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Great leaders aren’t born; they’re shaped by experience, knowledge, and the courage to grow.
Ready to take the next step in your career with online courses? Explore our nationally recognised online courses and see where they can take you. Whether you’re looking to upskill, change direction, or gain formal recognition for your experience, we’re here to help you find the perfect fit.
We can assist you in choosing the right online course and qualification that suits your specific needs and skill set. Our online courses can also be tailored to suit your study needs. Not everyone needs to study a full path, and we can look at your experience and knowledge and recommend doing a blended approach of RPL and learning to enhance and upgrade the knowledge you have or fill in the training gaps to give you the extra ability you require for the next step in your career.
Management
BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Course Fees: $2600.00
Prepare to elevate your career with our Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, tailored to equip you for leadership and management roles across various industries and workplaces.
This course empowers you to excel in your performance and effectively lead, guide, and support your colleagues. You’ll gain essential skills in team management, problem solving, and the analysis of information from diverse sources, which are essential for modern leaders and managers.
BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
Course Fees: $3600.00
Ready to step into leadership and management roles across various industries? The Diploma of Leadership and Management is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge, practical skills, and hands-on experience they need to excel in leadership and management within diverse enterprise contexts.
At this level, you’ll demonstrate initiative and sound judgment in planning, organising, implementing, and monitoring your workload and team. Practical communication skills will be your strong suit as you support individuals and groups in meeting organisational or enterprise requirements. Moreover, you’ll become adept at designing, applying, and evaluating solutions to unpredictable problems, all while identifying, analysing, and synthesising information from a wide range of sources.
Join us in this course to hone your leadership and management capabilities, become a more effective decision-maker, and enhance your ability to lead teams towards success.
Project Management
BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
Course Fees: $2,600.00
Are you ready to take your project management skills to the next level? Our Certificate IV in Project Management Practice is designed to equip individuals with the essential skills and knowledge needed for various project management roles in diverse contexts. This qualification opens doors to job roles such as Contracts Officer, Project Administrator, and Quality Officer.
In these roles, individuals work both independently and as part of a project team, contributing to the project’s success without bearing the direct responsibility for overall project outcomes. Their primary focus is on supporting the broader project operations. They have the opportunity to selectively apply project tools and methodologies to enhance organisational or business activities.
BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management
Course Fees: $3600.00
The Diploma of Project Management is designed for individuals looking to strengthen their project management capabilities. It covers a variety of contexts and industries, making it suitable for those aspiring to roles such as Project Manager or Project Team Leader.
Participants in these roles hold key responsibilities for project leadership and management, with a focus on achieving project objectives. They possess a solid theoretical knowledge base and utilise a range of specialised technical and managerial competencies to initiate, plan, execute, and evaluate their own work and the work of their team.
Work Health & Safety
BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety
Course Fees: $2,600.00
Are you passionate about creating safe and healthy workplaces? The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety is your key to advancing your career in the field of work health and safety. This qualification is ideal for individuals working in WHS roles, offering a comprehensive foundation of technical knowledge and skills.
As a Certificate IV graduate, you’ll possess the tools to manage risks effectively, apply relevant WHS laws, and contribute significantly to promoting safety within the workplace. This qualification is suitable for supervisors, WHS personnel, and professionals in various WHS-related positions. In your role, you’ll take on limited responsibility for the work of others, making you a valuable asset in your organisation’s commitment to safety.
BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health & Safety
Course Fees: $3,600.00
The Diploma of Work Health and Safety is tailored for individuals tasked with coordinating and upholding the work health and safety (WHS) program within their organisation. This qualification is ideal for supervisors and managers who bring a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills to a wide range of WHS situations.
In this program, you’ll gain the expertise needed to effectively manage and maintain WHS programs within your organisation. Whether you’re a seasoned supervisor or manager, this diploma will empower you to excel in promoting safety in various WHS contexts.
Risk & Security
CPP40719 Certificate IV in Security Management
Course Fees: $2600.00
The Certificate IV in Security Management is a specialised program designed for security supervisors and security business managers. It’s ideal for those seeking to advance their careers in the security industry, whether you’re aspiring to become a security manager or already in such roles.
This comprehensive qualification equips professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills for effective leadership in security operations, such as control room management, monitoring centre operations, electronic security, and security guarding. It’s tailored for individuals working in security across all states and territories, offering formal validation of skills and expertise for those already in security leadership positions.
This qualification is a prerequisite for individuals in the state of Victoria who aspire to establish and manage a security company. It is noteworthy that there are no additional licensing or regulatory obligations associated with this course in any other state or territory.
CPP41519 Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis
Course Fees: $3000.00
Certificate IV in Security Risk Analysis is designed for security risk analysts specialising in applying technical security and operational knowledge within a risk management framework. These professionals have a deep understanding of the current threat landscape and are skilled in assessing risks. They provide valuable advice to clients on strategies to safeguard electronic security systems and ensure the safety of people and property in crowded places, according to Australia’s Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism (2017).
This qualification offers specialised tracks in electronic security and crowded places, serving as a pathway for further education and careers in security risk management.
Please remember that different states and territories have specific rules and requirements for providing security solutions, strategies, protocols, and procedures. For detailed information, reach out to your local regulatory authority.
CPP50619 Diploma of Security Risk Management
Course Fees: $3600.00
The Diploma of Security Risk Management is designed for individuals aspiring to excel as a security risk consultant. These experts specialise in guiding others on effectively reducing risks to people, property, and assets, including busy public places, in line with Australia’s Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism (2017).
In this program, you’ll learn to work independently, evaluate the current threat landscape, analyse risk management options, and create and implement security risk management plans and communication systems to respond to real-time threats.
By completing this qualification, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to excel in security risk management. This program offers comprehensive training and expertise if you’re looking to advance your career and provide crucial risk-reduction strategies.
Please remember that different states and territories have specific rules and requirements for providing security solutions, strategies, protocols, and procedures. For detailed information, reach out to your local regulatory authority.
Community Services
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services
Course Fees: $1800.00
The Certificate III in Community Services is designed for individuals entering the community services field, where they will provide person-centred support to individuals. This work can involve day-to-day assistance for individuals in community settings or contributing to implementing specific community-based programs.
At this level, you’ll work under the guidance of others, with supervision provided either directly or indirectly. Your tasks may encompass a range of community service organisations. Westbourne College will help arrange work placements within the community sector during the course, providing hands-on experience and practical training.
CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
Course Fees: $2600.00
Certificate IV in Mental Health is designed for individuals seeking to provide self-directed, recovery-oriented support to those affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability. This role involves the implementation of community-based programs and activities centered around mental health, mental illness, and psychiatric disability. You’ll work in diverse community settings, including non-government organisations, home-based outreach, centre-based programs, respite care, residential services, rehabilitation programs, clinical settings, and supporting individuals in employment.
Throughout this program, you’ll operate autonomously with guidance from experienced practitioners and professionals. You’ll also complete a mandatory 80-hour work placement to earn this qualification, providing you with valuable hands-on experience in the field.
CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling
Course Fees: $3600.00
The Diploma of Counselling is designed for individuals aspiring to become skilled counsellors, helping clients address personal and psychological issues through established counselling approaches. In this role, counsellors utilise effective communication, micro-counselling, and interviewing skills while drawing upon various counselling therapies to support their clients.
At this diploma level, counsellors typically work within structured and supported counselling positions within established agencies rather than in independent practice. This program provides you with the knowledge and techniques to make a positive impact on individuals’ lives by helping them navigate personal and psychological challenges.
CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
Course Fees: $3600.00
The Diploma of Mental Health is tailored for individuals seeking comprehensive services to clients with mental health issues. As a mental health worker, you will provide counselling, referrals, advocacy, and education/health promotion services.
This program equips you with the specialised knowledge, skills, and competencies required for this role, including an in-depth understanding of mental health laws, the wide range of available services, and health-related issues associated with mental health. You’ll become well-versed in supporting individuals facing mental health challenges.
To earn this qualification, you’ll complete a mandatory 160-hour work placement, allowing you to apply your skills and knowledge in a real-world setting.
Business
BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Operations)
Course Fees: $3600.00
The Diploma of Business (Operations) is tailored for individuals in various Business Services roles, some involving frontline management responsibilities.
In these roles, individuals perform moderately complex tasks within a specialised field of expertise, demanding solid business operations skills. Many students in this program already bring substantial experience from various settings and are now seeking to further enhance their skills across a wide spectrum of business functions.
Join us in this program to sharpen your expertise, gain confidence in managing business operations, and unlock new career opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or looking to broaden your skill set, this diploma will empower you to excel in the dynamic business world.
Government & Investigations
RPL Only
CPP30619 Certificate III in Investigative Services
Course Fees: $1000.00
This is a qualification for investigators, responsible for factual investigation and inquiry work or covert surveillance operations. Investigators operate under limited supervision and use discretion and judgement to search for information about a person’s character, actions or work and gather evidence that may be used in court.
Occupational titles may include inquiry agent or private investigator.
This qualification provides occupational specialisations in factual investigation and surveillance, and a pathway to further learning and work in investigations management. Investigators undertaking surveillance operations are required to operate a surveillance vehicle in compliance with road and traffic laws.
Legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to investigative services in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
PSP40122 Certificate IV in Government
Course Fees: $1100.00
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in operational roles in the public sector, demonstrating autonomy, judgement and limited responsibility within established parameters. The qualification, without specialisation, is suited to work in an environment requiring multi-skilled personnel or in small or regionally based organisations.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
PSP40316 Certificate IV in Government Security
Course Fees: $1100.00
This qualification allows for the attainment of occupational specific competencies for those working in operational roles undertaking government security related functions, with a particular focus on meeting the ethical and legislative requirements of the public service. It is suitable for individuals who need to apply a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills in specific contexts within the security environment.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
PSP40416 Certificate IV in Government Investigations
Course Fees: $1100.00
This qualification allows for the attainment of occupational specific competencies for those working in operational roles undertaking government investigation related functions, with a particular focus on meeting the ethical and legislative requirements of the public service. It is suitable for individuals who need to apply a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills in specific contexts within the investigations and regulatory compliance environment.
The generalist qualification covers the broad range of skills required to operate without supervision in a government investigations environment where an individual is required to plan, initiate, conduct and finalise an investigation.
The regulatory compliance specialisation covers the skills required by those responsible for ensuring statutory compliance with the requirements of legislation, regulations and organisational policy.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
PSP50122 Diploma of Government
Course Fees: $1600.00
This qualification allows for the attainment of occupational specific competencies for those working in operational roles undertaking government investigation related functions, with a particular focus on meeting the ethical and legislative requirements of the public service. It is suitable for individuals who need to apply a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills in specific contexts within the investigations and regulatory compliance environment.
The generalist qualification covers the broad range of skills required to operate without supervision in a government investigations environment where an individual is required to plan, initiate, conduct and finalise an investigation.
The regulatory compliance specialisation covers the skills required by those responsible for ensuring statutory compliance with the requirements of legislation, regulations and organisational policy.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
PSP50316 Diploma of Government Security
Course Fees: $1600.00
This qualification cover the competencies required for independent and self-directed work in the public sector as a practitioner in government security management. It is suitable for individuals who need to apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled duties in a government security environment.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
PSP50416 Diploma of Government Investigations
Course Fees: $1600.00
This qualification covers the competencies required by a person responsible for the coordination and conduct of investigations. It is suitable for individuals who apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled duties in a government investigations environment.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
PSP50716 Diploma of Fraud Control
Course Fees: $1600.00
This qualification covers the competencies required by a person responsible for the coordination and conduct of fraud control prevention and detection. It qualifies individuals who apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled duties in a government fraud control environment.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
PUA50120 Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
Course Fees: $1600.00
The PUA50120 Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) is designed for personnel undertaking emergency management responsibilities at an incident, emergency or disaster. This will include the coordination of resources, personnel and entities as well as the coordination of activities with other organisations.
The role of personnel is to assist in the management for an incident, emergency or disaster. Personnel undertaking emergency management responsibilities may work in multi-organisational teams.
This qualification includes the units of competency required by personnel for performing a range of activities such as planning and the coordination of activities for an incident, emergency or disaster. This supports prevention of, preparedness for, response to and recovery from such events.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.