Kiama Community College has provided a wide range of nationally recognised vocational qualifications to more than 3,000 students in our community. Our vocational qualifications assist you to upskill or gain your first job and are recognised by employers across the country. When you study with us, you receive the same qualification and government subsidies provided by TAFEs and other RTOs approved under the NSW Government’s Smart and Skilled program. PLUS you also benefit from small class sizes, individual attention and access to a Student Support Officer who will assist you with your study/life needs and support you in seeking work placement and employment. That’s the Community College difference!
Kiama Community College Ltd receives core funding from NSW Department of Education, Adult and Community Education Program and State Training Services. It also attracts several other sources of government funding as well as fee for service business to fund its operations.
In 2009, Kiama Community College expanded its offerings to the Shoalhaven region with the establishment of Shoalhaven Community College, a campus of Kiama Community College. Servicing the large and diverse composition of the Shoalhaven region's 95,000 community members, Shoalhaven Community College is a valuable addition. Shoalhaven Community College offers the Shoalhaven region with state-of-the-art Hair & Beauty training facilities, modern computer rooms, contemporary kitchen area and a choice of fully equipped training rooms.
The skills you’ll learn are transferable and can be applied in many different roles and sectors.
Successful completion will make you a more attractive candidate to potential employers, demonstrating you have a foundational understanding of emerging business concepts and practices.
During the course, you will have access to great support and the opportunity to undertake work placement as you successfully pathway to employment or further studies.
Learn moreQualified aged-care workers are needed now and into the future to provide the support and quality of care required for our ageing population.
This course is the perfect entry point into this rewarding career. You will gain the skills required to operate effectively as a care worker or as a community care worker.
Graduates experience high employment rates as aged care workers are in demand.
We offer unique training opportunities both in the classroom and through 120 hours of work placement experience and training at Illawarra aged care facilities. You do not have to source your own work placement experience – we do that for you!
Learn moreOur Certificate II Hospitality course is designed to enhance your understanding of hospitality essentials, provide you with the skills and knowledge required to serve food and beverage to customers, create simple dishes and at the same time provide you with a broad range of skills to apply in a work situation.
This Nationally Recognised Qualification will provide you with the training needed to enhance your employability skills to work within the hospitality environment in various hospitality settings, such as restaurants, hotels, motels, catering operations, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops.
Learn moreAlongside subjects like gel nails, nail art, manicures and pedicures, you will also gain experience in operating a salon, managing small business finances, marketing a salon and adhering to hygiene and safety practises.
This course you will give you a well-rounded education to kick-start your career in the lucrative beauty industry!
Learn moreThis course is an ideal entry level qualification for the beauty industry!
It will give you options like a great start into a beauty traineeship. The skills you gain will also allow you to work as a beautician in a salon providing in-demand treatments and services such as manicure & pedicure, waxing & tinting, make-up, nails and spray tanning.
Learn moreThis highly sought-after qualification will enable you to become competent in a broad range of beauty therapy treatments and services including advanced facials, body massage, aromatherapy, hair removal, spa treatments, lash and brow treatments, nail technology services, make-up, and more.
You will specialise in advanced beauty therapy techniques and wellness spa treatments and be on the path to managing or owning a wellness salon or beauty and cosmetics salon.
Learn moreThe TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE), reflects the roles of entry-level vocational education and training (VET) teachers, trainers and assessors who are delivering training services to vocational learners and assessment services to candidates.
The roles might be undertaken if you are working in an RTO (registered training organization), enterprises, community organisations, schools and other VET provision contexts.
The volume of learning of the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment ranges between six months full-time, to up to two years study part-time.
Those entering this qualification must be able to demonstrate vocational competence in their proposed training and assessing area. Vocational competence is defined as broad industry knowledge and experience, and may include, but is not limited to, holding a relevant unit of competency or qualification.
Learn moreThe Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership builds further on the logistical, risk management and planning skills gained in the Certificate III.
Activities included are abseiling natural surfaces, kayaking inland flatwater and bushwalking difficult tracked terrain.
Previous outdoor recreation / leadership experience is recommended for this course and pathway options are available from Certificate III into Certificate IV.
Learn moreSuitable for anyone who is looking for an alternative to an apprenticeship, the Certificate III in Hairdressing will fast–track you to the salon floor.
You will learn to provide a range of hairdressing services – colouring, perming, straightening and cutting, along with generalist client services.
Training includes 70% practical ‘hands-on’ with clients. Learn the fundamentals of hairdressing plus up to date techniques taught by industry experts.
Learn moreThis course is an ideal entry level qualification for the hairdressing or barbering industries!
Through a mix of theory and practical training you will prepare for exciting work as a salon assistant and start your study pathway towards become a qualified hairdresser, barber or salon owner.
Learn moreThis entry level qualification is suitable for anyone wishing to kickstart their career in the beauty industry.
Learn the most popular lash and brow treatments and make-up techniques with dedicated industry trainers by your side.
With the skills you acquire in this course, you could set up a mobile business or brow bar, become a retail cosmetics assistant, retail sales consultant, make-up artist or brow technician.
On successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics SHB20121
Learn moreTurn your passion for the outdoors and adventure into a rewarding and satisfying career! Outdoor recreation and education is a fast-growing industry and this course will provide you with skills and knowledge to equip you to work as an outdoor guide or leader. Outdoor leadership careers are available in a range of contexts including adventure tourism, ecotourism, holiday and school camps as well as corporate outdoor education. Course specialisations include kayaking, abseiling and bushwalking.
Learn moreThe skills you gain will equip you to become a professional beauty therapist with an in-depth knowledge designed specifically to meet the needs of both salon and clients.
To take this course as an Apprentice you need to be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer.
Learn moreThis is the perfect qualification for building confidence in your digital skills for work and boosting your career opportunities!
Learn about using different systems & software and how to create business or personal documents.
You’ll also learn how computers work including operating systems and hardware and how to stay protected on line.
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