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Learn a new skill, gain a licence or get a taste for a new career in a TAFE SA short course. Short courses offer small classes and hands-on learning that can provide pathways to nationally accredited qualifications.

Delivered at our campuses, online, and in community facilities, short courses are a great way to try something new. Many short courses are held outside working hours, making it easy to study at a time and place that suits you.

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407 Short Courses

 

Arts and Design

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Fashion   3 Short

Course Name   Duration
Introduction to Fashion Styling 1 14 weeks Part Time
Pattern Making for Beginners 5 weeks Part Time
Sew Your Own Fashion 8 weeks Part Time
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Floristry   5 Short

Course Name   Duration
DIY Bohemian Style Wedding Flowers 6 weeks Part Time
DIY Rose Wedding Flowers 6 weeks Part Time
Fun with Flowers 6 weeks Part Time
Table Centre Pieces for all Occasions 6 weeks Part Time
Unique Floral Gifts 6 weeks Part Time
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Graphic Design and Print Media   8 Short

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Interior Design   2 Short

Course Name   Duration
Introduction to Interior Decoration 8 weeks Part Time
Research, Analyse & Apply Colour for Interior Spaces 32 hours Part Time
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Performing Arts   2 Short

Course Name   Duration
Discovering Acting - Term 3 8 weeks Part Time
Discovering Acting - Term 4 8 weeks Part Time
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Photography, Visual Art and Craft   4 Short

Course Name   Duration
ConNECKt: Intermediate Jewellery Making 6 weeks Part Time
Introduction to Jewellery Making (Term 3) 6 weeks Part Time
Wheel Throwing - Intermediate 8 weeks Part Time
Wheel Throwing - Introduction 8 weeks Part Time
 

Building and Construction

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Building Trades   3 Short

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Building, Design and Drafting   6 Short

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Carpentry and Furniture Making   3 Short

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Electrical and Renewable Energy   17 Short

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Plumbing and Water Operations   4 Short

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Wet Trades   1 Short

Course Name   Duration
Tiling Level 1 2 weeks Part Time
 

Business and Marketing

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Accounting and Bookkeeping   36 Short

Course Name   Duration
Administration and Calculation Skills 8 weeks Part Time
Advanced Spreadsheet Applications for Business Owners/Managers 10 weeks Part Time
Bookkeeping Essentials for Job Seekers 16 weeks Part Time
Bookkeeping Practices 6 weeks Part Time
Bookkeeping Skills for Business Owners and Employees 16 weeks Part Time
Budget Forecasting Techniques 10 weeks Part Time
Credit Management 10 weeks Part Time
Customer Service Management 10 weeks Part Time
Develop and Use Complex Spreadsheets 10 weeks Part Time
Develop Business Documents 10 weeks Part Time
Develop Customer Service Skills 8 weeks Part Time
Develop Financial Plans 10 weeks Part Time
Economic Principles 12 weeks Part Time
Establish, Develop and Manage Client Relations 10 weeks Part Time
Everyday Bookkeeping with MYOB 8 weeks Part Time
Job Costing Techniques 8 weeks Part Time
Job Skills for University Students and Graduates 16 weeks Part Time
Manage Budgets and Forecasts 12 weeks Part Time
Manage People and Business Operations 10 weeks Part Time
Management Accounting Analysis 12 weeks Part Time
Management Accounting Applications 10 weeks Part Time
MYOB Advanced - Setup and Operate Computer Accounting System 10 weeks Part Time
MYOB Essentials Training 8 weeks Part Time
Operational Budgets 8 weeks Part Time
Prepare and Lodge Business Activity Statement (MYOB) 8 weeks Part Time
Prepare and Process Payroll (MYOB) 8 weeks Part Time
Prepare Financial Reports 8 weeks Part Time
Prepare Financial Reports for Company 16 weeks Part Time
Prepare Financial Reports for Sole Traders and Partnerships 8 weeks Part Time
Process Financial Transactions and Administer Accounts 12 weeks Part Time
Professional Practice and Financial Calculations 10 weeks Part Time
Professional Practice and Office Skills 10 weeks Part Time
Professional Practice and Spreadsheet Applications 10 weeks Part Time
Setup and Operate Computer Accounting (MYOB) 10 weeks Part Time
Work Skills for Migrants & International Degree Holders 16 weeks Full Time
Xero - Accounting for Small Business 4 weeks Part Time
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Banking and Finance   14 Short

Course Name   Duration
Advanced Financial Reporting 10 weeks Part Time
ASIC RG 146 Financial Planning 20 weeks Part Time
Financial Calculations and Spreadsheets 4 weeks Part Time
Financial Markets 10 weeks Part Time
Financial Reporting 6 weeks Part Time
Financial Services Skills 8 weeks Part Time
Financial Statistics 12 weeks Part Time
Intermediate Financial Services 8 weeks Part Time
Internal Control System 12 weeks Part Time
Provide Financial Advice 10 weeks Part Time
Provide Financial Advice and Customer Relationships 6 weeks Part Time
Research and Advice on Financial Planning 10 weeks Part Time
Selling Financial Products 10 weeks Part Time
Selling Techniques and Customer Relationships 10 weeks Part Time
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Business and Administration   54 Short

Course Name   Duration
A Guide to Starting a New Business 2 hours Part Time
Apply Basic Concepts of Sustainability 8 weeks Part Time
Customer Engagement - Conduct Customer Engagement 8 weeks Part Time
Customer Engagement - Prepare for Work in a Customer Engagement Environment 4 weeks Part Time
Customer Engagement - Process Customer Complaints 4 weeks Part Time
Customer Engagement - Work Effectively in Customer Engagement 4 weeks Part Time
Design and Produce Professional Organisational Documents 1 day Part Time
Develop and Apply Principles of Sustainable Production and Consumption 8 weeks Part Time
Excel Basics 1 day Part Time
Financial Administration - Process Accounts Payable and Receivable - MYOB 8 weeks Part Time
Financial Administration - Process Payroll - MYOB 4 weeks Part Time
Fundamentals of Setting up a Small Business 24 hours Part Time
Hands On Reception 1 day Part Time
Health Administration - Apply the Principles of Confidentiality, Privacy and Security 4 weeks Part Time
Health Administration - Comply with Infection Prevention and Control 4 weeks Part Time
Health Administration - Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology 8 weeks Part Time
Health Administration - Participate in Workplace Health and Safety 4 weeks Part Time
Health Administration - Respond Effectively to Client Behaviours of Concern 4 weeks Part Time
Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy - Skills Testing 1 hour Part Time
Legal Administration - Apply Knowledge of the Legal System 8 weeks Part Time
Legal Administration - Apply the Principles of Confidentiality and Security 4 weeks Part Time
Legal Administration - Carry out Search of the Public Record 4 weeks Part Time
Legal Administration - Legal Terminology 8 weeks Part Time
Manage Recordkeeping - Maintain Online Records 8 weeks Part Time
Manage Recordkeeping - Provide Information from Records 4 weeks Part Time
Manage Recordkeeping - Review Record Status 4 weeks Part Time
Manage Recordkeeping - Set up a Small Business Records System 8 weeks Part Time
Managing Customer Behaviour 1 day Part Time
Medical Terminology for Admin Staff 1 day Part Time
Microsoft Excel for Beginners 1 day Part Time
Microsoft Office Accredited Training 8 weeks Part Time
Microsoft Training for Beginners 2 days Part Time
Microsoft Word for Beginners 1 day Part Time
MYOB for Business - Advanced 3 hours Part Time
MYOB for Business - Beginner 1 day Part Time
MYOB for Business - Intermediate 1 day Part Time
MYOB for Business - Payroll 1 day Part Time
Plan and Organise Effective Meetings 3 hours Part Time
Plan and Organise Effective Minute Taking 3 hours Part Time
Prepare an Effective Cover Letter 3 hours Part Time
Prepare an Effective CV 3 hours Part Time
Prepare Effective Report and Briefing Papers 3 hours Part Time
Preparing a Public Sector Job Application 1 day Part Time
Small Business Assistant - Deliver a Service to Customers 8 weeks Part Time
Small Business Assistant - Handle Mail 4 weeks Part Time
Small Business Assistant - Organise Business Meetings 4 weeks Part Time
Small Business Assistant - Organise Business Travel 4 weeks Part Time
Small Business Assistant - Organise Schedules 4 weeks Part Time
Team Building for Administrators 1 day Part Time
Undertake Recordkeeping Functions - Control Records 8 weeks Part Time
Undertake Recordkeeping Functions - Disposal of Records 4 weeks Part Time
Undertake Recordkeeping Functions - Maintain Business Records 4 weeks Part Time
Undertake Recordkeeping Functions - Retrieve Information from Records 4 weeks Part Time
Undertake Recordkeeping Functions - Review Recordkeeping Functions 4 weeks Part Time
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Management   8 Short

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Sales and Marketing   7 Short

Course Name   Duration
Advanced Social Media 4 hours Part Time
Digital Marketing 1 day Part Time
DIY Website Development and Maintenance 4 hours Part Time
Email Marketing 3 hours Part Time
Marketing your Small Business 16 hours Part Time
Savvy Social Media for Professionals 1 day Part Time
Social Media for Small Business 24 hours Part Time
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Tax, BAS and ASIC   23 Short

Course Name   Duration
Apply Legal Principles in Property Law - FNSTPB505 (Tax Agent Registration) 16 weeks Part Time
ASIC Tier 2 - Provide General Advice in Deposit Products 4 weeks Part Time
ASIC Tier 2 - Provide General Advice in General Insurance 4 weeks Part Time
ASIC Tier 2 - Provide Personal Advice in General Insurance 8 weeks Part Time
ASIC Tier 2 - Provide Personal Advice on Deposit Products and Non-cash Payment Products 8 weeks Part Time
Australian Commercial Law I - TAFESA TPB TAX3 (Tax Agent Registration) 16 weeks Part Time
Australian Commercial Law II - TAFESA TPB TAX4 (Tax Agent Registration) 16 weeks Part Time
Australian Commercial Law III - TAFESA TPB TAX5 (Tax Agent Registration) 16 weeks Part Time
Australian Taxation Law I - TAFESA TPB TAX1 (Tax Agent Registration) 16 weeks Part Time
Australian Taxation Law II - TAFESA TPB TAX2 (Tax Agent Registration) 16 weeks Part Time
BAS Agent Registration - Carry out Business Activity and Instalment Statement Tasks 8 weeks Part Time
BAS Agent Registration - Establish and Maintain a Payroll System 8 weeks Part Time
BAS Agent Registration - GST & BAS Taxation Principles 16 weeks Part Time
BAS Agent Skills 16 weeks Part Time
Basic Accountancy Principles for Tax Agents - TAFESA TPB 12 (Tax Agent Registration) 16 weeks Part Time
Business Tax and BAS Agent Practices 10 weeks Part Time
Business Tax and Computerised Accounting 10 weeks Part Time
Business Tax Calculations 8 weeks Part Time
Prepare Income Tax for Businesses 16 weeks Part Time
Prepare Income Tax for Individuals and Sole traders 16 weeks Part Time
Tax (Financial) Advisers Registration - Australian Commercial Law for Tax (Financial) Advisers (TAFESA/TPB11) 16 weeks Part Time
Tax (Financial) Advisers Registration - Australian Taxation Law for Tax (Financial) Advisers (TAFESA/TPB10) 16 weeks Part Time
Tax Agent Services Act 2009 (TASA) including the Code of Professional Conduct - TPB TAX4 (Tax Agent, BAS Agent and Tax [Financial] Adviser Registration) 2 weeks Part Time
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Work Health and Safety   5 Short

 

Community Services

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Aged and Disability Services   5 Short

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Children's Services   15 Short

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Mental Health and Drug Education   1 Short

Course Name   Duration
Mental Health First Aid 12 hours Part Time
 

Education and Languages

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English as a Second Language   6 Short

Course Name   Duration
Advanced English: Speaking and Listening 8 weeks Part Time
Advanced Writing & Grammar 8 weeks Part Time
Basic English Skills 8 weeks Part Time
Preparation for IELTS 8 weeks Part Time
Preparation for ISLPR 5 hours Part Time
Preparing for Occupational English Test (OET) 4 weeks Part Time
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Entry Skills   9 Short

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Library Studies   8 Short

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Literacy and Numeracy   5 Short

Course Name   Duration
Individual Support (Aged Care) and Skills for Work 15 weeks Part Time
Prepare to Drive - Obtain Your Learners Permit 1 day Part Time
Retail and Skills for Work 6 weeks Part Time
STAT Prep 10 hours Part Time
Write Right 6 weeks Part Time
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Workplace Training   2 Short

Course Name   Duration
Educational Currency Certificate 9 hours Part Time
Trainer Assessor 6 days Part Time
 

Government, Property and Legal

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Government   2 Short

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Legal Studies   2 Short

Course Name   Duration
Advance Care Directive 3 hours Part Time
Justice of the Peace 1 day Part Time
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Policing   1 Short

Course Name   Duration
South Australia Police (SAPOL) Recruitment Tests 1 day Part Time
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Property and Conveyancing   4 Short

Course Name   Duration
Fundamentals of Property Investment 28 hours Part Time
Introduction to Property Investment Seminar 3 hours Part Time
Property Development Workshop 15 hours Part Time
Renovating for Investment 9 hours Part Time
 

Hair and Beauty

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Beauty Therapy   2 Short

Course Name   Duration
Apply Gel Nail Enhancements 10 weeks Part Time
Apply Nail Art 4 weeks Part Time
 

Health and Lifestyle

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Allied Health   1 Short

Course Name   Duration
Ready Steady Resource 3 hours Part Time
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Dental   1 Short

Course Name   Duration
Introduction to Dental Assisting 8 weeks Part Time
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First Aid   2 Short

Course Name   Duration
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 3 hours Part Time
Provide First Aid 1 day Part Time
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Nursing and Pathology   18 Short

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Wellbeing   2 Short

Course Name   Duration
Art for Wellbeing 3 hours Part Time
Course in Wellbeing and Resilience (10271NAT) 18 hours Part Time
 

Hospitality and Tourism

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Baking   19 Short

Course Name   Duration
Advanced Entremets 4 days Part Time
Advanced French Pastry 4 days Part Time
Artisan Baking - French 4 days Part Time
Artisan Baking - Italian 4 days Part Time
Bagels, Pretzels and Bialys 3 days Part Time
Competition Bread (Mondial du Pain) 3 days Part Time
Entremets 4 days Part Time
European Christmas Bread 4 hours Part Time
Flat Breads of the World 4 days Part Time
French Pastries & Tarts 4 days Part Time
French Viennoiserie - Breakfast Pastries 4 hours Part Time
Gluten Free - Bread & Pastries 4 hours Part Time
Modern Viennoiserie 4 days Part Time
New Age & Ancient Grains (Advanced) 4 days Part Time
New Age & Ancient Grains (Foundation) 4 days Part Time
Party Cocktail Foods 8 hours Part Time
Producing Gateaux, Torten and Cakes 6 weeks Part Time
Sourdough Production 4 days Part Time
Viennoiserie (Foundation) 4 days Part Time
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Cheese Making   1 Short

Course Name   Duration
One Day Cheese Making Workshop 1 day Part Time
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Cookery   10 Short

Course Name   Duration
Choux Shop 1 day Part Time
Creating Tapas Delights 3 hours Part Time
Degustation Journey 3 hours Part Time
French Winter Warmers 4 hours Part Time
Produce Workshop - Coriole Vineyards & Woodside Cheese Wrights 2 hours Part Time
Produce Workshop - Samtass Seafood 2 hours Part Time
Sauce Basics 4 hours Part Time
Save with Chicken Basic 4 hours Part Time
Singapore Fling 3 hours Part Time
Vegetarian A Plenty 4 hours Part Time
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Food Technology   5 Short

Course Name   Duration
Brittles 3 hours Part Time
Fudges 3 hours Part Time
High Boil Confectionery 3 hours Part Time
Low Boil Confectionery 3 hours Part Time
Microbiology for Food Auditors 1 week Part Time
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Hospitality   9 Short

Course Name   Duration
Café Culture 5 days Part Time
Espresso Coffee Making 6 weeks Part Time
Intensive Espresso Coffee Making 24 hours Part Time
Intensive World of Bartending 4 days Part Time
Preparing & Serving Cocktails 6 hours Part Time
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) 1 day Part Time
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) - Update 1 day Part Time
SA Liquor Licensing Laws 1 day Part Time
World of Bartending 30 hours Part Time
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Meat Processing   2 Short

Course Name   Duration
Advanced Sausage Making 1 day Part Time
Cured and Smoked Products 3 hours Part Time
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Wine and Viticulture   3 Short

Course Name   Duration
Evaluate Wines - Standard and Advanced 8 weeks Part Time
WSET Level 2 Award in Wine and Spirits 27 hours Part Time
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines 48 hours Part Time
 

Information Technology

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Digital Literacy   30 Short

Course Name   Duration
Advanced Excel 2013 1 day Part Time
Advanced Word 2013 1 day Part Time
Basic Access 2013 1 day Part Time
Basic Excel 2013 1 day Part Time
Basic Word 2013 1 day Part Time
Computing Basics 12 hours Part Time
Connect and Set up Hardware 14 hours Part Time
Create and Use Databases - MS Access 4 weeks Part Time
Excel 101 12 hours Part Time
Get Organised Using Personal Productivity Applications 8 hours Part Time
Get the Best from your Digital Devices 12 hours Part Time
Information Security Online Essentials 14 hours Part Time
Install and Optimise Software 14 hours Part Time
Intermediate Access 2013 1 day Part Time
Intermediate Excel 2013 1 day Part Time
Intermediate Word 2013 1 day Part Time
Internet Know How 16 hours Part Time
Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word & PowerPoint 24 hours Part Time
MS Word 2013 Fundamentals - Online 12 hours Part Time
Outlook 2013 1 day Part Time
Presentations with the 'WOW' Factor 10 hours Part Time
Produce Complex Desktop Published Documents using Microsoft Publisher 8 weeks Part Time
Produce Complex Documents using Microsoft Word 8 weeks Part Time
Produce Complex Spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel 8 weeks Part Time
Produce Professional Documents using Microsoft Excel 8 weeks Part Time
Produce Professional Documents using Microsoft Office 8 weeks Part Time
Produce Professional Documents using Microsoft PowerPoint 4 weeks Part Time
Produce Professional Documents using Microsoft Publisher 8 weeks Part Time
Produce Professional Documents using Microsoft Word 8 weeks Part Time
Word, Excel and Outlook 2013 Taster 1 day Part Time
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Digital Media   1 Short

Course Name   Duration
Social Media Tools for Business 8 hours Part Time
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Networking and Security   8 Short

Course Name   Duration
CISCO CCNA - Switching and Routing Pro 12 months Part Time
CompTIA Linux+ 12 months Part Time
Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 12 months Part Time
FortiNet NSE4 - FortiGate I 2 days Part Time
FortiNet NSE4 - FortiGate II 3 days Part Time
Install and Configure Microsoft Server 2012 12 months Part Time
Manage and Administer Microsoft Server 2012 12 months Part Time
TestOut Security Pro - CompTIA Security+ 12 months Part Time
 

Mining, Engineering and Automotive

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Manufacturing and Welding   17 Short

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Mining, Geoscience, Oil and Gas   4 Short

Course Name   Duration
Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations 3 days Part Time
Conduct Wheel Loader Operations 3 days Part Time
Flange Management Level 1 & 2 2 days Part Time
Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck 2 days Part Time
 

Primary Industries and Science

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Agriculture   5 Short

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Animal Studies and Veterinary Nursing   1 Short

Course Name   Duration
Microchipping 1 day Part Time
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Conservation and Land Management   1 Short

Course Name   Duration
Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance 2 days Part Time

Get a taste for adventure

Want to become a kitchen whizz? Fancy making your own cheese, beer or sausages? Gastronomic Adventures is an exciting program of gourmet short courses presented by TAFE SA’s finest food lecturers at the Regency International Centre. From making macarons to Korean cuisine, pouring the perfect espresso shot to creating confectionery, there's something for everyone. We even have courses just for kids.

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