TAFE and Vocational Education Courses

This online BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice qualification from Upskiled has been designed for those who aspire to enter project management roles or have recently been appointed to the position, and provides the skills and knowledge required to confidently assume project management responsibilities. The course provides students with a solid grounding in the practical skills needed to be an effective project manager, and covers all aspects of managing a project from start to finish.

Upon completion of the Certificate IV in Project Management Practice, students will know how to scope a project, manage and minimise risk, efficiently plan timelines, budget for costs, and manage resources and labour. The course is also extremely flexible and can be studied online for maximum convenience when juggling work and study.

This online BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management qualification from Upskilled has been designed for practising project managers who wish to expand on their existing skill-set and gain an advanced understanding of how to manage complex projects. The course has a strong industry focus and offers a sophisticated and advanced-level program of study.

This course will benefit practising project managers who wish to advance their project management skills and enable them to work on increasingly sophisticated and complex projects. Subjects have been selected to reflect current industry paradigm and include industry essentials such as how to manage project information and communication, how to manage project human resources, as well as all about managing the project finances, quality assurance and risk factors.

Upon completion of the Diploma of Project Management, students will have a range of industry-relevant methods, techniques and tools at their disposal, empowering them with the ability to innovate and dynamically manage major projects in any sector or industry.

Give your skills around all things business a boost with the BSB50120 Diploma of Business from Open Colleges.

This accredited business course is aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs, as well as those looking to increase their business acumen and improve their career prospects. You will study a variety of business-related topics that’ll basically future-proof your skills, plus have the option to specialise in e-commerce or human resources.

Study online and learn the essentials of business administration, including risk management. You will also master effective communication, and project and meeting management, which can all be used across a number of fields including logistics, marketing, administration and finance.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrollment with Open Colleges.

This online BSB50820 Diploma of Leadership and Management qualification from Upskilled is designed to provide professionals with the leadership and strategic skills needed to transition from a technical or operational role into a senior managerial position. The course, offered by distance education, is a valuable resource for experienced managers and newly promoted staff alike, and combines a balance of theory and practice to ensure students walk away with everything they need to work as effective managers.

The course content is flexible, offering students foundational units in areas such as team performance, workplace development and customer service; while also offering electives in project management, diversity and risk management to ensure students can tailor their study to suit their professional needs. By the end of the course you will be fully prepared to effectively take on a range of leadership roles across all business sectors.

This Diploma of BSB50420 Leadership and Management course offered by Open Colleges will provide you with the education and training to manage strategic and operational areas of an organisation.

During your studies, you will learn how to use emotional intelligence to understand team members; support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff; manage people performance; undertake project work; manage budgets and financial plans; oversee quality customer service; facilitate continuous improvement within a business environment, plus much more.

On completion of this management course, you will have a solid understanding of the tasks and requirements of working in management, including assessing the performance of your team, establishing and reviewing processes and systems, identifying and controlling potential hazards and effective project management.

Study 100% online and gain a nationally recognised qualification. Enquire today to find out more.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrollment with Open Colleges.

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121) course offered online through Open Colleges is the ideal for those who wish to work with children in an early childhood education environment, those who wish to upgrade their existing qualifications, or those who wish to pursue a leadership role in a daycare service.

This online diploma course will provide you with the skills and training to be able to plan and implement programs in early childhood services. You will develop the capabilities required to cope with the complex daily challenges involved in the management of childcare facilities. In most states, this qualification is the highest required to work at a director or service manager level.

Open Colleges students receive complimentary 12-month student membership to Early Childhood Australia (ECA) after successful completion of the first module, providing a range of benefits.

Gain practical skills

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50113) includes a work placement component to ensure that you graduate with a strong mix of practical work experience and academic foundation. The requirements of this course include 240 hours of structured workplace learning registered childcare facility.

You will also need to complete a First Aid Certificate to demonstrate competency for Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting (HLTAID004) at your own cost prior to undertaking your work placement. Additionally, you will need to be able to meet the physical requirements of workplace performance such as manual handling and lifting.

There are no deadlines and no classrooms – you study at your own pace, in your own time.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.

Studying this online HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting, offered in conjunction with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (RTO: 90197), provides you with the education and training to develop your skills as a professional dental assistant.

In this certificate course, you will develop skills in all aspects of dental assistance, including infection control and OH&S procedures, operation and maintenance of dental instruments, processing and storing of radiographic film and equipment, and cleaning and sterilising of instruments and treatment rooms.

You will also gain knowledge and understanding of first aid requirements and the disposal of surgery waste. In addition, this online dental assisting program will give you the administrative and communication skills required of a modern dental assistant, and a solid understanding of diverse patient care requirements.

Administrative training in how to manage appointments, process payments and maintain accurate client records will complement the more technical aspects of the course.

Work Placement

There is also a practical component to this course with 350 hours of work placement in a dental surgery of your choice.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.

The BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management course offered by Upskilled will teach you about the many facets of human resources and its application in the workplace.

Through studying this course, you will gain the skills and training to coordinate HR services, manage recruitment and induction processes, and maintain effective and safe workplaces. You will learn all the industry essentials such as how to implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs, how to support the learning and development of teams and individuals, how to administer performance development processes, and how to coordinate remuneration and employee benefits, amongst others. By the end of the course, you will be fully prepared to start working in a myriad of HR-related positions available nationally.

Enjoy the added benefit of being able to log on and learn at any time, with full access to course material available to you online.

Marketing techniques develop and change according to their purpose and context. With this BSB40820 Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication qualification from Upskilled, you can get up-to-date knowledge and the confidence to apply bespoke marketing solutions.

The course covers public relations and marketing, with the key skills ranging from presenting products to analysing markets and consumer behaviours and building client relationships. Studying these components online will help you get your foot in the door as a professional marketer, with skills that will be relevant across many industries. The course will teach you industry-essential skills such as how to analyse consumer behaviour, how to develop and apply knowledge of communications industry, how to apply business risk management processes, how to articulate, present and debate ideas and how to promote products and services, amongst others.

By the end of the course you will be ready to take on the exciting world of marketing and consumer communications, and start an interesting and rewarding career.

Learn from industry experts about the world of marketing and communications and build valuable in-demand skills!

Studying the BSB40820 Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication course online with Open Colleges will educate you in the essentials of the marketing industry, including legal considerations, consumer behaviour, market trends and networking. Learn how to work effectively within this industry with confidence and competence; understand customers and how to conduct market research to gain more insight into people and their habits; analyse consumer data and apply market profiling to campaigns, as well as digital and traditional marketing channels, how to use them, and who they best serve.

When you successfully complete your first module, you’ll get a free 12-month student membership to the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI), the industry peak body for marketing professionals in Australia.

This course can act as a pathway into further study, including the BSV50120 Diploma of Business, or 10904NAT Diploma of Social Media Marketing.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrollment with Open Colleges.