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Smart and Skilled

Funded courses available in Sydney’s Northern Beaches and Mosman area. Apply today.

Smart and Skilled is a reform of the NSW Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. It’s helping people in NSW get the skills they need to find a job and advance their careers by offering subsidised course costs.

CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support for Existing Workers

Our delivery of this qualification is designed for people currently working, in the aged care or home and community care sectors. If you have a Certificate III in Individual Support CHC33015 you will receive credit transfer for a number of the units of competency in this course. Undertaking this course will advance skills and knowledge to provide better support and assistance with elderly people’s daily routines, prepare for the responsibility to supervise other workers and... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate IV in Ageing Support CHC43015.
  • Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001)
  • Support independence and wellbeing (CHCCCS023)
  • Facilitate the empowerment of older people (CHCAGE001)
  • Meet personal support needs (CHCCCS011)
  • Support relationships with carers and families (CHCCCS025)
  • Manage legal and ethical compliance (CHCLEG003)
  • Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships (CHCPRP001)
  • Coordinate services for older people (CHCAGE003)
  • Facilitate individual service planning and delivery (CHCCCS006)
  • Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
  • Implement interventions with older people at risk (CHCAGE004)
  • Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002)
  • Provide support to people living with dementia (CHCAGE005)
  • Facilitate the interests and rights of clients (CHCADV001)
  • Deliver care services using a palliative approach (CHCPAL001)
  • Implement falls prevention strategies (CHCAGE002)
  • Assist clients with medication (HLTHPS006)
  • Provide first aid (HLTAID003)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care)

Working in the health industry is rewarding, flexible and motivating. Every day is different, with a vast array of patients and health professionals working together with each other. The Certificate III in Health Services Assistance HLT33115 has no entry requirements and is a nationally recognised qualification that will open up the opportunity for you to gain entry level employment working as an assistant in nursing, nursing support worker or patient support worker. This... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance HLT33115.
  • Respond effectively to behaviours of concern (CHCCCS020)
  • Participate in workplace health and safety (HLTWHS001)
  • Prepare and maintain beds (CHCCCS012)
  • Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment (HLTAIN002)
  • Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005)
  • Assist with nursing care in an acute care environment (HLTAIN001)
  • Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001)
  • Assist with movement (CHCCCS002)
  • Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (BSBMED301)
  • Organise personal work priorities and development (BSBWOR301)
  • Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
  • Transport individuals (CHCCCS026)
  • Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
  • Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001)
  • Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control (HLTINF006)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

The Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50121 addresses the skills and knowledge required to provide care for individuals and groups of children, and to plan activities facilitating their leisure and play, enabling them to achieve their developmental outcomes. This newly updated qualification reflects the role of early childhood educators who are responsible for designing and implementing curriculum that meets the requirements of an approved learning framework and for... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care CHC50121.
  • Nurture creativity in children (CHCECE043)
  • Plan and implement children's education and care curriculum (CHCECE048)
  • Reflect on and improve own professional practice (CHCPRP003)
  • Foster holistic early childhood learning, development and wellbeing (CHCECE042)
  • Work in partnership with children's families (CHCECE050)
  • Manage team effectiveness (BSBTWK502)
  • Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children (CHCECE046)
  • Develop and use emotional intelligence (BSBPEF502)
  • Foster positive and respectful interactions and behaviour in children (CHCECE045)
  • Maintain a safe and healthy environment for children (CHCECE041)
  • Embed environmental responsibility in service operations (CHCECE049)
  • Facilitate compliance in a children's education and care service (CHCECE044)
  • Analyse information to inform children's learning (CHCECE047)
  • Respond to grievances and complaints about the service (CHCECE053)
  • Establish innovative work environments (BSBSTR501)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship & New Business

The qualification provides training to teach you how to establish legal and risk management requirements, develop a small business plan including finances, market your business, develop customer service strategies, promote innovation, promote products and services, recruitment and selection of staff and more. Whether you’re already involved in an established operation or considering setting up your own small business venture, this course will help you develop the skills you need to... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business BSB40320.
  • Coordinate recruitment and onboarding (BSBHRM415)
  • Develop and present business proposals (BSBESB302)
  • Market new business ventures (BSBESB404)
  • Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures (BSBESB402)
  • Develop a social media strategy (SIRXMKT006)
  • Research and develop business plans (BSBESB401)
  • Build and maintain business relationships (BSBTWK401)
  • Plan finances for new business ventures (BSBESB403)
  • Investigate business opportunities (BSBESB301)
  • Develop a basic website for customer engagement (SIRXOSM005)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts. Individuals at this level display initiative and judgement in planning, organising, implementing and monitoring their own workload and the workload of others. They use communication skills to support individuals and teams to meet organisational or enterprise requirements. They plan, design, apply... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Diploma of Leadership and Management BSB50420.
  • Manage business operational plans (BSBOPS502)
  • Develop and use emotional intelligence (BSBPEF502)
  • Ensure a safe workplace for a work area (BSBWHS521)
  • Undertake project work (BSBPMG430)
  • Develop critical thinking in others (BSBCRT511)
  • Manage team effectiveness (BSBTWK502)
  • Lead and manage effective workplace relationships (BSBLDR523)
  • Coordinate workforce plan implementation (BSBHRM524)
  • Communicate with influence (BSBCMM511)
  • Manage people performance (BSBLDR522)
  • Coordinate recruitment and onboarding (BSBHRM415)
  • Lead diversity and inclusion (BSBTWK501)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Basic Computer Skills for Non English Speakers

This course is designed for beginner English speakers looking to gain practical computer and communication skills. Learn the language of computers and how to create a simple text document. Units Studied FSKDIG001 Use digital technology for short & basic workplace skills FSKOCM002 Engage in short and simple spoken exchanges at work FSKRDG006 Read and respond to simple informal workplace texts How will I Learn? Face-to-Face classroom training delivery Trainer will guide you through... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency.
  • Use digital technology for short and basic workplace tasks (FSKDIG001)
  • Read and respond to simple informal workplace texts (FSKRDG006)
  • Engage in short and simple spoken exchanges at work (FSKOCM002)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Polishing Your Resume & Interview Techniques

Prepare to enter or re-enter the workforce with confidence. This course will help you craft a clear and impactful resume and teach you essential techniques for succeeding in online or face to face job interviews. Units Studied FSKLRG007 Use strategies to identify job opportunities FSKOCM004 Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace meetings BSBTEC202 Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment How will I Learn? Face-to-Face classroom training... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency.
  • Use strategies to identify job opportunities (FSKLRG007)
  • Use oral communication skills to participate in workplace meetings (FSKOCM004)
  • Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment (BSBTEC202)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

HLT33021 Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance

This course will enable you to work alongside allied health workers in instigating treatment plans and therapeutic solutions in a range of areas including in aged and disability support, child welfare, youth and family services, housing or multicultural services. The course will teach you how to assist with allied health programming, effectively communicate with both professionals and patients, interpret basic medical terminology and comply with infection prevention and control... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance HLT33021.
  • Assist with movement (CHCCCS002)
  • Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
  • Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control (HLTINF006)
  • Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
  • Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005)
  • Respond effectively to behaviours of concern (CHCCCS020)
  • Participate in workplace health and safety (HLTWHS001)
  • Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately (BSBMED301)
  • Assist with an allied health program (HLTAHA027)
  • Recognise impact of health conditions (HLTAHA049)
  • Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach (CHCDIS011)
  • Recognise healthy body systems (HLTAAP001)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health

This qualification is perfect for someone who is energetic, compassionate and wants to support the person-centred care activities in which clients in the aged care, health, and community services sectors participate. Learn how to plan, implement and monitor leisure activities or programs to support independence and well-being, relationships with carers and families, as well as community participation and social inclusion. Tailor your learning by selecting the electives available in... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Certificate IV in Leisure and Health CHC43415.
  • Respond effectively to behaviours of concern (CHCCCS020)
  • Support community participation and social inclusion (CHCDIS003)
  • Contribute to leisure and health programming (CHCLAH002)
  • Use communication to build relationships (CHCCOM002)
  • Participate in planning leisure and health programs for clients with complex needs (CHCLAH004)
  • Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001)
  • Support youth programs (CHCYTH009)
  • Confirm physical health status (HLTAAP002)
  • Facilitate the empowerment of older people (CHCAGE001)
  • Follow established person-centred behaviour supports (CHCDIS002)
  • Participate in the planning, implementation and monitoring of individual leisure and health programs (CHCLAH003)
  • Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002)
  • Support relationships with carers and families (CHCCCS025)
  • Provide individualised support (CHCCCS015)
  • Reflect on and improve own professional practice (CHCPRP003)
  • Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability (CHCDIS007)
  • Engage respectfully with young people (CHCYTH001)
  • Work in an alcohol and other drugs context (CHCAOD001)
  • Incorporate lifespan development and sociological concepts into leisure and health programming (CHCLAH005)
  • Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
  • Work effectively in the leisure and health industries (CHCLAH001)
  • Provide support to people living with dementia (CHCAGE005)
  • Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling

Learn the essential skills and knowledge to actively listen, effectively communicate and draw on varied counselling therapies to empower your clients to achieve their goals. Becoming a counsellor requires qualities such as empathy, patience, and a sincere dedication to the welfare of others. The Diploma also provides transferable skills that will further strengthen work performance for those in human resources, education and community services. For those who want to specialise in... [More]
Assessments are made against units of competency from the Diploma of Counselling CHC51015.
  • Apply learning theories in counselling (CHCCSL005)
  • Assess co-existing needs (CHCCCS004)
  • Facilitate the interests and rights of clients (CHCADV001)
  • Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)
  • Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
  • Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety (CHCDIV002)
  • Work in an alcohol and other drugs context (CHCAOD001)
  • Work legally and ethically (CHCLEG001)
  • Provide loss and grief support (CHCCCS017)
  • Select and use counselling therapies (CHCCSL006)
  • Support counselling clients in decision-making processes (CHCCSL007)
  • Plan and conduct group activities (CHCGRP002)
  • Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills (CHCCSL002)
  • Facilitate the counselling relationship and process (CHCCSL003)
  • Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence (CHCDFV001)
  • Develop, facilitate and review all aspects of case management (CHCCSM005)
  • Reflect on and improve own professional practice (CHCPRP003)
  • Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001)
  • Research and apply personality and development theories (CHCCSL004)
  • Recognise and respond to crisis situations (CHCCCS019)
  • Provide suicide bereavement support (CHCCCS018)
  • Establish and confirm the counselling relationship (CHCCSL001)

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.