Certificate III Courses

Studying this online HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting, offered in conjunction with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (RTO: 90197), provides you with the education and training to develop your skills as a professional dental assistant. Additionally, Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative makes finding required work placement easy.

In this certificate course, you will develop skills in all aspects of dental assistance, including infection control and OH&S procedures, operation and maintenance of dental instruments, processing and storing of radiographic film and equipment, and cleaning and sterilising of instruments and treatment rooms.

You will also gain knowledge and understanding of first aid requirements and the disposal of surgery waste. In addition, this online dental assisting program will give you the administrative and communication skills required of a modern dental assistant, and a solid understanding of diverse patient care requirements.

Administrative training in how to manage appointments, process payments and maintain accurate client records will complement the more technical aspects of the course.

35o hours of work placement is required to complete this course – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service course, it is not government funded.

The Certificate III in Dental Assisting prepares you to assist with oral health care procedures, assist in dental radiography and comply with infection control policies and procedures. This nationally recognised dental assisting qualification allows you to build on your existing communication skills and equips you with the skills required to assist with administration processes in dental practices.

Once you’ve obtained Certificate III in Dental Assisting, you will be qualified to work as a Dental Assistant for a variety of dental professionals, including a Dentist, Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist. As a Dental Assistant, your key focus is to ensure patients are comfortable and experience a high level of care, whether that’s at the front of house or whilst undergoing treatment.

This course includes both theory and practical components with all theory delivered online, meaning you set the pace of your studies to fit into your schedule.

Work Placement

This course also requires a minimum of 350 hours of work placement in a dental clinic and a suitable supervisor able to sign off on the practical demonstration elements.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program, it is not government funded.

This course will teach you how to maintain patient and financial records, manage information and resources and contribute to innovation in the workplace. The Certificate III in Health Administration (HLT37315) from Foundation Education equips you with knowledge of medical terminology and allows you to develop an understanding of how to implement infection control policies and work health and safety processes.

Upon graduating with the Certificate III in Health Administration (HLT37315), you will be able to provide administrative support in a range of health service settings, including medical practices, hospitals and community health clinics.  With this nationally recognised training qualification you can apply for work as a Medical Receptionist, Administrative Assistant or Office Junior, allowing you to take on a variety of administrative duties that contribute to the efficient running of a healthcare facility.

If your goal is to progress to higher level skills or management, this certificate course will provide a solid foundation upon which to progress into a Certificate IV in Health Administration or Diploma of Practice Management.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program, it is not government funded.

Gain specialised skills that will give you a professional advantage as a dental assistant with the online HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting and HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography) course from Foundation Education.

You will learn how to provide a high level of patient service, maintain impeccable standards of infection control and assist a dental professional with oral health care procedures. You will also learn how to produce dental radiographic images, a key specialisation in the dental services sector.

The coursework is delivered online by Foundation Education, allowing you to move through the units at your own pace and schedule your study time around your personal and work commitments.

As a practical component of this course you will need to complete 350 hours of work placement, with the first 50 hours completed in simulation.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program, it is not government funded.

Get the qualification you need to work in early childhood education, with the nationally recognised CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care from Foundation Education. This course equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to implement learning frameworks, and support children’s development and wellbeing.

You’ll also learn how to use an approved learning framework to guide practice, and how to work across a range of age groups by providing nurturing care for babies, toddlers and children under direct supervision.

Work Placement

This course requires a minimum of 160 hours of work placement in a registered childcare facility, supervised by a qualified staff member able to sign off on practical demonstration elements.

Assessments

Assessments will include a range of quizzes, knowledge questions and case studies. Students will also need to undertake workplace projects and observations and will be required to submit video evidence of their learnings.

Please note:This is a fee-for-service program, it is not government funded.

 

The AHC30716 Certificate III in Horticulture offered by Open Colleges equips students with the fundamental skills needed for working in the horticulture and landscaping industries. For those who take this course, Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative makes finding required work placement easy.

Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to: recognise plants, prepare plant specimens and plant trees and shrubs; install and maintain plant displays and nursery plants; implement soil improvements for plant and turf areas, and plant nutrition programs; conduct site inspections and operational inspections of park facilities; control weeds, plant pests, diseases and disorders; and implement a grassed area maintenance program.

This course is delivered online with a work-based project component. This means you’ll be developing your knowledge and skills partly through online learning, and partly through practical projects in a real-life workplace setting (such as a local council, golf course, park, sporting field or resort).

90 hours of work placement is required to complete this course – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service course, it is not government funded.

Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.

No experience necessary, this CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), offered by Open Colleges in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (RTO: 90197), is designed for the complete beginner who’s passionate and curious about a career in disability support services. Additionally, Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative makes finding required work placement easy.

The course is designed to get you job-ready, providing you with the skills and training you need to step directly into a support role when you finish. You’ll learn how to empower people with disability, support independence and wellbeing, promote social inclusion and make a positive impact in the lives of your clients.

Develop all the skills you need to succeed. You’ll be equipped with knowledge of how to work in legal and ethical way, communicate with clients and health professionals, follow safe work practices and work with diverse people.

35o hours of work placement is required to complete this course – made easy with Open Colleges’ Guaranteed Work Placement initiative. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, Open Colleges organises your work placement for you while you focus on study, ensuring students gain real-world experience in their dream career – close to home.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service course, it is not government funded.

You’re a hard-working problem-solver with great attention to detail. Turn your skills into a new professional career with this CPP30321 Certificate III in Cleaning Operations course from MCI Institute.

Designed for students with no prior experience, this course will equip you with the foundation skills, knowledge and experience required to work successfully in the large and competitive field of professional cleaning. A nationally recognised qualification, this course can help you stand out when seeking employment.

In just 12 months of part-time, online study, you’ll learn how to safely, effectively and efficiently manage cleaning operations in domestic and commercial settings. You’ll build specialised skills in cleaning, including working with food preparation areas, glass surfaces, and cleaning without chemicals. And you’ll learn how to manage customer problems and complaints professionally and effectively.

With no exams, project-based assignments, and on-the-job activities, this course offers new skills without overwhelming your life. If you’re looking for a satisfying new career and want the skills to match, this course is your next step.

Take your first step toward a new career in business with no prior experience required with this online BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Standard) qualification from Foundation Education.

A generalised course suitable for students from a wide variety of backgrounds, this qualification provides students with the foundation skills and knowledge required to start a career in business. In this qualification, you’ll learn how to work in a team, support and advise colleagues, and make sound decisions in any situation that emerges in the workplace. You’ll graduate with the skills and experience required to seek work in real-life business workplaces.

With online learning and on-hand help from Foundation Education’s student support officers, your learning experience is flexible and supported. You’ll build your knowledge through project-based and case study assessments, and build real-world skills for your start in the workplace.

If you’re naturally organised, like solving problems, and enjoy working with other people, a career in business may be for you. It starts with this qualification.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program, it is not government funded.

Gain a nationally recognised qualification in medical administration with no prior experience required in this online BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration) course from Foundation Education.

Designed for students with no prior academic or work experience, this course provides the foundation skills and knowledge required to take the first step in a career in medical administration. In this course, you’ll learn how to manage medical accounts and patient records; how to communicate in a workplace; how to follow required privacy and security requirements; and how to use correct medical terminology relevant to your future workplace.

This course is delivered entirely online with hands-on support from Foundation Education’s student support officers. With project-based and case study assessments, you’ll gain real-world experience as you study, and complete this course with the skills required for the workplace.

If you’re an organised and hardworking person who likes helping others, a career in medical administration could be for you. It starts with this qualification.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program, it is not government funded.