Certificate III

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

The Integrated Rating (IR) course is an entry-level qualification to equip new entrants into the maritime industry with practical skills and knowledge in general shipboard operations of merchant ships. This course is the AMSA approved pre-sea training course required (along with the AMSA required sea service) for issuance of the AMSA Integrated Rating Certificate of Proficiency. Integrated ratings steer a vessel under the direction of the officer of the watch and work in the engine room under the direction of engineering officers.

Gain these skills

• assist with cargo operations
• conduct engine and navigational watches
• assist in berthing and unberthing
• provide general deck operational assistance and maintain documentation
• general servicing and maintenance of the ship and its machinery
• maintain cleanliness of decks and structures
• steering the ship under supervision
• splicing ropes and wires

In addition to successful completion of the Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating), the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requires students to successfully complete each of the following to be issued with a new certificate of competency:

• Meet medical requirements
• Completed qualifying sea service time, refer to AMSA requirements for more details
• Hold an approved steering Certificate

Immerse yourself into the digital media industry

The Certificate III in Screen and Media is the perfect foundation to make that break into the vibrant and exciting industry of digital media. Start your pathway towards a career as a web developer, social media specialist, or multimedia designer.  This is also a great way to improve your information and communications technology skills, to help make you more employable.

Gain these skills

• use digital technologies and multimedia
• manipulate digital images
• create digital books
• create a website 
• create design assets
• use social media to enhance business
• work with interactive content
• gain workplace health and safety knowledge 

If you’ve ever thought about being a part of this essential profession then this is the perfect qualification to get you started.

As a Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for preparing the surgery, assisting the dentist chairside, processing and sterilising all of the instruments and cleaning the surgery. You will also develop skills in reception work and the management of supplies.

On successful completion of your Certificate III in Dental Assisting, you will have skills and experience relevant to current industry standards, trends and practices.

From semester 2, 2023, North Metropolitan TAFE's Dental courses are located within our newly fitted out dental department at our conveniently located Leederville campus.

As a part of this qualification, you will have the opportunity to take part in work placements at private dental practices, other dental organisations or at the OHCWA, giving you real experience in the industry in both privately run and government facilities.

Employer-based delivery (part-time)
If you are a Dental Assistant currently working chairside in a dental surgery, you may be able to complete this course by studying part-time, attending classes one day per week and incorporating workplace assessments. You will need the support of your employer to be eligible.
Gain these skills

• Work in general and specialised dentistry
• Conduct infection control and sterilisation of instruments
• Produce a dental chart
• Engage in dental radiography and photography
• Understand microbiology
• Implement Workplace Health and Safety
• Engage in dental practice administration and reception duties
• Fabricate dental models and trays and make mouthguards