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.

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 (SA3AIFMC25)
- Artificial Insemination Refresher Course (SCAIREFR25)
- Awake Sleepy Land - Cultural Camp (SCCULTUR25)
- Awake Sleepy Land - Planting and Restoration Strategies (SCPLANTR25)
- Awake Sleepy Land - Seed Collection Fundamentals (SCSEEDCO25)
- Awake Sleepy Land - Seed Propagation Techniques (SCSPROPA25)
- Cattle Pregnancy Testing (SA4CPREG25)
- Farm Chemical Refresher (SCCHEMRE25)
- Farm Safety - Livestock Handling (SCSTOCKH25)
- Farm Safety Worker Induction (SCFARMSI25)
- Find Your Passion in Agriculture or Horticulture (SCFYPASN25)
- Introduction to Farm Fencing (SCFFENCE25)
- Introduction to Small Farm Machinery Maintenance (SCSMFARM25)
- Operate Quad Bikes (SA2OPQBS25)
- Operate Side by Side Utility Vehicles (SA2XSUVC25)
- Safe Use of Telehandlers (SA3TELEH25)
- Tractor & Front End Loader Operations & Maintenance (SA2TRAOM25)
- An Introduction to Dog Grooming (SA3GROOM25)
- Basic Dog Grooming Tips and Techniques (SCBGROOM25)
- Microchipping Short Course (SA4MCHIP25)
- Stable Start Program (SA3SSART25)
- Chainsaw Short Course (SA3CHAIN24)
- Introduction to Greenhouse Hydroponics (SCGREENH25)
- Winery Safety Training (SCWINERY25)

Technical Trades Short Courses
Get the skills you need to succeed in your Apprenticeship
- Short Course in Automotive Refrigeration (SA3AUTOA25)
- Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (CONISS012)
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Electricians and Licensed Electrical Workers (SCESVCPD25)
- LEA Tuition & Licensing 2025 (SCLEATUT25)
- RAC - Service and Repair Carbon Dioxide Refrigeration Systems Skill Set (UEESS00156)

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.
- Pasteuriser Operator Short Course (SA3PASTR25)
- OHS for Managers and Supervisors (SC1OHSMA25)
- WorkSafe developed HSR Initial OHS Training Course (SC1HSRIN25)
- WorkSafe-developed HSR refresher OHS training course - Plant (SC1HSREF25)
- WorkSafe-developed HSR refresher OHS training course – Work-related stress (SC1HSRST25)
A course for every career path
Add new skills to your resume and increase your job prospects. Take a look at some of our most popular short courses below. Please note short courses run based on demand.
Make the perfect coffee
Learn how to make coffee like a pro with our Espresso Coffee Workshop.
Get organised for tax time
Get your business accounts ready for tax time with BAS for Small Business.
Be prepared for anything
Learn essential First Aid skills—you never know when you'll need them!
Put safety first
Get essential training in Farm Safety for you or your employees.