Short Courses Career Groups
Browse for a short course via the categories below or search for keywords in Short Course Search.
Accounting for Business 9 Short courses
Short Courses
| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Advanced Bookkeeping | 7 weeks Part Time |
| Basic Bookkeeping | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Basic Bookkeeping - Noarlunga | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Introduction to Accounting | 9 weeks Part Time |
| MYOB for Small Business | 8 weeks Part Time |
| MYOB V18 2009 - Noarlunga | 8 weeks Part Time |
| MYOB V18 2010 - Advanced | 5 weeks Part Time |
| MYOB V18 2010 - Introduction / Intermediate | 8 weeks Part Time |
| MYOB V18 2010 - Payroll | 5 weeks Part Time |
Agriculture 27 Short courses
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Animal Care 4 Short courses
Short Courses
| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Dog Grooming - Advanced | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Dog Grooming - Basic | 6 weeks Part Time |
| Dog Grooming - Intermediate | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Wildlife Rescue | 6 weeks Part Time |
Art and Craft 26 Short courses
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Building, Furnishing and DIY 39 Short courses
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Business and Management 12 Short courses
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| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Call Centre Training (Customer Contact) | 3 weeks Full Time |
| Certificate II in Retail [SIR20207] | 6 weeks Full Time |
| Certificate III in Customer Contact [BSB30207] | 4 weeks Full Time or Part Time equivalent |
| Certificate IV in Customer Contact [BSB40307] | 8 weeks Full Time or Part Time equivalent |
| Contractors Licence - Small Business | 40 hours Part Time |
| Getting Started | 5 weeks Part Time |
| Increase Traffic to your Website | 1 day Part Time |
| Introduction to Retail | 4 weeks Part Time |
| Rehabilitation Return to Work Coordinator Training | 3 days Full Time |
| Sales Techniques | 1 day Full Time |
| Start Your Own Small Business | 3 hours Part Time |
| Your Business - Making it Legal | 2 weeks Part Time |
CAD 11 Short courses
Short Courses
| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Advanced AutoCAD | 9 weeks Part Time |
| Advanced CAD Level 3 | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Advanced Inventor | 9 weeks Part Time |
| AutoCAD - 2D, 3D & Inventor | 18 weeks Part Time |
| AutoCAD 3D Concepts | 6 weeks Part Time |
| AutoCAD/Inventor | 15 weeks Part Time |
| Intermediate Auto CAD Level 2 | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Introduction to Auto CAD | 18 hours Part Time |
| Introduction to AutoCAD | 9 weeks Part Time |
| Introduction to Inventor | 9 weeks Part Time |
| Revit Architecture Essentials | 27 hours Part Time |
Community Services and Health 35 Short courses
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Computing and IT 58 Short courses
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Electrical 14 Short courses
Short Courses
| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Auto Electrical and Electrical Fundamentals | 2 days Full Time |
| Electrical Equipment Tag & Test - Marleston | 8 weeks Full Time or Part Time equivalent |
| Electrical Equipment Tag & Test - O'Halloran Hill | 1 day Full Time |
| Electrical Equipment Tag & Test - South East | 1 day Full Time |
| Electrical Testing and Verification | 6 weeks Part Time |
| National Restricted Electrical Licence (NREL) | 15 weeks Part Time |
| Programmable Controllers Systems Applications - EB160 | 18 weeks Part Time |
| Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) - Advanced EA160 | 18 weeks Part Time |
| Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) - Basics NE130 | 6 weeks Part Time |
| Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) - Intermediate NE49 | 12 weeks Part Time |
| SCADA Systems | 16 weeks Part Time |
| Wiring Rules | 20 weeks Part Time |
| Wiring Rules - Refresher | 10 weeks Part Time |
| Wiring Rules & Regulations | 30 hours Full Time or Part Time equivalent |
Electronics 6 Short courses
Short Courses
| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Electrons, Electroscopes & Torches | 6 hours Part Time |
| Fibre Optics | 20 hours Part Time |
| Open Cabling Registration | 120 hours Part Time |
| Road Racer Construction Project | 9 hours Part Time |
| Structured Cabling (Cat 5) | 40 hours Part Time |
| Writing Computer Programs Using Visual Basic | 12 hours Part Time |
Engineering and Engine Maintenance 16 Short courses
Short Courses
| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| ATV & Motorcycle Operations & Maintenance | 2 days Full Time or Part Time equivalent |
| Automotive Mechanical Airconditioning | 20 weeks Part Time |
| Basic Machining | 19 weeks Part Time |
| Carry out Wheel Alignment Operations | 6 weeks Part Time |
| Chainsaw Operations and Maintenance | 2 days Full Time |
| Diesel Emission Testing & Engine Management | 2 days Full Time |
| Diesel Engine Maintenance | 1 day Part Time |
| Fluid Power | 10 weeks Part Time |
| Hydraulic Systems Maintenance | 2 days Full Time |
| In-Service Inspection - Pressure Equipment | 2 weeks Part Time |
| Install LPG Fuel Systems | 1 week Full Time |
| Repair Hydraulic Systems | 40 hours Part Time |
| Repair LPG Fuel Systems | 40 weeks Part Time |
| Service and Repair LPG Fuel Systems | 38 hours Full Time |
| Small Engine Maintenance | 2 days Full Time |
| Test Engines using a Dynamometer | 8 weeks Part Time |
English Language 1 Short course
Short Courses
| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| TESOL - Certificate IV (40540SA) | 10 weeks Full Time or Part Time equivalent |
Environment and Horticulture 20 Short courses
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| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Collect, Prepare and Preserve Plant Specimens | 3 days Full Time |
| Conduct Seed Collection | 1 day Full Time |
| Construct Walking Trails | 3 days Full Time |
| Environmental & Habitat Restoration | 3 days Full Time |
| Environmental Restoration Techniques | 3 days Full Time |
| Garden Construction Preparation | 3 days Full Time |
| Garden Maintenance | 3 days Full Time |
| Identify and Treat Weeds | 2 days Full Time |
| Identify Native Plants | 3 days Full Time |
| Native Animal Identification | 3 days Full Time |
| Native Animal Trapping Techniques | 3 days Full Time |
| Native Seed Collection and Storing | 1 day Full Time |
| Pests and Diseases | 3 days Full Time |
| Potential for Bio-Fuel Industry in SA | 1 day Full Time |
| Prepare and Apply Chemicals | 3 days Full Time |
| Propagation and Nursery Practices | 3 days Full Time |
| Revegetation Techniques | 3 days Full Time |
| Sodicity and associated Salinity in SA Farming Soils | 1 day Full Time |
| Soil Carbon Sequestration | 1 day Full Time |
| Treat Plant Pests, Diseases and Disorders | 3 days Full Time |
Events 2 Short courses
Short Courses
| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Fashion Event Coordination | 6 weeks Part Time |
| Planning your Wedding | 2 weeks Part Time |
Fashion 23 Short courses
Short Courses
| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Advanced Alterations & Repairs for the Clothing Industry | 9 weeks Part Time |
| Alterations | 4 weeks Part Time |
| Basic Evening Bodice/Corset | 5 weeks Part Time |
| Bra Making | 2 days Full Time |
| Bridal & Special Occasion Wear | 20 hours Part Time |
| Corset/Bodice Making | 3 days Full Time |
| Costume Making | 4 weeks Part Time |
| Dressmaking | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Fashion Buying | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Fashion Retail Recruitment | 2 days Part Time |
| Fashion Visual Merchandising | 3 days Part Time |
| Introduction to Fashion Event Coordination | 30 hours Part Time |
| Introduction to Millinery | 10 weeks Part Time |
| Introduction to Visual Merchandising | 5 weeks Part Time |
| Make A Formal Dress | 1 week Full Time |
| Make Your Own Leather Bag and Wallet | 10 weeks Part Time |
| Make Your Own Shoes | 7 weeks Part Time |
| Manipulate Fabrics | 4 days Part Time |
| Millinery Studies | 36 weeks Part Time |
| Pattern Drafting | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Personal Bra Making | 5 weeks Part Time |
| Stylist 1 | 6 weeks Part Time |
| Swimwear | 5 weeks Part Time |
Firearms Safety 2 Short courses
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| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Firearms Safety | 1 day Full Time |
| Firearms Safety-Licence | 1 day Full Time |
Floristry 3 Short courses
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| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Do It Yourself Wedding Flowers | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Introduction to Floristry | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Taste of Floristry | 8 weeks Part Time |
Food and Wine 36 Short courses
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Graphic Design 14 Short courses
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| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| 3D for Graphic Designers (Cinema 4D) | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Adobe Illustrator | 15 hours Part Time |
| Adobe Illustrator 2 | 5 weeks Part Time |
| Adobe InDesign Part 1 | 15 hours Part Time |
| Adobe InDesign Part 2 | 15 hours Part Time |
| Adobe Photoshop 2 | 15 hours Part Time |
| Getting Started with Photoshop | 6 hours Full Time |
| Introduction to Adobe Creative Suite (Macintosh) | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Introduction to Estimating in the Printing Industry | 16 hours Part Time |
| Introduction to Graphic Design - Croydon | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Introduction to Graphic Design - O'Halloran Hill | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Introduction to Photoshop | 15 hours Part Time |
| Photoshop Elements - Introduction | 4 weeks Part Time |
| Portfolio Preparation - O'Halloran Hill | 8 weeks Part Time |
Hair and Beauty 27 Short courses
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Hospitality and Gaming 29 Short courses
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Investment 2 Short courses
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| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Property Investment | 4 months Part Time |
| Share Investment | 6 months Part Time |
Job Search for Migrants 2 Short courses
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| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Maths@Work | 10 weeks Part Time |
| Migrant Employment Program - Interlink | 4 weeks Part Time |
Justice and Security 5 Short courses
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| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Collection Agent Practice | 120 hours Full Time or Part Time equivalent |
| Justice of the Peace | 1 day Full Time |
| Police Studies - Certificate III | 10 weeks Full Time |
| Protect Self and Others Refresher Course - Basic Self-defence Tactics | 3 hours Full Time |
| Security Industry - Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol | 4 hours Full Time |
Languages 12 Short courses
Short Courses
| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| AUSLAN (Sign Language) | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Essential French | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Essential German | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Essential Italian | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Essential Japanese | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Essential Mandarin | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Essential Spanish | 8 weeks Part Time |
| French Language and Cuisine | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Italian Conversational | 20 weeks Part Time |
| Italian Language and Cuisine | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Japanese Conversational | 20 weeks Part Time |
| Japanese for Beginners | 8 weeks Part Time |
Maritime 4 Short courses
Short Courses
| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Coxswains | 9 days Part Time |
| Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency | 3 days Part Time |
| Occupational Health and Safety at Sea | 3 days Part Time |
| Restricted Coxswains | 9 days Part Time |
Multimedia 6 Short courses
Short Courses
| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| 3D Design with Maxon Cinema 4D - Unit 1 | 8 weeks Part Time |
| 3D Design with Maxon Cinema 4D - Unit 2 | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Animation | 17 weeks Part Time |
| Flash | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Flash Animation | 2 weeks Part Time |
| MAYA - 3D Modelling and Animation | 8 weeks Part Time |
Occupational Health and Safety 13 Short courses
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| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Asbestos Awareness Training Course | 4 hours Part Time |
| Basic Fire & Warden Emergency Evacuation Training | 8 hours Full Time or Part Time equivalent |
| Confined Space Training | 2 days Full Time |
| Dangerous Goods & Hazardous Substances | 8 hours Full Time or Part Time equivalent |
| Health and Safety Representative Training - Level 1 | 5 days Full Time |
| Health and Safety Representative Training - Level 2 | 5 days Full Time |
| Job Safety Analysis | 4 hours Part Time |
| National Occupational Health & Safety Construction Induction (White Card) | 6 hours Full Time |
| Responsible Officer Training | 4 hours Full Time |
| Safe Working at Heights Training | 4 hours Part Time |
| Steam Plant - Basic & Intermediate Boiler Attendant / Turbine | 9 days Full Time |
| White Card | 1 day Full Time |
| Whitecard | 1 day Part Time |
Performing Arts 3 Short courses
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| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Acting Workshop | 5 days Part Time |
| Introduction to Acting | 10 weeks Part Time |
| Introduction to the Dance Audition | 10 weeks Part Time |
Photography 12 Short courses
Short Courses
| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Digital Photography | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Enhancing and Showing Digital Photos | 2 weeks Part Time |
| Getting Started with Photoshop | 1 day Part Time |
| Getting Started with Photoshop Elements | 3 weeks Part Time |
| Introduction to Digital Photography | 4 weeks Part Time |
| Organising and Storing Digital Photos | 2 weeks Part Time |
| Photo Imaging - DSLR Camera (Online) | 20 weeks Part Time |
| Photo Imaging - Photographic Colour Theory (Online) | 20 weeks Part Time |
| Photo Imaging - Photographic History (Online) | 20 weeks Part Time |
| Photo Imaging - Photoshop for Photographers | 20 weeks Part Time |
| Photoshop Elements - an Introduction | 4 weeks Part Time |
| Using Your Compact Digital Camera | 6 hours Part Time |
Preparing for Selection Tests 1 Short course
Short Courses
| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| GENSKILL - Preparing for Aptitude Tests | 20 weeks Part Time |
Professional Writing 17 Short courses
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| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Corporate Writing - External | 6 months Part Time |
| Corporate Writing - Internal | 10 weeks Part Time |
| Corporate Writing - Online | 6 months Part Time |
| Creative Writing - External | 6 months Part Time |
| Creative Writing - Internal | 16 weeks Part Time |
| Creative Writing - Online | 6 months Part Time |
| Editing Techniques - External | 6 months Part Time |
| Editing Techniques - Internal | 16 weeks Part Time |
| Freelance Journalism External | 4 months Part Time |
| Freelance Journalism Internal | 18 weeks Part Time |
| Page to Stage - Internal | 10 weeks Part Time |
| Technical Writing - External | 6 months Part Time |
| Technical Writing - Internal | 10 weeks Part Time |
| Write Biography - Internal/External | 6 months Part Time |
| Write for Advertising Purposes - External | 6 months Part Time |
| Write History for Publication - External | 6 months Part Time |
| Writing Children's Stories - External | 6 months Part Time |
Project Management 3 Short courses
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| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Project Management | 4 weeks Part Time |
| Project Management - Certificate IV | 4 weeks Part Time |
| Project Management - Diploma | 12 weeks Part Time |
Property 4 Short courses
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| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Mortgage Broking | 10 weeks Part Time |
| Real Estate Auctions | 2 weeks Part Time |
| Real Estate Property Management | 3 weeks Part Time |
| Work in Conveyancing | 2 weeks Part Time |
Recreation and Sport 8 Short courses
Short Courses
| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| AUSTSWIM Accreditation | 3 days Full Time |
| Certificate III in Fitness | 17 weeks Part Time |
| Certificate III in Fitness (Fitness Instructor) | 12 months Part Time |
| Certificate IV in Fitness-Personal/Children Trainer | 12 months Part Time |
| Community Fitness | 2 days Full Time |
| Kayaking - Basic Skills Level 1 | 1 day Full Time |
| Kayaking - Lifeguard Qualification | 3 days Full Time |
| Surf Riding Coach Level 1 | 3 days Full Time |
Renewable Energy 1 Short course
Short Courses
| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Technologies | 7 weeks Part Time |
Technical Production 13 Short courses
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| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Character Costume and Stage Sketching for Screen and Live Design | 10 weeks Part Time |
| Computer Drafting for Screen and Live Design | 10 weeks Part Time |
| Individualised Scenic Art Projects for Screen and Live Design | 19 weeks Part Time |
| Introductory Drawing for Live Design | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Lighting for Entertainment - April Holidays | 4 days Part Time |
| Lighting for Entertainment - July Holidays | 5 days Part Time |
| Script Analysis for Designers | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Sound for Live Production - April Holidays | 5 days Full Time |
| Sound for Live Production - July Holidays | 5 days Part Time |
| Staging for Live Events - April Holidays | 5 days Part Time |
| Staging for Live Events - July Holidays | 5 days Part Time |
| Vision Systems for Live Events - April Holidays | 4 days Part Time |
| Vision Systems for Live Events - July Holidays | 5 days Part Time |
Tourism 1 Short course
Short Courses
| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Tourism Business Marketing | 6 weeks Part Time |
Trade skills 7 Short courses
Short Courses
| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Advanced Welding for Industry | 14 weeks Part Time |
| InService Inspection - Pressure Equipment | 2 weeks Part Time |
| Intermediate Welding for Industry | 14 weeks Part Time |
| Introduction to Welding | 4 weeks Part Time |
| Routine Welding for Industry | 7 weeks Part Time |
| Senior InService Inspection | 2 weeks Part Time |
| Welders Certification | 16 weeks Full Time or Part Time equivalent |
Training and Assessment 6 Short courses
Short Courses
| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Assessor Skill Set | 2 weeks Part Time |
| Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104) | 6 months Part Time |
| Enterprise Trainer Skill Set | 2 weeks Part Time |
| Train the Trainer | 2 days Full Time |
| Train the Trainer - Noarlunga | 6 weeks Part Time |
| Update to TAA40104 | 2 days Full Time |
Transport and Warehousing 5 Short courses
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| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Forklift Certificate | 2 days Full Time |
| Forklift Operations | 2 days Full Time |
| Front End Loader Certificate | 2 days Full Time |
| Front End Loader Operations | 2 days Part Time |
| Skid Steer Loader | 2 days Part Time |
Video Production 3 Short courses
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| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Digital Video Production | 30 hours Part Time |
| Editing Video With Final Cut Pro Studio (V6) | 7 weeks Part Time |
| Introduction to Movie Maker | 3 weeks Part Time |
Visual Arts 4 Short courses
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| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Art by External Study | 1 year Part Time |
| Painting - Oil/Acrylic and Drawing with Margaret | 20 hours Part Time |
| Painting - Watercolour and Drawing with Margaret | 20 hours Part Time |
| Painting - Watercolour or Oil/Acrylic and Drawing with Alan | 20 hours Part Time |
Websites 8 Short courses
Short Courses
| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Create Simple Web Pages | 4 weeks Part Time |
| Create WC3 Compliant Websites with CSS | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Creating Web Pages - Introduction | 2 weeks Part Time |
| Creating Web Pages - The Next Steps | 2 weeks Part Time |
| Dreamweaver | 8 weeks Part Time |
| MySQL Programming | 9 weeks Part Time |
| PHP for Websites | 9 weeks Part Time |
| Plan and Develop a Business Website | 8 weeks Part Time |
Welding 18 Short courses
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| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Certificate Welding Courses | 7 weeks Part Time |
| Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) | 9 weeks Part Time |
| Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) | 9 weeks Part Time |
| General Welding | 7 weeks Part Time |
| In-Service Inspection - Pressure Equipment | 2 weeks Full Time |
| Introduction to Welding - Regional | 3 days Part Time |
| Introduction to Welding - Riverland | 4 weeks Part Time |
| Introduction to Welding - South East | 10 weeks Part Time |
| Manual Metal Arc Welding (Stick/Arc) | 9 weeks Part Time |
| Welding | 11 weeks Part Time |
| Welding Certification - Practical | 2 weeks Full Time |
| Welding Certification - Theory Part A | 38 hours Part Time |
| Welding Certification - Theory Part B | 19 hours Part Time |
| Welding for Industry (Riverland) - Advanced | 14 weeks Part Time |
| Welding for Industry (Riverland) - Intermediate | 14 weeks Part Time |
| Welding for Industry (Riverland) - Routine | 7 weeks Part Time |
| Welding Inspection - External | 271 hours Part Time |
| Welding Night Classes - South East | 3 hours Part Time |
Wellness 5 Short courses
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| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Wellness & Keeping the Balance | 3 hours Part Time |
| Wellness & Pain Management: Arthritis, Pain, Headaches and Fibromyalgia | 3 hours Part Time |
| Wellness & Restoration: Insomnia, Hypersomnia, Anxiety, Exhaustion and Fatigue | 3 hours Part Time |
| Wellness & The Gut: How to Detoxify, Improve Digestion, Energy and Vitality | 3 weeks Part Time |
| Wellness & Weight Management: Eating Disorders, Exercise and Weight Loss | 3 hours Part Time |
Writing 2 Short courses
Short Courses
| Course Name |
Duration |
|---|---|
| Creative Writing - Tea Tree Gully | 8 weeks Part Time |
| Spelling Rules & Tools | 7 weeks Part Time |
Further Information
For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or email tafeinfo@saugov.sa.gov.au






