Short Courses

Looking for flexible, online study?

At TAFE SA we have a selection of short courses designed to be delivered online or through virtual classrooms giving you more flexibility so that you can start anytime, anywhere. Study an online short course to update and upskill to further your career or change direction and realise your potential.

Featured Courses

Hydrogen Fundamentals

Learn the key aspects of hydrogen, including its production, storage and distribution and how it is can be used in the world and its potential for the future.

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Drones in Agriculture

Drones in Agriculture will open your world to the possibilities of farming with drones.

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Introduction to Naval Shipbuilding

This course introduces a range of key concepts, terminology, vessels, and ship systems which is required for working in the industry and those who are interested in gaining employment.

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90 Short Courses

Arts and Design

Interior Design 1 Short Course

Course Name		Duration
Introduction to Interior Decoration		8 weeks Part Time

Building and Construction

Plumbing and Water Operations 1 Short Course

Course Name		Duration
Hydrogen Fundamentals		20 hours Part Time

Business and Marketing

Accounting and Bookkeeping 11 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Bookkeeping Essentials for Job Seekers and Migrants (Part 1)		10 weeks Part Time
Bookkeeping Essentials for Job Seekers and Migrants (Part 2)		16 weeks Part Time
Bookkeeping Practices with Xero		10 weeks Part Time
Bookkeeping Skills for Small Business Owners (Part 1)		16 weeks Part Time
Bookkeeping Skills for Small Business Owners (Part 2)		16 weeks Part Time
Introductory Accounting for Small Business Owners		12 weeks Part Time
Job Costing Techniques for Tradespeople		8 weeks Part Time
MYOB Advanced - Setup and Operate Computer Accounting System		16 weeks Part Time
MYOB Essentials Training		8 weeks Part Time
Process Payroll and Lodge Business Activity Statements (MYOB)		10 weeks Part Time
Using Spreadsheet Applications for Business Reporting		8 weeks Part Time

Management 2 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Contractor’s Licensing Unit - Establish Legal and Risk Management Requirements of New Business Ventures		15 hours Part Time
Contractor's Licensing Unit - Plan Finances for New Business Ventures		15 hours Part Time

Tax, BAS and ASIC 10 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Apply Legal Principles in Property Law - FNSTPB505 (Tax Agent Registration)		16 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 2 - Establish and Maintain a Payroll System		8 weeks Part Time
BAS Agent Registration 3 - Carry out Business Activity and Instalment Statement Tasks		8 weeks Part Time
Basic Accountancy Principles for Tax Agents - TAFESA TPB 12 (Tax Agent Registration)		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

Work Health and Safety 3 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Health and Safety Representative Training - Level 1		5 days Part Time
Health and Safety Representative Training - Level 2		3 days Part Time
Return to Work Coordinator Training		2 days Part Time

Education and Languages

Entry Skills 1 Short Course

Course Name		Duration
Preparing to undertake the Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA)		1.5 hours Part Time

Languages, Interpreting and Translating 3 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Interpreting Skills for NAATI Certification		11 weeks Part Time
Interpreting Skills for NAATI Certification (Auslan)		11 weeks Part Time
Translating Skills for NAATI Certification		11 weeks Part Time

Literacy and Numeracy 1 Short Course

Course Name		Duration
STAT Prep		8 hours Part Time

Workplace Training 4 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Address Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills (TAELLN411) - Upgrade Unit		8 weeks Part Time
Assessment Activities and Processes and Validation (TAEASS403 & TAEASS401) - Upgrade Units		8 weeks Part Time
Design and Develop Assessment Tools (TAEASS502) - Upgrade Unit		8 weeks Part Time
Support the Development of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Skills (TAELLN501)		16 weeks Part Time

Government, Property and Legal

Government 2 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Department for Correctional Services (DCS) Correctional Officers Tests - Practice Set 1		30 days Part Time
Department for Correctional Services (DCS) Correctional Officers Tests - Practice Set 2		30 days Part Time

Policing 2 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
South Australia Police (SAPOL) Recruitment Tests - Practice Set 1		30 days Part Time
South Australia Police (SAPOL) Recruitment Tests - Practice Set 2		30 days Part Time

Hospitality and Tourism

Cookery 1 Short Course

Course Name		Duration
Food Safety		1 day Part Time

Tourism 1 Short Course

Course Name		Duration
Boosting Revenue in Tourism		20 hours Part Time

Information Technology

Cyber Security 7 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Aruba Instant Access Point		6 months Part Time
Cisco_Cyber Security Essentials		3 months Part Time
Cisco_CyberOps Associate		6 months Part Time
Cyber Security for Small Business		20 hours Part Time
Fortinet NSE4 - FortiGate Infrastructure		6 months Part Time
Fortinet NSE4 - FortiGate Security		6 months Part Time
TestOut_Ethical Hacker Pro (Certified Ethical Hacker)		6 months Part Time

IT Support 18 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Cisco_Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT)		3 months Part Time
Microsoft Excel (Excel and Excel 2019)		3 months Part Time
Microsoft Excel (Excel and Excel 2019) - Exam Only		1 day Part Time
Microsoft Excel Expert (Excel and Excel 2019)		3 months Part Time
Microsoft Excel Expert (Excel and Excel 2019) - Exam Only		1 day Part Time
Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate (Office 365 and Office 2019)		6 months Part Time
Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate (Office 365 and Office 2019) - Exam Only		1 day Part Time
Microsoft Office Specialist: Expert (Office 365 and Office 2019)		6 months Part Time
Microsoft Office Specialist: Expert (Office 365 and Office 2019) - Exam Only		1 day Part Time
Microsoft Outlook (Outlook and Outlook 2019)		3 months Part Time
Microsoft Outlook (Outlook and Outlook 2019) - Exam Only		1 day Part Time
Microsoft PowerPoint (PowerPoint and PowerPoint 2019)		3 months Part Time
Microsoft PowerPoint (PowerPoint and PowerPoint 2019) - Exam Only		1 day Part Time
Microsoft Word (Word and Word 2019)		3 months Part Time
Microsoft Word (Word and Word 2019) - Exam Only		1 day Part Time
Microsoft Word Expert (Word and Word 2019)		3 months Part Time
Microsoft Word Expert (Word and Word 2019) - Exam Only		1 day Part Time
Network Security Essentials		6 months Part Time

Networking 14 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Azure AI Fundamentals		6 months Part Time
Cisco_CCNAv7: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (ENSA)		6 months Part Time
Cisco_CCNAv7: Introduction to Networks (ITN)		6 months Part Time
Cisco_CCNAv7: Switching, Routing, and Wireless and Essentials (SRWE)		6 months Part Time
Cisco_IT Essentials		6 months Part Time
Cisco_Networking Essentials		6 months Part Time
MCF: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals		6 months Part Time
MCF: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals - Exam Only		1 day Part Time
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals		6 months Part Time
MTA: Networking Fundamentals		6 months Part Time
TestOut_CompTIA Linux+ (Linux Pro)		6 months Part Time
TestOut_CompTIA Security+ (Security Pro)		6 months Part Time
TestOut_Server Pro 2016: Install and Storage		6 months Part Time
TestOut_Server Pro 2016: Networking		6 months Part Time

Software Development 2 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Write and Debug in Java		6 months Part Time
Write and Debug in Python		6 months Part Time

Website Development 2 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
HTML and CSS: An Introduction		3 months Part Time
Write and Debug in Java Script		3 months Part Time

Mining, Engineering and Automotive

Civil, Structural and Mechanical Engineering 1 Short Course

Course Name		Duration
Introduction to Naval Shipbuilding		4 weeks Part Time

Manufacturing and Welding 1 Short Course

Course Name		Duration
Welder Certification Theory AS 1796		5 weeks Part Time

Primary Industries and Science

Agriculture 2 Short Courses

Course Name		Duration
Drones in Agriculture		10 hours Part Time
Pest Management Technician endorsed for Control Plant Pests and Diseases and Disorders		8 weeks Part Time

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