Sydney Trade Courses

Carpentry

Certificate III in Carpentry

Overview

In this course, you’ll learn how to construct, install, finish and repair structures and fixtures for residential, commercial and industrial developments. You will work with a range of tools, equipment and materials to construct frames for walls and ceilings, construct pitched and advanced roofs and eaves, and erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on the ground. Gain the skills and knowledge required to work as carpenter in the building and construction industry. According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook service, carpentry skills are in demand with employers finding it hard to fill vacancies for qualified carpenters and joiners. This is a very large occupation with around 69,000 job openings expected over the next five years.

Automotive Mechanic

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Certificate IV in Automotive Management, Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

Overview

As well as developing the skills to manage a small automotive business, in this course you will discover how to service and repair the mechanical parts of motor vehicles including the engine, transmission (clutch, gear box and differential), and suspension systems (steering, brakes, wheels and tires).

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as an automotive mechanic or light vehicle technician, or in management roles in an automotive retail, service and repair environments.

Commercial Cookery

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Diploma of Hospitality Management

Overview

This course will equip you to work within the kitchen at a supervisory level. You will gain hands-on culinary experience in the preparation of appetisers, salads, stocks, sauces, soups, seafood, meat, poultry, breads, pastries and cakes. Develop your supervisory skills and learn how to manage diversity in the workplace, implement sustainable practices, provide leadership, manage finances, and coordinate cooking operations. You will also get the advanced skills needed to manage a hospitality establishment including rostering, budgeting, marketing, and people management. You will learn customer service skills in our training restaurants, and electives may include how to operate a bar and prepare espresso coffee.

Successful completion of this course will enable you to enter the workforce as a chef or chef de partie, or to work in a management role in a diverse range of hospitality settings

Engineering Fabrication

Certificate III of Engineering – Fabrication Trade

Overview

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required for employment as an Engineering Tradesperson – Fabrication within the metal, engineering, manufacturing and associated industries or other industries where Engineering Tradespersons – Fabrication work. The duration of the 094822F Certificate III in Engineering is 20 contact hours per week for 94 weeks (training and work placement) and 18 weeks of holidays throughout the course.

The qualification is designed for students wishing to enter the Metal and engineering industry for roles including Boilermaker, Welder, Sheet Metal Worker and Fabrication Engineer. This course covers relevant employability skills.

Electrotechnology (Electrician)

Certificate III of Electrotechnology

Overview

This qualification provides competencies to select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in building and premises. It includes ERAC. The duration of the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician is 20 contact hours per week for 94 weeks (training and work placement) and 18 weeks of holidays throughout the course. In addition, this course is recommended for students who wish to enter the industry or are currently employed in the Electrotechnology industry but without any formal qualifications.

Students are required to have a limited knowledge and skill base in a variety of Electrotechnology contexts including making judgements, completing routine activities and taking limited responsibility in the electrotechnology workplace.

Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration

Certificate III of Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration

Overview

This qualification provides competencies to select components, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain refrigeration systems and equipment that apply to food storage and preservation, air conditioning and air distribution equipment in buildings and premises. It includes regulatory requirements for purchasing and handling refrigerants. The duration of the 094819A Certificate III in Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration is 20 contact hours per week for 94 weeks (training and workplace learning) and 18 weeks of holidays throughout the course.

Painting & Decorating

Certificate III in Painting & Decorating

Overview

This qualification provides a trade outcome in painting and decorating for residential and commercial work, it can lead to career pathways as a painter and decorator. All units of competency are delivered in a real or very closely simulated environment to follow the requirements of this qualification. The course has no speciality entry requirements, so applicants can have from zero to lots of painting and decorating experience.