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Nationally recognised qualifications.
Certificate II to Advanced Diploma, delivered by Stark Institute (RTO 45180). Already experienced? Many of these can be completed faster through RPL.
Building and construction
Certificate III in Carpentry
For people already working as carpenters without a formal qualification. Train only in the units where you need more skills. It is the minimum requirement for a carpentry contractor licence and a pathway to a builder licence.
- Fees: $12,000 full fee
- Structure: 34 units (27 core, 7 elective)
- Delivery: Skills gap training around your work
- RPL: available for experienced workers
- Self-paced: assessment only (RPL) pathway available
Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying
Build veneer and full brick structures in clay, concrete and masonry: walls, partitions, arches, steps, stairs, curved and ornamental brickwork. For eligible Queensland building workers.
- Fees: $500 co-contribution (CSQ program, if eligible)
- Structure: Skills assessment and gap training
- Delivery: Gold Coast, Greater Brisbane, Sunshine Coast
- RPL: available for experienced workers
- Self-paced: assessment only (RPL) pathway available
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Manage low to medium-rise building projects. Learn the principles, regulations and techniques used to coordinate residential, industrial and commercial builds, taught by industry professionals.
- Fees: $750 co-contribution (CSQ program, if eligible)
- Structure: 27 units (24 core, 3 elective)
- Delivery: Gold Coast, Greater Brisbane, Sunshine Coast
- RPL: available for experienced workers
- Self-paced: assessment only (RPL) pathway available
Business and management
Certificate III in Business
For business services roles with routine clerical, administrative and operational tasks that use technology and business skills, including giving technical support to a team.
- Fees: $2,000 full fee
- Structure: 13 units (6 core, 7 elective)
- Delivery: Flexible delivery
- Self-paced: assessment only (RPL) pathway available
Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
For people starting or running their own business, or launching a new venture inside a larger organisation.
- Fees: Fee for service, call for a quote
- Structure: 10 units
- Delivery: Flexible delivery
- Self-paced: assessment only (RPL) pathway available
Diploma of Business
Build the skills for business and management roles, office management or running your own business. Also a pathway to higher education.
- Fees: $8,000 full fee
- Structure: 12 units (5 core, 7 elective)
- Delivery: Flexible, usually class-based
- RPL: available for experienced workers
- Self-paced: assessment only (RPL) pathway available
Diploma of Project Management
Manage project scope, cost, risk and quality. For people who lead and manage projects in any sector.
- Fees: $10,000 full fee
- Structure: 12 units (8 core, 4 elective)
- Delivery: Flexible, usually class-based
- RPL: available for experienced workers
- Self-paced: assessment only (RPL) pathway available
Community services
Diploma of Community Services
Prepare for community services, case management and social housing roles, giving direct social, emotional and practical support to people and communities.
- Fees: $5,000 full fee
- Structure: 20 units (12 core, 8 elective) · 12 months
- Delivery: Police check and Working with Children Check needed before placement
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
For assistant managers and managers in community sector organisations who work independently and report to executive management, directors or boards.
- Fees: $6,000 full fee
- Structure: Advanced diploma
- Delivery: Flexible delivery
Security
Certificate II in Security Operations
Patrol, protect and guard property while unarmed, screen entry, monitor behaviour and remove people from premises. Aligns with Unarmed Guard and Crowd Controller licensing outcomes.
- Fees: $1,100 full fee
- Structure: Licence-aligned
- Delivery: Practical training with an industry trainer
Certificate III in Security Operations
For security officers who patrol, protect and guard property, screen entry and monitor behaviour, with pathways into specialist roles such as close protection.
- Fees: $1,100 full fee
- Structure: Licence-aligned
- Delivery: Practical training with an industry trainer
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