Short courses and skill sets are a great way to quickly build skills without committing to a full qualification. Whether you’re upskilling for work, need a trade licence, exploring career options, or would like to learn a skill, there's an option to suit your needs.
In as little as one day, you can gain practical knowledge at campuses throughout the Great Southern, South West and Esperance - many are even fee-free or low-fee! (Eligibility criteria and resource fees may apply.)
Choose a category
With a wide range of short courses and skill sets available, choose a category below or use the course search.
Business and Finance
Develop practical business operations skills and proficiency in financial software.
Creative Industries
Harness your creative talent through art, music, digital media, printmaking and more.
Health
Home and Garden
Discover how to nurture healthy plants and maintain productive backyard hives.
Hospitality, Tourism and Events
Prepare for customer-facing roles in hospitality, tourism and service excellence.
Information Technology
Machinery and Tools
Hands-on experience with machinery, power tools, welding and heavy equipment operations.
Safety and Chemical
Gain the knowledge and certifications needed to work safely in high-risk environments.
Find a short course / skill set for you
Select from the categories above, or use our search below.
Introduction to Cyber Security
State ID AE781The Cyber Security Skillset is an introductory course which allows students to develop basic skills and knowledge to support the protection of personal and workplace information from online threats.
Students will be able to access Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE)...
- Busselton
Study Modes
- Online
Introduction to Photography Skill Set
State ID MAD43This skillset is designed for beginners who have a vision but don’t quite have the skills yet to bring it to life.
Across this hands-on skillset, you’ll dive into the essentials of how a digital camera works, explore the power of manual settings, and learn how to...
- Bunbury
- Busselton
Study Modes
- On Campus
Introduction to Programming Skill Set
State ID MAD09This course covers a range of introductory roles in information and communications technology (ICT) workplace contexts. The units provide credit and/or underpinning skills towards ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology with a specialisation in Programming.
- Albany
Study Modes
- On Campus
Introduction to Sewing Skill Set
This introductory course builds your skills using a sewing machine to sew a variety of components and simple items. Gain confidence in threading a sewing machine and bobbin, lay and cut your fabric to sew seams, pockets, collars, insert zips and more, in a fun and friendly learning...
- Mount Barker
Study Modes
- On Campus
Jam Room 101 Skill Set
State ID MAC79Jam Room 101 is designed for students aiming to begin, increase or continue their participation with local music making. Those completing this skillset can then audition to join the full-time Certificate II in Music course. They can also engage in non-TAFE options as attending...
- Denmark
Study Modes
- On Campus
Jam Room 102 Skill Set
State ID MAD17Jam Room 102 is designed for students aiming to begin, increase or continue their participation with local music making. Those completing this skillset can then audition to join the full-time Certificate II in Music course. They can also engage in non-TAFE options as attending...
- Denmark
Study Modes
- On Campus
Load Restraint Skill Set
In this course you will learn the knowledge and skills to:
- Load and unload goods or cargo safely using correct procedures and mechanical aids.
- Secure and protect loads...
- Katanning
Study Modes
- On Campus
Maintain your Indoor Plants Skill Set
In this course you will learn the knowledge and skills to:
- Identify common indoor plant species and their requirements
- Maintain plant health through...
- Albany
- Bunbury
- Busselton
Study Modes
- On Campus
Manual Handling (Assist with Movement) Skill Set
In this course, you will learn the knowledge and skills to safely assist people with movement while maintaining their dignity, comfort, and independence. You will develop practical skills in safe manual handling techniques, assisting with transfers, repositioning people, using mobility aids and...
- Bunbury
Study Modes
- On Campus