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Our Business qualifications are regularly reviewed to give you the skills employers want. As a Business graduate you  will be job ready and equipped with digital skills that can be applied across a wide range of industries and business roles including administration, finance, medical administration, human resources and sales and marketing.  Our simulated business environment reflects current industry trends and replicates organisational operations.
 
Courses include a diverse range of subjects across a number of areas, including; business operations and administration, social media and analytics, self-awareness and wellbeing, communication, sustainability, critical and creative thinking; Microsoft Office and computing, budgeting, working in project teams, giving you the skills to build a lasting career.

Course list

* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.
^ You will pay half price for the tuition fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as Resource fees that are specific to your course. For full details see our Half price courses page.
Free* Half price^ Infection control Online Skill sets
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.
^ You will pay half price for the tuition fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as Resource fees that are specific to your course. For full details see our Half price courses page.
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State ID: EAD89
Industry Business and Finance

Applied Data Analysis Skill Set

Data, some say it is the new oil

This course shows you the basics of how to mine it. You will learn how to collate, analyse, and report structured data; and get an introduction to unstructured analysis and Big Data.

Do you have the skills and confidence to unlock the power of Big Data?

The more data you have, the better business decisions you can make. This course shows you the basics of how to mine it. You will learn how to collate, analyse, and report structured data; and get an introduction to unstructured analysis and Big Data.

We’ll show you how to start from the basics, working your way up to industry-standard tools to collate, analyse, and visualise data with Power Bi. It's recommended that you have an intermediate level of Excel before starting this course.

This skill set is a great first step, or suited to people who work within in a broad range of industries who are responsible for processing data sets for a business, including data mining and machine learning activities with big data within medium to large organisations.

Please note there is high demand for this course.

Skill set
National ID: ICT20120
State ID: BGJ3
Industry Information Technology, Library and Digital

Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies

Develop your digital skills for the workplace or further study

Gain the basic skills and knowledge to use digital technology in the workplace. You'll cover Office applications such as Word and Excel, workplace communication skills and an introduction to design and digital imaging.

Develop your digital skills for the workplace or further study

This qualification provides you with the basic skills and knowledge to use digital technology in the workplace across a range of information and communication technology (ICT) areas, including using office applications, workplace skills, and an introduction to design and digital imaging.

Our Certificate II Applied Digital Technologies lecturer has extensive experience in supporting students with a wide range of learning needs. Units are delivered over the year to provide students with the best opportunity to succeed.

You will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of foundation digital skills which can lead to career pathways in the ICT, design, or business industries, or any role where computers are used.

Certificate II
National ID: BSB30120
State ID: BFS5
Industry Business and Finance
Online

Certificate III in Business

Work in various roles in an office in any industry

This course will give you the essential skills needed to work in an office environment and exposure to general business practices including trading with other businesses, customer service, creating business and text documents using business software.

Get ready to establish your career in business with this new and exciting qualification

This course will enable you to learn and use in-demand skills practiced across a wide range of industries and you'll gain skills and knowledge needed to work in various roles in wide variety of business settings.

While studying in our simulated work environment you'll learn how to work in teams, empower your creative and critical thinking and learn to use sustainable work practices. You will also explore the importance of workplace wellness and safety, learn and deliver excellent customer service and the creation of a variety of business and digital documents using the latest computing software.

Certificate III
National ID: BSB40120
State ID: BFR1
Industry Business and Finance
Half price^
Online

Certificate IV in Business

Gain a strong foundation in current business trends

This course will give you a broad range of business skills and on completion you can continue your studies with the Diploma of Business.

Gain a strong foundation in current business trends

In our cutting-edge simulated business workplace you will experience an environment that reflects current industry trends and replicates organisational operations.  
This brand new Simulated Workplace provides a co-working space and prepares you for employment in a range of different business models.

You'll develop skills needed to use social media to engage with and appeal to customers and stakeholders to grow the business, making you work-ready and digitally savvy.
You will interact with others, consult and negotiate, problem solve, critically assess and use the latest technology to plan and organise operations. All under the expert guidance of trainers with expertise and knowledge of business operations in changing and evolving environments.

Certificate IV
National ID: BSB50120
State ID: BFT3
Industry Business and Finance

Diploma of Business

Expand your business skills

Gain the skills and knowledge needed to work in a variety of roles across a range of business functions, such as executive officer, project administrator or office manager. You will develop skills including critical and analytical thinking, operational planning and strategic decision making .

Expand your business skills and learn to build effective relationships

Completion of this course will give you the necessary skills needed to manage effectively in a flexible, agile environment and lead and support employees with changing expectations.  

Learning takes place in classrooms, computer labs and our simulated business, giving you the opportunity to put your skills into practice. In our simulated business, you will use effective leadership skills and technology to manage, lead and develop teams. You will apply strong communication skills as you liaise with diverse stakeholders, and use project management skills to meet deadlines and budgetary requirements.  Thinking critically and analytically you’ll solve business problems with a focus on achieving goals and objectives, and implement strategies and processes based on findings from analysing financial and operational information.  

If you want to be an effective leader who inspires team members to exceed expectations, then our Diploma of Business qualification will give you the skills to succeed.  

Diploma
National ID: BSB30120
State ID: AC46
Industry Business and Finance

Certificate III in Business (Administration)

Gain fundamental business and administrative knowledge and skills for current industry.

This course will give you skills and knowledge to work in a range of roles across a variety of environments and settings.

Administrators are the key to an efficiently run organisation

Once you've completed this qualification you'll be prepared for roles involving the development of business documents, organisation of work priorities, workplace safety, sustainable practices, communication and critical thinking in team strategies, receipt and purchase documentation.

Certificate III
National ID: BSB40120
State ID: AC49
Industry Business and Finance
Half price^

Certificate IV in Business (Administration)

Gain a strong foundation in current business trends

You'll learn to develop specialist skills applicable in a wide variety of administrative contexts.

Gain a strong foundation in current business trends

In our cutting-edge simulated business workplace you will experience an environment that reflects current industry trends and replicates organisational operations.  

You'll develop specialist skills applicable in a wide variety of administrative contexts. You will interact with others, consult and negotiate, problem solve, critically assess and use the latest technology to carry out a range of administrative tasks. All under the expert guidance of trainers with expertise and knowledge of business operations in changing and evolving environments.

Certificate IV
National ID: BSB30120
State ID: AC47
Industry Business and Finance
Online

Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration)

Work in medical administration

This course will give you skills and knowledge specific to a medical practice environment including administration processes and how to use medical software.

Want to make a start within medical administration?

This course will give you the necessary skills and knowledge to work in a small health service such as a medical reception, allied health service or hospital setting.

You will study business office units alongside specialised medical units that will equip you with the skills to meet the current needs of the medical industry. You will learn to work in teams, communicate effectively, empower your critical and creative thinking and learn computing skills using current software.

Certificate III
State ID: AE378
Industry Business and Finance
Free*
Skill sets

Business Ready Skill Set

Almost every business has an office — and there's no shortage of job opportunities here

This skill set will give you the skills and knowledge required to deliver all aspects of customer service including how to create a relationship with customers, identify their needs, deliver services or products and process customer feedback.

Almost every business has an office — and there's no shortage of job opportunities here

From administration work through to customer service, using business technology, dealing with accounts and finances through to digital marketing — you just need to be skills ready.

The Business Ready Skill Set will give you basic skills and knowledge required to deliver aspects of customer service including how to create a relationship with customers, identify their needs, deliver services or products and process customer feedback. You'll also learn how to use business technology and produce business documents, follow work health and safety (WHS) and emergency procedures and instructions, and use computer software and organise electronic information and data.

Please note this skill set is experiencing high demand and places are limited.

Skill set
National ID: BSBSS00095
State ID: AE188
Industry Business and Finance
Free*
Infection control
Online
Skill sets

Cross-Sector Infection Control Skill Set

Help reduce the risk of transmission of infection in the workplace

Designed to equip workers with the skills and knowledge to reduce the risk and transmission of infection.

Help reduce the risk of transmission of infection in the workplace

This skill set is designed to equip workers from all industries with the skills and knowledge to reduce the risk and transmission of infection while carrying out routine work activities.

This training is suited to a wide range of workplaces including small, medium and large organisations; business environments; and where workers use shared facilities and interact with clients.

This online course allows you to undertake studies within your own timeframe to help you gain the skills and knowledge to reduce the risk and transmission of infection while carrying out routine work activities.

Register your interest

Please note this skill set will be run subject to enrolment numbers.

Skill set
State ID: EAD88
Industry Business and Finance

Emotional Intelligence and Continuous Improvement Skill Set

Gain the skills and knowledge needed to be a more critical thinker as you strive for continuous improvement

This skill set will help you develop your own emotional intelligence and to assist your team to improve their strategies.

Use emotional intelligence and critical thinking to become a champion of continuous improvement 

Successful leaders are highly valued across all industries and possess a combination of skills and qualities that enable them to effectively lead and motivate their team towards success.

North Metropolitan TAFE is delivering the skills and knowledge required to be a confident and effective leader through a series of six skill sets comprised of units from BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.
Each completed skill set gives you credit towards this certificate, and completion of all six skill sets will make you eligible for the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.

You'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to develop your own emotional intelligence and that of others and apply strategies to enable continuous improvement to achieve desired outcomes.

Skill set
State ID: SC-PTP-V2408
Industry Business and Finance

Excel Beginner Workshop

Open up almost endless possibilities with Microsoft Excel

You will learn how to begin creating workbooks and explore the efficiency of Microsoft Excel as a workplace tool.

This short course is a great foundation to commence your Excel journey.

It is designed to help new users to Excel understand its purpose and uses and apply to the workplace as a tool to save you time and productivity.
It is opening the door to your understanding of the Excel and what it can be best used for. 

In this course you'll learn how to:

  • Navigate and understand Microsoft Excel
  • Create spreadsheets
    - Plan and design a spreadsheet
    - Explore options for style and layout
    - Automatic functions and sheet style
  • Use spreadsheets
    - Data input and validation
    - Format and adjust layout
    - Basic formulas
  • Produce charts
    - Chart type and design
    - Create and modify charts
  • Finalise
    - Preview, adjust and print/digitally present spreadsheet and charts
    - Naming and storage
Short course
State ID: SC-PMT-V2387
Industry Business and Finance

Excel Intermediate Workshop

Build on your basic understanding of Microsoft Excel

You will learn to create more effective and productive workbooks and maximise the use and efficiency of Microsoft Excel.

Build on your basic understanding of Microsoft Excel

This one day short course will further develop your existing skills and knowledge to enable you to create more effective and productive workbooks. You will learn to maximise the use and efficiency of Microsoft Excel.

In this course you'll cover:

  • Formulas and function techniques
  • More complex formatting
  • Using complex charting features
  • Working more effectively with efficient worksheets and workbooks

This workshop includes a copy of the workbook Design and Produce Complex Spreadsheets with the application of MS Excel Office 365.

Short course
State ID: AE377
Industry Business and Finance
Free*
Skill sets

Job Ready Basics Skill Set

A little extra support and a confidence boost to get into a job

This skill set is perfect if you feel that you need a little extra support and a confidence boost to get into a job. It focuses on health, wellbeing and personal development.

The Job Ready Basics skill set is perfect if you feel that you need a little extra support and a confidence boost to get into a job.

It focuses on health, wellbeing and personal development. Follow this up with a visit to your local Jobs and Skills Centre, where you can get free advice and support to with your CV and writing job applications, and you'll be job ready!

This skill set provides a pathway to further study in the following Lower fees, local skills half-price course fees qualifications.

Skill set
State ID: EAD86
Industry Business and Finance

Lead Team Performance Skill Set

Develop the skills you need to help implement your organisation's operational plan

You'll gain skills to facilitate your team in its role implementing the operational plan.

Gain the confidence to lead your team

Successful leaders are highly valued across all industries and possess a combination of skills and qualities that enable them to effectively lead and motivate their team towards success.

North Metropolitan TAFE is delivering the skills and knowledge required to be a confident and effective leader through a series of six skill sets comprised of units from BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.
Each completed skill set gives you credit towards this certificate, and completion of all six skill sets will make you eligible for the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.

If you are an emerging leader, this skill set will help you develop the skills and knowledge required to lead and facilitate a team that will be able to implement the requirements of your organisation's operational plan.

Skill set
State ID: EAD83
Industry Business and Finance

Leadership Fundamentals Skill Set

Gain the practical skills and knowledge needed for effective organisational leadership

You will develop skills to lead, guide and organise work teams.

Successful leaders are highly valued across all industries and possess a combination of skills and qualities that enable them to effectively lead and motivate their team towards success.

North Metropolitan TAFE is delivering the skills and knowledge required to be a confident and effective leader through a series of six skill sets comprised of units from BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.
Each completed skill set gives you credit towards this certificate, and completion of all six skill sets will make you eligible for the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.

This skill set will help you develop the foundational skills required for organisational leadership. You'll learn about building relationships and the importance of understanding and reflecting organisational culture and values. You'll also gain the tools to build and lead effective teams, including decision making, effective communication and how to develop self-reflection techniques.

Skill set
National ID: BSB40520
State ID: BFR2
Industry Business and Finance

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Effective leaders continuously strive to further develop their own capabilities and those of their staff.

Develop the skills to lead and manage with confidence

Successful leaders are highly valued across all industries and possess a combination of skills and qualities that enable them to effectively lead and motivate their team towards success.

Effective leaders continuously strive to further develop their own capabilities, and this course is suited to:
•    Recently appointed leaders or managers wanting to develop strong foundations in leadership and management
•    Experienced leaders or managers looking to consolidate and be formally recognised for their leadership and management capabilities

Designed for busy professionals, this course will be delivered through a program of skill sets.
You'll need to be working in a leadership or management role, such as a frontline leader, team leader, supervisor, program coordinator, project leader or manager and, have supervisory responsibility for a minimum of two team members.

Comprised of six skill sets, the program provides you with flexibility to choose to do:

  • Only the skill sets that are most important to you,
    or
  • All six skill sets, achieving the whole qualification - depending on your other commitments, it may be possible to do this within six months.

Completion of each skill set will see you gain a Statement of Attainment while after successfully completing all of these skill sets, you'll be able to apply for the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.
Please see each skill set page for intake dates, units and fee details.

Email TAFEPlus@nmtafe.wa.edu.au for more information on how to apply.

Certificate IV
National ID: BSB30320
State ID: BFR0
Industry Business and Finance

Certificate III in Legal Services

Gain an insight into the legal system

If you have a passion for the Law and the legal system or would like to start a career in the legal industry this course is right for you.

Gain a basic insight into the legal system with this Certificate III in Legal Services

If you have a passion for the Law and the legal system or would like to start a career in the legal industry this course is right for you.

The Certificate III provides you with the basic knowledge and skill to work alongside para-legal professionals and lawyers to assist and support the drafting of legal documents in fields such as criminal law, family law, commercial law or litigation.

Additional underpinning skills and knowledge will allow you to actively engage ethically in legal environments within the government and the private sector. Our team of legal professional lecturers are highly experienced with strong industry ties to provide you with the most relevant industry information to prepare you for your career in the Legal profession.

Certificate III
National ID: BSB40620
State ID: BFR5
Industry Business and Finance

Certificate IV in Legal Services

Put your skills into practice

This course provides an in-depth look at the legal system including courts and legal personnel and law matters.

Put your skills into practice

This course provides an in-depth look at the legal system including courts and legal personnel and law matters.

Topics include legal communication, research, evidence law, criminal law, compliance, drafting complex legal documents and the protection of information.
Our team of lecturers engaged in the Certificate IV in Legal Services are highly experienced with strong industry ties to guide the delivery using the most relevant Industry information. 

Upon successful completion of this course you'll be able to provide legal direction and support in legal matters within the government or private sector job roles.

Certificate IV
National ID: SIRSS00022
State ID: AE320
Industry Business and Finance
Free*
Skill sets

Manage disrespectful, aggressive or abusive customers

Learn to deal with difficult customers

This skill set will set you up with additional skills to manage disrespectful, aggressive or abusive customer behaviour.

Learn to deal with difficult customers

If you work in a customer service environment in any industry, this skill set will set you up with additional skills to manage disrespectful, aggressive or abusive customer behaviour. It particularly applies to retail industry work environments.

Gain these skills
  • Strategies for dealing with disrespectful, aggressive or abusive customers
  • Techniques for:
    • responding to workplace stressors
    • building resilience
    • monitoring personal health and well-being
  • Identifying workplace stressors
  • Communication strategies and techniques such as negotiation
  • Techniques to respond to physical, mental or emotional impacts of an incident
Skill set
National ID: BSB50620
State ID: BFT7
Industry Business and Finance

Diploma of Marketing and Communication

Refine your marketing prowess and communication skills

This program takes a deeper dive into leveraging consumer insights to shape effective strategies and professional communication techniques that drive business success.

Acquire the essential skills and knowledge demanded by the marketing industry through our carefully designed Diploma course.

Refine your marketing prowess and communication skills with North Metropolitan TAFE's BSB50620 Diploma in Marketing and Communication. A carefully curated curriculum, based on extensive industry consultation, ensures you will develop and nurture the skills most sought after by employers. We understand the evolving nature of marketing and communication, and we're committed to providing you with the latest insights and strategies to stay ahead of the curve.

Designed for individuals already equipped with a solid foundation in marketing, this program takes a deeper dive into leveraging consumer insights to shape effective strategies and professional communication techniques that drive business success. With a focus on hands-on experience, you'll gain real-world exposure to research, strategy development, campaign planning, and management, setting the foundation for your success as a competent and respected marketing professional.

We emphasise the development of both analytical and creative abilities, enabling you to thrive in today's dynamic marketing landscape.
Our program focuses on digital marketing communication, including digital advertising, social media management, and public relations. Graduate with the most relevant and up-to-date skills demanded by the industry.

Diploma
National ID: FNS50422
State ID: BHW7
Industry Business and Finance

Diploma of Payroll Services

Gain the skills to specialise in payroll

Businesses across Australia need well-trained payroll personnel who are knowledgeable and can maintain accurate payroll systems. In this course you will learn how to establish and use payroll systems using KeyPay, a cloud-based payroll platform.

You will learn to perform sometimes complex tasks, including preparing salary packaging arrangements and additional allowances, processing superannuation payments, and processing employee terminations.

If you have completed a Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping you can apply for a credit transfer for four units which will reduce your study time.

Diploma
National ID: BSB50820
State ID: BFT0
Industry Business and Finance
Half price^
Online

Diploma of Project Management

All businesses have a need for project managers

Continue your Project Management studies with this Diploma where you'll gain the essential skills and knowledge of current project management practices.

All businesses need project managers

This course builds on the skills gained in the Certificate IV in Project Management Practice. It will give you the essential skills and knowledge of current project management practices.

The Diploma allows you to expand and extend your already existing management skills with units that will teach you an understanding of management in many fields. Completing this qualification will help you in a career as a contract coordinator, project manager, quality administrator or risk management professional.

Keen to get started? We offer this course online.

Diploma
National ID: TLI30321
State ID: BHF8
Industry Logistics

Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations

Get your supply chain career moving

This is a growth industry with employment available across many industries.

With the increase of online shopping, supply chain has become the major conduit to fulfil transfer of global goods and services.

The supply chain industry is evolving with the aid of new processes and technologies. You could become a valuable part in an evolving industry by gaining the necessary skills, delivered in TLI30321 BHF8 Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations.

This course is offered in a combination of online and face-to-face learning that can enhance the direct, hands-on skills acquired and put into practice at your workplace.

If you are looking to begin, or to progress your career in the Supply Chain industry, this set of transferable skills will enhance your employability prospects.

Certificate III
State ID: EAD84
Industry Business and Finance

Time and Project Management Skill Set

Get the skills you need to plan and prioritise your work more effectively

You'll learn how to apply your skills across all areas of a project.

Prioritise and plan your workload

Successful leaders are highly valued across all industries and possess a combination of skills and qualities that enable them to effectively lead and motivate their team towards success.

North Metropolitan TAFE is delivering the skills and knowledge required to be a confident and effective leader through a series of six skill sets comprised of units from BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.
Each completed skill set gives you credit towards this certificate, and completion of all six skill sets will make you eligible for the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.

You'll learn techniques to assist you in planning and prioritising for more effective and efficient outcomes. You'll be able to apply these skills in the context of project work ensuring timeframes, budgets and required standards of a project are met.

Skill set
National ID: BSB41419
State ID: BER2
Industry Business and Finance
Free*

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Almost all industries require a Work Health and Safety professional in the team

Gain the skills to work as a health and safety practitioner and become responsible for the corresponding Work Health and Safety functions within a workplace.

Are you seeking a career in Work Health and Safety (WHS)?

PCBU (persons conducting a business or undertaking) and business owners have a responsibility to health and safety in the workplace and require WHS professionals. This course will provide you with the skills to develop a career as a WHS professional such as a WHS advisor or officer.

After completing this qualification, you will be able to work as a health and safety practitioner and become responsible for the corresponding WHS functions within a workplace. Minimum requirement in industry for WHS practitioners is usually the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety.

This course suits anyone looking for a new career in a familiar industry, or a course to compliment an existing qualification. The Informed choices section below lists inherent requirements required to successfully complete this certificate. 

Certificate IV
State ID: EAD87
Industry Business and Finance

Workplace Communication and Difficult Conversations Skill Set

You'll learn the importance of effective communication within an organisation

This skill set will help you be a more effective communicator and to manage difficult conversations.

Gain effective workplace communication skills

Successful leaders are highly valued across all industries and possess a combination of skills and qualities that enable them to effectively lead and motivate their team towards success.

North Metropolitan TAFE is delivering the skills and knowledge required to be a confident and effective leader through a series of six skill sets comprised of units from BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.
Each completed skill set gives you credit towards this certificate, and completion of all six skill sets will make you eligible for the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.

This skill set will help you learn how to communicate effectively and professionally across a range of contexts. This will involve both oral and written communication.
You'll also develop skills in managing difficult and challenging conversations and how to work towards favourable outcomes.

Skill set
State ID: EAD85
Industry Business and Finance

Workplace Safety Skill Set

Learn how to implement and monitor relevant legislative and organisational health and safety requirements

You will be able to help your team and organisation achieve more effective health and safety outcomes.

Implement and monitor WHS requirements

Successful leaders are highly valued across all industries and possess a combination of skills and qualities that enable them to effectively lead and motivate their team towards success.

North Metropolitan TAFE is delivering the skills and knowledge required to be a confident and effective leader through a series of six skill sets comprised of units from BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.
Each completed skill set gives you credit towards this certificate, and completion of all six skill sets will make you eligible to apply for the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.

Develop the skills and knowledge needed to implement and monitor work, health and safety requirements to meet organisational and legislative requirements.

Skill set
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