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Some of our training is fully funded or subsidised by the NSW Government to help you get the skills you need. At present we receive funding through the following programs:

  • Smart and skilled - for more information about Smart and Skilled eligibility criteria for subsidised or fee free places click here "Smart and Skilled"
  • Adult & Community Education - for more information about Adult & Community Education eligibility criteria for subsidised places click here "Adult & Community Education"
  • Tech Savvy Seniors - for more information about Tech Savvy Seniors click here "Tech Savvy Seniors"

Different levels of funding are available, call and speak to one of our friendly staff to see if you're eligible on 02 6684 3374.

This training is subsidised by the NSW Government

AHC30722 - Certificate III in Horticulture

Do you want to grow your passion, while creating and nurturing diverse types of green environments? A career in horticulture is a great choice if you enjoy working outdoors. It can provide you with vast opportunities to work within a wide range of horticulture settings. You will be guided by our highly skilled, industry current trainers who will help you develop the personal and professional skills required to start your career as a sought-after horticulturist, in an evolving and... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Horticulture AHC30722.
  • Transport and store chemicals (AHCCHM304)
  • Operate machinery and equipment (AHCMOM304)
  • Control plant pests, diseases and disorders (AHCPMG302)
  • Control weeds (AHCPMG301)
  • Operate pressurised irrigation systems (AHCIRG346)
  • Perform specialist amenity pruning (AHCPGD309)
  • Identify and select plants (AHCPCM308)
  • Contribute to workplace health and safety processes (AHCWHS302)
  • Apply environmentally sustainable work practices (AHCWRK320)
  • Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases (AHCCHM307)
  • Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas (AHCSOL304)
  • Implement a landscape maintenance program (AHCPGD310)
  • Implement a plant nutrition program (AHCPCM305)
  • Implement a propagation plan (AHCNSY313)
  • Prepare growing media (AHCSOL305)
  • Maintain nursery plants (AHCNSY308)
  • Provide information on plants and their culture (AHCPCM306)
AHC30722 - Certificate III in Horticulture

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This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

AHC33822 - Certificate III in Permaculture

AHC33822 - Certificate III in Permaculture

Are you interested in learning permaculture skills to help make lives, homes and communities more sustainable? We offer you the opportunity to immerse yourself in sustainable living in Byron Shire, the green heart of the North Coast. Make like-minded friends in this highly practical course as you gain experience and confidence to transition your life and the lives of others towards a better future. You will learn: Permaculture principles and ethics Integrated plant and animal... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Permaculture AHC33822.
  • Maintain integrated plant and animal systems (AHCPER332)
  • Establish a permaculture system (AHCPER324)
  • Develop recommendations for integrated plant and animal systems (AHCPER414)
  • Communicate permaculture system principles to stakeholders (AHCPER322)
  • Conduct site inspections (AHCWRK322)
  • Select plant and animal species for permaculture systems (AHCPER335)
  • Test, improve and maintain healthy soil in a permaculture system (AHCPER336)
  • Install and maintain permaculture water management systems (AHCPER326)
  • Use the characteristics of plant resilience in a permaculture system (AHCPER323)
  • Mitigate plant pests, diseases and disorders in a permaculture system (AHCPER325)
  • Coordinate preparation and storage of produce from a permaculture system (AHCPER329)
  • Monitor weather conditions (AHCWRK314)
  • Coordinate propagation activities for a permaculture system (AHCPER331)
  • Read and interpret property maps and plans (AHCPER334)
  • Install structures for permaculture systems (AHCPER327)
AHC33822 - Certificate III in Permaculture

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This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

BSB30220 - Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business

BSB30220 - Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business

Achieve your dream of operating your own business by developing skills and a broad knowledge base in this specialised qualification. This qualification reflects the role of individuals establishing or carrying on business as a sole trader or contractor, as well as those supporting the establishment of a new venture as part of a larger organisation. This course is ideal for small business owners or those looking to kick start their own business. Gain the skills and knowledge to... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business BSB30220.
  • Engage in workplace communication (BSBXCM301)
  • Investigate business opportunities (BSBESB301)
  • Address compliance requirements for new business ventures (BSBESB305)
  • Organise personal work priorities (BSBPEF301)
  • Organise finances for new business ventures (BSBESB303)
  • Develop and use a personal budget (FNSFLT201)
  • Develop and present business proposals (BSBESB302)
  • Determine resource requirements for new business ventures (BSBESB304)
  • Review and maintain organisation's digital presence (BSBTEC405)
  • Deliver and monitor a service to customers (BSBOPS304)
BSB30220 - Certificate III in Entrepreneurship and New Business

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Self paced
Approximately 355 hours
365 maximum days to complete
2024-10-14 2024-10-14
Click the link HERE to complete the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM for Certificate III New Business and Entrepreneurship or call 02 6684 3374 for more information.

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Excel Essentials

Excel Essentials

Learn the essential skills to use the spreadsheet for home and office applications. From the basics, including layout, formatting and printing, through to the manipulation of text and numbers, participants will get a thorough grounding in applying this powerful tool to solve a myriad of problems. A working knowledge of the Windows environment is needed. What to bring Pen and paper Students need to use the College provided Windows laptops to access the course training resources... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Webdesign with Wordpress Level 1

Webdesign with Wordpress Level 1

Using the most popular online platform to create and maintain a website, you will learn to understand webdesign foundations, how to build, maintain and expand a website, as well as basics in Search Engine Optimisation, Marketing and Social Media. Technology has advanced to a standard that makes it easy for everyone, and with a little guidance anyone can achieve a professional website. Who should come to this course? • Anyone who always wanted to have a website and wanted to do it... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

First Words Advanced

First Words Advanced

If you enjoy writing and would like to explore it further in a supportive and creative environment where ideas flourish, join us. Whether you want to develop the process of short story writing, or larger projects, this course will be invaluable. Together we will delve into technique and theory, while learning how to develop our stories. We will use constructive feedback, understand the role of the inner critic and touch on research toward publication. What to bring Pen and paper... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Make Money Writing For Online - Online Class

Make Money Writing For Online - Online Class

There’s so many opportunities to make money as a freelance writer for online and social media. In this course you will learn... The fundamentals of writing for online and social How to create great story ideas that will be picked up How to construct compelling articles with killer headlines How to pitch stories and where to get freelance work from How much you should ask for your work Who is it for? Freelance writers or for people who want to be Content writers for blogs, articles,... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Backyard Food Production

Backyard Food Production

Growing your own herbs and vegetables can be a rewarding and exciting experience. This course provides you with a mix of practical information and hands-on experience to achieve great results. During this 8 week course, you will become part of a small team who will be the custodians of our backyard vegetable garden plot at our purpose designed 1-acre permaculture site located at Mullumbimby Community Gardens (MCG). We will follow the seasons of a north coast vegetable garden.... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency.
  • Engage in short and simple spoken exchanges at work (FSKOCM002)
  • Estimate, measure and calculate with routine metric measurements for work (FSKNUM015)
  • Read and respond to routine workplace information (FSKRDG010)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Introduction to Floristry

Introduction to Floristry

Interested in learning about floristry? This 4 week introduction course will step you through the process of creating a variety of floristry designs. You will gain hands on experience with practical lessons in flower arranging, hand tied bouquets, wiring fresh blooms, gift wrapping and bow construction. Each week you will learn a new design, which once completed is yours to take home. What you will learn: How to prepare and care for fresh flowers and plant materials Correct storage... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency.
  • Write simple workplace formatted texts (FSKWTG005)
  • Read and respond to simple and familiar workplace procedures (FSKRDG005)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Photoshop for Beginners

Photoshop for Beginners

Want to create posters, manipulate images, add text, save for web and print in a supportive and informative class? This course starts with a basic understanding of the interface and leads you step-by-step into the world of adjustments, touch-ups, layers, text and masks, leaving you fully enabled to create and adjust your own artwork once the course is complete. Basic computer skills and filing are required, and an Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud account – prices start at $14.29per... [More]

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.