Thornlie

Unlock the power of cutting-edge digital technologies.

This course provides a comprehensive pathway in digital effects, immersive technologies, and creative AI.

Through hands-on projects and industry-relevant coursework, you'll master the art of 3D modelling, animation, visual effects, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR). 

Dive into the captivating realms of immersive experiences that blur the lines between the digital and physical worlds, enabling you to create stunning digital content for films, games, and multimedia applications.

Explore the fascinating world of 3D printing and additive manufacturing, gaining proficiency in designing and fabricating physical objects using cutting-edge technologies.

Engage with Raspberry Pi programming and Internet of Things (IoT) systems, empowering you to develop innovative automation solutions and connected devices. Harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to unlock new creative possibilities, learning to develop AI-powered tools and applications that enhance creative workflows, generate unique designs, and push the boundaries of what's possible in the digital realm.

Gain expertise in audio production, podcasting, video editing, and motion graphics, mastering the art of capturing, editing, and distributing high-quality audio and visual content that engages and inspires audiences.

The Diploma of Screen and Media provides comprehensive training in the latest techniques and technologies used in animation, gaming, visual effects, and immersive media production.

Key topics covered include:

• learn to create highly detailed 3D environments, props, and assets.
• explore the principles of game design, level design, and game engines like Unity or Unreal to build interactive gaming experiences.
• study emerging technologies learning to develop immersive and interactive applications. Learn design principles and best practices for crafting compelling user experiences in immersive media environments.
• gain specialised skills in creating engaging VR experiences, implementing user interactions, and optimizing for VR hardware.
• develop skills in audio recording, editing, mixing, and sound design for various media projects, including games, animations, and podcasts.
• master video editing techniques, motion graphics, compositing, and visual effects using industry standard applications

With a well-rounded education in these cutting-edge fields, graduates will be well-equipped to pursue diverse career opportunities in the dynamic world of animation, gaming, and visual effects.

Do you want a trades career making cherished chairs and loved lounges?

When you complete the Certificate II in Furniture Making (Cabinet Making/Furniture Making Pre-Apprenticeship) you'll be what employers are looking for as an apprentice furniture maker or cabinet maker.

Cabinet makers work from plans or drawings to make home and office furniture, as well as make built-in cupboards and fixtures for new homes and shops. Furniture Making concentrates on the production of solid and free standing furniture.

Gain these skills

• using hand and power tools 
• preparing surfaces 
• interpreting plans
• measuring 
• calculating the right amount of materials for the job and
• workplace health and safety

Do you have a passion for helping people and want to build a career around the commitment of supporting people with disability? This course will give you job ready skills to become a professional disability care worker.

This is your chance to make a real difference in your role, supporting and empowering people with disability to reach their full potential and become more independent, whilst improving overall quality of life of your clients through your working relationship and supporting their participation in the community.

Care workers in this industry are always in demand and you may work in client’s homes assisting with daily living tasks or specific care settings including aged care, individual support, recreational/day support, advocacy and case management.

Gain these skills

• Work effectively in the disability support industry, learning to work in health and community services
• Support people with disability to move towards a more independent life
• Communicate, network and work with a diverse range of groups to ensure the person is supported in all aspects of their life
• Work and develop relationships within a team
• Provide home and community support services
• Infection control policies and procedures

Do you want to build a meaningful career caring for our aged members of the community, assisting to enrich quality of life and making a real positive impact in your role on a daily basis?

This course is an entry-level qualification that will make you job ready to become an aged care assistant or care support worker, equipping you with a skillset to provide a high standard of support to older people and those living with dementia by providing personalised assistance in aged care, residential and community care settings.

Join the community services industry and open yourself up to strong job opportunities in the ever-expanding aged care workforce, where qualified care assistants are highly in demand.

Build your methods of communicating effectively with a range of diverse groups including families and co-workers, and you’ll also develop some strong one-on-one relationships with the people you are caring for who have had a lifetime of experience and knowledge to share, which can bring job satisfaction as you work regularly together.

Gain these skills

• Working effectively in the aged care industry
• Caring for the elderly and enabling them to maintain independence
• Learn how to implement effective communication strategies and work with a diverse range of groups of varying cultures and backgrounds
• Understanding and supporting people with dementia
• Providing personal hygiene for people in your care
• Managing manual handling tasks
• Safety procedures, infection control practices and ethical behaviour
• Workplace health and safety

Do you see a forecast of your future career in accounting? Harness your flair for finance, get qualified for supervisory roles and watch your employment prospects flourish.

Accounting is crucial to the financial health of every business and getting skilled in the profession is a pathway to unlocking huge job potential, with this vital industry predicted to have stable to strong employment growth.

In this course you’ll be guided by our expert team of lecturers as you further build on your accounting skillset and become trained in areas such as managing budgets and forecasts for businesses, preparing tax returns, producing financial reports and processing payroll transactions, whilst becoming proficient in using industry current accounting software .

The course is ideal as an entry point into financial services if you’re just beginning a career in the accounting field, or if you wish to elevate your current experience to gain higher skills and rise to more senior positions. This nationally recognised diploma is recognised by the Tax Practitioner’s Board (TPB) and on completion of the course with passes in prescribed taxation units, you’ll be eligible to pursue further study to be recognised as a Registered Tax Agent with the TPB.

Gain these skills

• Manage budgets and forecasts
• Produce and analyse financial reports
• Prepare tax returns
• Provide financial and business performance information

Do you have a knack for number crunching, or a love of figures and all things finance?

This introductory course will prepare you for a career in accounting and financial services, equipping you with a skillset that will make you employable in virtually every sector.

Be guided by our expert team of lecturers who are industry professionals as you learn the fundamentals of accounting and entry level bookkeeping. You'll be trained in general ledger administration to help you manage finances for a company, and gain essential knowledge in how to record financial transactions, maintain financial records, complete calculations and create spreadsheets. You'll also develop skills in using computerised accounting software including MYOB and XERO, as well as performing payroll procedures and producing reports.

Gain these skills

• Recording and creating summaries of an organisation's financial transactions
• Processing journal entries
• Completing payroll and bank receipts
• Preparing, processing and maintaining financial records

Cyber attacks on Australian networks are an ever-increasing threat to individuals, businesses and national security and there is currently a skills shortage in this very specialised sector of the IT industry. Gain insights into mitigation techniques that are key to tackling potential cyber attacks faced by modern industry. Delve into the world of cyber security and become a trusted professional in a fast-growing industry. In a world where cyber attacks are constantly on the rise, there has never been a better time to gain in-demand skills that can set you up for a lucrative career in cyber security.

Gain these skills

• Monitor the risk of cyber security attack
• Implement appropriate software
• Use a range of tools and procedures to mitigate cyber security threats
• Protect an organisation from insider security breaches
• Develop systems to minimise network vulnerabilities and risks

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.

Do you have an eye for colour and like to finish what others start?

Painting and decorating is known as a finishing trade, encompassing both residential and commercial areas. It can include new constructions as well as restoring historically significant buildings.

When you complete this Certificate II in Building and Construction pre-apprenticeship you'll be what employers are looking for in an apprentice painter and decorator. Give yourself a better chance of gaining an apprenticeship and a flying start in learning a trade.