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Short courses and micro-credentials
Try something new or build on your existing skills with a short course. Our short courses run from a few hours to six months in length. From hobby courses to professional development and skill sets to licences, there's an option to suit your needs.
Try a new career path, brush up on your skills, or unlock your creative talents with a short course. Our short courses are designed to give you an introduction into a new area without the time and cost of a formal or full qualification.
Skill sets are accredited short courses that are recognised by industry and lead to a qualification. They're a great way to quickly build on existing skills and formal competencies or retrain in a new area without committing to a full qualification.
Micro-credentials offer fast and affordable professional development. With some courses taking as little as one hour to complete, you can ensure you keep up to date with the latest skills and trends in your industry.
Short courses
While our short courses aren't always accredited, they'll give you targeted skills that you can use in your personal or professional life. When you complete a non-accredited short course you'll receive a Statement of Participation.
If want to get the skills but aren't worried about getting the piece of paper, then a non-accredited short course could be right for you.
Why study a short course
Our teachers have designed some of the best short courses in Australia, to help you brush up on your skills, add something a bit different to your arsenal and stay ahead of the curve.
- No need to commit to a full qualification
- No entry requirements
- Build useful skills, one topic at a time
- Explore your learning style – self-paced or live sessions
- Learn from industry-experienced teachers
- Choose from non-accredited and accredited options
- Pick a course you can complete in as little as one hour or as long as six months
- On campus or online options
- Coding in Python (NONAC08151)
- Creative Writing (NONAC10033)
- Creative Writing - Advanced (NONAC10034)
- Essential Eight Assessment Course (NONAC02041)
- Excel Training Advanced (NONAC08060)
- Introduction to Computers and the Internet (NONAC08048)
- Introduction to the Stockmarket (NONAC08049)
- Microsoft Office - Word: Beginners Workshop (NONAC08039)
- Microsoft Office - Word: Intermediate Workshop (NONAC08040)
- Microsoft Office - Excel: Beginners (NONAC08035)
- Microsoft Office - Excel: Intermediate (NONAC08036)
- Start Your Own Business (NONAC08124)
- Starting and Managing a Small Business (NONAC08017)
- Xero Accounting (NONAC08006)
- Xero GST and BAS (NONAC08085)
- Adobe Illustrator Creative Cloud: Beginner - Intermediate (NONAC08029)
- Adobe Illustrator for Fashion Design (NONAC10134)
- Beginners Sewing (NONAC10024)
- Expand Musical Performance Techniques (NONAC10128)
- Floristry 1 - Introduction (NONAC10019)
- Glaze Technology (NONAC10074)
- Intermediate Level Wheel-Thrown Pottery (Stoneware) (NONAC10078)
- Introduction to Hand Techniques (Ceramics and Sculpture) (NONAC10114)
- Introduction to Interior Design (NONAC04010)
- Introduction to Jewellery (NONAC10009)
- Introductino to Wheel-Thrown Pottery (Stoneware) (NONAC10058)
- Jewellery and Silversmithing Introduction Workshop (NONAC10016)
- Makerspace - Designer Atelier (NONAC10017)
- Millinery (NONAC03016)
- Screen industry on-boarding (NONAC10093)
- Studio Access (NONAC10118)
- Foundation Skills for Education and Training 50 hours (NONAC12058)
- Foundation Skills for Education and Training 100 hours (NONAC12059)
- Foundation Skills for Education and Training 150 hours (NONAC12060)
- Foundation Skills for Education and Training 200 hours (NONAC12061)
- Living and Learning Art and Craft (NONAC12026)
- Mental Health First Aid Refresher (NONAC06040)
- Standard Mental Health First Aid (NONAC06022)
- Beginning in Bees (NONAC05020)
- Commercial Wildlife Harvesting (NONAC05001)
- Honey Bee Health Management (NONAC05021)
- Introduction to Veterinary Nursing (NONAC06006)
- Pet Grooming (NONAC05011)
- Seasonal Management of Honey Bees (NONAC05022)
- Stress Free Pets (NONAC05009)
- Wild Animal Field Harvesting (NONAC05002)
Currently there are no short courses for this category.
- Aeroscience Aviation Theory 1 (NONAC03203)
- Cerificate of Competency (COC) Continued Competence Refresher Training (NONAC03041)
- Certificate of Proficiency (COP) Rating Continued Competence Refresher (NONAC03052)
- Certificate of Safety Training (CoST) Continued Competence Refresher (NONAC03054)
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Revalidation (NONAC03046)
- Rhino 3D (NONAC03206)
- Barossa Wine Enthusiast Course: Level 1 (NONAC11081)
- Fermentation Workshop (NONAC11074)
- Introduction to Coffee Skills - Basic Barista (NONAC11001)
- Pastry Skills - Choux Pastry Workshop (NONAC11061)
- Sourdough Mastery Basic Workshop (NONAC11088)
- Spanish Conversation - Level 1 (NONAC09015)
- Spanish Conversation - Level 2 (NONAC09016)
- Sponge Cake Workshop for Beginners (NONAC11082)
- Sweet and Savoury Tarts Workshop (NONAC11086)
- AutoCAD - Level 1 (NONAC08032)
- Basic MIG Welding (NONAC03057)
- Basic Skills to Undertake Completed Residential and Building Inspections (NONAC04013)
- Basic Stick Welding (NONAC03058)
- Basic TIG Welding (NONAC03056)
- Domestic Waste Water and Environmental Plumbing - QBCC Licence to Design (NONAC04023)
- Domestic Waste Water Environmental Plumbing - QBCC Licence to Service (NONAC04024)
- Electrical Installation and Design Theory (NONAC03029)
- Electrical Insatllation, Inspection and Testing (NONAC03007)
- Evaluating and Planning the Installation of Solar and Heat Pump Water Systems (NONAC03036)
- FLUX-FCAW Certification. Ticket 8F - Weld Australia Certification (AS1796) (NONAC03158)
- Foundry Skills (NONAC03062)
- Gas Trade Test (for expired licence holders) (NONAC04012)
- Introduction to CNC - CNC Operations (NONAC03098)
- Introduction to Welding (NONAC03024)
- ISO9606 Certification of Welders for Fusion Welding of Steels (NONAC03148)
- ISO9606 Weld Australia Certification Test (NONAC03149)
- MIG - GMAW Certification. Ticket 8G - Weld Australia Certification (AS1796) (NONAC03157)
- Plumbing Backflow Revalidation (NONAC04022)
- Practical Testing (Switchboards and Circuits) (NONAC03008)
- Preparation for Owner Builder Permit (NONAC04085)
- Revit Essentials (NONAC04062)
- Revit Intermediate (NONAC04072)
- Stick - MMAW Certification (Pipe). Ticket 2, 4, 5 - Weld Australia Certification (AS1796) (NONAC03155)
- Stick - MMAW Certification (Plate). Ticket 1, 1E, 3, 3E - Weld Australia Certification (AS1796) (NONAC03154)
- Submerged ARC - SAW Certification. Ticket 9 (NONAC03159)
- Technical Base for Manual Machining (NONAC03005)
- TIG - GTAW Certification. Ticket 5, 7 - Weld Australia Certification (AS1796) (NONAC03156)
- Welding Certification Preparatory - Preparing students for Weld Australia Certification (AS1796) (NONAC03025)
Skill sets
Skill sets are accredited short courses that are recognised by industry and lead to a qualification. They're a great way to quickly build on existing skills and formal competencies or retrain in a new area without committing to a full qualification.
When you successfully complete a skill set you'll be issued with a Statement of Attainment which is a nationally-recognised certification. Because the units you complete in a skill set are accredited, they can give you credit towards a related qualification such as a certificate or diploma if you choose to continue your study or training in the future.
If getting the qualification is as important to you as getting the skills, then an accredited skill set might be the right choice for you because you can:
- Develop accredited skills without the commitment
- Access multiple delivery modes available including on campus and online
- Select the skills that you need right now
Licences, inductions and certification skill sets
A licence will give you certification and registration to undertake a certain business or trades activity, and we offer a number of different licences. In order to receive certification and registration you will need to complete an accredited skill set designed to give you knowledge and understanding of specialised areas. On successful completion you will receive a Statement of Attainment and licence as evidence you have completed the training.
If you need evidence to commence in an industry or perform specialised work then one of these skill sets is for you because they:
- Give you evidence of your ability to undertake a certain activity
- Develop valuable information and skills
- Are short, cost effective and quality training, which means limited down time
- Ceramic Skill Set - Produce ceramic works (SSCUA0004)
- Case Management Skill Set (CHCSS00140)
- Child Protection Training Upgrade Skill Set (SSCHC0012)
- Individual Support - Ageing (CHCSS00129)
- Induction to Disability Support (CHCSS00133)
- Introduction to Interpreting Skill Set (PSPSS00063)
- Introduction to Mental Health and Peer Support in the Community (SSCHC0005)
- Agriculture Chemical Skill Set (AHCSS00074)
- Microchip Implantation for Dogs and Cats Skill Set (ACMSS00007)
- Operate and Maintain Chainsaws Skill Set (SSAHC0005)
- Administer and Monitor Medicines and Intravenous Therapy Skill Set (SSHLT0021)
- Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set (CHCSS00070)
- CPR Skill Set (SSHLT0029)
- Dementia Support (CHCSS00123)
- Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) First Aid and CPR Skill Set (SSHLT0037)
- First Aid and CPR Skill Set (SSHLT0031)
- Individual Support - Disability (CHCSS00130)
- Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately Skill Set (SSHLT0019)
- Certificate of Safety Training Revalidation Skill Set - As part of Certificate of Safety Training (CoST) (SSMAR0016)
- Contribute to Fire Prevention and Basic Firefighting Skill Set - As part of Certificate of Safety Training (CoST) (SSMAR0010)
- Follow Vessel Security Procedures (Security Awareness Training) Skill Set (SSMAR0015)
- High-density Polyethylene Welding Skill Set (SSPMB0002)
- Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) Skill Set (SSTLI0004)
- Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck Skill Set (SSTLI0007)
- Lifting and Gantry Skill Set (SSRII0018)
- Marine Radio Operator's VHF and HF Skill Set (MARSS00010)
- Marine Radio Operator's VHF Skill Set (MARSS00011)
- Observe Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR) Skill Set - As part of Certificate of Safety Training (CoST) (SSMAR0014)
- Prevent, Control and Fight Fires on Board a Vessel (Advanced Firefighting) Skill Set (SSMAR0017)
- Safety Training Certification Skill Set (MARSS00033)
- Shipboard Safety Skill Set (MARSS00008)
- Survive at Sea in the Event of Vessel Abandonment and Personal Survival Techniques (PST) Skill Set (SSMAR0012)
- Transmit and Receive Information by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Skill Set (SSMAR0011)
- Use of Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) Skill Set (SSMAR0013)
- Animal Welfare Officer Skill Set (AMPSS00001)
- Apply Eyelash Extensions Skill Set (SSSHB0003)
- Barbering Skill Set (SSSHB0001)
- Chemical Reformation Skill Set (SSSHB0007)
- Food Handling (SITSS00068)
- Food Safety Supervision (SITSS00069)
- Introduction to Barista Skill Set (SSSIT0001)
- Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments Skill Set - Infection Control (SSHLT0006)
- Responsible Service of Alcohol (SITSS00071)
- Spray Tanning Skill Set (SSSHB0005)
- Advanced CNC Operator Skill Set (SSMEM0055)
- Apply Compliance Requirements to all Aspects of Electrical Work in Queensland Skill Set (SSUEE0038)
- AS1288 Glass and Glazing Standards Skill Set (SSMSF0003)
- Backhoe Loader Operations Skill Set (SSRII0014)
- Basic Hydrogen Safety Skill Set (UEGSS00013)
- Battery Electric Vehicle Inspection and Servicing Skill Set (AURSS00064)
- Battery Storage Systems for Grid Connect PV Systems Skill Set (SSUEE0024)
- Building Information Modelling Skill Set (SSCEAS2415)
- Civil Design and Drafting Skill Set (SSCEAS1216)
- Cobot Industry 4.0 Skill Set (SSMEM0058)
- Commission and Maintain Backflow Prevention Devices Skill Set (SSCPC0015)
- Commission and Maintain Temperature Control Devices Skill Set (SSCPC0016)
- Electrical Fitter to Electrical Mechanic Endorsement (OTSR) Skill Set (SSUEE0002)
- Electrical Licence - Australian Standards Skill Set (SSUEE0020)
- Electrical Licence - Electrical Fitter to Electrical Mechanic Endorsement (SSUEE0035)
- Electrical Safety Testing of Electrical Cord Connected Equipment and Cord Assemblies Skill Set - Test and Tag (UEESS00174)
- Engineering Mathematics 2 Skill Set (SSCEAS1218)
- Engineering Project Skill Set (SSCEAS2418)
- Enter and Work in Confined Spaces Skill Set (SSRII0005)
- Excavator Operations Skill Set (SSRII0010)
- Gas Test Atmospheres Skill Set (SSMSM0003)
- General Construction Induction Training (GCIT) Skill Set (SSCPC0029)
- Grid-connected Photovoltaic Systems Designer-Installer Skill Set (UEESS00194)
- Heavy Vehicle Battery Electric Vehicle Inspection and Servicing Skill Set (SSAUR0008)
- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Skill Set (SSAUR0005)
- Introduction to 2D and 3D CAM Skill Set (SSMEM0059)
- Introduction to Computer Aided Design (SSMEM0057)
- Live LV Panel and CPR Rescue Skill Set (SSUET0002)
- LPG Fuel Systems Skill Set (AURSS00058)
- Maintain and Service Domestic Treatment Plant Disposal System Skill Set (SSCPC0020)
- Monitor Hydrogen using Control Systems Skill Set (UEGSS00015)
- Operate an Elevating Work Platform Skill Set (SSRII0003)
- Pre requisite units for Type A Gas Appliance Servicing Skill Set (SSCPC0024)
- Pre requisites to Commission and Maintain Backflow Prevention Devices Skill Set - Recognition of Prior Learning (SSCPC0022)
- Pre requisites to Commission and Maintain Backflow Prevention Devices Skill Set - Recognition of Prior Learning (SSQFS0002)
- Qualified Business Person (QBP) Electrical Contractor Licence Skill Set (SSUEE0006)
- Qualified Technical Person (QTP) Electrical Contractor Licence Skill Set (SSUEE0008)
- Queensland Builder - Low Rise Site Supervisor (SSCPC0027)
- Queensland Builder - Open Site Supervisor Licence (SSCPC0028)
- RAC - Service and Repair Flammable Refrigerant Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Skill Set - Gas Work Licence (UEESS00157)
- Reciprocating Engines - Type B Repair Skill Set (SSUEP0003)
- Restricted Electrical Licence (REL) Skill Set (SSUEE0010)
- Restricted Water Plumber Skill Set - - Recognition of Prior Learning (SSCPC0030)
- Road Design Skill Set (SSCEAS2313)
- Safely Depower and Reinitialise Hybrid Vehicles Skill Set (SSAUR0001)
- Solar Panel and Grid Connect Design Skill Set (SSUEE0009)
- Solar Panel and Grid Connect Install Skill Set (SSUEE0018)
- Stand-Alone Power Systems (SPS) Design and Install Skill Set (SSUEE0019)
- Structural Design and Modelling Skill Set (SSCEAS2314)
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Skill Set (SSQFS0011)
- Trade Contractor Licence Skill Set (SSCPC0003)
- Type A Gas Appliance Servicing Skill Set (SSCPC0018)
- Work Safely at Heights Skill Set (SSRII0006)
Micro-credentials
Micro-credentials offer fast and affordable professional development. With some courses taking as little as one hour to complete, you can ensure you keep up to date with the latest skills and trends in your industry. Because of how targeted micro-credentials are they can help you develop in-demand skills that employers need in today's rapidly changing job market.
Our micro-credentials are an affordable training option with some offered as fully-funded courses.
When you complete a micro-credential you'll receive TAFE Queensland certification of your achievement, a powerful signal of your professional capability that you can share with your networks and prospective employers.
We have two types of micro-credentials:
1) Self-directed – choose when and where you access the learning material. Once you have enrolled in the micro-credential you will work through well-structured course content at your own pace.
2) Teacher-led – a fully-facilitated version of our micro-credential offering. You will attend scheduled classes and live sessions with teachers.
I'd definitely recommend micro-credential training. It gives a great insight into further study and working life, helps you learn about the working environment you are going into, and it could enhance job security and facilitate a promotion.
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