Studying our fully online qualifications, skill sets and short courses will allow you to reap these benefits:
- Study in the comfort of your own home or workplace
- Get access to the expertise of lecturers in a supportive, online environment
- Get access to contemporary study tools in eCampus such as Office365Â
- Get access to online spaces where you can connect with other students
- Get access to course content and assignments on our online Blackboard tool
Start anytime online courses
When studying online with us, you will be encouraged to enrol in just a handful of units first, so your lecturer can work with you to help you reach your study goals and support you as you manage your study practices. As you complete units, you can take on more, smoothing your progress towards a range of qualifications.
Certificate III in Community Services
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.
This course is available for online study.
Look out for the self-paced option below to apply. Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and instructions for getting started studying this course online.
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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
Certificate IV in Community Services
Do you want to make a difference for communities?
When you complete the Certificate IV in Community Services Work you'll be on your way to a career as an outreach officer, welfare support worker, or case worker.
You will gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively in the community services sector, promoting social, emotional and physical wellbeing, responding to critical situations, responding to children at risk, assisting collective action, working with cultural diversity, ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities.
This course is available for online study.
Look out for the self-paced option below to apply. Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and instructions for getting started studying this course online.
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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 July 2020 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
Diploma of Community Services
Do you want to make a real difference?
When you complete the Diploma of Community Services you'll be on your way to a team leading career as a program coordinator, early intervention worker, or case manager.
You will gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively in the community services sector, developing and managing community programs, promoting social, emotional and physical wellbeing, responding to critical situations, managing service delivery, developing policy and research, coordinating volunteers, developing and maintaining professional networks, working with cultural diversity, ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities.
The actual units studied and the associated fees may vary depending on the campus you apply for.Â
Formalise your skills as a Community Services worker
If you’re working in the community services industry, our Bentley workshop-style course will allow you to gain this qualification after hours at Bentley campus.Â
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This course is available for online study
Look out for the self-paced option below to apply. Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and instructions for getting started studying this course online.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 July 2020 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
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Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade
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Are you ready for an advanced engineering career?
When you complete the Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade you'll have specialist skills as an advanced tradesperson. This is a post trade qualification. You must be able to produce current certificate III and Certificate IV, trade papers, qualifications, or equivalent to study.
At Carlisle Campus this course is taught with an HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning) focus.
Gain these skills:
- interpret technical manuals
- write technical reports
- research and analyse engineering data
- workplace health and safety
For those already working in industry, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning. To find out if you're eligible, visit the RPL page.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2021 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees (plus resource fee), capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
Diploma of Engineering - Technical (HVAC)
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Are you ready for a technical career that is neither too hot nor too cold?
When you complete the Diploma of Engineering – Technical (HVAC) you'll have specialist skills in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, as a mechanical design engineer, sales consultant, or project manager.
Gain these skills:
- design and implement HVAC systems
- incorporate thermodynamics principles
- psychrometric processes
- energy management principles
- building information models
- produce engineering drawings
- workplace health and safety
Specialist facilities on campus
South Metropolitan TAFE's refrigeration and air conditioning facility is Western Australia's premier centre for refrigeration, air conditioning, and associated studies. The purpose-built facility is among the best in the southern hemisphere.
For those already working in industry, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning. To find out if you're eligible, visit the RPL page.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2021 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees (plus resource fee), capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
Certificate I in General Education for Adults
Do you want to take control of your future?
When you finish the Certificate I in General Education for Adults you will have better reading, writing, maths, and computer skills.
You will learn
- how to make a plan
- simple reading and writing
- how to make simple documents
- basic computer skills
- simple maths, working with money
You will be enrolled in the right level based on your ability.
If you like the look of this course but aren't sure if it's right for you, express your interest using the button below and our Program Manager will contact you to talk through your study goals.
Certificate II in General Education for Adults
Do you want to take control of your future?
When you finish the Certificate II in General Education for Adults you will have a fresh start at education.
You will learn
- planning goals and carrying out projects
- advanced reading and writing
- how to make different documents
- computer skills
- maths and problem solving
You will be enrolled in the right level based on your ability.
The Certificate II in General Education for Adults is approximately equivalent to Year 10 for the purposes of applying for a TAFE course and will meet the entry requirements for most Certificate II, III or IV level TAFE courses.
If you like the look of this course but aren't sure if it's right for you, express your interest using the button below and our Program Manager will contact you to talk through your study goals.
Certificate III in General Education for Adults
Do you want to take control of your future?
When you finish the Certificate III in General Education for Adults you will have a better chance at getting into your dream career.
You will learn about
- planning goals and carrying out projects
- advanced reading, writing and understanding of a variety of documents
- managing your money
- maths and problem solving
You will be enrolled in the right level based on your ability.
The Certificate III in General Education for Adults is approximately equivalent to Year 11 for the purposes of applying for a TAFE course and will meet the entry requirements for most Certificate II, III, IV or Diploma level TAFE courses.
A version of this course is available at Murdoch Campus (Classroom based only, no Online available) with a health focus that will assist to meet the entry requirements of Health related courses such as:
- 52831WA Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies, State ID BCY91
- HLT54115Â Diploma of Nursing, State ID AYZ3 *
*  The Diploma of Nursing has additional entry requirements to meet, successful completion does not grant automatic access to the Diploma of Nursing. Refer to the Diploma of Nursing for details.Â
If you like the look of this course but aren't sure if it's right for you, express your interest using the button below and our Program Manager will contact you to talk through your study goals.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
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Are you ready for a lifelong career helping those who have lived a long life?
When you complete the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) you'll be on your way to a career as an aged care assistant.
You will gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the aged care industry, caring for the elderly, enabling them to maintain independence, understanding and supporting people with dementia, safety procedures, ethical behaviour, infection control, working with cultural diversity, and workplace health and safety.
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This course is available for online study.
Look out for the self-paced option below to apply. Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and instructions for getting started studying this course online.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Are you ready for a lifelong career helping others?
When you complete the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) you'll be on your way to a career in disability support.
You will gain the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the disability support industry, caring, enabling them to maintain independence, understanding and supporting people with disabilities.
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This course is available for online study.
Look out for the self-paced option below to apply. Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and instructions for getting started studying this course online.
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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
Certificate III in Logistics
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Do you want a globally relevant career in an industry that forms the backbone of the Australian economy?
When you complete the Certificate III in Logistics, you will have what it takes to advance your career in warehousing, transport and logistics, as a team leader, warehouse operator, inventory controller, or fleet controller.
Gain these skills:
- occupational health and safety
- dangerous goods
- purchasing and procurement
- contract negotiation
- warehousing, inventory control
- safety management
- workplace occupational health and safety
- quality procedures
- environmentally sustainable work practices
- customer service
Ask us today about the dual pathway that gives you significant course credit in the Certificate III in Warehousing Operations.
On completion you will earn the Certificate III in Logistics, and may also receive course credit and priority placement into our higher level qualifications.
You will gain skills in the areas of safety management, workplace occupational health and safety, use inventory systems for stocktaking, team leading, staff induction, handling dangerous goods, customer service, receiving and despatching goods, data entry, and managing basic financial transactions and documents.
An elective for this qualification is License to Operate a Forklift Truck. This license, combined with this qualification is highly sought after in many organisations.
Certificate IV in Mental Health
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Are you ready for a career giving support to a common illness?
When you complete the Certificate IV in Mental Health you'll be on your way to a career as a mental health support worker, community support worker, or case worker.
You will gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively in the mental health sector, promoting social, emotional and physical wellbeing, responding to critical situations, working with carers, early intervention strategies, working with people at risk of homelessness and suicide, supporting the recovery process, working with cultural diversity, ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities.
This course has a minimum age requirement of 25 years old to be eligible to enter the course, as we are unlikely to be able to secure work placements for anyone under 25 years old.
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This course is available for online study.
Look out for the self-paced option below to apply. Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and instructions for getting started studying this course online.
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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
Certificate II in Warehousing Operations
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Do you want to be a valuable link in a global economic chain that is critical to everyday life?
When you complete the Certificate II in Warehousing Operations, you will have what it takes to start a career in warehousing, transport and logistics, as a warehouse operator, freight handler, store person or forklift operator.
You will gain skills in the areas of safety management, workplace OH&S, general warehousing principles and processes, customer service, receiving and despatching goods, data entry, and managing basic financial transactions and documents.
This course is ideal for new entrants to the transport and logistics industry. This may include already employed junior staff members, currently unqualified staff, or those looking to enter the industry.
Ask us today about the dual pathway that gives you significant course credit in the Certificate II in Logistics.
On completion you will earn the Certificate II in Warehousing Operations, and may also receive course credit and priority placement into our higher level qualifications.
An elective for this qualification is License to Operate a Forklift Truck. This license, combined with this qualification is highly sought after in many organisations.
Certificate III in Warehousing Operations
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Do you want to be a valuable link in a global economic chain that is critical to everyday life?
When you complete the Certificate III in Warehousing Operations, you will have what it takes to advance your career in warehousing, transport and logistics, as a team leader, warehouse operator, inventory controller, or fleet controller.
Gain these skills:
- safety management
- workplace occupational health and safety
- use inventory systems for stocktaking
- team leading
- staff induction
- handling dangerous goods
- customer service
- receiving and despatching goods
- data entry
- managing basic financial transactions and documents
Ask us today about the dual pathway that gives you significant course credit in the Certificate III in Logistics.
On completion you will earn the Certificate III in Warehousing Operations, and may also receive course credit and priority placement into our higher level qualifications.
An elective for this qualification is License to Operate a Forklift Truck. This license, combined with this qualification is highly sought after in many organisations.
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
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Do you have what it takes to step into an in-demand career in workplace safety?
When you complete the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety you can expect to be a valued addition to any organisation as a work health and safety officer, or WHS coordinator.
Gain these skills:Â
- assisting with legal compliance
- hazard identificationÂ
- risk assessment
- claims management
- implementing management systems
- emergency procedures and
- return-to-work programs
Online studies enrolments in this course are available flexible / anytime, ongoing throughout the year.Â
Diploma of Work Health and Safety
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Do you have what it takes to step into an in-demand career managing workplace safety?
When you complete the Diploma of Work Health and Safety you can expect to be a valued addition to any organisation as a compliance officer, or WHS manager.
Gain these skills:
- coordinate and maintain a WHS system or program
- investigate incidents
- manage risks
- manage and improve employee health and wellness across your workplace
- improve legislative compliance, productivity, efficiency, and morale
Online studies enrolments in this course are available flexible / anytime, ongoing throughout the year.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2021 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees (plus resource fee), capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
Certificate IV in Youth Work
Do you want to make a lifelong difference at the start of life?
When you complete the Certificate IV in Youth Work you'll be on your way to a career as a youth worker, youth support worker, or case worker.
You will gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively in the youth sector, promoting social, emotional and physical wellbeing, responding to critical situations, working with youth at risk, assisting collective action, working with cultural diversity, ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities.
This course follows on from the CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services and can be achieved within 1 semester. If you have completed the CHC42015 Certificate IV in Community Services course you may wish to complete the additional units in this qualification to specialise in youth work.
This course is available for online study.
Look out for the self-paced option below to apply. Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and instructions for getting started studying this course online.
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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 July 2020 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
Diploma of Youth Work
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Do you want to make a lifelong difference at the start of life?
When you complete the Diploma of Youth Work you'll be on your way to a team leading career as a youth worker, youth officer, or case worker.
You will gain the knowledge and skills to communicate and work effectively in the youth sector, developing and managing youth programs, promoting social, emotional and physical wellbeing, responding to critical situations, working with youth at risk, assisting collective action, developing and maintaining professional networks, working with cultural diversity, ethical behaviour and legal responsibilities.
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This course is available for online study.
Look out for the self-paced option below to apply. Once enrolled, you will receive information about how to login to our eCampus and instructions for getting started studying this course online.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 July 2020 through to 31 December 2021 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more.
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