Townsville

Trade Courses

Popular trade courses in Townsville

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPP20218

Certificate II in Security Operations

On Campus
3 weeks
$20 - $1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPC30220

Certificate III in Carpentry

Traineeship
18 - 42 months
$6,305 - $15,553
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPP30321

Certificate III in Cleaning Operations

Online
12 months
$2,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housekeeper Commercial Cleaner Cleaner
PSP40316

Certificate IV in Government Security (Personnel Vetting)

Online
12 months
$3,928
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Officer Security Consultant
PSP40416

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Online
12 months
$4,170
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UET60222

Advanced Diploma of ESI – Power Systems

Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPP31418

Certificate III in Close Protection Operations

Blended, On Campus
3 weeks
$2,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)

Online
36 months
$27,000 - $37,908
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PSP50316

Diploma of Government Security

Online
12 months
$4,885
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Power System Analysis and Design

Online
6 months
$5,094
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPP30619

Certificate III in Investigative Services

Online
16 months
$3,070
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Private Investigator
UEE31220

Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control

Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CPP40719

Certificate IV in Security Management

Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $3,444
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security Consultant Security Manager
MEM20105

Certificate II in Engineering

Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $7,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Metal Worker
UEE51220

Diploma of Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering

Online
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HVAC Technician
UEE33020

Certificate III in Electrical Fitting

On Campus, Traineeship
36 - 48 months
$0 - $1,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Fitter
UEE32220

Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration

Blended, Traineeship
8 - 48 months
$0 - $30,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE32120

Certificate III in Appliance Service

Blended, Traineeship
36 - 48 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
UEE31420

Certificate III in Security Equipment

Traineeship
24 - 48 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Security System Installer
UEE30820

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 4 years
$0 - $23,640
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Study areas

Metalworking

Forge your path in metalworking with nationally accredited courses, honing practical skills essential for welding and metalwork.

Cleaning

Start your own contract cleaning business, take on part-time cleaning jobs, or work on the sanitation team at hospitals and medical centres.

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Acquire nationally recognised qualifications, taught by licensed technicians, blending theory with hands-on experience, preparing you for a rewarding ...

Baking

Become an apprentice baker, open your own cake shop, or just level up your home baking skills to wow your friends and family.

Carpentry

Whether you’re looking for a carpenter’s apprenticeship or need the skills to make your own furniture from your home shed there is a course here for y...

Floristry

Become a professional florist or kickstart your home hobby in floral art with a nationally recognised training course.

Career opportunities Florist Floristry Assistant

Jewellery

These great courses will get up and running as a professional jewellery designer complete with business and technical skills.

Career opportunities Jewellery Designer Jeweller

Plumbing

Become skilled in plumbing with expert-led training. Ideal for assistants, apprentices, and tradespeople aiming for proficiency in workplace safety an...

Building

From White Card essentials to trade apprenticeships and site supervisor training, gain the skills needed to excel in construction.

Roofing

Want to work on a roofing crew or as a roof plumber? Find the nationally recognised qualifications, mandatory cards, and permits you need to start wor...

Career opportunities Roof Plumber Roof Tiler

Scaffolding

Courses for Australian scaffolders, as well as people who work at heights and have basic scaffolding duties.

Painters and Signwriters

Learn to paint and install signs, or become a fully licensed painter with a nationally recognised training course.

Pest Control

Get started in pest and animal control with a nationally recognised training course. Here online you will find the most up-to-date qualifications for ...

Butcher

Graduate with an impressive range of knife skills and food safety knowledge — everything you need to gain employment as a butcher.

Career opportunities Apprentice Butcher Butcher

Bricklaying

Whether you want to work as a labourer, a tradesperson or begin an apprenticeship, a bricklaying and blocklaying course can set you on the right path.

Bicycle Maintenance

Gain essential skills in bike servicing, mechanics, and customer satisfaction, paving the way for roles in various cycling sectors.

Brewing

If you have a passion for beer and beer making, a course in brewing could take your career in a whole new direction.

Career opportunities Micro Brewer Brewer

Locksmithing

If you’re good with your hands and enjoy assembling and installing lock systems, this field of study can take your career in an exciting new direction...

Career opportunities Locksmith

Toolmaking

A career in toolmaking can be an excellent choice for anyone who enjoys working with their hands and creating quality products.

Career opportunities Toolmaker

Glazing

Whether you want to work on residential glazing jobs or commercial projects, a course in working with glass can give you the skills you need to succee...

Career opportunities Glazier

Removalist

Whether you’re hoping to get a head start in this industry or just want to formalise the skills you already have, a removalist course can boost your c...

Career opportunities Furniture Removalist

Funeral Services

From crematoriums to funeral ceremonies, gain skills to support grieving families and elevate your career in this essential industry.

Watchmaking and Repairs

If you enjoy tinkering with watches and want to make a career of it, a course in watchmaking and repairs could be a good choice. You might want to wor...

Career opportunities Watchmaker

Swimming Pool and Spa

Tailored for enthusiasts, technicians, and professionals, learn from industry experts to ensure excellence in pool and spa maintenance and operation.

Welding

Broaden your work opportunities or take your career in a whole new direction. Develop your general welding skills or specialise in an area such as TIG...

Sandblasting

A qualification in sandblasting can improve your work opportunities or take your career in a different direction.

Career opportunities Sandblaster

What type of course is right for me?

Vocational Education and Training

VET is designed to teach you workplace knowledge and practical learning to ensure you are job-ready in the skills employers need.

VET courses are nationally recognised and delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTO).

  • Job-ready skills
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

Higher Education

Higher education is focused on academic and theoretical studies and can lead to a broad range of professional careers.

Higher education courses are nationally recognised and delivered by universities.

 

  • Broad career options
  • Nationally recognised qualification
  • Longer course durations
  • Higher entry requirements

Industry Training

Industry training is designed with direct input from industry experts and employers, ensuring the content is relevant to current job market trends.

Industry courses do not lead to a formal qualification but many offer industry recognised certifications.

  • Specialised skills
  • Industry recognised
  • Shorter course durations
  • Lower entry requirements

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