Certificate II

Does your career pipe dream involve real pipes?

When you complete the Certificate II in Plumbing (Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship) you'll be what employers are looking for as an apprentice plumber, roof plumber, or gasfitter.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the construction industry, use hand and power tools, oxy-acetylene and arc weld, read plans, calculate quantities, cut and join sheet metal, work safely at heights, and workplace health and safety.

Gain these skills

• use hand and power tools 
• oxy-acetylene and arc weld
• read plans
• calculate quantities
• cut and join sheet metal
• work safely at heights and
• workplace health and safety

Start your Japanese language and culture journey

This beginner-level course will give you Japanese language skills and intercultural knowledge to enable you to communicate in Japanese in basic social and workplace situations, both in Australia and overseas. It is design for students who have little or no prior knowledge of the Japanese language. 

You'll develop basic speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills to develop an understanding of Japanese culture and society.  Our experienced lecturers are passionate and focused on creating an enjoyable learning experience.

Gain these skills

​​Proficiency in basic Japanese language - communicate effectively in basic Japanese conversations, including greetings, introductions, and simple questions and answers. ​

Cultural awareness - develop an understanding of Japanese culture and social norms, which will be useful when interacting with Japanese clients, colleagues or visiting Japan.

​Customer service skills - apply a basic knowledge of Japanese language and culture to enhance customer satisfaction and lead to increased business opportunities, in industries where there is significant interaction with Japanese clients or customers, such as tourism, hospitality, or international trade.

​Communication skills - develop oral and written communication skills which can be transferred to a range of industries and settings.

​Time management - manage your time effectively to complete assessments, practice speaking and listening, and study new vocabulary and grammar. 

Start your visual arts journey and build on your creative skills 

This visual art and craft qualifications provide you with skills that are relevant to current industry trends and practices.

In this introductory course you will develop skills such as drawing fundamentals and a range of techniques using mixed media, to digital art, including basic photography and manipulating digital images, and you'll also learn how create ceramic and sculpture artworks.

Each term you will focus on a specific subject such as ceramics, sculpture, drawing or digital art.

Our courses offer excellent resources and highly experienced lecturers. If you are interested in further developing your art skills, then this is the course for you.

 Gain these skills

• Make simple creative art works

When you complete this course you will have the skills and knowledge to carry out a range of basic procedural, clerical, administrative or operational tasks that require self-management and technology skills.

Gain these skills:

• general office administration, including word processing and spreadsheets
• workplace health and safety
• workplace communication

When you complete this course you will be ready for a career in the wool industry as a wool handler or an agriculture assistant.

You will have the skills and knowledge to handle wool and assisting in a shearing shed. You will learn skills in penning sheep, performing board duties, assisting with pressing wool and preparing sheep for shearing and crutching. You will also learn about first aid, effective communication, responding to emergencies and safety in the workplace.

This qualification reflects the role of frontline retail team members who use a defined and limited range of operational skills to undertake workplace activities. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks and work under direct supervision of others. This qualification provides a pathway to work in a diverse range of retail settings including specialty retailers, supermarkets, department stores and quick service restaurants.

Do you want a career that could take you all over the world?

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who have a defined and limited range of hospitality operational skills and basic industry knowledge. They are involved in mainly routine and repetitive tasks and work under direct supervision.

This qualification provides a pathway to work in various hospitality settings such as restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops.

Gain these skills:

• serve alcohol responsibly
• make espresso coffee
• serve food
• provide excellent customer service
• comply with hygiene standards
• workplace health and safety

When you complete the Certificate II in Computer Assembly and Repair you will develop the ability to select components and assemble computers to customer specifications. You will also learn how to carry out routine hardware repairs (generally by replacement) of known faulty components.

Gain these skills:

• Repair, maintain, assemble and upgrade a personal computer
• Replace components and circuit boards
• Use test equipment
• Learn computer operating systems
• Low voltage circuit analysis
• Workshop environments methods
• Utilise workplace health and safety and sustainability practices 

Higher level studies are strongly recommended to enhance your employability skills.

Are you revved up for a career powering modern cars?

By the time you've finished this qualification, you'll know your radiator from your regulator and be in a good position to get yourself an apprenticeship in mechanics.

Gain these skills:

• service engine systems 
• use and maintaining, testing and measuring devices 
• use and maintaining tools and equipment 
• workplace safety