Certificate IV

Do you want to make a difference in other people’s lives? Allied health assistants work with a range of clients to improve quality of life.

Our Mt Lawley campus will be offering the generic range of units to provide you with the skills necessary to seek employment as as an allied health assistant (AHA).
If you are seeking a specialised focus on physiotherapy, this will be offered at our McLarty campus.

You may find employment in both public and private health settings such as hospitals and community rehabilitation, aged care facilities, schools, mental health clinics, private practices and not for profit organisations.

You will learn how to work with children, adults and older people with a range of physical disabilities, mental health conditions, developmental delays, communication difficulties and/or social disadvantage, all done with the knowledge of safe work practices, legal and ethical considerations and current industry standards.

You will gain the required knowledge and skills through classroom discussions, simulation activities and workplace learning. Then you will undertake four - five weeks of full-time placement which North Metropolitan TAFE organises for you via our range of industry partners. Online learning makes up a small part of the course delivery but you will also have access to online resources to reinforce classroom learning.

You will have access to a team of allied health professionals who are able to share their experiences and support your learning throughout the course.

Get a head start in the sporting industry

This Certificate IV in Sport Development will give you the skills to get ahead and take advantage of the varied opportunities in the sporting industry in Australia. You'll cover topics such as; teamwork and leadership; planning and delivering sport and recreation programs; using sport technology; event management; risk management; exercise science; managing volunteers and working with stakeholders. You'll be equipped to fulfil your clients' sporting objectives and work effectively within a sporting organisation.

During the course of your studies you'll have access to the live works gym facility at our Northbridge campus and have the opportunity to gain learning support to improve study, literacy or numeracy skills.

 Gain these skills

• Developing knowledge of sport technology used in the industry
• Work effectively within a team environment or autonomously in an organisational structure
• Ability to conduct and coordinate sporting activities for others
• Understand how to incorporate exercise science principles into fitness instruction and programming
• Responsibility for coordination and supervision of volunteers in variety of roles
• Ability to plan, setup, conduct and monitor an event

Build on your Certificate III in Laboratory Skills with units in quality control, performance of instrumental and non-instrumental tests, standardisation and use of solutions.  Gain on the job skills that will stay with you for your entire career.

Gain these skills

• process and interpret data
• maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment
• apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
• maintain laboratory or field workplace safety
• receive and prepare samples for testing
• prepare practical science classes and demonstrations
• use laboratory application software
• prepare working solutions
• perform aseptic techniques
• perform microscopic examination
• perform microbiological tests

Fine tune your skills in the kitchen and create sweet masterpieces

This course builds on the skills gained in the Certificate III in Patisserie or Commercial Cookery qualifications and equips you with the skills needed to be a qualified cook specialising in patisserie. On successful completion you'll be ready to work a patissier or pastry chef in a variety of hospitality environments and take on a leading or supervisory role in the kitchen.

Gain these skills

• work effectively in a commercial kitchen
• plan, prepare and bake cakes, tarts, petit fours, pastries, chocolates, sugar decorations and showpieces
• financial management
• cleaning
• first aid
• food safety programs
• hygiene
• managing workplace conflict 
• workplace health and safety

Turn your passion for food into your future profession, tap into your true potential and become a leader in the kitchen.
This course will build and advance your culinary skills, making you job ready for roles such as Supervisor/Team Leader Chef or Cook. You'll also establish a comprehensive understanding of commercial kitchen operations, learning people management skills, finance processes and food safety programs. 

Be guided by our team of expert lecturers who are experienced industry professionals, as you learn to lead a team and run a fast-paced kitchen. You'll further develop your cookery skillset, gaining knowledge of how to plan a menu whilst progressing your food preparation technique, cooking a wide-range of creations and working on perfecting presentation of dishes. 

The hospitality, tourism and events industries are the world's largest employers and this nationally recognised qualification will enhance your employability opportunities making you workforce ready for roles in restaurants, hotels, cafes, nightclubs and in pubs. 

Take the next step in your cookery career, advance to a supervisory level in the kitchen and acquire a skillset that could take you around the globe. 

Gain these skills

• lead a team in a commercial kitchen 
• plan, prepare and cook food
• produce dishes suitable for cultural and dietary requirements
• learn about cleaning
• first aid
• food safety programs
• manage workplace conflict
• hygiene
• workplace health and safety

Do you want to work in a supervisory role in the exciting world of restaurants, bars and hotels? Whether you have a dream to be employed on local shores in Australia's buzzing hospitality industry, or have your sights set on a career adventure overseas, this course is your first step to starting your journey as a team leader.  

Your employment options will be diverse; you might picture yourself overseeing operations at a seafood restaurant here in WA, managing a coffee shop on the coastline of Italy, or being a concierge at a hotel and welcoming guests from around the world.

Be guided from our expert team of lecturers who are hospitality industry specialists, as you learn supervisory  skills to start developing your individual leadership style. Be trained in financial management, monitoring the work of the team, managing workplace conflict and coming up with innovative solutions to problems. 
You'll also build strong fundamental skills in hospitality service which will be a basis for overseeing the operations of your area, along with knowledge on how to build rapport with customers and enhance their experience. 

The hospitality, tourism and events industries are the world's largest employers and this course will give you a supervisory qualification to work in settings such as restaurants, hotels, cafes, nightclubs, pubs and in gaming. You'll be job ready for roles such as Bar Supervisor, Food and Beverage Manager, Duty Manager and Concierge.
Advance your career options and become a skilled operator in a supervisory role in hospitality.

Focus on fitness, indoors, outdoors or even online

If you have a passion for health and fitness and want to help others achieve a healthier lifestyle, Personal Training is the career for you.
The Certificate IV in Fitness provides you with the skills and knowledge to begin your career as a Personal Trainer. Learn how to develop safe and effective programs for a range of clients, including older adults, disabilities, teens, sports performance and general populations. You could find yourself working for independent gyms, council run recreation centres, sporting clubs, private companies, or as a self employed sole trader delivering customised one-on-one or group training.
Gain these skills

• Instruct and deliver personal training to a range of clients, including adolescents, seniors, athletes, and those with more complex exercise needs
• Plan and deliver training to change client’s body composition (muscle gain and fat loss)
• Planning and marketing your fitness business
• Simple diet analysis, and providing healthy eating advice to clients
• Deliver safe, effective online personal training
• Work closely with medical and allied health professionals, and take control of your own professional development to further your skills
• Understand workplace safety and health practices

Does your talent lie in bringing radiance, relaxation and joy to others through the art of a beauty treatment? If you have a career dream to become a beauty therapist, this course will give you job ready skills to work at a day spa, a beauty salon, a resort or even on a cruise ship or in your own home salon.

Be guided by our professional and passionate team of lecturers who are experienced industry specialists. You’ll learn how to provide a range of beauty treatments, including facials and specialised facials for glowing skin, as well as body massage and aromatherapy massage for ultimate relaxation. Develop your manicure and pedicure skills, gain skills in popular services such as waxing, lash and brow tinting and lifting, spray tans, eyelash extensions and professional make-up application.

Grow an understanding of retail operations for the beauty industry and establish a customer service skillset, learning how to create a positive client experience and leave a lasting impression. Your skills will allow you to perform treatments independently and you’ll be trained in coordinating or managing the services within a beauty salon or a department within a larger store.

Gain these skills

• Facial massage
• Lash and brow treatments
• Nail art
• Advanced make-up
• Waxing
• Body massage and treatments
• Retail product sales and advice