Featured short courses
On this page:- Mining Services
- Business Services Courses
- Community Services
- Engineering
- General Education and Training
- Hospitality
- Personal Courses
- Utilities
Short courses are a great way to get a taste for a study area, learning new skills or pursuing an interest. Central Queensland Institute of TAFE short courses allow you to obtain new skills fast and selected courses can offer a pathway to a qualification. We offer a range of accredited and non-accredited short courses.
Our current short courses are listed below. To enrol or for more information phone 1300 CQ TAFE (1300 27 8233).
Alternatively, check out our latest offerings in the latest short course eNewsletter.
| Course Name | Description |
Campus and Study Mode |
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Mining Services |
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| Safety and Risk Management |
Are you interested in becoming a mine safety representative or supervisor? This course covers the legislative requirements needed.
3 day course: 8:00am-5:00pm |
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16-18 November 2009
7-9 December 2009
5-7 November 2009
3-5 December 2009 |
| Implement and Apply Risk Management Processes |
Designed for participants who are employed on a mine site or have access to a mine's risk management record
2 Day course: 8:00am-5:00pm |
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23-24 November 2009
10-11 December 2009
19-20 November 2009
30 November - 1 December 2009 |
Business Services Courses |
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Computerised Bookkeeping - MYOB |
Using MYOB, learn the maintenance of financial records for a business. In this short course, you will use the features of MYOB to record cash and credit transacations, track debtors and creditors and process payroll. |
Emerald (External) | 4 January 2010 |
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Computers for Beginners |
This short course is designed to give novice computer users the skills required to more confidently operate a personal or business computer. You will learn how to start up a computer terminal, correctly navigate desktop environment and use a range of basic functions. |
Emerald (On-campus) |
6 October 2009 19 October 2009 |
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Learn how to communicate electronically with Email. This short course covers sending, receiving and managing emails, instant messaging and chatrooms. |
Emerald (On-campus) |
7 October 2009 |
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Excel 2003 Simple Spreadsheets |
This short course covers creating and using simple spreadsheets and charts with Microsoft Excel 2007. |
Emerald (On-campus) |
6 October 2009 14 October 2009 |
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Payroll |
Update your current payroll skills with this short course. |
Mackay (On-campus) |
1 February 2010 |
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Windows Vista |
A great way to learn what Windows Vista has to offer. This short course is designed to introduce people to the latest version of Microsoft Windows/Windows Vista. This hands-on course is very practical in nature and will cover such things as effective use of computer software to organise information and data. |
Emerald (On-campus) |
12 October 2009 |
Community Services |
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Home and Community Care Workshops
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A series of workshops in areas such as youth, disability, mental health, child care, welfare etc. Workshops are ideal for existing workers who need to update their knowledge or for people who want to gain new skills working in the community services sector. Attend one or more workshops/short courses, depending on your individual requirements. |
Gladstone (On-campus) | 13 October 2009 |
Engineering |
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Maintain Hydraulic Components / Systems |
Central Queensland Institute of TAFE is offering this accredited short course to reinforce, supplement, and complement participants' understanding in the area of hydraulics and systems in the agricultural, mining construction and processing industries with existing mechanical knowledge. People exposed to hydraulics systems in their work on a daily basis will benefit greatly from professional quality training in this area. |
Emerald (On-campus) |
2 November 2009 |
General Education and Training |
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Job Application and Interview Skills Workshop |
A one-day workshop to help you secure that sought-after job, or career promotion. This short course is relevant to today's jobseeker - with mock interviews giving a 'real-life' practical experience. It is suitable for anyone, whether you are a novice, or you want to brush up on your skills to remain competitive in the job market. Skills, tips and techniques are covered, including researching positions, how to complete an employment application, presentation and interview skills, and suggestions on how to create a great impression to prospective employers. |
Emerald (On-campus) | 26 November 2009 |
Hospitality |
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| Bar Attendant Course (Central Highlands) | Looking for part-time or full-time work in a bar, or need to enhance your current bar skills? Then this short course covering basic bar operations is for you! Provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to carry out bar operations in a range of hospitality enterprises. Training offered is practical and industry-relevant, and ideal for anyone whose current employment involves bar and drink service, or people pursuing work in these areas. |
Emerald (On-campus)
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4 December 2009 |
| Bar Attendant Course (Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast or Gladstone) | Looking for part-time or full-time work in a bar, or need to enhance your current bar skills? Then this short course covering basic bar operations is for you! Provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to carry out bar operations in a range of hospitality enterprises. Training offered is practical and industry-relevant, and ideal for anyone whose current employment involves bar and drink service, or people pursuing work in these areas. | Rockhampton (On-campus) Yeppoon (On-campus) |
6 October 2009 5 October 2009
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Basic Barista (Coffee Making) |
This short course covers the skills and knowledge to extract and serve espresso coffee and applies to the making of coffee using a commercial espresso machine. |
Rockhampton (On-campus)
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22 October 2009 |
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Coffee Making |
This short course covers the skills and knowledge to make and serve espresso coffee using a commercial espresso machine in addition to following workplace hygiene procedures. |
Emerald (On-campus) Mackay (On-campus)
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29 October 2009 26 October 2009 |
| Flavours of Asia - Thai |
This short course celebrates and demystifies the flavours of Thai Cookery with both traditional and new recipes being used. Practical hints on using Thai ingredients and cookery methods will be explored - so come along and add Thai ingredients and cooking methods to your repertoire. Thai food is fresh, colourful, full of flavour and never boring or bland. Sampling this food is truly an adventure. |
Rockhampton (On-campus)
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29 October 2009 |
| Gaming and Provide Responsible Gambling Service |
This unit is suitable for prospective employees or those who are currently working in the service of gaming. It covers the skills and knowledge to satisfy legislative requirements, codes of practice and providing information and assistance to customers. |
Mackay (On-campus)
Rockhampton (On-campus)
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13 October 2009
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Provide Responsible Gambling Services |
This unit is suitable for prospective employees or those who are currently working in the service of gaming. It covers the skills and knowledge to satisfy legislative requirements, codes of practice and providing information and assistance to customers. |
Emerald (On-campus)
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19 October 2009 30 November 2009 |
| Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol | This short course deals with the skills and knowledge required to satisfy requirements for the responsible service of alcohol. It covers the legal provisions of the relevant liquor legislation and the underpinning reasons for and benefits of responsible service of alcohol reforms. |
Emerald (On-campus)
Yeppoon (On-campus) |
23 October 2009
12 October 2009 |
Personal Courses |
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Design and Apply Makeup (Central Highlands) |
This short course describes the skills and knowledge required to design and apply suitable make-up techniques for domestic street wear, business, pleasure, social and special occasions for various times of the or night. |
Emerald (On-campus) |
13 October 2009 |
Utilities |
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| Industrial Gas Maintenance Course (Type B Appliances) |
This short course is intended for personnel involved with the repair, servicing, operational maintenance and management of gas equipment on commercial and industrial sites under a gas work authorisation. |
Gladstone (On-campus) |
12 October 2009 |