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About Brotherhood certificate training and short courses

We can deliver short courses and customised training across greater Melbourne. Training is tailored for work in various industries, such as hospitality, business, retail, children's services and aged care.

These training programs have included food handling, responsible service of alcohol, frontline management, business administration and family day care training.

As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), we are well placed to offer customised training to suit specific needs. Examples of this include hospitality training for clients of not-for-profit organisations or training to support the development of community and social enterprises.

Courses can provide professional development for people in current job roles, and vocational skills and knowledge for those looking to enter various industries.

Our short courses are also suitable for general interest learning.

Who is eligible?

Anyone can gain a certificate-level qualification or do short courses with the Brotherhood. Some certificate-level courses require a minimum standard of English language literacy. Speak to us at Brotherhood Training Services to find out more.

You can browse our current training courses on offer on the right-hand side of this page.

Contact us on the details below for more information or to discuss your particular training needs.  

Features

The Brotherhood has a broad scope for training delivery and is able to customise courses to suit many students' needs. We offer professional, practical and nationally-recognised training programs with a focus on the job skills needed by Australian employers. 

Many of our certificate courses link learners directly with recruitment opportunities and work experience, to build skills, confidence and employability.

Contact us to see whether we can offer a training option that's right for you.

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Contact us

Brotherhood of St Laurence
Training Services
Centre for Work and Learning
95 Brunswick Street
Fitzroy Vic. 3065
Phone: (03) 9288 9900
Email: training@nullbsl.org.au

2012 COURSE SCHEDULE

Please check back regularly for our most current course offerings 

Child Care

Aged Care

Community Work 

Cleaning

Business Administration

Retail

Hospitality short course

Home Retrofitting short course

First Aid short courses

 

CERTIFICATE COURSES

 

Child Care

Certificate III in
Children’s Services

This program will qualify you to work as an early childhood educator in a range of settings, including family day care and childcare centres. In addition to 11 weeks of classes, you will benefit from 105 hours of supervised work placement in a child care institution. Job interviews with Brotherhood agencies may also be arranged at the end of the course where appropriate.
16 Apr 2012 – 28 Jun 2012
4 days per week (Mon – Thurs), 9.30am – 3pm
(20 hours per week)
Cost: $500 or $250 concession*
CLOSING DATE FOR ENROLMENTS: 30 MARCH, 2012
Note: This course can be delivered two days per week over a longer period.
Contact BSL Training Services to discuss your options.
This course has been approved by Centrelink as a full-time vocational training course.

Aged Care

Certificate III in Aged Care

This course will qualify you to work in a variety of aged care services. You will undertake 13 weeks of class-based learning, supplemented by 150 hrs of supervised work placement in an aged care institution. This course will also address employability skills, including literacy, computer skills and manual handling. It is delivered by qualified educators with extensive experience in aged care.
30 Apr 2012 – 9 Aug 2012
(Mon – Thurs)

4 days per week, 9.30am – 3pm
Cost: $500 or $250 concession*
CLOSING DATE FOR ENROLMENTS: TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
Note: This course can be delivered two days per week over a longer period.
Contact BSL Training Services to discuss your options.
This course has been approved by Centrelink as a full-time vocational training course.

Community Work

Certificate III in
Community Services Work

This 13-week program can lead to employment in the area of community work, including youth work, community development, case work, family and housing support and juvenile justice. All learners will be required to undertake 70 hours of supervised work placement in a community setting. This course will also address important employability skills required in a wide range of workplaces, including computer operation and communication skills. The course is delivered by qualified educators with extensive experience in community work.
Cost: $500 or $250 concession*
We are currently taking expressions of interest for this course. 
Please contact Training Services for more information. 

Cleaning

Certificate III in
Asset Maintenance
(Cleaning Operations)

An 11-week course covering a wide range of skills required to work as a cleaner. Includes cleaning methods for various surfaces found in home or office environments, using different types of equipment, health and safety and workplace communication.
Cost: $500 or $250 concession*
We are currently taking expressions of interest for this course. 
Please contact Training Services for more information. 

Business Administration

Certificate III in
Business Administration

This 12-week course builds administrative skills for working in an office. You will learn about office administration procedures, equipment and software, document management, scheduling, organising data and providing clerical support within an office. Much of this course will involve developing computer skills. You will also learn about online transactions and processing accounts. The program is delivered by professional educators, and some work experience placements may be offered during or after the course.
16 Apr 2012 – 21 Jun 2012
4 days per week (Mon – Thurs), 9.30am – 3pm
Cost: $500 or $250 concession*
CLOSING DATE FOR ENROLMENTS: TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT.
Note: This course has been approved by Centrelink as a full-time vocational training course.

Retail

Certificate II in Retail

Prepare to work in sales with this practical, nationally recognised qualification. This course will teach you about customer service, money handling, equipment operation, retail technology, safe working practices, stock control and display. We will arrange for work experience placements during the course to help you build skills for working in retail, including operating cash registers and EFTPOS equipment, handling stock and serving customers.
4 days per week
Cost: $500 or $250 concession*
We are currently taking expressions of interest for this course. 
Please contact Training Services for more information. 


Certificate III in Retail

Advance your skills in retailing with this higher level qualification. This course will teach you about managing teams, customer relationship management, displays, merchandising, product knowledge, money handling, equipment and technology. We will arrange for a short work experience placement during the course to help you build experience and skills in a retail environment.
4 days per week
Cost: $500 or $250 concession*
We are currently taking expressions of interest for this course. 
Please contact Training Services for more information. 

SHORT COURSES
 

Hospitality

Hospitality Essentials - Responsible Handling of Alcohol (RSA) and
Food Handling Certificates

A two-day course resulting in the accredited ‘Food Handling’ and ‘Responsible Service of Alcohol’ certificates. These certificates are fundamental for work in the hospitality industry. Learn about safe and hygienic food handling, legal responsibilities, customer service and the effects of alcohol. With these certificates you will be able to seek work in licensed hotels, cafes and restaurants. Food handling is offered on day one of the course, RSA on day two. Participants may choose to do just one certificate for only $75.
Short course dates:
24 – 25 May 2012;
21 – 22 Jun 2012.

Cost $75 per certificate or $135 for both
CLOSING DATE FOR ENROLMENTS: ONE WEEK PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT

Home Retrofitting
Retrofitting Homes for Energy and Water Efficiency

This two-day course addresses skills and knowledge required for undertaking basic plumbing, sealing of entry points and windows and installing energy-efficient appliances. It aims for all learners to have a sound understanding of sustainability concepts and skills in assessing, planning and undertaking retrofitting work in homes and properties. It will involve the assessment of an actual property and an opportunity to practice until competent. Recent modifications to this qualification have been incorporated to meet all requirements for the minimum qualification required for working in this field.
Short course dates: 
18 – 19 Apr 2012;
16 – 17 May 2012;
13 – 14 Jun 2012.
Cost $370
CLOSING DATE FOR ENROLMENTS: ONE WEEK PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT

First Aid

Apply First Aid

Also known as ‘Level 2 First Aid’, this course includes CPR training and is the minimum acceptable level of training for First Aid officers in the workplace. The course involves online learning and testing plus a one day (5.5 hours) practical session. This course is delivered and assessed by Active Transition Training who are experienced and authorised to provide this nationally recognised certificate.
Short course dates:
7 May 2012.
Cost: $110
CLOSING DATE FOR ENROLMENTS: ONE WEEK PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT


First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis

VU20296 - Provide first aid management of severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
VU20297 - Develop risk minimisation and management strategies for allergic reaction and anaphylaxis
For people working with children or planning to work in children’s services, this half-day course includes information about allergies and anaphylaxis, recognising signs and symptoms, managing and treating an allergic reaction. Includes administration of an EpiPen® and the Anapen® and minimising the risk of exposure to allergens. This course is delivered and assessed by Active Transition Training who are experienced and authorised to provide this nationally recognised qualification.
Short course dates:
7 May 2012.
Cost: $80
CLOSING DATE FOR ENROLMENTS: ONE WEEK PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT 

*Concession rates, where offered, apply to those who hold a current Health Care Card.

Please note: English courses are open to permanent residents, Australian citizens and asylum seekers with approval to attend government funded training courses.

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