Busselton

Create brighter futures for young people

Complete this qualification and you'll have what it takes to help young people in need. You may find employment in community, government and welfare agencies.

You 'll learn how to create programs designed to address the social, behavioural, health, welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people while working to legal and ethical requirements.

During this course you will undertake a supervised or simulated work placement where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.

Gain these skills

• Develop and facilitate a range of community based programs
• Follow legislative and ethical requirements
• Implement organisational policies and guidelines

Are you ready to forge your future in finance and build a credible career in accounting?

Effective accounting and bookkeeping is at the heart of any business, providing a clear picture of an organisation's financial position, performance and cash flow which assists to identify important opportunities for growth.

This nationally recognised course will make you job ready for positions such as Assistant Accountant, Payroll Officer, BAS (Business Activity Statement) Agent, Accounts Receivable Officer, Accounts Payable Officer or Bookkeeper, which are key roles in every sector.

Be guided by our team of expert lecturers who are industry professionals, as you learn the foundations of accounting and bookkeeping including preparing financial reports, establishing payroll systems, setting up computerised accounts and maintaining balance sheets. You'll grow knowledge of lodging business and instalment activity statements, and how to provide advice or deal with the Commissioner of Taxation on behalf of a taxpayer in relation to activity statements. You'll also develop skills in using computerised accounting software including MYOB and XERO.

This course meets the Tax Practitioners Board education requirements for registration as a BAS agent.

Let your creativity flow!

This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to create two and three dimensional forms in a variety of visual art areas. You will learn to visualise, develop and present ideas and images, to discuss the visual arts analytically and appreciatively and to constructively evaluate your own work and that of others. You will also learn skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, textiles and design.

Through this course you'll learn how to create two and three dimensional forms in a variety of visual arts areas. This course will help you visualise, develop and present ideas and images. You'll develop skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, textiles and design.

Gain these skills

• Design and produce paintings, sculptures, ceramics, textiles, printmaking and electronic art
• Experiment with materials and techniques
• Develop knowledge of art history and theory
• Understand current art issues and trends

Add to your palette of visual arts and crafts skills in the cultural heart of the city

This course will give you an immersive visual arts experience, where you'll be able to explore a variety of mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking and digital art. Plus you'll gain skills in contextual studies and safety and sustainability in the visual arts.

You will have the skills and knowledge to create original artworks in a range of areas including painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, 2D and 3D design and textile art. Your skills will be developed through direct investigation and experimentation of techniques and materials. 

You will learn and apply art terms and incorporate a critical approach to the production and presentation of your artwork. You will undertake research and critical analysis of culture and history to inform your arts practice, as well as focus on your personal development, and professional practice in arts business in preparation for the arts industry.

Gain these skills

• Develop as an artist and discuss ideas for own creative work
• Experiment with techniques to produce ceramics, drawing, paintings, prints, sculpture, photographic images
• Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D and 3D forms
• Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills

A fulfilling career helping children grow and develop

This diploma will provide you with the skills and knowledge to manage the operation of a child care service where you would be responsible for planning, implementing and managing programs in early childhood services (0-5 years), in accordance with licensing, accreditation and duty of care requirements. You would also supervise staff and volunteers.

During this course you will learn to provide care and meet the social, emotional, physical and educational needs of infants and young children in various care settings.

You will work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them.

Your gateway to a rewarding career in a growing industry

Early Childhood Education and Care is an expanding industry for those with a genuine interest and passion in the care and education of young children up to the age of 5 years. The childcare industry is demanding higher qualifications and training from educators in this field to ensure consistently high standards of education and care for children placed in these services. This can be achieved by completing the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

You'll learn how to interact and foster the development of the children while working within legal requirements and ensuring the children's health and safety are not at risk.

You will work closely with children from different backgrounds and cultures and provide care and support for them in various child care situations.

This course will provide you with the skills to prepare you for roles such as a teachers aide or education assistant working in a school.

Gain these skills:

• implement planned education programs
• assist students in their learning and development
• contribute to the safety and health of students
• support students with additional needs
• work effectively with culturally diverse students and colleagues

Do you have a passion for working with children and supporting their individual needs?

Want a career that fits in with your family life? Training to be an Education Assistant is the course for you.

The Certificate IV in Education Support will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to assist the teaching staff in schools and provide care, instruction and supervision in kindergarten, pre-primary, primary and secondary school.

Gain these skills:

• implement planned education programs
• assist students in their learning and development
• contribute to the safety and health of students
• support students with additional needs and disabilities
• learn how to work with children and young people at risk of harm
• work effectively with culturally diverse students, families and co-workers

Do you want to make a difference for communities?

When you complete the Certificate III in Community Services you'll be on your way to a career as a youth worker, support worker, or family carer.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively and appropriately with individuals and groups in a variety of settings, gathering and providing information, advocacy and community development, ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities.

You will also gain an understanding of mental health, alcohol, drug, and domestic violence services.

Gain a broad range of ICT skills

This qualification provides you with the skills and knowledge to support information technology activities in the workplace across a range of information and communication technologies (ICT) areas, including programming, networking and technical support.

This Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology gives you the foundation skills to begin a career in ICT. You may follow a career pathway into the ICT industry in areas including cyber security, programming, networking or web design.

Gain these skills in this general focus stream

• hardware installation and maintenance
• supporting PC operating systems
• networking operating system installation and management
• Microsoft Office applications and documentation
• ICT helpdesk skills 

All certificate III qualifications include these core skills:

• programming, ethics and privacy
• personal data protection
• critical thinking
• teamwork and ICT client support