These new job ready skill sets have been developed in consultation with businesses and employers to deliver fast track training that will get you skills ready for jobs in areas including hospitality, health care, retail, business, cyber security and construction... and many more.
These courses can help you get ready for your first job, or re-skill quickly for jobs that are available as WA's economy recovers. Courses with 'free' icons are free for 15 to 24 year olds; or those who are receiving JobSeeker, JobKeeper, Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY payments; or concession cardholders. If you’re not eligible, you can pay the course fee to gain these skills and become highly employable. See the full eligibility list and find out more about the initiative.
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The Skills Ready range of courses includes online, infection control, free and paid skill sets. See the list below.
Business Ready Skill Set
Get ready for a career in Business!
This skill set is the perfect introduction to office administration, clerical work and reception work.
You will learn to all aspects of customer service and management, organisation of daily work tasks, how to produce professional documents using relevant business technology and how to work effectively with colleagues in an office environment.
Gain these skills:
- Deliver a service to customers
- Produce digital text documents
- Organise and complete daily work activities
- Use business technology
- Contribute to health and safety of self and others
Next course dates
This course has varied durations and days on-campus.
Armadale
- Starts 19 April for 8 weeks, Mondays 8.30am to 3.30pm and Fridays 9am to 3.30pm
Murdoch
- Starts 4 May for 8 weeks, Tuesdays 9am to 3.30pm and Wednesdays from 12pm to 3pm
Rockingham
- Starts 4 May for 8 weeks, Mondays 8.30am to 3.30pm and Tuesdays from 9am to 12pm
Help using our online application:
You will need to have the evidence requirements(opens in a new tab) and relevant documents ready to upload with your application. See our guide for applying using our online system (1 MB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab) .
This course can help you get ready for your first job, or re-skill quickly for jobs that are available as WA's economy recovers. This course is free for 15 to 24 year olds; or those who are receiving JobSeeker, JobKeeper, Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY payments; or concession cardholders. If you’re not eligible, you can pay the course fee to gain these skills and become highly employable. See the full eligibility list in the important information tab below. Find out more about the initiative.
CNC Operations Skill Set
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Learn how to operate CNC machinery
The CNC Operations skill set is for qualified/experienced tradespersons employed in an engineering production or manufacturing environment. It has been developed
specifically to suit the role of an engineering supervisor in the defence industry; for example those working on projects such as ship or aircraft building or the maintenance of military vehicles.
This skill set will provide existing workers with specialist skills in operating, programming and setting up of CNC machinery.
Gain these skills
- practical skills and knowledge to analyse, inspect components, edit CNC programs
- apply workplace health and safety
- perform engineering measurements
- Operate and monitor CNC machines and processes.
2021 dates
- Groups begin monthly when there is demand
Course costs
Tuition fees $174.96 + Resource fees $106.75 = Total course fees $281.71
Concession tuition fees $51.84 + Resource fees $106.75 = Total concession course fees $158.59
Coded Welding Flux Cored Arc Skill Set
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Firm up your welding career
This Coded Welding Flux Cored Arc skill set covers preparing and producing welds to code standards using flux cored arc welding. It has been developed specifically to suit the role of a welding supervisor in the defence industry; for example those working on projects such as ship or aircraft building or the maintenance of military vehicles.
It will provide existing workers with the skills to be able to weld to the requirements of AS1796 and obtain Certification no. 8F from Weld Australia.
Gain these skills
- health and safety with welding
- setting and maintaining welding parameters
- fillet welds, and butt welds on plate at various positions
- Preparing and setting up of pipe components and pipe welds within this course are performed by using weld rotators.
Next dates for delivery
- Day classes: Monday to Friday 12 weeks full time
- Night classes: 3 hours per night per week for 30 weeks
- Groups begin monthly when there is demand
Course costs
- Tuition fees $174.96 + Resource fees $244.25 = Total course fees $419.21
- Concession tuition fees $51.84 + Resource fees $244.25 = Total concession course fees $296.09
Coded Welding Gas Tungsten Arc Skill Set
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Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
The Coded Welding Gas Tungsten Arc skill set covers preparing and producing welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding. It has been developed specifically to suit the role of a welder in the defence industry; for example those working on projects such as ship or aircraft building or the maintenance of military vehicles.
It will provide existing workers with the skills to be able to weld to the requirements of AS1796 and obtain Certification no. 7 from Weld Australia. You will also gain knowledge and skills on health and safety with welding, setting and maintaining welding parameters, as well as welding in the 2G and 5G weld positions.
Gain these skills
- Learn how to apply safe welding practices
- Perform engineering measurements
- Interpreting welding specifications including standard welding symbols
- Selecting appropriate weld preparation methods for material and position of welds.
- Preparing materials, setting up of jigs, fixtures, clamps,etc. and joint preparation
- Identifying defects as described in the range statement across a range of welded materials
- Advanced welding using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process
- Perform Welds to Code Standards using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process
Next dates for delivery
- Day classes - Monday to Friday 12 weeks full time
- Night classes - 3 hours per night per week for 30 weeks
- Groups begin monthly when there is demand
Course costs
- Tuition fees $174.96 + Resource fees $481.25 = Total course fees $656.21
- Concession tuition fees $51.84 + Resource fees $481.25 = Total concession course fees $533.09
Coded Welding Manual Metal Arc Welding (Pipe) Skill Set
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Make your pipedream a reality
The Coded Welding Manual Metal Arc Welding (Pipe) skill set will provide existing workers with the skills to weld to the requirements of AS1796 and obtain Certification no. 7 from Weld Australia. It has been developed specifically to suit the defence industry; for example those working on projects such as ship or aircraft building or the maintenance of military vehicles.
This skill set defines the skills and knowledge required for an existing engineering tradesperson who chooses to study at a higher level within metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated occupations in the defence industry.
Gain these skills
- health and safety with welding
- setting and maintaining welding parameters
- welding in the 2G and 5G weld positions
Next dates for delivery
- Day classes - Monday to Friday 12 weeks full time
- Night classes - 3 hours per night per week for 30 weeks
- Groups begin monthly when there is demand
Fees
- Tuition fees $174.96 + Resource fees $298.75 = Total course fees $473.71
- Concession tuition fees $51.84 + Resource fees $298.75 = Total concession course fees $350.59
Commercial Kitchen Skill Set
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Get a taste for working in a kitchen
Learn the skills to prepare for a career in a commercial kitchen.
This skill set will give you an introduction to working in kitchen operations in restaurants, hotels, catering facilities, clubs, pubs, cafes, coffee shops, aged care facilities, hospitals, prisons and schools.
You will learn basic food preparation and cookery skills under the supervision of experienced commercial lecturer cooks.
Gain the skills to:
- Clean kitchen premises and equipment
- Use hygiene practices for food safety
- Participate in safe work practice
- Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- Use food preparation equipment
Course dates:
Bentley
- Starts 16 April for 5 weeks, Fridays 8am to 12pm and Saturdays 8am to 3pm
- Starts 21 May for 5 weeks, Fridays 8am to 12pm and Saturdays 8am to 3pm
Help using our online application:
You will need to have the evidence requirements and relevant documents ready to upload with your application. See our guide for applying using our online system (1 MB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab) .
Requirements of the course
This course includes both online study and on-campus practical and theory classes.
Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and you will need to complete a literacy and numeracy quiz to show you can study online. Your study will involve accessing content online for 1 study module, followed by a series of online quiz assessments to test your knowledge.
For the other modules of the course, you will need to attend campus to develop your skills in our kitchen facilities.
This course can help you get ready for your first job, or re-skill quickly for jobs that are available as WA's economy recovers. This course is free for 15 to 24 year olds; or those who are receiving JobSeeker, JobKeeper, Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY payments; or concession cardholders. If you’re not eligible, you can pay the course fee to gain these skills and become highly employable. See the full eligibility list in the important information tab below. Find out more about the initiative.
Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set
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Learn to control COVID-19 related infection for workers in all workplaces
In these unprecedented times, new regulations need infection control practices in all workplaces to protect workers from pandemic infection risk.
Gain these skills:
- Introduction to Infection Control
- Chain of Infection and Disease Transmission
- Breaking the Chain of Infection
- Contamination and Cleaning
- Hazards, Risks, Responsibilities and Reporting
Maintain your ability to work safely and within government requirements; or, prepare your business for compliance by including your staff in training, raising their capability in ensuring the safety of staff and customers in your workplace.
Requirements of the course
This course includes both online study and on-campus assessment.
Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and you will need to complete a literacy and numeracy quiz to show you can study the course online. Your study will involve accessing content online for 5 study modules, followed by a series of online quiz assessments to test your knowledge.
When you finish your online study, there is a compulsory requirement to attend a practical demonstration and assessment session.
Help using our online application:
You will need to have the evidence requirements and relevant documents ready to upload with your application. See our guide for applying using our online system (1 MB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab) .
This course can help you get ready for your first job, or re-skill quickly for jobs that are available as WA's economy recovers. This course is absolutely free for anyone to study. Find out more.
Customer Service Skill Set
Get ready to delight customers
Gain the skills to create good relationships with customers, provide quality service and help a business to improve customer service levels.
You will learn to identify the unique, shared and cultural needs of customers; to communicate effectively with all customers; to process complaints according to business policies, and when to escalate to achieve customer satisfaction.
This introductory course is an ideal start to a customer service career and includes learning infection control procedures, which will assist in managing front of house and reception office spaces.
Gain these skills:
- Provide service to customers by using a range of verbal and non-verbal communication types and active listening
- Presenting a professional image and acting according to organisational policy
- Identifying customer needs and choosing the best way to handle their request
- Problem solving conflict and complaint resolution
- Identifying opportunities to improve customer service standards
- Show social and cultural sensitivity and adjust customer service response to assist people of different backgrounds
- Use infection control procedures to ensure the safety of customers
Course dates:
Fremantle
- Starting 21 April for 2 weeks, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8.30am to 4.30pm
Mandurah
- Starting 2 June for 2 weeks, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8.30am to 4.30pm
Help using our online application:
You will need to have the evidence requirements (opens in a new tab) and relevant documents ready to upload with your application. See our guide for applying using our online system (1 MB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab) .
Requirements of the course
This course includes both online study and on-campus practical and theory classes.
Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and you will need to complete a literacy and numeracy quiz to show you can study online. Your study will involve accessing content online for 1 study module, followed by a series of online quiz assessments to test your knowledge.
For the other modules of the course, you will need to attend campus to develop your skills in our service facilities.
This course can help you get ready for your first job, or re-skill quickly for jobs that are available as WA's economy recovers. This course is free for 15 to 24 year olds; or those who are receiving JobSeeker, JobKeeper, Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY payments; or concession cardholders. If you’re not eligible, you can pay the course fee to gain these skills and become highly employable. See the full eligibility list in the important information tab below. Find out more about the initiative.
Entry into Care Roles Skill Set
Learn to care for others in an era of COVID-19 infection control
In these unprecedented times, new regulations need workers to manage infection control while in the direct care of others.
There is increased opportunity for new workers to pick up skills in direct care and progress to an entry level role.
Gain these skills:
- Organise, provide and monitor support services for individualised plans
- Develop safe work practices when providing direct client care
- Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures including handwashing
- Ensure your own health and safety and the safety of others in your work environment
Next dates for delivery
Mandurah
- Future dates to be announced.
Rockingham
- Starting 29 April for 9 weeks, Thursdays 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Help using our online application:
You will need to have the evidence requirements (opens in a new tab) and relevant documents ready to upload with your application. See our guide for applying using our online system (1 MB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab) .
Requirements of the course
This course includes both online study and on-campus assessment.
Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and you will need to complete a literacy and numeracy quiz to show you can study the course online. Your study will involve accessing content online for 3 study modules, followed by a series of online quiz assessments to test your knowledge.
When you finish your online study, there is one day a week attendance for the duration of the course at campus for the remaining modules, plus a compulsory requirement to attend a practical demonstration and assessment session.
This course can help you get ready for your first job, or re-skill quickly for jobs that are available as WA's economy recovers. This course is absolutely free for anyone to study. Find out more.
Fluid Power Skill Set
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Push your skills to the limit
The Fluid Power skill set defines the skills and knowledge required for employment as a Higher Engineering Tradesperson or a Special Class Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical) within metals, engineering, manufacturing and associated occupations, or at equivalent levels in other industries where engineering tradespersons work. It has been developed specifically to suit the role of a welding supervisor in the defence industry; for example those working on projects such as ship or aircraft building or the maintenance of military vehicles.
This skill set will provide existing workers with specialist skills in hydraulic systems, suitable for careers as a hydraulic fitter/technician or hydraulic systems designer.
Gain these skills
- analyse, inspect and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- maintain fluid power controls
- monitor/inspect equipment condition
- tube bending and fitting
- understanding logic systems
- workplace health and safety
Next dates for delivery
- Full time day classes for 12 weeks
- Part time night classes for 30 weeks
- Groups begin monthly when there is demand
Fees
- Tuition fees $349.92 + Resource fees $144.50 = Total course fees $494.42
- Concession tuition fees $103.68 + Resource fees $144.50 = Total concession course fees $248.18
Hospitality Service Skill Set
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Get ready to pour some variety into your career
Gain the skills to prepare for an exciting, varied career in hospitality.
This skill set will give you an introduction to serving customers in the hospitality industry.
You will learn the knowledge and skills to provide excellent customer service, make coffee, serve alcohol and food and comply with hygiene standards and workplace health and safety.
Gain the skills to:
- Provide responsible service of alcohol
- Prepare and serve espresso coffee
- Serve food and beverage
- Provide service to customers
- Process financial transactions
- Use hygiene practices for food safety
- Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Next course dates:
Bentley
- Starting 19 April for 9 weeks, Mondays and Tuesdays and Fridays, 3.30pm to 5.30pm
- (additional hours in the restaurant will be allocated to you as a roster to assist you in developing your practical service skills)
- Future dates for Semester 2 are being planned.
Help using our online application:
You will need to have the evidence requirements (opens in a new tab) and relevant documents ready to upload with your application. See our guide for applying using our online system (1 MB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab) .
Requirements of the course
This course includes both online study and on-campus practical and theory classes.
Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and you will need to complete a literacy and numeracy quiz to show you can study online. Your study will involve accessing content online for 1 study module, followed by a series of online quiz assessments to test your knowledge.
For the other modules of the course, you will need to attend campus to develop your skills in our restaurant facilities.
This course can help you get ready for your first job, or re-skill quickly for jobs that are available as WA's economy recovers. This course is free for 15 to 24 year olds; or those who are receiving JobSeeker, JobKeeper, Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY payments; or concession cardholders. If you’re not eligible, you can pay the course fee to gain these skills and become highly employable. See the full eligibility list in the important information tab below. Find out more about the initiative.
Infection control Skill Set
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Learn to control COVID-19 related infection for direct care workers
In these unprecedented times, new regulations need aged care and disability workers to manage infection control.
Skills can be applied to specific health and care industry needs such as direct client care, community care, community services, in-home care, disability care, and all work environments where you provide support and care to individuals or groups of people.
Gain these skills:
- Introduction to Infection Control
- Chain of Infection and Disease Transmission
- Breaking the Chain of Infection
- Contamination and Cleaning
- Hazards, Risks, Responsibilities and Reporting
Maintain your ability to work safely and within government requirements; or, prepare your business for compliance by including your staff in training, raising their capability in ensuring the safety of staff and customers in your workplace.
Interested in retail, food handling or transport and logistics?
We have specific courses for selected industries, tailored to the infection control needs of those industries. Find out more by using the links to the other course pages below:
Requirements of the course
This course includes both online study and on-campus assessment.
Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and you will need to complete a literacy and numeracy quiz to show you can study the course online. Your study will involve accessing content online for 5 study modules, followed by a series of online quiz assessments to test your knowledge.
When you finish your online study, there is a compulsory requirement to attend a practical demonstration and assessment session.
Help using our online enrolment:
See our guide for enrolling using our online system (278 KB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab) .
This course can help you get ready for your first job, or re-skill quickly for jobs that are available as WA's economy recovers. This course is absolutely free for anyone to study. Find out more.
Infection control Skill Set (Food Handling)
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Learn to control COVID-19 related infection in food handling
In these unprecedented times, new regulations need workers to manage infection control while providing food to the general public.
Skills can be applied to specific food handling industry needs such as using kitchens and packaging areas, front of house, staff rooms and offices, food stock deliveries and vehicles, equipment storage, and bathrooms and toilets.
Gain these skills:
- Introduction to Infection Control
- Chain of Infection and Disease Transmission
- Breaking the Chain of Infection
- Contamination and Cleaning
- Hazards, Risks, Responsibilities and Reporting
Maintain your ability to work safely and within government requirements; or, prepare your business for compliance by including your staff in training, raising their capability in ensuring the safety of staff and customers in your workplace.
Interested in non-food handling control skills?
We have specific courses for selected industries, tailored to the infection control needs of those industries. Find out more by using the links to the other course pages below:
Requirements of the course
This course includes both online study and on-campus assessment.
Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and you will need to complete a literacy and numeracy quiz to show you can study the course online. Your study will involve accessing content online for 5 study modules, followed by a series of online quiz assessments to test your knowledge.
When you finish your online study, there is a compulsory requirement to attend a practical demonstration and assessment session.
Help using our online enrolment:
See our guide for enrolling using our online system (278 KB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab) .
This course can help you get ready for your first job, or re-skill quickly for jobs that are available as WA's economy recovers. This course is absolutely free for anyone to study. Find out more.
Infection control Skill Set (Retail)
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Learn to control COVID-19 related infection in retail
In these unprecedented times, new regulations need workers in retail businesses to manage infection control.
Skills can be applied to specific retail industry needs such as stand alone stores, strip shops, shopping centres, cinemas and game arcades, petrol stations and convenience stores, supermarkets, retail areas within beauty salons, hairdressing salons, barbers and sporting facilities including gyms, markets and museums and galleries.
Gain these skills:
- Introduction to Infection Control
- Chain of Infection and Disease Transmission
- Breaking the Chain of Infection
- Contamination and Cleaning
- Hazards, Risks, Responsibilities and Reporting
Maintain your ability to work safely and within government requirements; or, prepare your business for compliance by including your staff in training, raising their capability in ensuring the safety of staff and customers in your workplace.
Interested in non-retail infection control skills?
We have specific courses for selected industries, tailored to the infection control needs of those industries. Find out more by using the links to the other course pages below:
Requirements of the course
This course includes both online study and on-campus assessment.
Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and you will need to complete a literacy and numeracy quiz to show you can study the course online. Your study will involve accessing content online for 5 study modules, followed by a series of online quiz assessments to test your knowledge.
When you finish your online study, there is a compulsory requirement to attend a practical demonstration and assessment session.
Help for using our online enrolment:
See our guide for enrolling using our online system. (278 KB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab)
This course can help you get ready for your first job, or re-skill quickly for jobs that are available as WA's economy recovers. This course is absolutely free for anyone to study. Find out more.
Infection control Skill Set (Transport and Logistics)
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Learn to control COVID-19 related infection in transport and logistics
In these unprecedented times, new regulations need workers to manage infection control while in the supply chain of essential goods and services.
Skills can be applied to transport and logistics industry needs such as offices, depots, customer sites, roadside service areas, service centres, distribution centres, client workplaces, commercial buildings, residential buildings, vehicles including public transport vehicles, and yards and storage facilities.
Gain these skills:
- Introduction to Infection Control
- Chain of Infection and Disease Transmission
- Breaking the Chain of Infection
- Contamination and Cleaning
- Hazards, Risks, Responsibilities and Reporting
Maintain your ability to work safely and within government requirements; or, prepare your business for compliance by including your staff in training, raising their capability in ensuring the safety of staff and customers in your workplace.
Interested in non-transport and logistics infection control skills?
We have specific courses for selected industries, tailored to the infection control needs of those industries. Find out more by using the links to the other course pages below:
Requirements of the course
This course includes both online study and on-campus assessment.
Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and you will need to complete a literacy and numeracy quiz to show you can study the course online. Your study will involve accessing content online for 5 study modules, followed by a series of online quiz assessments to test your knowledge.
When you finish your online study, there is a compulsory requirement to attend a practical demonstration and assessment session.
Help for using our online enrolment:
See our guide for enrolling using our online system (278 KB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab) .
This course can help you get ready for your first job, or re-skill quickly for jobs that are available as WA's economy recovers. This course is absolutely free for anyone to study. Find out more.
Infrastructure Ready Skill Set
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Build your future with skills in infrastructure
Gain the skills to prepare for a career in infrastructure projects, and pick up your White Card along the way!
You will learn the knowledge and skills to work safely in the civil construction industry, communicate effectively on work sites and plan work in relation to infrastructure activities.
This introduction is suitable for students who wish to enter the industry with no or limited experience.
Gain the skills to:
- Follow work health and safety policies and procedures
- Plan and organise work
- Carry out measurements and calculations
- Communicate effectively in the work place
- Operate small plant and equipment
Next course dates
This course is delivered 5 days a week for 3 weeks and then students will complete a 4th week on work placement, to be arranged by SM TAFE. The next course dates are:
- 19 April to 14 May
This course can help you get ready for your first job, or re-skill quickly for jobs that are available as WA's economy recovers. This course is free for 15 to 24 year olds; or those who are receiving JobSeeker, JobKeeper, Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY payments; or concession cardholders. If you’re not eligible, you can pay the course fee to gain these skills and become highly employable. See the full eligibility list in the important information tab below. Find out more about the initiative.
Introduction to Cybersecurity Skill Set
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Get ready to secure your digital footprint
Learn the skills to secure your digital footprint whether it be for a small business or your own personal devices.
This skill set will give you an introduction to the world of IT in workplaces where routine cyber security practices are required.
You will learn basic skills in network security, WHS basics and cyber security awareness.
Gain these skills:
- Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
- Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment
- Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation
- Secure a networked Personal Computer
Next course dates:
Murdoch
- Starting Friday 30 July, 9.00am to 3.00pm
Online
- Starting Tuesday 27 July, 5.00pm to 9.00pm
Help using our online application:
You will need to have the evidence requirements (opens in a new tab) and relevant documents ready to upload with your application. See our guide for applying using our online system (1 MB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab) .
This course can help you get ready for your first job, or re-skill quickly for jobs that are available as WA's economy recovers. This course is free for 15 to 24 year olds; or those who are receiving JobSeeker, JobKeeper, Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY payments; or concession cardholders. If you’re not eligible, you can pay the course fee to gain these skills and become highly employable. See the full eligibility list in the important information tab below. Find out more about the initiative.
Job Ready Basics Skill Set
Get ready for a start in the workforce
You will develop soft skills needed by employers to manage your own needs and work effectively with others. This introductory course also helps you begin working with technology and manage your own infection control, both skills that are sought by employers.
This course is ideal for school leavers and those who are starting out on their career path.
Gain these skills:
- Taking care of health and wellbeing in the workplace
- Personal development
- Basic computer use
- Use infection control procedures to ensure the safety of customers
Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale residents:
To apply for this course, find the online study with Byford workshops option in the "Study options and next steps" section below and use the link to apply.
Help using our online application:
You will need to have the evidence requirements(opens in a new tab) and relevant documents ready to upload with your application. See our guide for applying using our online system (1 MB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab) .
Requirements of the course
This course includes both online study and on-campus access to lecturer support.
Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and you will need to complete a literacy and numeracy quiz to show you can study online. Your study will involve accessing content online for 3 study modules, followed by a series of online quiz assessments to test your knowledge.
For the final module of the course, your lecturer will discuss with you opportunities for attendance on-campus to develop your practical skills.
This course can help you get ready for your first job, or re-skill quickly for jobs that are available as WA's economy recovers. This course is free for 15 to 24 year olds; or those who are receiving JobSeeker, JobKeeper, Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY payments; or concession cardholders. If you’re not eligible, you can pay the course fee to gain these skills and become highly employable. See the full eligibility list in the important information tab below. Find out more about the initiative.
Logistics and Warehousing Skill Set
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Get a career on the move and drive a forklift!
Learn the skills to prepare for a career in warehousing, transport or logistics and get your forklift licence.
This skill set will give you an introduction to working as store personnel, a forklift driver, or warehouse operator.
You will learn how to operate and drive a forklift and carry out deliveries and shift materials safely.
Gain the skills to:
- Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- Carry out delivery operations
- Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
- Operate a forklift (including the licence to operate a forklift truck)
Help using our online application:
You will need to have the evidence requirements (opens in a new tab) and relevant documents ready to upload with your application. See our guide for applying using our online system (1 MB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab) .
Requirements of the course:
This course includes both online study and on-campus assessment.
Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and instructions for getting started studying this course online.
When you finish your online study, there is a compulsory requirement to attend a practical demonstration and assessment session.
This course can help you get ready for your first job, or re-skill quickly for jobs that are available as WA's economy recovers. This course is free for 15 to 24 year olds; or those who are receiving JobSeeker, JobKeeper, Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY payments; or concession cardholders. If you’re not eligible, you can pay the course fee to gain these skills and become highly employable. See the full eligibility list in the important information tab below. Find out more about the initiative.
Operating a Small Business Skill Set
Get ready to turn your dream into a flourishing business!
This introductory skill set will give you the tools to launch or improve how you operate your own small business or to gain work-ready skills for employment within a range of small businesses.
You will learn how to apply and create relevant documents and publications to your business to organise and better manage your work load, how to use digital and online tools to manage finances, how to establish and manage a social networking presence and how to manage work, health and safety laws relevant to your small business.
Gain these skills:
- Learn about various business documents and publications and how to apply them to your business
- Design and produce digital business documents and publications
- Design and produce spreadsheets for organising and tracking work
- Plan small business finances
- Use social media tools to promote your business
- Apply knowledge of work, health and safety laws in the workplace
Next course dates:
Rockingham
- Future dates are being planned.
Thornlie
- Future dates are being planned.
Bentley
- Future dates are being planned.
Help using our online application:
You will need to have the evidence requirements (opens in a new tab) and relevant documents ready to upload with your application. See our guide for applying using our online system (1 MB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab) .
This course can help you get ready for your first job, or re-skill quickly for jobs that are available as WA's economy recovers. This course is absolutely free for anyone to study. Find out more.
Provide Individual Support Skill Set
Get ready for your caring career
Learn the skills to provide support in a home or care setting.
This skill set will give you an introduction to working in a range of community, residential and health-care settings.
These skills can be applied to specific health and care industry needs such as direct client care, community care, community services, in-home care, disability care, and all work environments where you provide support and care to individuals or groups of people.
Gain the skills to:
- Meet personal support needs
- Provide individualised support
- Follow basic food safety practices
- Assist clients with medication
- Follow safe work practices for direct client care
- Conduct manual tasks safely
- Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Next course dates:
Dates to be announced.
Help using our online application:
You will need to have the evidence requirements (opens in a new tab) and relevant documents ready to upload with your application. See our guide for applying using our online system (1 MB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab) .
Requirements of the course
This course includes both online study and on-campus practical and theory classes.
Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and you will need to complete a literacy and numeracy quiz to show you can study online. Your study will involve accessing content online for 1 study module, followed by a series of online quiz assessments to test your knowledge.
For the other modules of the course, you will need to attend campus to develop your skills in our direct care facilities.
This course can help you get ready for your first job, or re-skill quickly for jobs that are available as WA's economy recovers. This course is free for 15 to 24 year olds; or those who are receiving JobSeeker, JobKeeper, Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY payments; or concession cardholders. If you’re not eligible, you can pay the course fee to gain these skills and become highly employable. See the full eligibility list in the important information tab below. Find out more about the initiative.
Welding Supervisor Skill Set
Delivered at:
Become a welding supervisor
The Welding Supervisor skill set is for existing engineering tradespersons who wish to progress to the supervision of welding processes and outcomes. It has been developed specifically to suit the role of a welding supervisor in the defence industry; for example those working on projects such as ship or aircraft building or the maintenance of military vehicles.
Gain these skills
- write complex reports
- inspect and interpret code requirements
- diagnose faults
- prepare and formalise welding processes and procedures
- monitor weld production
- inspect welds
- align weld testing as per code requirements
- document and record information
- write detailed reports
Next dates for delivery
- Future dates to be announced
- Groups begin monthly when there is demand
Fees
- Standard $338.69
- Concession $154.01
Work Safety in Construction Skill Set
Get ready for a safe construction career
Learn the skills to prepare for a career in construction and pick up your White Card along the way.
This skill set will give you an introduction to working in construction, teaching you safety and accuracy in planning for, setting up and beginning a construction project. You will learn to use tools and equipment safely and the rules and procedures for safe work on site, plus you will work on a construction project, ready to add to your portfolio.
This course is ideal as a start to a building and construction pathway, building the basic safety skills for wet trades, plumbing, carpentry and joinery.
Gain these skills:
- Plan and prepare, set up and use levelling device and worksite clean-up
- Identify and assess risks of work tasks, identify hazardous materials and other hazards on work sites, plan and prepare for safe work practices, apply safe work practice and follow emergency procedures
- Plan and prepare tools, equipment, signage and barricades, calculate materials and ready them for use, apply environmental requirements
- Determine component requirements and assembly sequence
- Operate hand tools and use equipment safely
- Quality checking construction outcomes against plans
- Understanding work, health and safety of construction projects, worksites, PPE, communication and first aid procedures, safety symbols
Next dates for delivery
This course is delivered 5 days a week for 3 weeks and then students will complete a 4th week on work placement, to be arranged by SM TAFE. The next course dates are:
- 12 April to 7 May
- 3 to 21 May
- 24 May to 11 June
This course can help you get ready for your first job, or re-skill quickly for jobs that are available as WA's economy recovers. This course is free for 15 to 24 year olds; or those who are receiving JobSeeker, JobKeeper, Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY payments; or concession cardholders. If you’re not eligible, you can pay the course fee to gain these skills and become highly employable. See the full eligibility list in the important information tab below. Find out more about the initiative.
Work in Community Care Skill Set
Make a difference in the community
Gain the skills to prepare for a career helping others in your community.
You will learn to work effectively and appropriately with individuals and groups in a diverse range of community organisations. This introductory course will also help you learn community advocacy and development.
Gain these skills:
- Organise and complete daily work activities
- Provide first point of contact
- Communicate and work in health or community services
- Work with diverse people
- Provide first aid
- Participate in workplace health and safety
- Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Next course dates:
Bentley
- Future dates to be announced.
Mandurah
- Future dates to be announced.
Murdoch
- Future dates to be announced.
Help using our online application:
You will need to have the evidence requirements (opens in a new tab) and relevant documents ready to upload with your application. See our guide for applying using our online system (1 MB) (PDF document - opens in a new tab) .
Requirements of the course
This course includes both online study and on-campus study and assessment.
Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and you will need to complete a literacy and numeracy quiz to show you can study the course online. Your study will involve accessing content online for 1 study module, followed by a series of online quiz assessments to test your knowledge.
When you finish your online study, there is two days a week attendance for the duration of the course at campus for the remaining modules, plus a compulsory requirement to attend a practical demonstration and assessment session.
This course can help you get ready for your first job, or re-skill quickly for jobs that are available as WA's economy recovers. This course is free for 15 to 24 year olds; or those who are receiving JobSeeker, JobKeeper, Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY payments; or concession cardholders. If you’re not eligible, you can pay the course fee to gain these skills and become highly employable. See the full eligibility list in the important information tab below. Find out more about the initiative.