TAFE NSW supports and empowers thousands of students in hundreds of courses across the Hunter and Central Coast. We are Australia's leading provider of vocational education and training.TAFE has a great reputation for industry and business partnerships. These relationships ensure we provide a high quality, job ready workforce to business and industry in our region.Our award-winning training is recognised through the growth of our strong and valued industry partnerships, the high rate of employment of our graduates and the recognition of our alumni within the Hunter and Central Coast community.We provide the best facilities and a team of experienced teachers who have active industry networks, so all our students get the highest level of practical training. TAFE NSW has contributed to this region for more than 120 years, by embracing change and focusing on the evolving needs of our community and we look forward to doing so long into the future.

TAFE NSW – Hunter Institute, RTO code 90002, is an approved delegate of the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). Being chosen as an approved delegate means that TAFE NSW – Hunter Institute has demonstrated the ability to deliver high quality nationally recognised training and assessment and that we have reliable quality assurance systems in place to monitor and improve our practices so that we remain fully compliant with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 at all times.

1. Develop Project Management Skills

Project management is a dynamic process of delivering new products, services and infrastructure, managing team interactions and aligning project objectives with your business' goals and vision. Effective project management skills will help you bring a project into successful completion while creating a collaborative, motivating and inspiring team environment.

Start Date: 02 Oct 2017   Duration: 60 hours   Cost: Free to learn AU$125 to certify   Unit Code: BSBPMG522 - Undertake Project Work   2. Deliver Powerful Presentations     The ability to give a concise, creative and convincing presentation is one of the keys to success in many job roles. Having great ideas is only the first step – the second is communicating them to managers, colleagues and potential customers. Join our learning community as we head down the road towards delivering powerful presentations!   Start Date: 02 Oct 2017   Duration: 60 hours   Cost: Free to learn AU$125 to certify   Unit Code: BSBCMM401 - Make a Presentation   3. Drive an Operational Plan to Success     Implementing an operational plan is a key asset for businesses looking to grow and succeed. Skills in implementing an operational plan will help you plan resources, anticipate and manage risks, find a perfect fit for your team and create and facilitate high-performing and motivated teams!    Start Date: 02 Oct 2017   Duration: 60 hours   Cost: Free to learn AU$125 to certify   Unit Code: BSBMGT402 - Implement an operational plan   4. Small Business Planning Essentials    

A successful business needs clearly defined goals and objectives. It needs you to prioritise and strategise. This course will help you apply the skills required to research and develop a solid business plan of your own so you can go ahead and achieve your business goals.

Start Date: 02 Oct 2017   Duration: 60 hours   Cost: Free to learn AU$125 to certify   Unit Code: BSBSMB404 - Undertake small business planning   5. Effective Financial Management for Small Business    

This course will help you learn and apply fundamental financial management skills to your small business. By the end of this course, you will have skills in developing a solid financial foundation and maintaining standard processes around the financing of a small business.

Unit Code: BSBSMB406 - Manage small business finances

Start Date: 02 Oct 2017   Duration: 60 hours   Cost: Free to learn AU$125 to certify   6. Growth Strategies for Small Business    According to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, small businesses employ half the Australian workforce and account for one fifth of Australia's gross domestic product. If you are looking to thrive in this competitive marketplace, sustainable growth is crucial in giving you a strategic advantage.    Unit Code: BSBMGT403 - Implement continuous improvement   Start Date: 02 Oct 2017   Duration: 60 hours   Cost: Free to learn AU$125 to certify   7. Effective Communication for Successful Leadership    

In order to communicate effectively, you need to be able to truly understand your workplace context, choose appropriate methods of communication to suit your audience, plan and undertake detailed communication plans, and follow up on the success of your communication and messaging. 

Unit Code: BSBLDR401 - Communicate effectively as a workplace leader   Start Date: 02 Oct 2017   Duration: 60 hours   Cost: Free to learn AU$125 to certify   8. Lead a Team to Success     Effective teams work together towards a common goal. Top managers know that effective teams create positive culture, increase productivity, foster innovation and enhance business growth. Now you have a unique opportunity to develop skills in leadership and management and lead your team to success!   Unit Code: BSBLDR403 - Lead team effectiveness   Start Date: 02 Oct 2017   Duration: 60 hours   Cost: Free to learn AU$125 to certify   9. Create an Environment of Continuous Improvement     Quality doesn’t cost, it pays! Modern workplaces operate in a global marketplace and must continually improve products, processes and services in order to stay competitive. Regardless of your role in the workplace, a practical understanding of continuous improvement systems and techniques is a valuable asset.   Unit Code: BSBMGT403 - Implement continuous improvement   Start Date: 02 Oct 2017   Duration: 60 hours   Cost: Free to learn AU$125 to certify   10. Spark Innovation Within a Team       Innovation is the process of changing or creating more effective products, processes and ideas. Without it, businesses falter and progress stagnates. Businesses that foster an innovative team environment will improve customer experiences, products, services and business processes. In the current business climate, innovation in businesses is more important than ever before.   Unit Code: BSBINN301 - Promote Innovation in a Team Environment   Start Date: 02 Oct 2017   Duration: 60 hours   Cost: Free to learn AU$125 to certify