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
To receive the latest news and updates please contact the College on 02 6684 3374 or click the ‘Apply Now’ for each course.
CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support
- 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)
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<p><em><strong>Ever wanted to make a real difference in the lives of the ageing and those living with a disability?</strong></em></p>
<p>A career in Individual Support
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If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
HLT42015 - Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
- Manage work health and safety (HLTWHS004)
- Provide massage treatments (HLTMSG004)
- Reflect on and improve own professional practice (CHCPRP003)
- Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
- Develop massage practice (HLTMSG001)
- Provide reflexology for relaxation (HLTREF002)
- Establish and manage client relationships (CHCCOM006)
- Confirm physical health status (HLTAAP002)
- Assess client massage needs (HLTMSG002)
- Provide first aid (HLTAID003)
- Manage the prevention and control of infection (HLTINF004)
- Manage legal and ethical compliance (CHCLEG003)
- Research and develop business plans (BSBESB401)
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<h4>Are you passionate about helping others? Interested in how the body works? Looking for a new career?</h4>
<p>This nationally recognised training in Massage Therapy
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
AHC42116 - Certificate IV in Permaculture
- 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)
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<p><strong>Come on the journey to grow your permaculture know-how right in the green heart of Northern NSW!</strong></p>
<p>Permaculture is a richly rewarding career,
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
AHC30716 - Certificate III in Horticulture
- Control plant pests, diseases and disorders (AHCPMG302)
- Install pressurised irrigation systems (AHCIRG345)
- Identify plant specimens (AHCPCM303)
- Perform specialist amenity pruning (AHCPGD303)
- Control weeds (AHCPMG301)
- Prepare growing media (AHCSOL305)
- Coordinate work site activities (AHCWRK305)
- Operate machinery and equipment (AHCMOM304)
- Implement a plant establishment program (AHCPGD301)
- Conduct site inspections (AHCWRK311)
- Provide information on plants and their culture (AHCPCM302)
- Contribute to work health and safety processes (AHCWHS301)
- Implement soil improvements for garden and turf areas (AHCSOL303)
- Implement a propagation plan (AHCNSY313)
- Maintain nursery plants (AHCNSY308)
- Collect native seed (AHCECR305)
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<p><strong>Do you want to grow your passion, while creating and nurturing diverse types of green environments?</strong></p>
<p>A career in horticulture is a great choice
...If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
CHC42015 - Certificate IV in Community Services
- 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)
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<p><em><strong>Have you always wanted to make a big difference and have a positive impact on others?</strong></em></p>
<p>A career in community services can be
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If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.
AHC33816 - Certificate III in Permaculture
- 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 the waiting list.