Short Courses
Build new skills quickly with one of our short courses.
Take your skills to the next level
Upskill quickly in your professional life, or try something new with our short courses. With courses in everything from perfecting a cup of coffee to learning essential farm skills, there's something for everyone. Courses range from one day to several weeks, so there are options to fit everyone's schedule. Check out the short courses currently on offer below.
Business & IT Short Courses
Get the skills you need to succeed in Business and IT.
Creative Short Courses
Explore your artistic side and learn to express yourself through art
Education Short Courses
Improve your English and learn to teach others with our Education Short Courses.
Health & Community Short Courses
Get the skills to manage emergency health situations and succeed in your career.
Hospitality & Baking Short Courses
Learn the industry skills you need to succeed in a fast-paced Hospitality environment
Land & Animals Short Courses
Whether you work on a farm or in the stables, our short courses teach you the skills you'll use every day.
- Agricultural Chemical Skill Set (AHCSS00074)
- Artificial Insemination and Fertility Management in Cattle (SA3AIFMC24)
- Artificial Insemination Refresher course (SCAIREFR24)
- Farm Chemical Refresher Course (SCCHEMRE24)
- Introduction to Farm Fencing (SCFFENCE24)
- Operate Quad Bikes (SA2OPQBS24)
- Operate Side by Side Utility Vehicles (SA2XSUVC24)
- Operate Tractors and Front End Loaders (SA2TRCFL24)
- An Introduction to Dog Grooming (SA3GROOM24)
- Basic Dog Grooming Tips and Techniques (SCBGROOM24)
- Microchipping Short Course (SA4MCHIP24)
- Stable Start Program (SA3SSART24)
- Chainsaw Short Course (SA3CHAIN24)
- Introduction to Biosecurity Principles (SCBIOSEC24)
- Introduction to Greenhouse Hydroponics (SCGREENH24)
- Winery Safety Training (SCWINERY24)
Technical Trades Short Courses
Get the skills you need to succeed in your Apprenticeship
- Short Course in Automotive Refrigeration (SA3AUTOA24)
- Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (SACICARD24)
- RAC - Service and Repair Carbon Dioxide Refrigeration Systems Skill Set (UEESS00156)
- Restricted Electrical Workers (Disconnect/Reconnect) Class 1 Course (SA3RELC124)
- Restricted Electrical Workers (Disconnect/Reconnect) Class 2 Course (SA3RELC224)
Work Safety Short Courses
Be responsible for making sure your workplace is a safe environment for everyone with a WorkSafe-approved short course from GOTAFE.
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Find out what it's like to study a short course at GOTAFE.
