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)
- Farm Chemical Refresher (SCCHEMRE26)
- Farm Safety Worker Induction (SCFARMSI26)
- Introduction to Farm Fencing (SCFFENCE26)
- Operate Quad Bikes (SA2OPQBS26)
- Operate Side by Side Utility Vehicles (SA2XSUVC26)
- Operate tractors and front end loaders (SA2TRCFL26)
- An Introduction to Dog Grooming (SA3GROOM26)
- Basic Dog Grooming Tips and Techniques (SCBGROOM26)
- Microchipping Short Course (SA4MCHIP26)
- Stable Start Program (SA3SSART26)
- Chainsaw Short Course (SA3CHAIN24)
- Winery Dangerous Goods (SCWDGOOD26)
- Winery Safety Training (SCWINERY26)
Technical Trades Short Courses
Get the skills you need to succeed in your Apprenticeship
- Short Course in Automotive Refrigeration (SA3AUTOA26)
- Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (CONISS012)
- Continuing Professional Devlopment (CPD) for Electricians and Licensed Electrical Workers (SCESVCPD26)
- LEA Tuition & Licensing 2026 (SCLEATUT26)
- Restricted - Disconnection/Reconnection of Fixed Wired Low Voltage Electrical Equipment (UEESS00133)
- Restricted Electrical Workers (Disconnect/Reconnect) Class 1 Course (SA3RELC126)
- Journeyman Exam 2026 (SC1JMANE26)
- Plumbing Licence for Common Units Skill Set (PLUMLICSS1)
- Plumbing Licence in Drainage Work Skill Set (PLUMLICSS2)
- Plumbing Licence in Gasfitting Work Skill Set (PLUMLICSS3)
- Plumbing Licence in Roofing (Stormwater) Work Skill Set (PLUMLICSS5)
- Plumbing Licence in Water Supply Work Skill Set (PLUMLICSS7)
- Short Course in Backflow Commissioning and Testing (SA4BKFLW26)
- Short Course in Thermostatic Mixing Valves (SA4THEMV26)
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 (SA3PASTR26)
- OHS for Managers and Supervisors (SC1OHSMA26)
- WorkSafe developed HSR Initial OHS Training Course (SC1HSRIN26)
- WorkSafe-developed HSR refresher OHS training course – Plant (SC1HSREF26)
- WorkSafe-developed HSR refresher OHS training course – Work-related stress (SC1HSRST26)
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