Nationally Recognised Training available in Byron Bay and Mullumbimby.

Get qualified and study locally with a course at Byron Community College.

With a range of Nationally Recognised Training on offer, take the plunge and achieve your true potential with a qualification in one of the following areas.

Permaculture
Community Services
Individual Support
Horticulture
Massage Therapy

There’s never been a better time to learn new skills. With fee subsidies available for most of our full qualifications through the NSW Government Smart and Skilled program, start your leaning journey and apply today.

For more information on Smart and Skilled eligibility criteria or subsidised places Click here Smart and Skilled

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AHC30716 - 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 learn how to: Operate machinery and equipment Contribute to work health and safety processes Recognise plant specimens and provide information on their culture Conduct site inspections and coordinate work... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Horticulture AHC30716.

• Conduct site inspections (AHCWRK311)
• Perform specialist amenity pruning (AHCPGD303)
• Control weeds (AHCPMG301)
• Identify plant specimens (AHCPCM303)
• Collect native seed (AHCECR305)
• Control plant pests, diseases and disorders (AHCPMG302)
• Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas (AHCSOL303)
• Coordinate work site activities (AHCWRK305)
• Contribute to work health and safety processes (AHCWHS301)
• Implement a plant establishment program (AHCPGD301)
• Provide information on plants and their culture (AHCPCM302)
• Operate machinery and equipment (AHCMOM304)
• Prepare growing media (AHCSOL301)
• Implement a propagation plan (AHCNSY306)
• Maintain nursery plants (AHCNSY301)
• Install pressurised irrigation systems (AHCIRG331)

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

CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support

Ever wanted to make a real difference in the lives of the ageing and those living with a disability? A career in Individual Support can mean working within a secure and flexible employment environment, and can be challenging yet incredibly rewarding. With an increasingly ageing population and the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), there is no better time to get involved and learn about how you can support people in your community. You will be guided by our... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33015.

• Deliver care services using a palliative approach (CHCPAL001)
• Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001)
• Support community participation and social inclusion (CHCDIS003)
• Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001)
• Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002)
• Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures (HLTINF001)
• Meet personal support needs (CHCCCS011)
• Facilitate the empowerment of older people (CHCAGE001)
• Provide support to people living with dementia (CHCAGE005)
• Support independence and wellbeing (CHCCCS023)
• Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach (CHCDIS001)
• Provide individualised support (CHCCCS015)
• Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability (CHCDIS007)
• Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005)
• Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
• Follow established person-centred behaviour supports (CHCDIS002)
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)

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

AHC33816 - 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 how to: Permaculture principles and ethics Integrated plant and... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Permaculture AHC33816.

• Plan organic garden and orchard systems (AHCPER312)
• Implement crop maintenance and harvesting programs for permaculture systems (AHCPER305)
• Research and communicate information on permaculture principles and practices (AHCPER301)
• Test, improve and maintain healthy soil in a permaculture system (AHCPER319)
• Plan propagation activities for a permaculture system (AHCPER318)
• Coordinate preparation and storage of permaculture products (AHCPER313)
• Develop recommendations for integrated plant and animal systems (AHCPER302)
• Manage plant pests, diseases and disorders in a permaculture system (AHCPER320)
• Select plant and animal species for permaculture systems (AHCPER316)
• Maintain integrated plant and animal systems (AHCPER303)
• Conduct site inspections (AHCWRK311)
• Install structures for permaculture systems (AHCPER310)
• Install and maintain permaculture water systems (AHCPER309)
• Establish an urban permaculture system (AHCPER308)
• Prepare raw materials and compost feedstock (AHCPHT302)

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

HLT42015 - Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

Are you passionate about helping others? Interested in how the body works? Looking for a new career? This nationally recognised training in Massage Therapy is your formally accredited pathway to a rewarding profession that also provides incredible flexibility to create your own working conditions. Guided by our highly skilled and industry current trainers, you will develop all the personal and professional skills you need to work as a qualified massage therapist across a diverse... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate IV in Massage Therapy HLT42015.

• Manage work health and safety (HLTWHS004)
• Manage the prevention and control of infection (HLTINF004)
• Provide reflexology for relaxation (HLTREF002)
• Manage legal and ethical compliance (CHCLEG003)
• Provide massage treatments (HLTMSG004)
• Assess client massage needs (HLTMSG002)
• Establish and manage client relationships (CHCCOM006)
• Reflect on and improve own professional practice (CHCPRP003)
• Develop massage practice (HLTMSG001)
• Confirm physical health status (HLTAAP002)
• Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
• Undertake small business planning (BSBSMB404)
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)

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

CHC42015 - Certificate IV in Community Services

Have you always wanted to make a big difference and have a positive impact on others? A career in community services can be incredibly rewarding and can provide you with opportunities to support whole communities, groups and individuals in a wide range of settings. You will learn how to: Use communication to build relationships Facilitate the interests and rights of clients Work within a community development framework Strategies to assess unmet and co-existing needs of clients... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate IV in Community Services CHC42015.

• Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
• Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships (CHCPRP001)
• Work within a community development framework (CHCCDE003)
• Provide advocacy and representation services (CHCADV002)
• Facilitate the interests and rights of clients (CHCADV001)
• Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001)
• Use communication to build relationships (CHCCOM002)
• Assess co-existing needs (CHCCCS004)
• Develop strategies to address unmet needs (CHCCCS008)
• Engage respectfully with young people (CHCYTH001)
• Maintain work health and safety (HLTWHS003)
• Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001)
• Facilitate the empowerment of older people (CHCAGE001)
• Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence (CHCDFV001)
• Provide brief interventions (CHCCCS014)

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

AHC42116 - Certificate IV in Permaculture

Come on the journey to grow your permaculture know-how right in the green heart of Northern NSW! Permaculture is a richly rewarding career, where you can immerse yourself in sustainable living and organic farming practices. It can provide you with opportunities to work in community development locally and internationally, aid projects, integrated food production or design for sustainable living. You will learn how to: Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices Identify... [More]

Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate IV in Permaculture AHC42116.

• Provide advice on permaculture principles and practices (AHCPER401)
• Design harvesting and storage systems for permaculture products (AHCPER407)
• Manage a permaculture seed bank (AHCPER409)
• Identify and analyse bioregional characteristics and resources (AHCPER406)
• Manage organic soil improvement (AHCORG403)
• Recommend approaches for sustainable community and bioregional development (AHCPER410)
• Design an urban permaculture system (AHCPER403)
• Operate within a sustainable community and bioregional development program (AHCPER411)
• Plan and implement permaculture works (AHCPER404)
• Select appropriate technology for a permaculture system (AHCPER405)
• Evaluate suitability of species as solutions for permaculture applications (AHCPER413)
• Cost a project (AHCBUS407)

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