sunitafe student course guide 2011
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Sunraysia Institute of TAFE offers Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses in Mildura, Swan Hill, Robinvale and Ouyen. It has courses in first aid, photography, RSA, training and assessment, barista, event management, nursing, real estate, child care, graphic design, bookeeping, computers, children’s services, education, coffee making, hairdressing, accounting, management, web design, teacher's aid, aged care, marketing, welding, small business, hospitality and many other subjects.TRANSCRIPT
Student Course Guide
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SuniTAFE is your local provider of choice for vocational education and training in North West Victoria.
Located at the top of Victoria’s Food Bowl, SuniTAFE offers a huge range of certificates and diplomas, short courses, apprenticeships and traineeships. In fact, SuniTAFE offers over 350 courses covering 33 industries. You can study with us on-campus full time or part time, or off-campus, flexibly at home and in your workplace.
We have four Campuses located at Mildura, Swan Hill, Ouyen and Robinvale. SuniTAFE enrols almost 10,000 students annually. It’s a great local option for you to learn and live in this unique landscape of rivers and bushland as the gateway to the Australian outback.
By studying locally, you can live at home with your family, save money, stay in touch with your friends, continue to play sport in your local team and most importantly, you don’t have to travel far to gain a great education!
Studying at SuniTAFE is an excellent pathway for people of all ages - from school leavers to those who have been in the workforce for some time and would like to gain a qualification, upgrade their current qualification or are seeking a career change.
SuniTAFE training is more than just teaching you skills. Our first rate teaching staff come from industry and care about your needs. Their training programs will enable you to be a great person to employ and to be job ready.
Once you graduate with your diploma you may be eligible to apply for articulation into a degree program with a designated University if you are interested in going on to higher education.
SuniTAFE continues to build close industry links, particularly in new and emerging industries such as mining and renewable energy to create more training options for you into the future.
SuniTAFE is a well established supporter of local traditional industries who produce some of the highest quality food in the world. We are leaders in training for land and water management. Our farm at Cardross showcases the best available irrigation technology for training purposes. Research partnerships at the Swan Hill farm support the future of dryland and irrigated food production.
SuniTAFE is a great local option with excellent facilities for you to learn and enjoy.
Visit us at www.sunitafe.edu.au
to SuniTAFE! Welcome
SuniTAFE is the largest vocational education provider in North West Victoria. Since 1979, SuniTAFE has helped more than 240,000 Australians realise their learning and creative potential.
SuniTAFE has set them off down exciting new career paths, seen them start businesses of their own and enriched their lives with fulfilling new ways to spend their leisure time.
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Disclaimer
Please note that the information given is intended as a guide for current and prospective students or interested persons.
At the time of printing, the information contained was correct. However, changes may have occurred since printing. Please check with your nearest campus should you have queries.
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Campus Locations 4
How can I find out more? 6
VET FEE-HELP at SuniTAFE 6
SuniTAFE Pathways to University 7
2011 Courses
Language, Literacy and Work Skills 10
Health and Wellbeing 13
Koorie Training 20
Industry and Energy 22
Hospitality and Personal Services 28
Automotive, Transport and OH&S 38
Education and Media 43
SuniTAFE Business Solutions 48
Land and Environment 56
Apprenticeships and Traineeships 65
Course Index 68
Application and Enrolment 69
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Support Services
A range of free and confidential support services are available to students across all SuniTAFE campuses. Support services may be able to assist students with personal or study related matters before they create difficulties.
Koorie Advisory Unit Koorie Liaison Officers are based at Mildura, Swan Hill and Robinvale campuses to provide individual support, advice and assistance in all matters relating to students learning.
Student Support ServicesThe Student Support Services aims to facilitate a positive learning environment for students by providing free and confidential support, information, resources, counselling and referral services which meet their needs.
Disability? Impairment? Medical condition?SuniTAFE provides a range of services and adjustments to our learning environments, designed to lessen the impact of students disabilities or medical conditions on their studies.
After documentary evidence is supplied, students can also apply to have individual support and adjustments put in place.
This assistance ensures the student has opportunities, choices and challenges comparable with those offered to others.
Migrant Language Unit
SuniTAFE’s Migrant Language Unit provides English language tuition to adults from non-English speaking backgrounds. The English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are provided at various levels. They help students develop English language skills for survival needs, community access and enhanced employment opportunities.
Bookings must be made in advance as vacancies may be limited. Inspection of facilities is invited and inquiries welcomed.
Public Transport
The Mildura campus is directly serviced by routes 400 and 401 of Sunraysia Bus Lines (SuniTAFE’s stop is titled ‘Eleventh St and Benetook’).
The Swan Hill Campus is directly serviced by the ‘North Route’ of Swan Link Coachlines. For a printable timetable or more information, please visit their websites.
Learning Resource Centre
The Learning Resource Centre located at the Mildura campus includes a Library, Bookshop, Printroom and Videoconference Centre. The Library offers a range of resources to support all programs offered by SuniTAFE.
Skills Recognition
The Skills Recognition Centre can provide advice to help you select the course that’s right for you.
The Skills Recognition Centre will also help you convert your valuable formal education, work and life experience into formal nationally recognised skills.
Benefits of using Skills Recognition services:• Services are user friendly and supportive; • Complete a qualification more quickly;• You can obtain recognition of competency for specific units of a course or the entire course qualification;• You can commence the Skills Recognition process before or after you start training;• You can use Skills Recognition to increase employment opportunities or to continue with further education and training; and • It is probably easier than you think!
The Skills Recognition Centre will:• Guide you through your application;• Help you to interpret your prior experience; • Organise formal assessment of your application; • Follow up on your application to ensure timely service; and • Be available to address any concerns you might have throughout the process.
Accommodation
Make friends while you study and live on campus!SuniTAFE Student Residences at the Mildura campus on Benetook Avenue are a 30 minute walk from the Mildura city centre and a 5 minute walk from a small shopping complex.Accommodation is provided for up to 48 full-time residents studying at SuniTAFE or La Trobe University. There is also accommodation for short stays by SuniTAFE apprentices and trainees on block release and students studying at other educational institutions.The bedrooms for most residents are single or twin share. Short-stay apprentices and trainees stay in hostel style rooms with two sets of bunk beds. All non-hostel bedrooms have wardrobes, desks, chairs, and drawers for each resident. They also have bookshelves and a pin-board. All rooms are fully carpeted and have a reverse cycle air conditioner.
Visitors and GuestsVisitors and guests to SuniTAFE can be accommodated in the motel unit. The motel comprises 8 double bedrooms with ensuites, shared kitchen facilities and a meeting area. There is availability for larger group bookings during term and semester breaks in other units with communal kitchen, bathroom and lounge areas.
Canteen
The Canteen at the Mildura campus is open Monday to Friday for the purchase of a wide range of food and drinks. Evening meals may be purchased on request.
Child Care Centre
The Child Care Centre, TAFE Kids Inc. is located at the Mildura campus and caters for children aged between 6 weeks and 12 years.
The Centre provides age related educational activities including a developmental program for all ages. Also provided are morning and afternoon teas, nutritionally balanced meals, sleep facilities and nappies.
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Direct Credit Transfer is also possible where you are transferring from a different course and have successfully completed the same or equivalent credentials.
SuniTAFE Farms
MilduraSuniTAFE operates a 30 hectare commercial horticultural property at Cardross including the Ag Lab and Lucerne Hill which are used for student training. Horticulture crops produced include wine grapes, dried vine fruit, citrus, stone fruit, avocados and vegetables. The property is well supplied with plant and equipment, has on-site classrooms, and staff and student facilities with state of the art irrigation technology installed.
Swan HillThe 108 hectare farm at Swan Hill has the potential for diverse horticultural and agricultural training with new industry partnered research.
Sustainability in Our Region
SuniTAFE is one of six partner Institutes in the National Centre for Sustainability which works with community partners to foster sustainable behaviour change.
The Sunraysia branch specialises in conservation and land management, renewable energy and community sustainability. The branch undertakes management of environmental projects including pest and weed control, revegetation and community capacity building.
International Focus
Deakin @ Your Doorstep - Swan Hill
SuniTAFE and Deakin University together with Chisholm Institute of TAFE and East Gippsland Institute of TAFE, have formed a unique partnership for the delivery of a joint program delivering diplomas in Children’s Services, Community Services Work and Accounting alongside the Deakin University Associate Degree of Arts, Business and Science. This program enables students to gain valuable vocational skills in the diploma course studied whilst building a pathway to Deakin University.
Key features include: • graduates guaranteed of the pathway to Deakin with up to 18 months credit in the course area; and• articulations into Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Management and Bachelor of Commerce.
This provides a unique opportunity for people to stay engaged in learning in the Swan Hill district and to build both vocational qualifications and skills together with the capacity to build a learning career with Deakin University.
For further information refer to the SuniTAFE Pathways to University Chart or visit the SuniTAFE website.
Training Restaurant
Restaurant Délice is open to the community for lunch from March until October. Restaurant dates are scheduled at the start of each year. For further details visit www.sunitafe.edu.au
Restaurant Délice is also the venue of choice for graduations and other special events hosted by SuniTAFE.
The international student recruitment program continues to grow and develop. International students studying at SuniTAFE have travelled from China, Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Vietnam and Thailand. Students study a variety of courses in industry areas such as automotive, commercial cookery, hospitality, production horticulture and wholesale nursery. For more information about the international student program contact the International Students Unit or visit our website.
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)
SuniTAFE is a provider of English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS).
Specialising in intermediate levels of English language study, staff can assist students to improve their English language skills and assist them to achieve the level of English they require for entry into studies with SuniTAFE, employment or other further study in Australia.
Pathways and Articulations
SuniTAFE courses can give your tertiary education a kick start allowing you to gradually begin higher education study in an excellent learning environment before moving onto University.
Some students choose to extend studies completed at SuniTAFE by applying to a related degree program at University and often gain Advanced Standing (credit) towards the degree.
SuniTAFE has a partnership with La Trobe University which is co-located on the Benetook Avenue campus in Mildura. We also have articulation pathways to Deakin University, Flinders University, Charles Sturt University, University of Ballarat, RMIT University, William Angliss Institute and Box Hill Institute.
Other students use SuniTAFE studies as an opportunity to demonstrate their academic potential should they feel their grades in prior studies - such as VCE - do not reflect this.
You can also progress to other courses within SuniTAFE, for example, on course completion of the Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) you may choose to go on to study the Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery).
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Centrally located in Benetook Avenue, the Mildura campus is home to the National Centre for Sustainability. The Koorie Cultural Centre - Dulka Yuppata is also located on campus as well as trade and business facilities and student residences. SuniTAFE operates a large production horticulture property that is also used for training purposes.
Mildura CampusBenetook AvenueMildura, Victoria 3500Telephone 03 5022 3666Facsimile 03 5022 3600Email [email protected]
The Swan Hill campus features state of the art facilities and learning environments particularly in the hairdressing and trades areas and features automotive heavy vehicle trade education. Located several kilometres from Swan Hill is the SuniTAFE farm encompassing 108 hectares with potential for diverse horticulture and agricultural training and industry partnered research.
Swan Hill Campus64 Sea Lake - Swan Hill RoadSwan Hill, Victoria 3585Telephone 03 5036 0220Facsimile 03 5036 0295Email [email protected]
Mildura Campus Swan Hill Campus
Deakin Avenue
Benetook Avenue
Lime Avenue
Benetook Avenue
Karadoc Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Seventeenth Street
Sixteenth Street
Millewa AvenueChannel
SuniTAFEFARM
IrympleSecondary
College
Swan HillPrimary School
Barry SteggallPark
TOWN CENTRE
Mildura Campus
Robinvale Campus
Swan Hill Campus
Mallee Campus (Ouyen)
Dow Avenue
DairtnunkAvenue
CarwarpAvenue
Fourteenth Street
Eleventh Street
Parke Street
HOSPITAL
HOSPITAL
Nicholls Street
Alexander Street
Latje Road
Donald Street
Swan H
ill
Latje Road
Murray ValleyAboriginal Coop
ServiceStation
Oval
RobinvaleSecondary
College
Ouyen SecondaryCollege
Caravan Park
Manangatang
Bromley Road
Watkin Street
Euston
Melbourne
Britt Street
Gregory Street Hughes Street
Mitchell Street
Emmet Street
Matheson Street
Fuller Street
Scott Street
Oke Street
How
e Street
Ritchie Street
Farrell Street (Clader Highw
ay)
Pickering Street
Cooper Street
Hunt Street
William Street
Adelaide
Mildura
Gray Street
Parkside Avenue
Woorinen Road
Murlong Street
McCallum Street
Gray Street
Sea Lake - Swan Hill Road
Quin Avenue
SuniTAFE
SuniTAFE
SuniTAFE
SuniTAFE
Deakin Avenue
Benetook Avenue
Lime Avenue
Benetook Avenue
Karadoc Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Seventeenth Street
Sixteenth Street
Millewa AvenueChannel
SuniTAFEFARM
IrympleSecondary
College
Swan HillPrimary School
Barry SteggallPark
TOWN CENTRE
Mildura Campus
Robinvale Campus
Swan Hill Campus
Mallee Campus (Ouyen)
Dow Avenue
DairtnunkAvenue
CarwarpAvenue
Fourteenth Street
Eleventh Street
Parke Street
HOSPITAL
HOSPITAL
Nicholls Street
Alexander Street
Latje Road
Donald Street
Swan H
ill
Latje Road
Murray ValleyAboriginal Coop
ServiceStation
Oval
RobinvaleSecondary
College
Ouyen SecondaryCollege
Caravan Park
Manangatang
Bromley Road
Watkin Street
Euston
Melbourne
Britt Street
Gregory Street Hughes Street
Mitchell Street
Emmet Street
Matheson Street
Fuller Street
Scott Street
Oke Street
How
e Street
Ritchie Street
Farrell Street (Clader Highw
ay)
Pickering Street
Cooper Street
Hunt Street
William Street
Adelaide
Mildura
Gray Street
Parkside Avenue
Woorinen Road
Murlong Street
McCallum Street
Gray Street
Sea Lake - Swan Hill Road
Quin Avenue
SuniTAFE
SuniTAFE
SuniTAFE
SuniTAFE
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Heavily involved in adult education and Koorie programs, Robinvale is ideally located to take advantage of extensive horticultural developments that require timely training solutions.
Robinvale Campus160 Bromley RoadRobinvale, Victoria 3549Telephone 03 5051 8300Facsimile 03 5051 8320Email [email protected]
Located in the Northern Mallee at Ouyen our campus focuses on dryland agriculture training and flexible delivery of courses to overcome the tyranny of distance. The Campus is able to respond to the needs of local small rural communities and offer first class training in a range of areas.
Mallee Campus46 Oke StreetOuyen, Victoria 3490Telephone 03 5091 0400Facsimile 03 5091 0420Email [email protected]
Robinvale Campus Mallee Campus
Deakin Avenue
Benetook Avenue
Lime Avenue
Benetook Avenue
Karadoc Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Seventeenth Street
Sixteenth Street
Millewa AvenueChannel
SuniTAFEFARM
IrympleSecondary
College
Swan HillPrimary School
Barry SteggallPark
TOWN CENTRE
Mildura Campus
Robinvale Campus
Swan Hill Campus
Mallee Campus (Ouyen)
Dow Avenue
DairtnunkAvenue
CarwarpAvenue
Fourteenth Street
Eleventh Street
Parke Street
HOSPITAL
HOSPITAL
Nicholls Street
Alexander Street
Latje Road
Donald Street
Swan H
ill
Latje Road
Murray ValleyAboriginal Coop
ServiceStation
Oval
RobinvaleSecondary
College
Ouyen SecondaryCollege
Caravan Park
Manangatang
Bromley Road
Watkin Street
Euston
Melbourne
Britt Street
Gregory Street Hughes Street
Mitchell Street
Emmet Street
Matheson Street
Fuller Street
Scott Street
Oke Street
How
e Street
Ritchie Street
Farrell Street (Clader Highw
ay)
Pickering Street
Cooper Street
Hunt Street
William Street
Adelaide
Mildura
Gray Street
Parkside Avenue
Woorinen Road
Murlong Street
McCallum Street
Gray Street
Sea Lake - Swan Hill Road
Quin Avenue
SuniTAFE
SuniTAFE
SuniTAFE
SuniTAFE
Deakin Avenue
Benetook Avenue
Lime Avenue
Benetook Avenue
Karadoc Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Seventeenth Street
Sixteenth Street
Millewa AvenueChannel
SuniTAFEFARM
IrympleSecondary
College
Swan HillPrimary School
Barry SteggallPark
TOWN CENTRE
Mildura Campus
Robinvale Campus
Swan Hill Campus
Mallee Campus (Ouyen)
Dow Avenue
DairtnunkAvenue
CarwarpAvenue
Fourteenth Street
Eleventh Street
Parke Street
HOSPITAL
HOSPITAL
Nicholls Street
Alexander Street
Latje Road
Donald Street
Swan H
ill
Latje Road
Murray ValleyAboriginal Coop
ServiceStation
Oval
RobinvaleSecondary
College
Ouyen SecondaryCollege
Caravan Park
Manangatang
Bromley Road
Watkin Street
Euston
Melbourne
Britt Street
Gregory Street Hughes Street
Mitchell Street
Emmet Street
Matheson Street
Fuller Street
Scott Street
Oke Street
How
e Street
Ritchie Street
Farrell Street (Clader Highw
ay)
Pickering Street
Cooper Street
Hunt Street
William Street
Adelaide
Mildura
Gray Street
Parkside Avenue
Woorinen Road
Murlong Street
McCallum Street
Gray Street
Sea Lake - Swan Hill Road
Quin Avenue
SuniTAFE
SuniTAFE
SuniTAFE
SuniTAFE
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Information Sessions
Information sessions held between September and January are a great way to gain specific course information on the courses that you are interested in.
Grow Your Career Day
Held annually Grow Your Career Days are aimed at Year 10, 11 and 12 students from across North West Victoria and South West NSW as the central informative career information expo.
The Career Days bring a broad selection of industries and employers together in one location to support your career decisions.
Open Day
Held annually Open Day is a fantastic opportunity to investigate the wide range of courses offered at SuniTAFE, tour the facilities and talk to specialist staff in your area of interest. Visitors to Open Day will be able to take advantage of the many displays that showcase learning at SuniTAFE.
Up-to-date Information
Our website contains the most currentinformation on courses, events and news at SuniTAFE. Check it out! www.sunitafe.edu.au
International StudentsFor information on courses available to international students contact the International Students Unit or visit the SuniTAFE website.
Course Levels Explained
SuniTAFE offers training at many different levels which relate to the skills or qualifications needed to gain entry to positions in the workforce.
The following explains the differences between the levels and may help you select a course that suits your needs. Refer to individual programs for entrance requirements.
Advanced Diploma• requires completion of a secondary school certificate (or mature age) for entry;• two years full-time or equivalent part-time study; and
What is VET FEE-HELP?
VET FEE-HELP assists eligible and full fee-paying students undertaking approved VET courses to pay for all or part of their tuition costs.
You will repay the loan to the Australian Government through the tax system once you reach the minimum income threshold level for repayment, which for the 2009/2010 financial year is $43,150.
SuniTAFE is an approved VET FEE-HELP assistance provider. Students wishing to access VET FEE-HELP assistance are invited to discuss their eligibility with SuniTAFE.
• preparation for supervisory and middle management or for operating at a high level of expertise within a particular skill area.
Diploma• requires completion of a secondary school certificate (or mature age) for entry;• two years full-time or equivalent part-time study; and• self directed application of skills and knowledge with substantial depth in some areas and personal responsibility in undertaking complex operations or in organising others.
Certificate• levels 1 to 4 (Certificate I to IV);• varies from six months to one year full-time or equivalent part-time study; and• preparation for working in areas which require basic fundamental skills.
How do I apply?
If you are eligible for VET FEE-HELP assistance and would like to obtain a FEE HELP loan, you must first read a copy of the VET FEE-HELP Information Guide for Students and then obtain a Request for VET FEE-HELP assistance form, both available from SuniTAFE Student Administration.
Visit the SuniTAFE website for information on VET tuition fees and census dates on courses.
For further information on VET FEE-HELP please visit www.deewr.gov.au/vetfeehelp
Are you eligible?
An eligible student (for the purpose of VET FEE-HELP): • is an Australian citizen or permanent humanitarian visa holder who will be resident in Australia for the duration of the unit of study in which they are seeking VET FEE-HELP assistance; • is a full fee-paying student or a Victorian subsidised student enrolled on or before the census date in an eligible VET Unit of Study through an approved VET provider and remains enrolled in the unit at the end of the census date;• meets the tax file number requirements; • has completed, signed and submitted a valid request for VET FEE-HELP assistance form for the unit or the course of which the unit forms a part, on or before the census date; and • has not exceeded the FEE-HELP limit.
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more info?How can I find out more?
VET FEE-HELP at SuniTAFE
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your pathchooseSuniTAFE Pathways to University
YEAR 1 Semester 1 Semester 2
Your SuniTAFE diploma or advanced diploma will be recognised by the following Tertiary Institutions for the indicated Advanced Standing. Students should note that granting of academic credit with various institutions may differ, and in most cases needs to be confirmed by the student with the tertiary institution. Students should note that granting of academic credit is based on the student’s individual achievement and on the mix of units studied during their SuniTAFE course.
YEAR 2 Semester 1 Semester 2
YEAR 3 Semester 1 Semester 2
YEAR 4 Semester 1 Semester 2
Accounting & Business Management
Advanced Diploma of Management
Advanced Diploma of Management
Bachelor of ManagementMaximum 11 credit points from 24. Exemption to GeneralStudies Stream.
Bachelor of CommerceMaximum 11 credit points from 24.
Diploma of Management DeakinUniversity
Bachelor of ManagementMaximum 8 credit points from 24. Exemption to General Studies Stream.
Diploma of Management DeakinUniversity
Bachelor of CommerceMaximum 8 credit points from 24.
DeakinUniversityDeakinUniversity
Diploma of Accounting DeakinUniversity
Bachelor of CommerceMaximum 8 credit points from 24.
Advanced Diploma of Accounting
Advanced Diploma of Accounting
Bachelor of CommerceMaximum 11 credit points from 24. Exemption to GeneralStudies Stream.
Bachelor of ManagementMaximum 12 credit points from 24.
DeakinUniversity
DeakinUniversity
La TrobeUniversity
Bachelor of BusinessMaximum 60 credit points from 360.
Diploma of Accounting
La TrobeUniversity
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)Maximum 60 credit points from 360.
Diploma of AccountingDiploma of Rural Business ManagementDiploma of Rural Business Management
DeakinUniversityDeakinUniversity
Bachelor of ManagementMaximum 7 credit points from 24.
Bachelor of CommerceMaximum 6 credit points from 24.
Diploma of Rural Business Management
Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of Agricultural Business ManagementUp to 8 subjects - 64 credit points.
Diploma of Rural Business Management
Diploma of Management
Charles SturtUniversity
Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of Horticulture (including specialisations)Up to 8 subjects - 64 credit points.
Bachelor of Business StudiesUp to 4 units of 24.
Diploma of Rural Business Management
Diploma of Management
Charles SturtUniversity
Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of AgricultureUp to 8 subjects - 64 credit points.
Bachelor of Business (all specialisations)Up to 4 units of 24.
Diploma of Rural Business Management
Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of Agricultural ScienceUp to 8 subjects - 64 credit points.
Advanced Diploma of Management
Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of Business StudiesUp to 2 units from 24.
Diploma of Rural Business Management
Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of Ecological AgricultureUp to 8 subjects - 64 credit points.
Advanced Diploma of Management
Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of Business (all specialisations)Up to 2 units from 24.
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Diploma of Business Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of BusinessUp to 4 units of 24.
Diploma of Business Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of Business (all specialisations)Up to 4 units of 24.
Diploma of Logistics
Diploma of LogisticsDiploma of Logistics
DeakinUniversityDeakinUniversityDeakinUniversity
Bachelor of ManagementMaximum 8 credit points from 24. Exemption to General Studies Stream.
Bachelor of Business Information SystemsMaximum 5 credit points from 24.
Bachelor of CommerceMaximum 6 credit points from 24.
Logistics
Accounting & Business Management Cont’d...
Yr 1 units; Concepts of Communities
Yr 2 units; Electives 1 & 2
Yr 3 units; Electives 3, 4 & 5
Yr 4 units; Elective 6
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Hospitality
Diploma of Hospitality
Diploma of Hospitality
DeakinUniversityDeakinUniversity
Bachelor of ManagementMaximum 8 credit points from 24. Exemption to General Studies Stream.
Bachelor of CommerceMaximum 7 credit points from 24. Exemption to General Studies Stream.
Diploma of Hospitality William Angliss Institute
Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality ManagementMaximum 8 credit points from 24.
Diploma of Hospitality Box Hill Institute
Bachelor of Hospitality5 subjects from 12.
Education & Community Services
Diploma of Community Services Work
Diploma of Community Services Work
DeakinUniversity
DeakinUniversity
Bachelor of Social WorkUp to 13 credit points from 32.
Bachelor of Health SciencesUp to 10 credit points from 24.
Bachelor of EducationMaximum 105 credit points from 480.
La TrobeUniversity
Yr 1 units; Childhood in contemporary times
Yr 2 units; Electives 1 & 2
Yr 3 units; Electives 3, 4 & 5
Yr 4 units; Elective 6
Bachelor of EducationMaximum 105 credit points from 480.
La TrobeUniversity
Yr 1; 3 units Yr 2; 2 units Yr 3; 1 unit Yr 4; Elective 6
Bachelor of EducationMaximum 90 credit points from 480.
La TrobeUniversity
Design & Arts
Diploma of Graphic Design
Diploma of Graphic Design
Universityof BallaratCharles Sturt University
Bachelor of Applied Management Studies (Design)Confirmed 8 credit points from 24.
Bachelor of Arts (Graphic Design)64 credit points. Entry into 2nd year.
Diploma of Visual Art La TrobeUniversity
Bachelor of Visual ArtsMaximum 120 credit points from 360.
Diploma of Graphic Design La TrobeUniversity
Bachelor of Graphic DesignMaximum 120 credit points from 360.
Your path toSuniTAFE Pathways to University
Diploma of Community Services Work
Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care)
Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
Nursing
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Occupational Health and Safety
Conservation & Land ManagementDiploma of Conservation and Land Management
Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Conservation and Land Management)Up to 64 credit points.
Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Land and Water)Up to 64 credit points.
Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Catchment Management)Up to 64 credit points.
Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of Applied Science (Parks, Recreation and Heritage)Up to 48 credit points.
Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of Ecological Agricultural SystemsUp to 8 subjects - 64 credit points.
Diploma of Occupational Health and SafetyDiploma of Occupational Health and Safety
Diploma of Production Horticulture
Diploma of Accounting
Diploma of Accounting
Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care)Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care)Diploma of Community Services Work
Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of Agricultural Business ManagementUp to 8 subjects - 64 credit points.
Diploma of Production Horticulture
Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of Horticulture (including specialisations)Up to 8 subjects - 64 credit points.
Horticulture & Agriculture
Deakin @ Your Doorstep - a partnership between SuniTAFE Swan Hill and Deakin University
Diploma of Production Horticulture
Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of Agricultural ScienceUp to 8 subjects - 64 credit points.
Diploma of Horticulture(Wholesale Nursery)
Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of Agricultural Business ManagementUp to 8 subjects - 64 credit points.
Diploma of Production Horticulture
Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of Ecological Agricultural SystemsUp to 8 subjects - 64 credit points.
Diploma of Production Horticulture
Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of AgricultureUp to 8 subjects - 64 credit points.
Diploma of Horticulture(Wholesale Nursery)
Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of AgricultureUp to 8 subjects - 64 credit points.
Diploma of Horticulture(Wholesale Nursery)
Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of Agricultural ScienceUp to 8 subjects - 64 credit points.
Diploma of Horticulture(Wholesale Nursery)
Charles SturtUniversity
Bachelor of Horticulture (including specialisations)Up to 8 subjects - 64 credit points.
Your path to
DeakinUniversityDeakinUniversity
Bachelor of CommerceMaximum 6 credit points from 24.
Bachelor of ManagementMaximum 8 credit points from 24.
Deakin University(Warrnambool)
Deakin University(Warrnambool)
Deakin University(Warrnambool)
Deakin University(Warrnambool)
Deakin University(Warrnambool)
Bachelor of CommerceUp to 16 credit points from 24.
Bachelor of ManagementUp to 16 credit points from 24.
Bachelor of Health SciencesUp to 16 credit points from 24.
Bachelor of EducationUp to 16 credit points from 24.
Bachelor of Health SciencesUp to 16 credit points from 24.
and Associate Degree of Arts, Business & Science (Business Studies)
and Associate Degree of Arts, Business & Science (Business Studies)
and Associate Degree of Arts, Business & Science (Health Studies)
and Associate Degree of Arts, Business & Science (Education Studies)
and Associate Degree of Arts, Business & Science
Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing) RMIT Bachelor of Nursing
In these programs the Associate Degree of Arts, Business and Sciences is delivered concurrently with a SuniTAFE diploma in the stream indicated (left). Successful graduates have guaranteed entry to the indicated Bachelor program at Deakin Warrnambool.
http://www.sunitafe.edu.au/courses/deakin-at-your-doorstep.aspx
Chat and Chew Café in Mildura and Chatterbox Café in Swan Hill are facilities for students enrolled in the Certificate I in Work Education to provide training and skills in readiness for the workplace.
Students are trained using modern equipment parallel to the equipment utilised by our local businesses and the hospitality industry.
SuniTAFE is a provider of English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS). These are also known as English as a Second Langauge (ESL) courses.
Specialising in intermediate levels of English language study, staff can assist students to achieve the level of English they require for entry into a SuniTAFE course or employment.
Strong English language skills are essential for success in studying in a course at SuniTAFE.
Our English courses can help students improve theirEnglish language proficiency in preparation for further study in Australia.
The lifelong learning needs of adults are served by further education. A wide range of accredited courses and migrant English programs are offered to assist students in the improvement of basic education and the development of literacy and numeracy skills. The skills developed not only prepare individuals for vocational training, further education and higher education, but meet personal needs and improve the life skills needed to increase participation in the community and workplace.
• Further Education• Higher Education
Possible Career Pathways Training Café
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)
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Language, Literacy and Work Skills
These courses are designed to improve your literacy, numeracy and general education skills. It is possible for a student to complete a certificate through a combination of educational providers. Credit recognition towards other qualifications can be gained for any successfully completed endorsed Training Package units. Components of the course may be delivered independently or in combination with other qualifications resulting in dual awards.
Certificates in General Education for Adults
MilduraSwan Hill RobinvaleMallee
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February1 yearDirect to the InstituteFull timePart time
Based on the student’s need to develop literacy, numeracy and general education skills. Participants in any of the five courses in the General Education for Adults Framework may enter the courses at any level. Participants may complete any or all of the courses depending on their needs. For adults who have not completed secondary education.
Course Code 21770VIC Course in Initial General Education for Adults 21771VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory) 21772VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults 21773VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults 21774VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults
A post school course for people with disabilities or who may have special learning needs.
Certificate I in Work Education
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February2 yearsDirect to the InstituteFull time Participants must be capable of competitive open employment.
Course Code 21672VIC
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This course is specifically intended for those adults who, for a variety of reasons, have not had the opportunity to qualify for tertiary entrance through traditional pathways of secondary schooling.
Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February1 yearDirect to the InstituteFull timePart Time
Students must be at least 18 years of age or turning 18 years during the course. Preference may be given to those applicants who for a variety of reasons have not previously had access to the traditional tertiary pathway via senior secondary schooling. Literacy test and an International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) 5.5 (with no individual band less than 5.0) or equivalent for students with English as a second language.
Course Code 39260QLD
Language, Literacy and Numeracy Program (LLNP)
The Language, Literacy and Numeracy Program is a Commonwealth funded, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations project. It aims to provide training which assists you to make a real improvement in your language, literacy and numeracy skills, thereby increasing your chances of obtaining employment or undertaking further education and training and improving your future.
Certificates in General Education for Adults modulesCertificates in Spoken and Written English modules
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Entrance Requirements
Please make contact with Centrelink or a Job Network provider for further information in applying for a place in this course.
RobinvaleMallee
These courses aim to assist adult learners of non-English speaking backgrounds to develop language and literacy skills to undertake further education and training, seek and maintain employment and participate in the community.
Certificates in Spoken and Written English
MilduraSwan Hill Robinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February1 yearDirect to the InstituteFull timePart time
Students are expected to have reached a minimum survival level of English and be over 18 years of age. Applicants will be required to attend an interview with the coordinator to ascertain correct entry point to the course.Entrance can be obtained through a; Language, Literacy and Numeracy Program (LLNP), b; Adult Migrant Education Program (AMEP), c; fee for service or d; profile classes.
Course Code 91418NSW Course in Preliminary Spoken and Written English 91421NSW Certificate I in Spoken and Written English 91422NSW Certificate II in Spoken and Written English 91423NSW Certificate III in Spoken and Written English 91420NSW Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English - Employment 91419NSW Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English - Further Studies
Health and Wellbeing
Training in health and community services prepares students for work in the human services industry in the areas of aged care, child care, nursing, community services work, disability work, allied health, first aid and other health related areas.
See page 67 for a list of health traineeships.
• Division 2 Nurse• Personal Carer• Disability Support Person • Home Care Assistant• Community Care Worker• Community Services Worker• Accommodation Support Worker• Therapy Assistant
Information Sessions
Information sessions for 2011 enrolment in the following courses will be held in October and January. Visit us at www.sunitafe.edu.au for further information.
• Children’s Services• Community Services• Nursing and Aged Care
Training ward
The training ward provides a hospital ward set-up with beds, training mannequins and other health equipment to provide simulated/hands on training experiences for students.
Possible Career Pathways
• Physiotherapy Assistant• Occupational Therapy Assistant• Podiatry Assistant• Speech Pathology Assistant• Allied Health Assistant• Dietetic Assistant• Child Care Educator
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This course prepares students for working under supervision in aged care and the disability sector. Students will help maintain people’s personal care and other activities including the supervision of other workers. This qualification also enables medication administration via dose administration aids such as Webster packs.
Certificate III in Aged Care
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
1 yearDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Part timeTraineeship
Victorian Police Check, literacy test and interview.
Course Code CHC30208 (incorporating CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability - Swan Hill only)
Successful completion of this course enables graduates to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia in Division 2 of the Nurses Register. Division 2 Nurses work under the supervision of Division 1 Nurses, mainly in aged care facilities, some community centres and hospitals. Anatomy, Physiology, Mathematics and English updates will be available online for Division 2 nurses wishing to attain entry into the medication endorsement program.
Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
January,Ongoing
1.5 yearsApply through VTAC, direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timeTraineeship
Vetassess test (numeracy and literacy test), Victorian Police Check and interview.
Course Code HLT43407
This SuniTAFE course has a formal pathway to a tertiary Institution. For further information refer to the SuniTAFE Pathways to University chart on pages 7, 8 and 9.Formal Pathway
Successful completion of this course enables graduates to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia in Division 2 of the Nurses Register. Division 2 Nurses work under the supervision of Division 1 Nurses, mainly in aged care facilities, some community centres and hospitals. Anatomy, Physiology, Mathematics and English updates will be available online for Division 2 nurses wishing to attain entry into the medication endorsement program.
Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
January1.5 yearsApply through VTAC or direct to the Institute.
Full timeInternational
Vetassess test (numeracy and literacy test), Victorian Police Check and interview.
Course Code HLT51607
This course prepares students for working under supervision in aged care and the disability sector. Students will help maintain people’s personal care and other activities including the supervision of other workers. This qualification also enables medication administration via dose administration
Course Code CHC30208 (incorporating CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability - Swan Hill only)
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This course prepares students to work in the childcare industry and in a broad range of settings where children from infancy to twelve years are cared for by people other than their primary caregivers.
Certificate III in Children’s Services
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
1 yearDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Part timeTraineeship
Working with Children Check, Victorian Police Check, interview and literacy test.
Course Code CHC30708
This course is designed to prepare workers to be responsible for the planning and implementation of quality programs for children to best meet their developmental needs.
Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care)
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
2 yearsApply through VTAC, direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timeTraineeshipFlexible deliveryInternational
Working with Children Check, Victorian Police Check, interview and literacy test.
Course Code CHC50908
This SuniTAFE course has a formal pathway to a tertiary Institution. For further information refer to the SuniTAFE Pathways to University chart on pages 7, 8 and 9.Formal Pathway
This course is designed to meet the training needs of Division 2 Registered Nurses requiring registration for Medication Endorsement with the Nurses Board of Victoria.
Medication Administration for Division 2 Registered Nurses in Victoria
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February26 weeksDirect to the InstitutePart time Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled Division 2 nursing) or an update in Anatomy and Physiology, Mathematics and English, Vetassess test (numeracy and literacy test), Victorian Police Check, interview and currently registered with the Nurses Board of Victoria as a Division 2 Nurse.
Course Code Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing) modules
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This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills required to perform competently as a professional Welfare Worker across a variety of settings within the social and community services industry.
Diploma of Community Services Work
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February2 yearsApply through VTAC or direct to the Institute.
Full timePart time
Literacy test and individual written test, interview and basic computer skills.
Course Code CHC50608
This SuniTAFE course has a formal pathway to a tertiary Institution. For further information refer to the SuniTAFE Pathways to University chart on pages 7, 8 and 9.Formal Pathway
Participants in this course will develop skills required to provide day to day support in community settings and/or provide assistance with entitlements and benefits under the broad direction of others. Specialist areas include an orientation to working with individuals with special needs such as mental health issues, domestic violence, disability and child protection.
Certificate III in Community Services Work
MilduraSwan HillRobinvaleMallee
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1.5 yearsDirect to the Institutethrough an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Traineeship The student must be employed as a trainee at least 13 hours per week, Working with Children Check, Victorian Police Check and literacy test.
Course Code CHC30108
Learn about the community services industry in preparation for further training. Students get the chance to see how their learning applies in the industry through work placement.
Certificate II in Community Services
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
July,Ongoing
6 monthsDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Part timeTraineeship
Selection interview, basic literacy skills and a keen interest in the area of community services.
Course Code CHC20108
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This course will aid workers to provide assistance to allied health professionals. Workers at this level operate under direct supervision and do not conduct programs or therapeutic interventions.
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
MilduraSwan Hill RobinvaleMallee
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 - 2 yearsDirect to the Institutethrough an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Traineeship The student must be employed as an allied health assistant trainee at least 13 hours per week.
Course Code HLT32407
This course will prepare participants for working under supervision in the aged care and the disability sectors. Participants will help maintain people’s personal care and other activities, and may supervise other workers. This qualification also enables the medication administration via dose administration aids such as Webster packs.
Certificate III in Disability
Mildura Swan HillRobinvaleMallee
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
2 yearsDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Part timeTraineeship
Interview and completion of an entrance paper to assist in identifying literacy needs. Working in industry a minimum of 13 hours per week, Victorian Police Check.
Course Code CHC30408
This course aims to train workers who provide therapeutic and program related support to allied health professionals. The worker is required to conduct therapeutic and program related activities under the guidance of an allied health professional.
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
MilduraSwan Hill RobinvaleMallee
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 - 2 yearsDirect to the Institutethrough an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Traineeship The student must be employed as an allied health assistant trainee at least 13 hours per week.
Course Code HLT42507
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This qualification addresses work in client’s homes and other community settings under regular supervision within clearly defined organisational guidelines and service plans.
Certificate III in Home and Community Care
MilduraSwan HillRobinvaleMallee
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1.5 yearsDirect to the Institutethrough an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Traineeship Working with Children Check, Victorian Police Check, interview, literacy test and working in industry a minimum of 13 hours per week.
Course Code CHC30308
This qualification covers those who work in youth and family intervention, including practice specialisations in residential and out of home care, child protection, family support and early intervention. Workers are under a broad supervision framework and operate in clearly defined organisation guidelines, service plans and position specifications.
Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Child Protection)
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1.5 yearsDirect to the Institutethrough an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Traineeship Employed in the industry for a minimum of 13 hours per week, Working with Children Check, Victorian Police Check.
Course Code CHC41508
This course provides training to work in the disability sector supporting people with disabilities and enhancing their ability to achieve levels of independence, self reliance and community participation.
Certificate IV in Disability
MilduraSwan HillRobinvaleMallee
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1.5 yearsDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
TraineeshipFlexible delivery
Interview and the student must be employed as a trainee at least 13 hours per week, Victorian Police Check and literacy test.
Course Code CHC40308
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This course provides training to work in the community services industry to support the practice of mediation and co-mediation across a broad range of agencies, community groups and families.
Certificate IV in Mediation
MilduraSwan HillRobinvaleMallee
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing2 yearsDirect to the Institutethrough an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Traineeship The student must be employed as a trainee, Working with Children Check, Victorian Police Check, interview and literacy test.
Course Code CHC42308
This qualification covers workers who complete a wide range of administrative tasks, under direct or indirect supervision. These functions can be carried out in a range of settings, including hospitals, community health centres and private practice.
Certificate III in Health Administration
MilduraSwan HillRobinvaleMallee
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 yearDirect to the Institutethrough an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Traineeship The student must be employed as a trainee.
Course Code HLT32907
This qualification covers workers who provide administrative functions in health services where the worker is required to work autonomously or as a senior member of staff in an administrative team.
Certificate IV in Health Administration
Mildura Swan Hill Robinvale Mallee
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 yearDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timePart timeTraineeship
The student must be employed in the health industry at least 13 hours per week.
Course Code HLT43207
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• Pathways to further study and employment
• Artist• Craftsperson
Possible Career Pathways
The Dulka Yuppata Koorie Cultural Centre incorporatesa gallery displaying students artwork and a library of Indigenous resources.
Gallery
The Centre is an important part of the local Koorie community delivering education and general community projects.
Dulka Yuppata Koorie Cultural Centre
Koorie Training
Celebrate cultural values, participate in Indigenous Art Awards, further opportunities for employment and participate in community focussed initiatives. Courses are conducted in a supportive learning environment with the Dulka Yuppata Koorie Cultural Centre.
This course is an alternative to VCE for those students who want to follow a practical and vocationally oriented stream. Whereas VCE is usually a pathway to University, the VCAL is used by students who want to go on to vocational training at TAFE, get an apprenticeship, or directly enter the workforce.
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) Koorie Specific
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February1 yearDirect to the InstituteFull time All students will be interviewed and assessed and placed at the appropriate VCAL level to suit their learning needs, abilities and interests.
Course Code 21352VIC Foundation 21353VIC Intermediate 21354VIC Senior
These courses aim to provide students with experience in a wide range of art and design applications.
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February
JulyCertificate II Level
2 years
16 weeks Certificate II Level
Direct to the InstituteFull timePart time
Selection of participants is primarily the preserve of the local Indigenous community. Applicants must demonstrate a desire and commitment to undertake an art course.
Course Code CUV20203 Certificate II in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts CUV30203 Certificate III in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts CUV40203 Certificate IV in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts
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Industry and Energy
Trade skills have never been in higher demand. SuniTAFE offers programs designed to prepare students for employment in this booming industry. Our courses are embracing new sustainability practices and techniques and we have introduced courses in renewable energy.
See page 66 for a list of building, plumbing, engineering and electrical apprenticeships.
• A Grade Electrician• Electrical Tradesperson• Carpenter• Builder
Possible Career Pathways
• Painter• Decorator• Joiner• Cabinet Maker
• Plumber• Gasfitter• Engineering Tradesperson• Engineering Technician
• Metal Press Operator• Fitter and Turner• Welding Inspector• Salesperson
Information sessions for 2011 enrolment in the following courses will be held at the Swan Hill Campus. Visit us at www.sunitafe.edu.au for further information. - Trades Information Day - 1 December 2010 - Trades Enrolment Day - 19 January 2011
Information Sessions
The nine star energy-rated Eco Demonstration Centre in Swan Hill showcases innovative design techniques and promotes eco friendly products and innovative building practices.
Building Site Students enrolled in the building trades are involved in practical learning in the design and construction of bungalows and SuniPODs which are seven and a half star energy-rated portable buildings.
Eco Demonstration Centre
Industry and Energy
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This course provides individuals with basic work-related practical skills and knowledge prior to commencing work on-site as a Carpenter. Students who successfully complete this course and gain an Apprenticeship in Carpentry may receive a reduction off the time to be served in the Apprenticeship course.
Certificate II in Building and Construction (Bricklaying, Carpentry, Painting and Decorating, Wall and Ceiling Lining, Wall and Floor Tiling and Solid Plastering)
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
January/July (Mildura)May (Swan Hill)
20 weeks(Mildura)28 weeks(Swan Hill)
Direct to the Institute.Full time Nil.
Course Code 21844VIC
This course aims to provide students with training in both the housing and industrial areas of the carpentry trade. During the course, students will also acquire the skills necessary for the safe use and maintenance of a wide range of tools and equipment such as power tools, automatic and laser levels, nailing guns and compressors.
Certificate III in Carpentry
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing3 years Direct to the Institutethrough an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Apprenticeship The student may be employed as an apprentice or enrol as a non-apprentice.
Course Code CPC30208
Construction Trade Taster Program
This course has been developed to provide an insight into the construction industry with participants covering units from building, plumbing, electrotechnology and engineering trades with literacy/numeracy units included to enhance the final outcome.
Swan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
January12 weeksDirect to the Institute.Full time Nil.
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Participants in this course will learn installation practices relating to low-level building including waste disposal and drainage, mechanical services, gas fitting and roof plumbing. Water supply is included in all areas where applicable.
Certificate III in Plumbing
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing 3 years Direct to the Institutethrough an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Apprenticeship The student must be employed as an apprentice.
Course Code CPC32408
This course is for people aspiring to management positions in the plumbing sector and is mandatory for licensing with the Plumbing Industry Commission.
Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February2 years Direct to the Institute.Part time Certificate III in Plumbing or registration with the Plumbing Industry Commission.
Course Code BCP40106
This course is designed for people aspiring to enter the plumbing industry as an apprentice. This course is pre-employment only and is regarded as the most suitable way to gain employment as an apprentice in the plumbing industry.
Certificate II in Plumbing (Prevocational)
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing(Mildura)May (Swan Hill)
16 weeks(Mildura) 20 weeks (Swan Hill)
Direct to the Institute.Part time Participants are expected to have the necessary literacy and numeracy skills to undertake the program.
Course Code 21642VIC
The course provides students with the skills necessary for the safe use and maintenance of a wide range of tools and equipment generally used on-the-job such as power tools and static machinery. The course provides full training in all aspects of cabinet making and furniture making.
Certificate III in Furniture Making (Cabinet Making)
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing3 years Direct to the Institutethrough an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Apprenticeship The student may be employed as an apprentice or enrol as a non-apprentice.
Course Code LMF30402
This course is recognised by the Building Practitioners Board as a qualification towards registration as a Domestic Builder.
Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February (Mildura)July (Swan Hill)
8 months(Mildura)4 months(Swan Hill)
Direct to the Institute.Part time Participants are expected to have a minimum of three years experience in the building and construction industry.
Course Code BCG40106
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This course has been designed to provide entry level skills and knowledge required within the engineering and manufacturing fields. It is particularly suitable for young school leavers wishing to have a career in engineering. Basic level skills are developed in OH&S, use of hand tools, use of power tools, machining operations, fabrication techniques and engineering sketching and drawing.
Certificate II in Engineering Studies
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February(Mildura)May (Swan Hill)
17 weeks (Mildura)19 weeks(Swan Hill)
Direct to the Institute.Full time Participants are expected to have the necessary literacy and numeracy skills to undertake the program.
Course Code 22019VIC Certificate II in Engineering Studies MEM20105 Certificate II in Engineering
Apprentices will acquire the skills necessary for the safe use and maintenance of a wide range of tools and equipment generally used on-the-job within the engineering field.
Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade, Mechanical/Refrigeration, Fabrication Trade
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing3 years Direct to the Institutethrough an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Apprenticeship The student must be employed as an apprentice.
Course Code MEM30205 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade - Mechanical/Refrigeration MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
Note: Fabrication stream only in Swan Hill
This course is designed for existing tradespeople or apprentices requiring additional training skills in the engineering area. Competencies are selected on an individual needs basis.
Certificate IV in Engineering
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
1 year or 4 years Apprenticeship mode
Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Part timeApprenticeshipInternational
Participants are required to hold a Certificate III qualification in the Engineering discipline or be able to demonstrate high level skills developed from suitable experience and employment.
Course Code MEM40105
This qualification is from the Metal and Engineering Training Package and is relevant for persons seeking employment as engineering managers, supervisors or technicians.
Diploma of Engineering - Advanced Trade
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February2 years Direct to the Institute.Project based flexible deliveryInternational
Certificate IV in Engineering.
Course Code MEM50105
This course has been designed to provide candidates wishing to pursue electronics as their chosen vocation with the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance employability. The candidate will be introduced to a variety of topics directly related to electrotechnology related trades.
Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
Swan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
May22 weeks Direct to the Institute.Full time Participants are expected to have the necessary literacy and numeracy skills to undertake the program.
Course Code UEE22007
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This course provides competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electronic equipment and devices at component/sub-assembly level with options in communications, audio, video and TV, personal computer and networks, security and custom installations.
Certificate III in Electronics and Communication
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing3 years Direct to the Institutethrough an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Apprenticeship The student must be employed as an apprentice.
Course Code UEE30907
This course provides competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in building and premises. It includes ERAC requirements for an ‘Electrician’s License’.
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing3 years Direct to the Institutethrough an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Apprenticeship The student must be employed as an apprentice.
Course Code UEE30807
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This course in renewable energy looks at replacing standard coal fired power generation with other ‘green power’ sources. This includes wind, solar and hydro power generation and biofuel, biomass and methane digesters.
Certificate III in Renewable Energy ELV
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
3 years Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Part timeApprenticeship
Participants are expected to have the necessary literacy and numeracy skills to undertake the program.
Course Code UEE32007
This course provides competencies to install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain equipment such as photocopiers and fax machines.
Certificate III in Business Equipment
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing3 years Direct to the Institutethrough an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Apprenticeship The student must be employed as an apprentice.
Course Code UEE30107
This course provides competencies to select, assemble, set up and maintain simple equipment and renewable energy systems to a prescribed routine.
Certificate II in Renewable Energy
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February & July17 weeks Direct to the Institute.Full timeFlexible delivery
Participants are expected to have the necessary literacy and numeracy skills to undertake the program.
Course Code UEE21507
Sustainable energy is the design, construction and retro fitting of buildings to be greener and use less electricity. This is a work entry program providing grounding in safety and basic skills and knowledge for work in any electrotechnology discipline.
Certificate II in Sustainable Energy (Career Start)
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February & July6 monthsDirect to the Institute.Full timeFlexible delivery
Participants are expected to have the necessary literacy and numeracy skills to undertake the program.
Course Code UEE22107
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Hospitality, tourism and events courses prepare students with the skills and knowledge to embark on a career within the hospitality profession, one of Australia’s largest and most exciting industries.
Retail training will equip students with the essential skills to work in this expanding industry sector.
Hairdressing and beauty courses provide extensive practical ‘hands on’ training to enable students to gain employment in the glamorous area of personal services.
The first step into a real estate career begins through undertaking ‘the Agents Representative course’, flexibly delivered and supported with study workshops.
Food processing trainers are highly experienced and deliver workplace training, specialising in the wine industry and general food production.
See page 66 for a list of hospitality and hairdressing apprenticeships and page 67 for a list of retail, tourism, hospitality, beauty, sport and recreation and food processing traineeships.
• Event Coordinator• Conference Coordinator• Venue Coordinator• Exhibitions Coordinator• Hair and Beauty Salon Assistant
Possible Career Pathways
• Hairdresser• Beauty Therapist• Food and Beverage Supervisor• Front Office Supervisor• Concierge
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• Butler• Gaming Supervisor• Executive Housekeeper• Secretary• Manager• Executive Chef
• Cook• Food and Drink Processing • Machine Attendant• Winery Cellar Hand• Stationary Plant Operator• Process Worker
Hospitality and Personal Services
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Information sessions for 2011 enrolment will be held in October and January. Visit us at www.sunitafe.edu.au for further information.
Information Sessions
Restaurant Délice is a training facility open to the community that provides a realistic learning environment for Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery), Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) and front of house Hospitality students to learn and fine tune their practical skills.
Held in June each year, Chefs of the Future is a major event on the SuniTAFE calendar which provides an opportunity for apprentice chefs from the Sunraysia, surrounding and outlying regions to showcase their skills and talents.
Chefs of the Future Cooking Competition
Training Restaurant
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This qualification delivers the skills needed to provide general assistance in a hairdressing salon. Functions at this level include performing a limited range of hairdressing tasks, interacting with customers and providing customer service, following workplace safety procedures, demonstrating effective hairdressing environment work practices, providing assistance to colleagues and developing hairdressing industry knowledge.
Certificate II in Hairdressing
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February & July20 weeks Direct to the Institute.Full time Nil.
Course Code WRH20109
This qualification provides the essential skills required for the hairdressing industry to sell products and services, ensuring a safe working environment and performing a full range of client services, including client consultation and advice, hair and scalp treatments, haircutting, hair design, colour and lightening, and chemical reformation services on male and/or female clients.
Certificate III in Hairdressing
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
1 year orApprenticeship mode
Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timeApprenticeship
Nil.
Course Code WRH30109
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This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to be employed as a beauty practitioner who can work under limited supervision in a salon whilst ensuring a safe working environment and providing treatments, including lash and brow treatment and temporary epilation.
Certificate III in Beauty Services
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application
Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timeTraineeship
Nil.
Course Code WRB30104
Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
1 year
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required in the beauty industry to interact with customers, provide manicure and pedicure services, apply acrylic or gel nail enhancement and apply nail art.
Certificate II in Nail Technology
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application
Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timeTraineeship
Nil.
Course Code WRB20104
Duration Intakes
February & July,Ongoing
20 weeks
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required in the beauty industry to perform routine salon/store functions, demonstrate skin care products, design and apply make-up in general and specialist situations.
Certificate II in Make-up Services
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application
Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timeTraineeship
Nil.
Course Code WRB20204
Duration Intakes
February & July,Ongoing
20 weeks
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This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in skilled operations and team leading or supervision. Work would be undertaken in various hospitality settings such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops.
Certificate IV in Hospitality
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
1 year Apply through VTAC, direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timeTraineeshipInternational
Nil.
Course Code SIT40307
Diploma of Hospitality
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February1.5 yearsApply through VTAC or direct to the Institute.
Full timeInternational
Nil.
Course Code SIT50307
This SuniTAFE course has a formal pathway to a tertiary Institution. For further information refer to the SuniTAFE Pathways to University chart on pages 7, 8 and 9.Formal Pathway
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent as a manager in any hospitality functional area. This individual would possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and be able to use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and/or the work of their team. Work would be undertaken in various hospitality settings, such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, motels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops.
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in skilled operations with the need to apply discretion and judgement. Work would be undertaken in various hospitality settings, such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops. Individuals may have some responsibility for others and provide technical advice and support to a team.
Certificate III in Hospitality
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
1 year Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timeTraineeshipInternational
Nil.
Course Code SIT30707
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This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent as a qualified cook. Work would be undertaken in various hospitality enterprises where food is prepared and served, including restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops. Individuals may have some responsibility for others and provide technical advice and support to a team.
Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
1 year orApprenticeshipmode
Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timeApprenticeshipInternational
Nil.
Course Code SIT30807
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent as a qualified chef or cook in a supervisory or team leading role in the kitchen. Work would be undertaken in various kitchen settings, such as in restaurants, hotels, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops.
Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
1.5 years Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timeTraineeshipInternational
Nil.
Course Code SIT40407
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of kitchen functions and activities that require the application of a limited range of practical skills in a defined context. Work would be undertaken in various hospitality enterprises where food is prepared and served, including restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafes, cafeterias and coffee shops. Individuals may work with some autonomy or in a team but usually under close supervision.
Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February & July,Ongoing
20 weeks Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timeTraineeship
Nil.
Course Code SIT20307
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required to be competent as a senior manager in any hospitality functional area. Work would be undertaken in various hospitality settings such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, motels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops.
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February2 years Direct to the Institute. Full time Nil.
Course Code SIT60307
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This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a broad range of event management skills, including significant communication, planning and organisational skills. This is underpinned by a detailed knowledge of the event management process. Event organisation and management takes place across the full spectrum of business and community activity. The qualification has particular relevance in the community, cultural, hospitality, sporting and tourism sectors. Work would be undertaken in both an office environment where event planning and organisation takes place, and at an event site.
Diploma of Events
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February1.5 years Apply through VTAC or direct to the Institute.
Full timeInternational
A Certificate III qualification in an events-related area, or paid or voluntary employment experience at an operational, coordination or management level in an events related field.
Course Code SIT50207
This qualification provides the skills required to be a valued operator in viticulture, cellar operations or bottling and packaging operations.
Certificate I in Food Processing (Wine)
MilduraSwan Hill Robinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 year Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Workplace trainingTraineeship
Nil.
Course Code FDF10403
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in an administrative or operational events support role. Event organisation and management takes place across the full spectrum of business and community activity. The qualification has particular relevance in the community, cultural, hospitality, sporting and tourism sectors.
Certificate III in Events
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
1 year Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timeTraineeshipInternational
Nil.
Course Code SIT30607
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in an administrative or operational events support role. Event organisation and management takes place across the full spectrum of business and community activity. The qualification has particular
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This qualification provides the skills required by horticulturists on wine grape properties, or a manager or supervisor of a dedicated area within the wine processing industry.
Certificate III in Food Processing (Wine)
MilduraSwan Hill Robinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing3 years Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Workplace trainingTraineeship
Nil.
Course Code FDF30403
This qualification provides the skills required to become an operator in one of the many different areas in the food processing industry. The general duties required to operate food processing equipment and the underpinning knowledge of the daily operations that would be typically found in food processing plants are targeted in this course.
Certificate II in Food Processing
MilduraSwan Hill Robinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1.5 years Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Workplace trainingTraineeship
Nil.
Course Code FDF20103
The skill level of this course is targeted at the person looking to take on a supervisory role in a food processing plant. The course covers technical skills and middle management training and aims to provide the individual with detailed knowledge of the different components of our districts large and diverse food industry.
Certificate III in Food Processing
MilduraSwan Hill Robinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing3 yearsDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Workplace trainingTraineeship
Nil.
Course Code FDF30103
This qualification provides the skills required to work in the wine grape production, or wine processing industry in viticulture, cellar operations or bottling and packaging operations.
Certificate II in Food Processing (Wine)
MilduraSwan Hill Robinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing2 years Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Workplace trainingTraineeship
Nil.
Course Code FDF20403
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This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a defined range of basic tourism technical skills.
Certificate II in Tourism
MilduraSwan Hill Robinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 year Direct to the Institutethrough an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Traineeship The student must be employed as a trainee.
Course Code SIT20107
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a range of well developed tourism sales, operational and tour delivery skills.
Certificate III in Tourism
MilduraSwan Hill Robinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1.5 years Direct to the Institutethrough an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Traineeship The student must be employed as a trainee.
Course Code SIT30107
On completion of this course participants will have acquired the basic knowledge and skills required to work as an Agents’ Representative under Section 16 of the Estate Agents Act 1980.
Agents’ Representative
MilduraSwan HillRobinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing6 monthsDirect to the Institute.Flexible delivery Nil.
Course Code To be eligible for employment the following units of competency must be completed: • CPPDSM4080A Work in the real estate industry • CPPDSM4008A Identify legal and ethical requirements of property sales to complete agency work • CPPDSM4007A Identify legal and ethical requirements of property management to complete agency work
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This qualification is designed to reflect the role of those working in small and large retail stores where coordination and supervision of others is required.
Certificate III in Retail
MilduraSwan HillRobinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1.5 yearsDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
TraineeshipFlexible delivery
The student must be employed as a trainee.
Course Code SIR30207
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of those working in retail and/or wholesale businesses. It applies to those who manage a small retail outlet, a section or department within a larger retail store, a small wholesale outlet, or a section or department within a larger wholesale business.
Certificate IV in Retail Management
MilduraSwan HillRobinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 yearDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
TraineeshipFlexible delivery
The student must be employed as a trainee and recognised as competent through a recognised training program or recognition process against required entry units of competency or have sufficient relevant wholesale or retail employment experience.
Course Code SIR40207
This qualification provides the foundation skills to work in a variety of retail store settings.
Certificate I in Retail Services
MilduraSwan Hill Robinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing20 weeks Direct to the Institute.Workplace training Flexible delivery
Nil.
Course Code SIR10107
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of entry level employees providing product and sales information to customers, selling and replenishing stock.
Certificate II in Retail
MilduraSwan HillRobinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 year Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
TraineeshipFlexible delivery
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Course Code SIR20207
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a broad range of highly developed technical tourism sales and marketing.
Certificate IV in Tourism
MilduraSwan Hill Robinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing3 yearsDirect to the Institutethrough an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Traineeship The student must be employed as a trainee.
Course Code SIT40207
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Automotive, Transportand OH&S
The automotive and transport industries are experiencing a significant skills and employment shortage. A number of education and training programs are offered to prepare students for employment in these industries.
Health and safety are critical issues which workers and managers have to deal with every day. Developing the skills required to provide a preventative approach to these issues, will not only ensure the health and safety of others, but will reduce the impact to a company bottom-line.
See page 66 for a list of automotive apprenticeships and page 67 for a list of automotive and transport traineeships.
• General Service Technician• Heavy Stream Mechanic• Automotive Tradesperson• Motor Mechanic
Possible Career Pathways
• Road Transport Mechanic• Forklift Operator• Safety Officer• OH&S Consultant
• Safety Practitioner• Storeperson• Logistics Coordinator• Warehouse Supervisor
Proudly hosted by SuniTAFE this action group develops strategies and initiatives to strengthen the regions transport and logistics industry.
Mildura Region Transportand Logistics Cluster
Automotive, Transport
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The Automotive Industry Training Board (Victoria) has endorsed this special entry program aimed at school leavers, unemployed youth and adults. The program is expected to better prepare participants and increase their opportunities of employment in the automotive industry.
Certificate II in Automotive Studies (Pre-vocational)
MilduraSwan Hill RobinvaleMallee
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February & July6 monthsDirect to the InstituteFull time Nil.
Course Code 22015VIC
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required for entry into the motorsport sector. Learn more about engines including dismantling and assembly and be instructed by members of a professional motorsport team.
Certificate II in Motorsport
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing6 months Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timeTraineeship
The student must be employed as a trainee.Interview.
Course Code AUR21005
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required to competently carry out repair procedures in the motorsport industry.
Certificate III in Motorsport
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing3 years Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timeTraineeship
The student must be employed as a trainee.
Course Code AUR30905
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This qualification is relevant for persons seeking employment as managers, supervisors or technicians.
Certificate IV in Automotive Technology
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February1 yearDirect to the Institute.Full timeFlexible deliveryInternational
Year 12 or equivalent and Certificate III in Automotive.
Course Code AUR40208
This course is designed to train participants to work as a tradesperson within the automotive retail, service and repair sector of the automotive industry.
Diploma of Automotive Technology
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February2 yearsDirect to the Institute.Full timeFlexible deliveryInternational
Certificate IV in Automotive Technology.
Course Code AUR50205
This qualification provides the skills required to become an automotive tradesperson by specialising in either diesel fitter or forklift.
Certificate III in Automotive Specialist
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing3 years Direct to the Institutethrough an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Apprenticeship The student must be employed as an apprentice.
Course Code AUR30605
This qualification provides the skills required to become an automotive tradesperson by specialising in light vehicles, motorcycles, heavy vehicle road transport, agricultural mechanical, earthmoving mechanical or mobile equipment mining.
Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical TechnologyCertificate III in Automotive Sales
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing3 years Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Part timeApprenticeshipInternational
The student must be employed as an apprentice.
Course Code AUR30405 Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology AUR31005 Certificate III in Automotive Sales
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This course aims to provide the knowledge and skills required by people involved in OH&S in the workplace.
Certificate III in Occupational Health and Safety
MilduraSwan Hill Robinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing6 monthsDirect to the Institute.Part timeFlexible delivery
Nil.
Course Code BSB30707
This course aims to provide the knowledge and skills needed to enable people to manage OH&S to national standards in the workplace. The program is targeted at management, supervisors, safety officers and people who have a responsible role for OH&S in industry.
Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February1 yearDirect to the Institute.Part time Current industry experience desirable.
Course Code BSB41407
This course is designed to give people the capacity to work in the logistic side of the transport industry. It is appropriate for employees who work at high skill levels and prepares participants for management responsibility associated with a diverse workplace.
Certificate II in Transport and Logistics (Logistics Operations)
MilduraSwan Hill Robinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 yearDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Part timeFlexible deliveryWorkplace trainingTraineeship
Nil.
Course Code TLI21107
The course is designed to give the technical credentials, detailed knowledge of the Act and regulations and the capacity to develop complex OH&S management policies that are required to move to the higher end of the OH&S industry.
Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February2 yearsDirect to the Institute.Part time Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent industry experience.
Course Code BSB51307
This SuniTAFE course has a formal pathway to a tertiary institution. For further information refer to the SuniTAFE Pathways to University chart on pages 7, 8 and 9.Formal Pathway
This course is designed to give full knowledge of logistic operational skills up to the managerial level. Suitable for both large and small industries.
Certificate III in Transport and Logistics (Logistics Operations)
MilduraSwan Hill Robinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 - 2 yearsDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Part timeFlexible deliveryWorkplace trainingTraineeship
Certificate II in Transport and Logistics (Logistic Operations).
Course Code TLI31107
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This course is designed to give full knowledge of road transport skills up to the managerial level. Suitable for both large and small industries.
Certificate III in Transport and Logistics (Road Transport)
MilduraSwan Hill Robinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 - 2 yearsDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Part timeFlexible deliveryWorkplace trainingTraineeship
Certificate II in Transport and Logistics (Road Transport).
Course Code TLI30207
This course is designed to give full knowledge of warehousing skills up to the managerial level. Suitable for both large and small industries.
Certificate III in Transport and Logistics (Warehousing and Storage)
MilduraSwan Hill Robinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 - 2 yearsDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Part timeFlexible deliveryWorkplace trainingTraineeship
Certificate II in Transport and Logistics (Warehousing and Storage).
Course Code TLI30107
This course is designed to give people the capacity to work in the road transport industry. It is appropriate for employees who work at a high skill level and prepares participants for management responsibility associated with a diverse workplace.
Certificate II in Transport and Logistics (Road Transport)
MilduraSwan Hill Robinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 yearDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Part timeFlexible deliveryWorkplace trainingTraineeship
Nil.
Course Code TLI20207
This course is designed to give people the capacity to work in the warehousing industry. It is appropriate for employees who work at a high skill level and prepares participants for management responsibility associated with a diverse workplace.
Certificate II in Transport and Logistics (Warehousing and Storage)
MilduraSwan Hill Robinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 yearDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Part timeFlexible deliveryWorkplace trainingTraineeship
Nil.
Course Code TLI20107
The program equips participants with the knowledge and skills to perform effectively in the logistics environment. It also serves as a foundation for career development and for those who wish to gain a formal qualification in the logistics and supply chain profession.
Diploma of Logistics
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 year(Full time)2 years(Part time)
Direct to the Institute.Full timePart time
Mature age with relevant work experience, basic computer skills (word, excel etc), English literacy and comprehension skills.
Course Code TLI50107
This SuniTAFE course has a formal pathway to a tertiary institution. For further information refer to the SuniTAFE Pathways to University chart on pages 7, 8 and 9.Formal Pathway
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Education and Media
The Education and Media Unit deliver a range of programs in information technology, multimedia, the arts and adult learning.
Programs at certificate and diploma level are offered to train students wishing to pursue a career in the visual arts, graphic design, information technology and multimedia industries. Qualifications in Training and Assessment and Teacher Assistant are also delivered from this unit, providing graduates with the skills required to deliver or support training to small groups, or to train in the workplace.
See page 67 for a list of graphic design, multimedia, education and information technology traineeships.
• Trainer, Assessor• Office Assistant• Network Administrator• Network Manager• Network Technician• Help Desk Operator• Internet Webmaster
Possible Career Pathways
• Multimedia Content Author• Multimedia Graphic Designer• Web Administrator• Website Coordinator • Web Developer/
Students’ have the opportunity to showcase their artworks at exhibitions held throughout the year.
Art Exhibitions
Technical Writer• Games Designer• Desktop Publisher• Video Editor• Graphic Designer• Graphic Artist• Prepress Layout Designer
• Sign Designer• Freelance Photographer• Curator• Art Director• Arts Administrator
This course enhances the practical skills and knowledge required to assist teaching staff.
Diploma of Education Support
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
1 yearDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full time TraineeshipWorkplace training
Certificate IV in Education Support or equivalent. A Federal Police Clearance, Working with Children Check and Education Department Criminal Record Check are required prior to work placement and employment in schools.
Course Code CHC51308
This course enables individuals to develop the ancillary skills needed to deliver training to adult learners in an industry area or area of subject matter expertise. The course is an essential pre requisite for individuals who wish to conduct nationally accredited training and assessment.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February & July3 - 4 monthsDirect to the Institute.Part time Adequate numeracy, reading, writing, computer and oral communication skills.
Course Code TAA40104
Note: Other locations subject to demand.
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This course will develop the practical skills and knowledge required to assist teaching staff and to provide care and supervision for children in primary and secondary schools.
Certificate III in Education Support
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February & July,Ongoing
6 monthsDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full time Traineeship
Reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy to the equivalent of year 10. A Federal Police Clearance, Working with Children Check and Education Department Criminal Record Check are required prior to work placement and employment in schools.
Course Code CHC30808
This course will expand the opportunity for education support workers to enhance their skills and grow their career. This course is the next step for those who have completed studies in Certificate III in Education Support.
Certificate IV in Education Support
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
July6 monthsDirect to the Institute.Full timePart timeTraineeship
Certificate III in Education Support or equivalent.
Course Code CHC41708
Individuals undertaking this program gain specialist skills in the design, implementation, management and evaluation of assessment and training systems. This program is suitable for advanced VET practitioners who are required to develop and deliver programs with minimal guidance.
Diploma of Training and Assessment
MilduraSwan HillRobinvaleMallee
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 year Direct to the Institute.Skills Recognition
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent.
Course Code TAA50104
This course provides basic training in the use of computers and online facilities such as the internet and email.
Certificate I in Information Technology
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing6 monthsDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Part timeFlexible deliveryTraineeship
Nil.
Course Code ICA10105
Note: Other locations subject to demand.
This course provides a broad based introduction to information technology. It incorporates the foundation skills and knowledge required for an individual to be an effective information and communication technologies user or employee.
Certificate II in Information Technology
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing6 monthsDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Part timeFlexible deliveryTraineeship
Nil.
Course Code ICA20105
Note: Other locations subject to demand.
This course develops skills in the management of peer to peer and domain based local area networks. Students learn to install, administer, maintain and troubleshoot networks to meet the business needs of diverse clients.
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
1 year Apply through VTAC, direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timePart timeTraineeship
Participants must be able to demonstrate the following competencies:- Read, comprehend and discuss complex information in English- Write complex sentences- Use and analyse complex data, relation and pattern, number measurement and shape - Some computer skills/experience .
Course Code ICA40405
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The course develops creative skills in multimedia production and effective communication using multimedia products. Topics covered include the use of 2D and 3D imaging and animation, and digital, audio and interface design. An understanding of team-based multimedia projects is also acquired, enabling the design skills to be applied in major projects.
Diploma of Interactive Digital Media
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February1 year Apply through VTAC or direct to the Institute.
Full timePart timeInternational
Year 12 or equivalent. Provision is made for mature age students returning to education. All prospective students must attend an interview session where they will be required to present a folio of recent artwork.
Course Code CUF50207
This course develops skills in website design and administration. Working with a variety of technologies, platforms and languages, students learn to combine their creative flair and graphical knowledge to create web-based solutions meeting client needs.
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Websites)
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
1 year Apply through VTAC, direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timePart timeTraineeship
Participants must be able to demonstrate the following competencies:- Read, comprehend and discuss complex information in English- Write complex sentences- Use and analyse complex data, relation and pattern, number measurement and shape - Some computer skills/experience
Course Code ICA40305
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This course develops skills in website design and administration. Working with a variety of technologies, platforms and languages, students learn to combine their creative flair and graphical knowledge to create web-based solutions meeting client needs.
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Websites)
This course develops creative skills in multimedia production and effective communication using multimedia products. Topics covered include the use of 2D and 3D imaging and animation, and digital, audio and interface design. An understanding of team-based multimedia projects is also acquired, enabling the design skills to be applied in major projects.
Certificate IV in Interactive Digital Media
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
19 weeks Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timeTraineeship
Year 12 or equivalent. All prospective students must attend an interview session where they will be required to present a folio of recent artwork.
Course Code CUF40207
Diploma of Visual Art
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February2 yearsApply through VTAC or direct to the Institute.
Full timePart time
Year 12. Provision is made for mature-age students returning to education. All prospective students must attend an interview session where they will be required to present a folio of recent artwork.
Course Code 21885VIC
This SuniTAFE course has a formal pathway to a tertiary Institution. For further information refer to the SuniTAFE Pathways to University chart on pages 8 and 9.Formal Pathway
This course provides training in a wide range of artistic media, including ceramics, sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking and photography.
This course will enhance the range of skills for a teacher in the VET sector, to facilitate learning in more complex environments and across a wider diversity of students.
Diploma of Vocational Education and Training Practice
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
March1.5 years Direct to the Institute.Part time A formal TAFE teaching qualification (either BSZ40198 or ITA40104) and working in a VET teaching capacity at the time of enrolment.
Course Code 21697VIC
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Diploma of Graphic Design
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
2 yearsApply through VTAC, direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timePart timeTraineeshipInternational
Year 12. Provision is made for mature-age students returning to education. All prospective students must attend an interview session where they will be required to present a folio of recent artwork.
Course Code 21874VIC
This SuniTAFE course has a formal pathway to a tertiary Institution. For further information refer to the SuniTAFE Pathways to University chart on pages 7, 8 and 9.Formal Pathway
This course provides training in drawing, manual and electronic design skills, photography, sustainable practices and working with others.
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Australian Business Week
SuniTAFE in partnership with Mildura Senior College and St Joseph’s College will provide local students the opportunity to gain valuable leadership, teamwork, entrepreneurial and business skills through the Australian Business Week Schools Program to be held in October.
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SuniTAFE Business Solutions
SuniTAFE Business Solutions offers a range of accredited and non accredited training programs in business and financial services to provide the business sector with practical workforce solutions. Programs are designed to develop the skills and knowledge of students to prepare them for the workforce and provide customised training solutions for businesses. These programs can be offered on campus, flexible delivery, project based, traineeships and in house for businesses.
See page 67 for a list of business and finance traineeships.
• Accounts Clerk• Bookkeeper• Agents’ Representative• Clerical Assistant• Telephonist• Data Entry Operator• Receptionist
Possible Career Pathways
• Secretary• Legal Administrator• Personal Assistant• Call Centre Operator• Marketing• Business Administration
This course provides the knowledge and skills appropriate for work in an accounts clerk/bookkeeping role. By covering competencies through a computerised bookkeeping program students can become not only competent but work ready.
Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical)
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February & July,Ongoing
6 monthsDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Part timeFlexible deliveryTraineeshipInternational
Literacy and numeracy skills.
Course Code FNS30304
This course is designed to facilitate entry into the financial services industry and to develop basic work skills. The Certificate II meets the needs of remote and indigenous communities as well as new entrants wishing to build pathways into the financial services industry.
Certificate II in Financial Services
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing6 monthsDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Flexible deliveryTraineeship
Literacy and numeracy skills.
Course Code FNS20104
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This qualification allows individuals to develop basic skills and knowledge required to prepare for work. They may undertake a range of simple tasks under close supervision. The range of technical skills and knowledge is limited.
Certificate I in Business
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February, April,July & October
5 weeklyDirect to the Institute.Project based on campus
Literacy and numeracy skills.
Course Code BSB10107
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of employees working in accounting and seeking professional identification. Participants seeking professional identification and registration will need to ensure the choice of competencies cover current taxation registration requirements.
Advanced Diploma of Accounting
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
1 year Apply through VTAC, direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timePart timeFlexible deliveryTraineeshipInternational
Current industry experience or mature age. Participants must be working in a suitable business accounting environment or have to undertake the work related project.
Course Code FNS60204
This SuniTAFE course has a formal pathway to a tertiary Institution. For further information refer to the SuniTAFE Pathways to University chart on pages 7, 8 and 9.Formal Pathway
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of employees who perform duties such as completing BAS and other office taxes, operational reporting, producing basic management reports, preparing budgets, supervising the operation of computer based systems, classifying, recording and reporting of accounting information, maintaining inventory records, managing a small office and making decisions in a legal context.
Certificate IV in Financial Services
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 year Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Flexible deliveryTraineeship
Certificate III in Financial Services or suitable literacy and numeracy skills or relevant industry experience.
Course Code FNS40107
This course is designed for employees who perform duties in finance/mortgage broking fields. This course is now a requirement for registration as a broker and become accredited with lending institutions to sell their products and to join the MFAA.
Certificate IV in Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking)
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 year Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Flexible deliveryTraineeship
Relevant industry experience.
Course Code FNS40804
This qualification is designed to reflect the role of employees who perform such duties as introducing and maintaining accounting systems, maintaining internal control systems, preparing financial statements for a reporting entity, preparing tax returns, reporting on business performance, managing small teams, developing business plans and preparing management accounting reports.
Diploma of Accounting
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
1 year Apply through VTAC, direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timePart timeFlexible deliveryTraineeship
Certificate IV in Financial Services or suitable literacy and numeracy skills or relevant industry experience.
Course Code FNS50204
This SuniTAFE course has a formal pathway to a tertiary Institution. For further information refer to the SuniTAFE Pathways to University chart on pages 7, 8 and 9.Formal Pathway
Participants will gain a sound basis for a career in the office. Graduates of this course may be employed as clerical assistants, trainee clerical officers, junior assistants, telephonists, data entry operators, junior secretaries/receptionists, junior receptionists or filing and mail clerks.
Certificate II in Business
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February & July,Ongoing
6 months (Full time)1 year (Part time)
Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timePart timeFlexible deliveryTraineeship
Literacy and numeracy skills.
Course Code BSB20107
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This course is designed for people with basic knowledge and skills in administrative/clerical areas and who wish to gain further knowledge in the effective operation of office technology.
Certificate III in Business
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February & July,Ongoing
6 months (Full time)1 year (Part time)
Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timePart timeFlexible deliveryTraineeship
Literacy and numeracy skills.
Course Code BSB30107
This course provides the knowledge and skills appropriate for a middle manager working in a medium sized enterprise or a business unit in a large enterprise.
Certificate IV in Business
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing 1 year Apply through VTAC, direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Flexible deliveryTraineeship
Certificate III in Business or suitable literacy and numeracy skills or relevant industry experience.
Course Code BSB40207
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in a range of support positions in human resources management. In smaller companies they may work across all human resources functional areas and in larger companies they may be assigned responsibilities in units or business areas focussed on discrete human resources functions, such as remuneration, workforce planning or human resources information systems.
Certificate IV in Human Resources
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing 1 year Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Flexible deliveryTraineeship
Relevant industry experience.
Course Code BSB41007
This qualification reflects the role of individuals with substantial experience in a range of settings and who are seeking to further develop their skills across a wide range of business functions. This qualification is also suited to the needs of individuals with little or no vocational experience, but who posses sound theoretical business skills and knowledge that they would like to further develop in order to create further educational and employment opportunities.
Diploma of Business
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing 1 year Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Flexible deliveryTraineeship
Relevant industry experience.
Course Code BSB50207
This SuniTAFE course has a formal pathway to a tertiary Institution. For further information refer to the SuniTAFE Pathways to University chart on pages 7, 8 and 9.Formal Pathway
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This qualification reflects the role of skilled operators who apply a broad range of competencies in varied micro business contexts, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a small team.
Certificate III in Micro Business Operations
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing 1 year Direct to the Institute.Flexible delivery Literacy and numeracy skills.
Course Code BSB30307
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base in human resources management and demonstrate a range of managerial skills to ensure that human resources functions are effectively conducted in an organisation or business area. Typically they would have responsibility for the work of other staff.
Diploma of Human Resources Management
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing 1 year Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Flexible deliveryTraineeship
Relevant industry experience.
Course Code BSB50607
This course provides the knowledge and skills for work within a legal administration environment.
Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal)
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing 1 year Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Flexible deliveryTraineeship
Employed in relevant area or relevant industry experience.
Course Code BSB31007
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Diploma of Business Administration
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing 6 months Direct to the Institute.Flexible delivery Relevant industry experience.
Course Code BSB50407
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and/or the work of a team.
Certificate IV in Business Sales
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing 1 yearDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Flexible delivery Traineeship
Relevant industry experience.
Course Code BSB40607
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed business sales skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of business sales contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others and have limited responsibility for the output of others, however they typically report to a more senior business sales practitioner.
This course provides the knowledge and skills appropriate for a personal assistant.
Certificate IV in Business Administration
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing 1 year Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Flexible deliveryTraineeship
Certificate III in Business or suitable literacy and numeracy skills or relevant industry experience.
Course Code BSB40507
This course provides the knowledge and skills appropriate for an administrative assistant/receptionist in a large organisation.
Certificate III in Business Administration
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February & July,Ongoing
6 months (Full time)1 year (Part time)
Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timePart timeFlexible deliveryTraineeship
Literacy and numeracy skills.
Course Code BSB30407
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This Certificate program is ideal for those who are setting up, purchasing or operating a small business in Australia. It covers the skills necessary to evaluate and manage the business as well as employees.
Certificate IV in Small Business Management
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing 1 year Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Flexible deliveryTraineeship/NEIS
Relevant industry experience.
Course Code BSB40407
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who take the fist line of management in a wide range of organisational and industry contexts. They may have existing qualifications and technical skills in any given vocation or profession, yet require skills or recognition in supervisory functions. Typically they would report to a manager.
Certificate IV in Frontline Management
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
6 months Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Flexible deliveryWorkshopsTraineeshipInternational
Relevant industry experience.
Course Code BSB40807
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who posses a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and/or the work of a team.
Diploma of Quality Auditing
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing 6 monthsDirect to the Institute.Flexible delivery Relevant industry experience.
Course Code BSB51607
Certificate IV in Marketing
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing 1 year Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Flexible delivery Traineeship
Relevant industry experience.
Course Code BSB41307
This course provides the essential marketing skills needed to run a small business.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who provide supervision in a wide range of organisational and industry contexts. They are likely to have existing technical skills in a broad range of vocations or professions, but require some training in the basics of supervision. Typically they would report to a supervisor or team leader.
Certificate III in Frontline Management
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing 6 months Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Flexible deliveryTraineeship
Literacy and numeracy skills.
Course Code BSB31207
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This course is designed for those who provide a range of services to clients and employers aimed at locating, securing and maintaining suitable employment for clients in private, government-contracted employment agencies and specialist employment service areas.
Certificate IV in Employment Services
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing 1 year Direct to the Institute.Flexible delivery Nil.
Course Code CHC42008
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This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and/or the work of a team.
Diploma of Project Management
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February1 year Direct to the Institute.Workshops Relevant industry experience.
Course Code BSB51407
This qualification covers workers who have a senior case management role in delivering employment services to clients and employers and who may also supervise other workers.
Diploma of Employment Services
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing 1 year Direct to the Institute.Flexible delivery Sufficient relevant experience and knowledge of community work and/or community services.
Course Code CHC51608
Management is becoming increasingly complex in the world of competition, globalisation and technological change. The program should suit managers or potential managers working in small to medium size businesses operating in the domestic and international arena. Broaden your understanding of business management and leadership as well as your knowledge of strategic planning, innovation, risk management, quality management and staff development.
Advanced Diploma of Management
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February1 year Direct to the Institute.Workshops with follow up workplace based projects.International
Current industry experience or mature age. Participants must be working in a suitable business environment or have access to a business at management level to undertake the related project work.
Course Code BSB60407
This SuniTAFE course has a formal pathway to a tertiary Institution. For further information refer to the SuniTAFE Pathways to University chart on pages 7, 8 and 9.Formal Pathway
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are engaged to manage the work of others or to add value to or review management practices. Their role may be in any industry or organisational setting. Typically people in these roles will have considerable experience in their respective industries or vocational areas and couple an informed perspective of the specific work requirements with their managerial approaches.
Diploma of Management
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing 6 months Direct to the Institute.Full timeFlexible deliveryInternational
Relevant industry experience.
Course Code BSB51107
This SuniTAFE course has a formal pathway to a tertiary Institution. For further information refer to the SuniTAFE Pathways to University chart on pages 7, 8 and 9.Formal Pathway
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Land and Environment
Land and environment offers areas of study in conservation and land management, animal studies, laboratory operations, horticulture, agriculture, irrigation and rural business.
Students have access to state of the art learning technologies and equipment and will develop the knowledge and skills required for careers in the relevant industry chosen. Various study modes are available and can be tailored to the students needs. See page 66 for a list of horticulture apprenticeships and page 67 for a list of agriculture, horticulture, conservation and land management, laboratory operations and animal care traineeships.
• National Park Field Worker• Fisheries and Wild Life Officer• Land Protection Officer
Possible Career Pathways
• Environmental Consultant• Forrest Officer• Irrigation Officer• Parks and Waterways Officer
• Animal Attendant• Sampler/Tester• Laboratory Assistant• Technical Assistant
• Technical Officer• Horticulturalist• Nursery Worker
Renewable Energy Demonstration Site
Built in a central forecourt of the Mildura campus, the site features two 1.75kw solar array systems and a 2.5kw wind turbine. The site is for demonstration purposes and is a valuable learning tool.
Information sessions for 2011 enrolments will be held in November and January. Visit us at www.sunitafe.edu.au for further information.
Information Sessions
SuniTAFE operates a commercial horticulture property at Cardross used for student training. The property is well supplied with plant and equipment, has on-site classrooms, and staff and student facilities with state of the art irrigation technology installed.
SuniTAFE Farm
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This course will provide the skills required by employees working on vine, fruit or vegetable properties. Graduates may reach supervisor or leading hand level after several years experience in the industry.
Certificate II in Production Horticulture
MilduraSwan HillRobinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 year Direct to the Institute.Workplace training
Literacy and numeracy skills.
Course Code RTE20603
This course will provide the skills required of supervisors, or leading-hands on vine, fruit or vegetable properties. Employment is available in the viticulture, citrus, fruit or vegetable production industries, either on family properties or company farms. Graduates may reach management level after several years experience in the industry.
Certificate III in Production Horticulture
MilduraSwan HillRobinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February & July,Ongoing
1 year Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full time Part time Workplace trainingInternationalTraineeship
Year 11 or mature age or Certificate II in Production Horticulture.
Course Code RTE31603
Note: Full time and Part time available in Mildura only.
This course will provide the skills and knowledge required by middle managers of fruit, vine, citrus, avocado or vegetable properties.
Certificate IV in Production Horticulture
MilduraRobinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 - 2 yearsApply through VTAC or direct to the Institute.
Workplace training
Certificate III in Production Horticulture or current industry experience.
Course Code RTE40503
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This course is designed for participants to develop their skills in the gardening, wholesale or retail nursery industry at the supervisor or leading hand level, or as an operator of their own business.
Certificate III in Horticulture
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February & July,Ongoing
1 year Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full time Part time Workplace trainingApprenticeshipTraineeshipInternational
Year 11, mature age or Certificate II in Horticulture or Certificate II in Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery).
Course Code RTF30103
Note: Full time and Part time available in Mildura only.
This course is designed for participants to develop their skills in the gardening, wholesale or retail nursery industry at the supervisor or leading hand level, or as an operator of their own business.
Certificate III in Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery)
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February & July,Ongoing
1 year Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full time Part time Workplace trainingApprenticeshipTraineeshipInternational
Year 11, mature age or Certificate II in Horticulture or Certificate II in Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery).
Course Code RTF30603
Note: Full time and Part time available in Mildura only.
This course will provide the skills and knowledge required by managers of fruit, vine, citrus, avocado or vegetable properties.
Diploma of Production Horticulture
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February & July1 - 2 yearsApply through VTAC or direct to the Institute.
Full time International Workplace training
Certificate III in Production Horticulture or equivalent or current industry experience.
Course Code RTE50303
Note: Full time available in Mildura only.
This SuniTAFE course has a formal pathway to a tertiary Institution. For further information refer to the SuniTAFE Pathways to University chart on pages 7, 8 and 9.Formal Pathway
This course will provide the skills required by employees in the gardening, landscaping, wholesale or retail nursery industry.
Certificate II in Horticulture
MilduraSwan Hill
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing2 years Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Part time Workplace trainingTraineeship
Literacy and numeracy skills.
Course Code RTF20103
Note: Part time available in Mildura only. Traineeship available in Swan Hill only.
Participants will gain the skills required to obtain a career as a middle manager of a horticultural enterprise or nursery.
Certificate IV in Horticulture
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 - 2 yearsApply through VTAC, direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Workplace trainingTraineeship
Certificate III in Horticulture or current industry experience.
Course Code RTF40103
Participants will gain the skills required to obtain a career as a middle manager of a horticultural enterprise or nursery.
Certificate IV in Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery)
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 - 2 yearsApply through VTAC, direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Workplace trainingTraineeship
Certificate III in Horticulture or current industry experience.
Course Code RTF40603
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Participants will gain the skills required to obtain a career as a manager of a horticultural, gardening or nursery enterprise. The course has a strong commercial and business emphasis.
Diploma of Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery)
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 - 2 years Apply through VTAC or direct to the Institute.
Full time Part time Workplace trainingInternational
Certificate III or IV in Horticulture or current industry experience.
Course Code RTF50603
This SuniTAFE course has a formal pathway to a tertiary Institution. For further information refer to the SuniTAFE Pathways to University chart on pages 7, 8 and 9.Formal Pathway
Participants will gain the skills required to obtain a career as a manager of a horticultural, gardening or nursery enterprise. The course has a strong commercial and business emphasis.
Diploma of Horticulture
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February & July1 - 2 years Apply through VTAC or direct to the Institute.
Full time Part time Workplace training
Certificate III or IV in Horticulture or current industry experience.
Course Code RTF50103
This SuniTAFE course has a formal pathway to a tertiary Institution. For further information refer to the SuniTAFE Pathways to University chart on pages 7, 8 and 9.Formal Pathway
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Participants in this program can improve the decision making and management skills of those involved in agricultural or horticultural production businesses.
Certificate IV in Rural Business
MilduraRobinvaleMallee
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 - 2 years Direct to the Institute. Workplace training
Certificate III in Rural Business or current industry experience.
Course Code RTE40603
Gain advanced training for managerial roles in agricultural or horticultural enterprises.
Diploma of Rural Business Management
MilduraRobinvaleMallee
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February & July1 - 2 years Apply through VTAC or direct to the Institute.
Workplace training
Certificate IV in Rural Business or current industry experience.
Course Code RTE50403
This SuniTAFE course has a formal pathway to a tertiary Institution. For further information refer to the SuniTAFE Pathways to University chart on pages 7, 8 and 9.Formal Pathway
Participants in this program can improve the administrative skills and daily business operations of those involved in agricultural or horticultural production business.
Certificate III in Rural Business
MilduraRobinvaleMallee
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 year Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Workplace trainingTraineeship
Year 11 or mature age.
Course Code RTE31703
This course will provide participants with skills for middle management in the irrigation industry.
Certificate IV in Irrigation
MilduraRobinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 - 2 years Direct to the Institute. Workplace training
Certificate III in Irrigation or current industry experience.
Course Code RTE40203
This course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge required by senior managers in the irrigation industry.
Diploma of Irrigation
MilduraRobinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 - 2 years Apply through VTAC or direct to the Institute.
Workplace training
Certificate IV in Irrigation or current industry experience.
Course Code RTE50203
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This course will provide participants with skills for supervisors or leading hands in the irrigation industry.
Certificate III in Irrigation
MilduraRobinvale
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Ongoing1 yearDirect to the Institute. Workplace training
Year 11 or mature age.
Course Code RTE31303
Participants will learn foundation skills encountered in the field of environmental management. Knowledge and skills obtained in the course will equip each participant with the tools to begin a pathway into this industry.
Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
According to individual requirements
Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Part timeWorkplace trainingTraineeship
The student must be employed as a trainee.
Course Code RTD20102
Participants will gain knowledge and skills in community change management, data collection and management, natural area restoration, monitoring systems, developing management plans and managing flora and fauna projects. This course will enable participants to deepen their previous knowledge and skills allowing them to move into coordination and management roles within the industry.
Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
1 year Apply through VTAC, direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timePart timeWorkplace trainingTraineeshipInternational
Up to two years industry experience and/or Certificate III qualification or higher in Conservation and Land Management and other related resource management fields.
Course Code RTD50102
This SuniTAFE course has a formal pathway to a tertiary Institution. For further information refer to the SuniTAFE Pathways to University chart on pages 7, 8 and 9.Formal Pathway
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Participants will gain knowledge and skills in flora and fauna identification, cultural heritage, natural area restoration, water sampling and monitoring, GPS technology, map reading and land management. This course will allow participants to consolidate their pathway and seek employment in the environmental management industry.
Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
1 year Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timePart timeWorkplace trainingTraineeshipInternational
Year 12 or mature age.
Course Code RTD30102
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Participants will apply the concept of sustainability to their chosen field of study by implementing knowledge and skills gained on community change management, innovation and empowerment, sustainable business planning and production and consumption patterns.
Diploma of Sustainability
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February & July6 monthsApply through VTAC or direct to the Institute.
Part timeFlexible delivery
Up to 2 years industry experience and/or Certificate III or higher qualification. Delivered concurrently with other diploma level study.
Course Code 21645VIC
This course delivers higher level skills and knowledge specific to the companion animal care industry and builds on those developed at the Certificate II level. These involve monitoring and maintaining the health of companion animals, providing advice on companion animal selection and veterinary laboratory skills.
Certificate III in Companion Animal Services
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
1 yearDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timePart timeTraineeshipFlexible delivery
Required entry units: 6 level 2 units.
Course Code RUV30304
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This course develops participants skills and knowledge for assisting with a number of daily animal care requirements including feeding, maintaining hygiene and housing, grooming and first aid. Participants will also learn how to follow OH&S procedures, communicate in the workplace effectively and follow basic clinic routines.
Certificate II in Animal Studies
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
February,Ongoing
6 monthsDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timePart timeTraineeship
Course Code RUV20104
Year 11 or mature age.
Knowledge and skills of participants are learnt in the workplace and include clinic routines and procedures including radio graphs, animal care and product knowledge, theatre and dental routines with particular attention to the relevant OH&S issues in the animal care industries.
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
Depending on individual requirements,Ongoing
Depending on individual requirements
Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Workplace trainingTraineeship
Required entry units.
Course Code RUV40404
This course builds on the knowledge and skills obtained at the Certificate III level providing a broader range of tests. Participants gain knowledge to be able to process and interpret data, perform calibrations and to assist in applying operational, quality and OH&S systems.
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
OngoingDepending on individual requirements
Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Part timeFlexible deliveryWorkplace trainingTraineeship
Certificate III in Laboratory Skills and relevant industry employment.
Course Code PML40104
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This course develops participants basic skills and knowledge for assisting with a number of general laboratory tasks including sampling andmeasuring, OH&S workplace procedures, communication and the use of basic laboratory equipment.
Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
March,Ongoing
Depending on individual requirements
Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Part timeFlexible deliveryWorkplace trainingTraineeship
Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Course Code PML20104
This course builds on the knowledge and skills obtained at the Certificate II level enabling participants to understand how a laboratory works and follow set procedures for performing basic laboratory tests, preparing solutions, performing aseptic techniques and maintenance procedures while observing OH&S and quality requirements.
Certificate III in Laboratory Skills
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
March,Ongoing
1 yearDirect to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Full timePart timeFlexible deliveryWorkplace trainingTraineeship
Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement, relevant industry experience. Completion of year 11 is desirable.
Course Code PML30104
This course builds on the knowledge and skills obtained at the Certificate IV level. It provides knowledge for additional tests and additional skills to enhance leadership qualities, technical expertise, client communication, data analysis and reporting and software use.
Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Mildura
Campus Study Mode Entrance Requirements Application Duration Intakes
OngoingDepending on individual requirements
Direct to the Instituteor through an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
Part timeFlexible deliveryWorkplace training Traineeship
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques and relevant industry employment.
Course Code PML50104
This SuniTAFE course has a formal pathway to a tertiary Institution. For further information refer to the SuniTAFE Pathways to University chart on pages 7, 8 and 9.Formal Pathway
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Apprenticeships and Traineeships
During an apprenticeship a person is contracted to an employer to learn all aspects of a trade through on the job training as well as off the job training at SuniTAFE. Apprenticeships can be delivered in a number of modes which best suit the apprentice and industry including, flexible delivery, on the job assessment and training or a combination of these.
Apprentices must first secure employment in their chosen field before commencing off the job training. SuniTAFE can provide guidance to assist in identifying appropriate employment opportunities.
A Traineeship is a contract between an employer and an employee for the provision of training and employment over a period of time. The employee (trainee) is given the opportunity to undertake practical training both on and off the job in order to meet the requirements of a specific qualification. Traineeships can commence at any given period over a calendar year, and vary in duration.
Trainees must first secure employment in their chosen field before commencing off the job training with SuniTAFE. New Apprenticeship Centres can assist prospective trainees in identifying appropriate employment.
Building • Certificate III in Carpentry• Certificate III in Furniture Making (Cabinet Making)
Plumbing• Certificate III in Plumbing - Sanitary - Water Supply - Drainage Plumber - Mechanical Services - Gas Fitting - Roofing
Automotive• Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology - Light Vehicle - Motorcycle - Heavy Vehicle (Road Transport) - Agricultural - Earthmoving - Mobile Equipment Mining• Certificate III in Automotive Sales • Certificate III in Automotive Specialist
Engineering • Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical/Refrigeration• Certificate IV in Engineering
Electrical • Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician • Certificate III in Electronics and Communication • Certificate III in Business Equipment • Certificate III in Renewable Energy ELV
Hospitality • Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Horticulture • Certificate III in Horticulture• Certificate III in Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery)
Hairdressing• Certificate III in Hairdressing
Australian School Based Apprenticeships
Complete your Year 11 and 12 schooling whilst completing the first year of your chosen apprenticeship. A diverse range of Australian School Based Apprenticeships are available at SuniTAFE.
VETiS & Prevocational Programs
TAFE subjects at school are a great way to start growing experiences and career options. Many courses can contribute to VCAL and VCE results. Start to build your vocational qualifications for the job you want. If you are interested in courses at your school contact your schools VET Coordinator and Careers Advisor to discuss your options.
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Apprenticeships
Hospitality• Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Business• Certificate II in Business• Certificate III in Business• Certificate III in Business Administration• Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal)• Certificate IV in Business• Certificate IV in Business Administration• Certificate IV in Business Sales• Diploma of Business• Certificate IV in Human Resources• Diploma of Human Resources Management• Certificate IV in Marketing• Certificate III in Frontline Management• Certificate IV in Frontline Management• Certificate IV in Small Business Management • Certificate III in Recordkeeping• Certificate III in International Trade• Certificate IV in International Trade• Certificate II in Local Government • Certificate III in Local Government • Certificate IV in Local Government
Retail• Certificate II in Retail• Certificate III in Retail• Certificate IV in Retail Management
Tourism• Certificate II in Tourism • Certificate III in Tourism• Certificate IV in Tourism• Certificate III in Events
Hospitality• Certificate II in Hospitality• Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations)• Certificate III in Hospitality • Certificate IV in Hospitality• Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Beauty• Certificate II in Nail Technology• Certificate II in Make-up Services• Certificate III in Beauty Services
Finance• Certificate II in Financial Services • Certificate III in Financial Services• Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical)• Certificate IV in Financial Services (Accounting)
• Certificate II in Transport and Logistics (Warehousing and Storage)• Certificate III in Transport and Logistics (Warehousing and Storage)• Certificate II in Transport and Logistics (Road Transport)• Certificate III in Transport and Logistics (Road Transport)
Food Processing• Certificate I in Food Processing (Wine)• Certificate II in Food Processing (Wine)• Certificate III in Food Processing (Wine)• Certificate II in Food Processing• Certificate III in Food Processing
Automotive• Certificate II in Motorsport• Certificate III in Motorsport
Health• Certificate III in Health Administration • Certificate IV in Health Administration• Certificate II in Community Services• Certificate III in Home and Community Care • Certificate III in Aged Care• Certificate III in Community Services Work• Certificate III in Children’s Services• Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance• Certificate III in Health Services Assistant • Certificate IV in Aged Care Work• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance• Certificate III in Disability• Certificate IV in Disability• Certificate IV in Mediation• Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)• Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care)• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Child Protection)
Education • Certificate III in Education Support • Certificate IV in Education Support• Diploma of Education Support
Multimedia and Graphic Design • Certificate IV in Interactive Digital Media• Diploma of Graphic Design
• Certificate IV in Financial Services• Certificate IV in Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking)• Diploma of Accounting• Advanced Diploma of Accounting
Information Technology• Certificate I in Information Technology• Certificate II in Information Technology • Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)• Certificate IV in Information Technology (Websites)
Sport and Recreation• Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
Animal Care and Management• Certificate II in Animal Studies• Certificate III in Companion Animal Services• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Laboratory Operations• Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement• Certificate III in Laboratory Skills• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques• Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Conservation and Land Management• Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management• Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management• Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
Horticulture• Certificate II in Horticulture• Certificate III in Horticulture• Certificate III in Production Horticulture• Certificate III in Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery)• Certificate IV in Horticulture• Certificate IV in Horticulture (Wholesale Nursery)
Agriculture• Certificate III in Rural Business
Transport• Certificate II in Transport and Logistics (Logistics Operations)• Certificate III in Transport and Logistics (Logistics Operations)
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Study Area Page/s
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts 21Accounting 49, 50, 67Adult Tertiary Education 12Aged Care 14, 67 Animal Studies 63, 67Auditing 54 Automotive 39, 40, 66, 67Beauty 31, 67 Building and Construction 23, 24, 66Business 50, 51, 52, 53, 67Business Administration 52, 53, 67Children’s Services 15, 67Commercial Cookery 33, 66 Community Welfare 16, 17, 18, 19, 67Conservation and Land Management 61, 62, 67Education Support 44, 67Electrical 25, 26, 27, 66Engineering 25, 66 Event Management 34, 67 Financial Services 49, 50, 67Food Processing 34, 35, 67 Frontline Management 54, 67General Education for Adults 11Graphic Design 47, 67Hairdressing 30, 66Health 17, 18, 19, 67Horticulture 57, 58, 59, 66, 67 Hospitality 32, 33, 66, 67 Human Resources 51, 52, 67
Study Area Page/s
Information Technology 45, 46, 67Irrigation 61Laboratory Techniques 64, 67Language, Literacy and Numeracy 12Legal 52, 67Management 52, 54, 55, 67Marketing 54, 67 Motorsport 39, 67Multimedia 46, 67Nursing 14, 15, 67Occupational Health and Safety 41Plumbing 24, 66Production Horticulture 57, 58, 67 Property 36Renewable Energy 27, 66Retail 37, 67Rural Business 60, 67Spoken and Written English 12Sport and Recreation 67Sustainability 63Sustainable Energy 27 Tourism 36, 37, 67Training and Assessment 44, 45 Transport and Logistics 41, 42, 67VCAL 21Visual Art 47Wholesale Nursery 58, 59, 67Wine 34, 35, 67 Work Education 11
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How Do I Apply?
There are different processes for applying, depending on what type of student you are and what level of study you want to do. Refer to the SuniTAFE website or contact your nearest campus for details on application procedures.
Mildura Campus Telephone 03 5022 3666Swan Hill Campus Telephone 03 5036 0220Robinvale Campus Telephone 03 5051 8300Mallee Campus Telephone 03 5091 0400
Short Courses
SuniTAFE offers a wide range of short courses. For a full list of courses please refer to the Short Courses flier, the SuniTAFE website or contact your nearest campus. Applicants may enrol by telephone, mail, or in person. Mail enrolments must include payment of course fees. Places are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
International Courses
If you are not currently a permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand please contact the International Students Unit.
Access & Equity (Special Entry)
SuniTAFE values the diversity of its client group and seeks to provide access and equity for all people undertaking vocational education and training.
If you believe you do not fit the admission requirements for the course you are interested in, you may apply under the Special Entry provisions.
Please contact Student Administration for further details.
Skills Recognition
The Skills Recognition Centre will help you convert your valuable formal education, work and life experience into formal nationally recognised skills.
For further information contact the Skills Recognition Centre or visit our website.
VET FEE-HELP
VET FEE-HELP is available to assist eligible students to pay for all or part of their tuition fees when studying one or more accredited VET diploma or advanced diploma course of study.
Refunds
Application for refund of the course fee must be made on the prescribed form available from Student Administration staff. Where a course is cancelled by SuniTAFE prior to commencement, a full refund will be made.
Direct Credit Transfer
Direct Credit is available to students who enrol in a course and have an existing identical qualification from the same or another course. This applies to students transferring to SuniTAFE with a partially completed qualification or where units are identical for different courses. Students apply for Direct Credit using appropriate forms. If credit is granted they are exempt from enrolling into that unit.
Please contact Student Administration for further details.
Tuition Fees
If you are eligible for a government subsidised place, the Government pays most of the cost of your course, but you will still pay some fees, according to the fee schedule. If you are not eligible for a subsidised place, you might still undertake a course, but would have to pay on a fee for service basis, which costs more.
Please contact our Skills Recognition Centre for course advise on the best option for you.
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Student eligibility for subsidised places in diplomas and advanced diplomas.
Application procedures vary depending on the course applied for and mode of study. Applications are made either to the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) or directly to SuniTAFE. Check the VTAC Guide or contact Student Administration for details.
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