian Apprenticeship. You must have employment as an apprentice to enrol in this qualification.

In this course, you’ll get an overview of the hairdressing industry and lots of opportunities to acquire practical skills in undertaking routine hairdressing tasks under direct supervision from a Senior Hairdresser or Stylist. You’ll gain valuable experiencing in greeting and preparing clients for salon services, shampooing and drying hair to shape, and developing your knowledge of the hairdressing industry and relevant workplace safety procedures. You’ll also get experience in conducting salon financial transactions and contributing to your own and others’ health and safety through maintaining and organising tools, equipment and work areas.

Build your practical experience and knowledge in Resource and Infrastructure work to increase your employability as a future apprentice.

In this course, you will gain a wide range of entry-level practical skills using most of the tools and equipment used in the Civil Construction and Mining industries. You’ll learn how to use hand and power tools, as well as how to isolate and access plant.

This practical, hands-on course is designed to give you the skills you need to seek work in a Laboratory environment, and is also ideal if you have a strong scientific background, are a university graduate seeking practical laboratory training, or if you are an existing laboratory worker looking to either gain a formal qualification for the work you already do, or have already undertaken some units and are now seeking to complete an entire qualification.

Develop your scientific knowledge and gain valuable hands-on laboratory skills and techniques to conduct tests and sampling in a variety of industry sectors.

This course is ideal if you are looking to enter employment in the Laboratory sector or if you are an existing laboratory worker seeking to gain a formal qualification in laboratory techniques. It is also suitable if you are seeking introductory science training before you begin your University studies, or if you’d like to complete one or more units as professional development without gaining the full qualification.

Gain the skills and knowledge you need to become a glazier in both residential and commercial settings.

In this qualification you will learn how to manufacture, process, and install various types of glass and aluminium products.

This course focuses on the skills and knowledge required for a Draftsperson/Technician producing specialist engineering drawings within an engineering design environment. Throughout this course, you will gain a deep understanding of the integration of technical and design systems as they relate to engineering, as well as the administrative processes you’ll need to achieve successful outcomes for engineering projects.

This course will provide you with a solid understanding of technical and design systems as they relate to engineering, and the administrative processes you’ll need to achieve successful outcomes for engineering projects.

In this course you will learn how to organise and communicate information, develop extensive skills in 2D and 3D CAD, and apply mathematical techniques in an engineering environment.

This course is the essential minimum requirement to work as an Enrolled Nurse in Australia and will give you the opportunity to develop advanced skills in performing clinical assessments, contributing to the care of people with complex needs, administering and monitoring medications and IV therapy, effectively communicating with patients and colleagues, plus a host of other duties. You’ll also learn to implement and monitor care for people with mental health conditions, and acute and chronic health conditions, as well as how to care for older people.

In this course, you’ll learn to make a wide range breads and pastry products. You will gain knowledge of bakery operations.

This course includes the applied maths skills needed to work in the baking industry. It also covers workplace health and safety and food safety. You’ll also learn about general preparation, maintaining stores and communication skills.

In this course, you will develop your existing technical, creative and conceptual skills and knowledge to meet client requirements and solve a range of visual communication challenges. You’ll also focus on researching visual communication history and theory to inform and develop your own graphic design practice to meet industry needs.

Gain a broad introduction to the fundamentals of design and visual literacy, and set yourself on a pathway to further study or a career in a range of design and creative industries disciplines.

This course is designed specifically as a pathway to higher level Creative Industries qualifications, and will provide you with an opportunity to create a portfolio to use for career advancement and/or entry into tertiary education studies.

In this course, you will learn how to provide a diverse range of plumbing services to suit domestic, commercial and industrial needs such as cold and hot water supply, gas supply, sewerage, waste and rainwater disposal. You‘ll also have the opportunity to learn how to safety install, alter and repair pipework and appliances while ensuring you remain compliant with Australian Standards, relevant legislation and WHS requirements.

Start a career in construction by learning how to fix walls and ceilings in residential and commercial settings.

In this qualification you will learn how to fix standard plasterboard wall sheets, fix standard plasterboard ceiling sheets, construct and install bulkheads, assemble partitions and fix battens.

In this qualification you will learn how to handle and store painting and decorating materials, erect and maintain trestle and plank systems, use painting and decorating tools and equipment and remove and replace doors and window components.

Gain practical experience and knowledge in the growing construction industry with this 11 week entry-level course with a focus on carpentry. Whether you are a school leaver or a mature-aged person looking for a career change, this course will help you develop an understanding of building skills and principles, as well as expose you to common scenarios you would face on a building site.

Gain specialised Work Health and Safety knowledge within your current (or future) role to provide leadership and guidance in improving workplace safety.

In this qualification you will apply broad WHS knowledge and well-developed skills to improve the systems and culture in a wide variety of contexts.

This qualification covers work activities undertaken in meat enterprises including preparing retail-ready products, wholesale meat preparation, and smallgoods production.

This qualification is designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to become a honey bee Beekeeper through undertaking nationally recognised training.

In this course, you’ll gain skills in selecting and establishing an apiary site, how to use a bee smoker and manage honey bee swarms, as well as how to extract a honey crop from a hive. You’ll also learn how to construct and repair beehives and manage pests and disease within a honey bee colony, as well as open and reassemble a beehive, re-queen a honey bee colony and manipulate a honey bee brood.

This qualification is designed to give you the specialist skills and knowledge you need to undertake a range of work functions and job roles within the Landscaping industry. If you are already employed in the Landscape Construction industry, or are currently undertaking work in a job with landscape construction-related tasks, this qualification is the one you’ve been looking for!

Gain the specialised knowledge and skills you need to undertake skilled work as an Arborist in the arboriculture industry.

In this course you will learn how to perform rigging practices, identify trees, inspect them for access and work and perform pruning operations.

Gain valuable hands-on agricultural training with this practical entry-level qualification.

You’ll learn a wide range of basic farming skills including safe work practices, handling and care of livestock, using farm machinery and equipment and how to establish, maintain and harvest crops. You’ll also learn how to work effectively in the industry by participating in environmentally sustainable work practices and work, health and safety processes.

Do need help with reading, writing and maths? Are computers a mystery to you? This course can help you get the basic skills you need for more study, or a job!

This no-fee course will help you get better at reading and writing. It will also help you with speaking to other people. In this course you will also learn the basics in using a computer.

The Certificate II in General Education for Adults is a rigorous and demanding course. It will teach you valuable skills but requires sustained commitment and motivation. It will challenge you to develop English, maths, critical thinking and learning skills at a higher level.

In this course you will gain knowledge and skills by working in a purpose-built security operations centre (SOC) where you will complete simulated tasks and scenarios.

You will develop the skills required to operate as a cyber security technician in an organisation or business, as no sector is immune from cybercrime and other malicious cyber activity.

Gain the management skills you need to successfully deliver exceptional hospitality services across a range of venues and companies.

This course will provide you with opportunities to develop a broad range of hospitality management/supervisory skills that will put you in good stead for coordinating hospitality operations across a range of venues.

Take the first steps towards getting started in your Automotive career with this entry-level pre-employment course in Automotive Vocational Preparation, and get the basic skills you need to seek employment within the automotive mechanical or autobody repair industry.

This nationally recognised qualification is offered as a pre-vocational course, and is ideal if you are looking to gain an apprenticeship in an Engineering or related working environment.

In this course, you will learn how to apply principles of work health and safety in the workplace, use power tools/hand held operations and participate in environmentally sustainable work practices. Our experienced teaching team will also guide you in the appropriate use of engineering workshop machines, electric welding machines, oxy-acetylene and soldering equipment, and fabrication equipment.

Learn the craft and traditions of old school barbering, whilst catering for a modern, urban clientele with this course in Barbering.

In this course, you will have the opportunity to develop your sales and consultation skills, as well as specialist technical barbering skills including cutting hair using freehand clipper techniques, designing and maintaining beards and moustaches, and shaving heads and faces.

This entry-level qualification is an excellent place to begin your career as a visual artist and allows you to apply introductory arts practice whilst getting to know your local arts industry and finding out what it means to work as a visual artist.

Advance your career in the plumbing sector by enrolling in this specialised full-qualification licensing pathway for future Plumbing industry leaders.

The course is designed to give you the skills you need to become a Plumbing Contractor or Certified Licenced Supervisor who can officially sign-off or certify a range of prescribed plumbing work.

Acquire the specialist landscape design skills and knowledge you need to work in landscape planning and garden design.

In this specialised landscape design course you’ll learn how to prepare and design sustainable landscape and how to design for the construction of landscape features, as well as planning and specifying plants for different landscapes and plant displays.

First aid training essentials for groups and organisations to get the ultimate life-saving skills to confidently undertake first aid.

This nationally accredited short course will provide participants from your group or organisation with the skills and knowledge to provide first aid until the arrival of medical or other assistance in a range of settings, such as in the community, home or workplace.

This course requires successful completion of an online learning and assessment component before attending a one-day on-campus practical assessment session.

On successful completion of this short course, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment.

This nationally recognised short course is designed for adventure guides, outdoor educators and instructors, outdoor recreation leaders and remote area workers. In this course, you will learn how to coordinate an emergency response and to provide First Aid to casualties in a remote area over an extended period until medical assistance is provided or evacuation occurs.

A range of scenarios and practical assessments are included in this course, through a combination of online and practical learning. There is also three days of onsite training in a bush setting.

This qualification is delivered from TasTAFE’s very own student salons – where you will have the opportunity to combine your learning with hands-on experience, and provide a range of beauty therapy services and treatments to members of the public.

This qualification will provide you with a generalist vocational qualification in agriculture that will set you up to work as a Farm or Station Hand in either a livestock production or cropping context, or mixed farming enterprise.

Looking for a career that allows you to share your passion for Tasmania with others? Then this course may be for you.

This course has two distinct streams – general tour guide or bushwalking tour guide. You have the option to choose to enrol in one of the following:

The General Tour Guide Stream is designed to give people the knowledge and skills to work as a tour guide in Tasmania in the following contexts: bus tour guide; local cruise-boat guide; tourist attraction guide; city walking guide.

Delivered from Hobart, the Bushwalking Tour Guide Stream is designed to give people with recreational bushwalking experience the knowledge and skills to work as tour guides on one to four-day bushwalking tours on Tasmania’s iconic walking tracks.

Develop your technical skills and knowledge across a range of mediums and art forms, and take the next step towards your career as a visual artist.

The course will be delivered through a series of themed ‘projects,’ where you will gain hands-on experience in researching concepts, exploring and developing ideas and experimenting with a range of techniques to create your own artwork/s.

Advance your career in Dental Assisting with this qualification specialising in dental assisting radiography.

In this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of maintaining health and safety, including how to manage sterile stock and monitor sterilising loads. You will learn how to inform and support patients or groups about oral health and provide practical demonstrations and instruction of oral hygiene practices and techniques.

Certificate IV in Information Technology is not an entry level course. It is highly recommended that applicants entering into the course possess high level computer skills such as networking, programming and web design experience. These skills can be gained by completing the Certificate III in Information Technology course.

This nationally recognised qualification is fee free for eligible Tasmania residents and is designed for people from a language background other than English who have a post-beginner level of English.

In this course, you’ll develop the English skills you need to have short simple conversations, carry out daily tasks, such as shopping or making appointments, read and write simple texts, such as forms, notes, short emails and SMS.

Your learning will be based around ‘settlement themes’ to help you gain an understanding about things like Australia’s health system, housing, news/current affairs, numeracy, the Australian community and how to be work ready.

In this course you will undertake different types of activities including role plays, class discussions and listening to guest speakers, as well as using audio-visual resources (iPads, DVDs, CDs, etc.), technology and some games to practice your English.

Develop the skills and knowledge you need to confidently speak, read and write English.

This nationally recognised qualification is designed for people from a language background other than English who have English as a second or additional language at a pre-intermediate level. It is a fee free course for eligible Tasmanian residents.

In this course, you’ll develop the English skills you need to start job seeking, engage in basic spoken conversations, carry out spoken tasks such as making/changing appointments, applying for jobs and shopping transactions and read and write basic texts such as forms, notes, emails, stories, and information texts.

Your learning will be based around ‘settlement themes’ to help you gain an understanding about things like Australia’s health system, housing, news/current affairs, numeracy, the Australian community and how to be work ready.

This qualification is designed to develop your skills and knowledge base across a wide variety of contexts in the Film, Television, Web video content and Digital Media industries.

In this course, you will develop your skills across a number of areas including audio and sound, directing, writing, producing and cinematography, as well as the opportunity to build upon your leadership, management and business skills.

This sought-after trade qualification is suited to someone with an eye for detail and creativity. Tilers work in both the domestic and commercial sectors. You will use a variety of skills to install tiles and natural stone products.

Turn your passion for technology into an exciting career in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry with this practical qualification!

The Certificate III in Information Technology focuses on key areas of computer networking, server operations, security, programming, web development and hardware/software support. Certificate III in Information Technology is not an entry level course and it is recommended that applicants entering into the course possess basic computer skills such as storing workplace information and maintaining information systems.

Gain the skills and knowledge to make websites and set yourself up for success in a growing industry.

In this course you’ll design, develop, build and administer standards-compliant, accessible and optimised websites using a range of website technologies and contemporary design process. It’s designed specifically for people who are interested in training for a career in Front-end Design/Development, with areas of specialisation including UI, UX, HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP and MySQL.

Human Resources (HR) is growing in importance as employers recognise the need to attract and maintain the most suitable and qualified staff. If you have great interpersonal skills and would like to work with people in a business environment, a qualification in HR might be just the career path for you!

This qualification will give you the skills you need to work in a range of support positions in Human Resources Management including personnel administration, personnel services such as recruitment, industrial relations, training and development, human resources planning and knowledge management.

In this qualification you will learn how to handle and prepare bricklaying and blocklaying materials, use bricklaying and blocklaying tools and equipment and lay masonry walls and corners.

This nationally recognised qualification is fee free for eligible Tasmanian residents and is designed for people from a language background other than English who have English as a second or additional language.

This course is an intermediate-level course which is ideal if you have already developed a basic level of English language competence and numeracy skills.

In this course, you will be able to further develop both your English language and numeracy skills in order to participate in a range of community, further training or employment opportunities.

In this course, you’ll develop your English skills to start job seeking, give and understand routine spoken presentations, carry out routine transactions in English such as applying for a course, filling in application forms, negotiations, problem solving, engage in routine spoken conversations, read and listen to the news, develop reading and writing skills for further study and training.

In this course, you will learn how to solve real-life design problems to achieve positive print and digital outcomes through a number of real-life and simulated projects. You’ll learn how to develop and extend your critical and creative thinking skills and how to interpret and respond to a design brief, as well as source and apply information on the history and theory of design and generate design solutions for clients.

This course is intended for people who wish to work at higher levels in the building surveying profession. The qualification is the minimum required for national appointment as a Building Surveyor (Limited, as defined by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS)).

In this course, you’ll learn how to communicate in the workplace, how to work as a member of a team, as well as how to manage your time well. You will also learn how to plan, organise and complete routine work tasks.

This course covers how to start up and use a range of basic functions on computers and other digital devices. You’ll gain experience in creating and saving digital documents such as word processing and spread sheets, and common software. You will also learn how to receive, process and store workplace information, and maintain information systems. This course also includes using digital technology to communicate remotely, such as email and instant messaging.

Get the practical skills and knowledge you need to enhance your employability as an apprentice plumber with this pre-apprenticeship program.

This course is open to prospective plumbers of all ages and life stages and is ideal for both school leavers wanting to gain practical skills and knowledge, and mature aged applicants seeking to start a career change.

Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for groups and organisations to gain your CPR certification in this 3-hour workshop.

Gain the skills and knowledge to confidently perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with current Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, as well as operate an automated external defibrillator (AED). Participants from your group or organisation will also learn how to accurately convey incident details to emergency service personnel and be able to confidently respond in emergency situations.

Make a successful transition from school to adult life by gaining the basic skills to participate in work, further education and training, or other community options.

In this course, you will be supported to develop a personal goals plan and identify the skills you need to prepare for employment or community participation.

Wool classing can be a physically demanding job, requiring you to handle and work with wool for an eight-hour working day. So, if you have a reasonable level of fitness and enjoy a rural lifestyle… you might want to look at a career in Wool Classing.

This course is ideal if you have had some prior experience in wool sheds, or wool growing properties, or if you are looking for a career/or want to re-train for work in a rural environment. It is also suitable if you need to bolster your skills to prepare your own wool at shearing time or if you have already undertaken a related certificate II- or certificate III-level qualification.

This course is an absolute beginner course from a migrant or refugee background to support both language development in a social context and the settlement process of newly arrived students who have little English. It is a fee free course for eligible Tasmanian residents.

In this course, students will learn how to read and write the alphabet, have very short conversations, read and write a limited range of words and very simple texts as well as develop basic settlement vocabulary.

Learning will be based around ‘settlement themes’ to help students develop and understanding about things like health, housing, family and relationships, numeracy, the Australian community, government system, and work readiness.

While most classes take place on-campus, excursion s into the local community are used to provide practical experiences in which students can practice English and develop knowledge of, and confidence in, their new environment.

This course is suitable if you are currently working in a suitable Animal Care workplace at an assistant level with some industry experience and want to further your knowledge and gain or upgrade a qualification, or if you are already working in the industry and want to progress your career. This course is open to students engaged in paid or voluntary employment (or a combination of both), including apprentices and trainees, who are working in a suitable animal care workplace for an average of 24 hours per week.

This qualification is designed to help you gain the skills you need to seek employment in the music industry, and/or refine your skills and knowledge related to live events, studio creativity and industry practices. With a wide variety of styles and genres that are covered in this course, you will also gain some of the technical skills and knowledge to help you develop and build a career so that you can be both a freelance operator or member of a professional outfit.

This Certificate II-level qualification focuses on providing general animal care and will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to work in the Animal Care and Management industry.

In this course, you will be supported to develop an individual vocational learning plan and identify the skills you need to prepare for employment, as well as gain a basic understanding of the expectations of a workplace and your role as an employee.

Gain the specialised skills and practical knowledge to excel in the wine industry.

You will learn about implementing a food safety program, quality systems and procedures, occupational processes and reporting, operating vineyard machinery and equipment and gain valuable experience to manage vine disorders and damage, implementing a soil management program, and occupational processes and reporting.

Gain the skills and knowledge you need in chemical safety and handling, and obtain your ChemCert accreditation.

This Agricultural Chemical Skill Set is delivered as the industry recognised ChemCert program, and is a nationally recognised short course that delivers training in chemical safety and handling using best practice methods and national standards.

Get the skills and knowledge you need to support teachers and students in a range of education settings as a qualified Teacher Assistant.

This course will equip you with the skills you need to work effectively with students to support their learning, and the opportunity to get hands-on experience through a 100-hour (minimum) work placement in a school environment. You’ll learn how to assist teachers in implementing planned educational programs for students and obtain valuable experience in supporting the development of students’ literacy, numeracy, and oral language skills. You’ll also learn how to support responsible student behaviour and students in need of additional learning support.

This course is an absolute beginner course for a migrant and refugee background to support both language development in a social context and the settlement process of newly arrived students who have no English. It is a fee free course for eligible Tasmanian residents.

In this course, students will learn how to read and write the alphabet, have very short conversations, read and write a limited range of words and very simple texts as well as develop basic settlement vocabulary.

Learning will be based around ‘settlement themes’ to help students develop and understanding about things like health, housing, family and relationships, numeracy, the Australian community, government system, and work readiness.

While most classes take place on-campus, excursion s into the local community are used to provide practical experiences in which students can practice English and develop knowledge of, and confidence in, their new environment.

This skill set is for food handling personnel or food safety supervisors working in tourism, hospitality and catering businesses with permanent or temporary kitchen premises, and smaller food preparation or bar areas.

In this course you will develop a comprehensive understanding of how residential buildings are constructed and communicated through drawings and documentation.

You will learn how to communicate the design intent of a building designer to ensure that a construction project is successfully documented to achieve the desired outcome for the client.

You will develop the skills and knowledge required to understand how buildings are constructed, the materials used and the compliance framework buildings must be designed in accordance with.

The course also covers working in a building design environment, conducting inspections of sites before design work starting, and design of structural and services systems for residential buildings.

The National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work requires that all construction workers undertaking activities on Australian worksites complete White Card training prior to undertaking construction work, in order to work safely and prevent injury or harm to self and others.

This one-day short course covers a broad range of topics including WHS, emergency procedures, risk management and construction hazards, and will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to adhere to workplace health and safety obligations, meet legislative requirements, and perform emergency procedures including evacuations and first aid response requirements.

Our experienced teaching team will also guide you in understanding basic risk control measures, and how to identify and report common building and construction hazards, as well as learning about WHS hierarchy of controls and how to correctly select and fit Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used for construction work.

The Certificate IV in Kitchen Management is part of the Commercial Cookery 2-year package courses.

This course offers a combination of theoretical and practical training, in a fully operational commercial kitchen. It demonstrates diverse skills and knowledge in Hospitality and Cookery Management.

Combine your passion for Conservation and Ecosystem Management with this nationally recognised qualification and gain a vocational outcome in the Conservation and Ecosystem Management industry.

This qualification provides the skills and theoretical and practical knowledge for work or further learning in the conservation and ecosystem management industry. The qualification provides for work roles encompassing a broad range of skills or can be focussed on one or more specialisations.

This qualification provides the core cookery training you’ll need to work in hospitality enterprises where food is prepared and served, including restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops.

In this course, you’ll learn how to work effectively with others in a commercial kitchen and participate in safe and hygienic work practices for food safety, as well as learn how to use food preparation equipment and clean kitchen premises and equipment.

This course is delivered to those currently employed in the forestry industry either as an apprentice or non-apprentice. You’ll learn a range of skills and knowledge for work functions and job roles within the forestry sector.

If you work on a dairy farm and are interested in gaining a qualification for the work you already do, this Certificate III-level course will provide you with a broad skillset that will be highly regarded in the Dairy industry.

In this course you will develop your skills and knowledge in all areas of dairy production, including establishing pastures and crops for livestock production, planning and constructing electric fences and coordinating milking operations.

Advance your career in the Community Services industry by gaining the specialised skills you need for working in service delivery, direct client work and/or community education or development projects.

This course will prepare you for a wide range of roles within the Community Services sector, including case management and the management, coordination and/or delivery of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities.

In this course you will have the opportunity for lots of hands-on learning and the campus based program provides the chance to put your skills and knowledge into practice through a work placement in the horticultural industry. You’ll develop your skills in providing information on plants and their culture, implementing propagation, plant nutrition and plant establishment programs as well as how to prepare growing media. You’ll learn how to effectively control weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders, as well as how to prepare and apply chemicals, and transport, handle and store them appropriately.

In this course, you will focus on the skills you need to provide responsible gambling services, information and assistance to customers, and learn how to read and interpret complex information relating to problem gambling signage, information and brochures. You’ll also learn to read and interpret industry and regulatory codes of conduct, and regulatory and advisory information issued by local, state and territory gambling licensing authorities.

Throughout the course, you’ll also learn how to respond to problem gambling behaviour and deal courteously and discreetly with customers, how to identify potential problem gamblers and apply appropriate solutions within the scope of your responsibility, and when to seek assistance from appropriate colleagues. You’ll also learn how to use appropriate software to record gambling-related incidents and staff actions.

In this course, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in basic design, sewing production methods, laying and cutting, pattern making and garment construction (sewing) to complete a range of products.

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge required to extract and serve espresso coffee beverages using commercial espresso machines and grinders and how to safely and hygienically prepare food to prevent contamination. The course trains you on how to advise customers on coffee beverages, select and grind coffee beans, prepare espresso coffee beverages and how to maintain and clean espresso machines, grinders and food contact surfaces.

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to efficiently operate a chainsaw and reduce your risk of injury.

Learn how to better understand your chainsaw and gain the maintenance skills you need to keep it operating at its very best.

In this two-day course, you will learn about your chainsaw’s components, their ancillary equipment and functions as well as proper maintenance, storage and transporting procedures.

You’ll also have the opportunity to prepare and use chainsaw aids and equipment safely and identify and demonstrate safety requirements for chainsaw operations, as well as learn about safe, effective work practices and procedures.

This one-day short course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to safely operate a quad bike, and is suitable for beginners through to more experienced riders. All aspects of the training are underpinned by work health and safety principles and legislative requirements. To undertake this course you must bring gloves, eye protection and sturdy footwear with all skin covered and be prepared for all weather conditions.

In this course, you will learn about pre-start checks, how to turn, swerve and make an emergency stop, and how and when to use 4WD, low range and diff locks. You'll also gain experience in how to operate a quad bike safely on a range of terrains, around obstacles and in different conditions, as well as how to load, secure and unload quad bikes onto trailers or other vehicles used for transport.

If you or your employees need to operate a side by side utility vehicle, this one-day course will show you how to safely use and maintain them. The course is suitable for beginners through to more experienced operators.

In this course, you will learn about pre-start checks, how to turn, swerve and make an emergency stop. You will learn how and when to use 4WD, low range and diff locks. You'll also gain experience in how to operate a side by side safely on a range of terrains, around obstacles and in different conditions.

You will learn how to load, secure and unload side by sides onto trailers or other vehicles used for transport.

You will also learn how to carry out side by side maintenance to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety requirements, manufacturer's specifications, operator manuals and sustainability practices.

Tractors and front-end loaders are widely used in agriculture, horticulture and land management. Operating this machinery can be dangerous, so you need to know what you are doing! This short course provides you with the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a tractor and a front-end loader in an agricultural environment.

In this course, you will learn how to prepare tractors and front-end loaders for operation, select the right safety gear and equipment, as well as carry out pre-start checks and daily servicing. You’ll climb aboard and learn to drive a tractor smoothly, using various operating techniques and work practices, and follow shut down procedures. On the front-end loader, you’ll also learn how to select the right loading technique for a variety of work conditions.

Add some practical skills and knowledge to your skill set for work in the Agriculture, Horticulture and Land Management sectors!

This qualification will allow you to develop your post-trade skills and knowledge at a managerial level in the Horticulture industry.

In this course, you’ll learn about business management and safe work practices, as well as how to cost and supervise projects, develop and implement plant propagation and nutrition programs, and develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals.

Gain the skills and knowledge you need to safely operate a forklift truck, and apply for your National High Risk Work Licence – LF.

This three-day short course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to safely operate a forklift truck.

You will learn to perform pre-operation checks, plan work, and check controls on equipment. You’ll also learn about shifting and stacking the load, and gain experience in loading and unloading, as well as shutting down the equipment and securing the work site after works have been completed.

If you already have some experience in operating a forklift, but need to get licenced, we may be able to offer you an ‘assessment only’ option utilising a log book, or reduce the training you may require. Please contact us to discuss these operations.

Gain the skills and knowledge you need to shoot and harvest wild game animals.

In this course, you will gain an overview of the wild game meat industry, and learn how to use firearms to harvest wild game animals humanely, as well as how to operate a game harvesting vehicle safely and hygienically.

In this course, you will explore contemporary theory on how adults learn, as well as the barriers that make it difficult for some people. You’ll learn how to identify individual needs, and how to plan and monitor learning activities to suit those needs, as well as how to support people to achieve their literacy and numeracy goals.

Gain the skills and knowledge you need to perform basic scaffolding within diverse work environments.

This course is designed to provide you with the underpinning knowledge and skills you need to safely erect and dismantle basic scaffolding, and undertake the assessment for the National High Risk Work Licence – SB issued by Workplace Standards Tasmania.

Our experienced Construction team will equip you with the skills you need to plan and prepare work, erect scaffolding/equipment, and inspect, repair and alter scaffolding. You’ll also learn how to dismantle scaffolding correctly and undertake site clean-up.

In this course, you will focus on prefabricated scaffolds, cantilevered hoists (maximum working load of 500kg materials), ropes and gin wheels, safety nets and bracket scaffolds for licensing purposes.

Get your licence to safely operate a boom-type elevating work platform and perform high risk work.

This nationally recognised short course is designed to provide you with the underpinning knowledge and skills you need to safely operate a boom type elevated work platform (11 metres or more in boom length).

This two-day short course will equip you with the ability to perform pre-operation checks, and how to set up, operate and shutdown elevated work platforms, as well as learn about site job planning.

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit completed, and be able to apply for National High Risk Work Licence – WP through WorkSafe Tasmania. The licence is valid for five years.

Learn all you need to know to get your dogging licence.

This nationally recognised course provides you with the core skills and knowledge you need to perform a variety of dogging tasks safely.

Over the course of five days, our experienced teaching team will teach you how to plan and prepare work and undertake thorough inspection of equipment. You’ll learn all about slinging techniques and calculating safe working loads in slings, as well as how to perform load mass and weight calculations.

You will also be equipped with core skills in relation to fibre ropes and knots, load placement, and directing the movement of loads using crane signals.

Meet the requirements for gaining a Firearms Licence in Tasmania.

Firearms Safety Courses are conducted to determine the competency of applicants for Firearms Licences, and will assist you to meet the requirements for obtaining a Firearms Licence in Tasmania. Training can be undertaken across firearms categories A, B, C, D and H.

Increase your knowledge of cybercrime to help protect yourself or your workplace from the threat of cyber attack.

In this skill set you will learn how to identify, report and reduce the risk of personal and workplace related cyber security threats. You will respond to personal or workplace cyber security-related threats in activities completed online.

This Skill Set is available for people who are currently employed in the dental industry as Dental Assistants who have completed Certificate III in Dental

To complete this skill set your workplace is required to have intra and extra oral radiography equipment which is used under the supervision and prescription of a dental practitioner.

Gain an overview of your legal responsibility, liability and duty of care to patrons by learning how to provide responsible service of alcohol (RSA).

In this course, you will learn about the service of alcohol and the law, as well as your legal responsibilities in providing service of alcohol to customers (RSA). You’ll also learn how to sell and serve alcohol, and provide accurate information according to organisation or house policy and government legislation.

This nationally recognised Work Safely at Heights short course is designed to assist employers and employees in understanding the characteristics, hazards and legislative requirements needed to work safely at heights.

This one-day short course is delivered through mix of classroom-based theory and hands-on practical activities where you will learn about definitions and terminology as per the relevant Australian Standard, and industrial harness-based systems.

You’ll learn about the types of fall prevention equipment and their use, and how to perform risk assessment of a work area and select the required equipment. You’ll also cover suspension trauma, the roles and responsibilities of key personnel, and review case studies of unsafe work practices in alignment with relevant legislation (including the Code of Practice).

On successful completion of this short course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit completed, and a TasTAFE competency card to demonstrate your ability to work safely at heights.

This skill set is a great introduction to vocational training if you are thinking you might like to enter the profession, or if you are currently working in an enterprise training role and are looking for a career pathway into the vocational education and training (VET) sector as a trainer.

This course is suited to individuals that hold a qualification at Certificate III level or higher in an area involving provision of direct client care or support, or are working in various care and support roles in health care settings and who wish to develop skills in assisting clients with medication.

This course provides key vocational skills for people who are working – or wish to work – within a production or production support role within the wine industry. For students based in the workplace, learning is on-the-job, with some on campus learning. If you’re campus based, learning is conducted one day per week on campus. This course will provide you with the basic skills and knowledge you need for cool climate wine grape production.

Gain the skills and confidence you need to enter the workforce or engage in further education and training.

In this course, you will focus on topics that allow you to explore work and training opportunities and career planning, as well as developing soft skills such as team work, critical thinking, problem solving and managing conflict.

In this course you will have the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge you need to recognise plants, treat weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders, and learn how to assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing.

In this course, you will learn how to establish and maintain turf, and implement a grassed areas maintenance program. You’ll also learn how to implement a plant nutrition program, and how to effectively control weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders, and how to contribute to work health and safety processes. Throughout the course, you’ll develop your skills and knowledge in operating specialised machinery to construct turf playing surfaces and renovate sports turf, as well as how to install pressurised irrigation systems.

This qualification is designed for people who are already employed (or are volunteering) within a Conservation and Ecosystem Management workplace and are looking to gaining a formal qualification within this field.

In this course, you’ll learn about a range of land and conservation work topics, including land management, parks and wildlife natural area restoration, weed management and vertebrate pest management.

If you are an experienced, skilled Tree Feller and would like to gain the skills and knowledge to fall advanced trees with a level of complexity that requires significant tree assessment and advanced felling skills, please call us to discuss this course with one of our Tree Felling Teachers.

This course covers ability to effectively fell trees of any size, species and condition, including those with significant defects and characteristics that cause excessive felling complexity. A focus of the course is on assessing trees to be safe to fell or not. This unit applies to individuals who fell advanced trees as part of arboriculture, forestry, agriculture, conservation and land management, local government, emergency services and other government agency operations.

This three-day short course will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to fall trees manually at an intermediate level.

Over the three days of the course, you’ll learn how to assess and develop an action plan for a new falling area and how to prepare the worksite. You’ll also learn how to use workplace health and safety policies and procedures in order to determine worksite precautions and prepare the worksite to the required standards.

You will also learn how to identify tree characteristics and to analyse their effect on the falling operation, and undertake approved falling techniques including chainsaw manipulation procedures for cutting scarfs and how to identify the appropriate scarfing techniques for a particular tree.

This course is suitable for individuals who are required to fell intermediate trees as part of arboriculture, forestry, agriculture, conservation and land management, local government, emergency services and other government agency operations.