Distance Education
Distance Education courses are suitable for those who cannot attend class and who enjoy self paced learning. You will be sent a learning kit, which includes all your learning materials and assessment tasks.

Enrolments taken at any time

Business Administration

Basic Legal Terminology - Renee Moore
A great introduction to legal terminology if you are considering working in a legal office or in the legal environment. This non-accredited course is by distance learning using a workbook with phone and email contact with the trainer. In this course you will learn about: how laws are made, how our legal system works in Australia, the various State and Federal courts, the difference between criminal law and civil law and a wide range of legal terminology relating to 10 different interesting areas of law including Family Law, Conveyancing & Wills.

803DE001

   $110  
Basic Medical Terminology - Lesley Graham
This non-accredited course provides an introduction to medical terminology and would be suitable for those working in aged care or for those with some contact with medical documents. This course is by distance learning using a workbook and CD with phone and email contact with the trainer.

  $185  
Legal Receptionist Course - Renee Moore
Gain a good understanding of the Australian Legal System in this accredited course as well as how to work effectively in a law firm and learn "who's who" in a legal office. The legal terminology manual has "fill-in-the-blanks" exercises, crosswords and word finder puzzles all designed to make learning legal terminology fun! Upon successful completion the participant will receive Statements of Attainment for 4 units of competency from Certificate III in Business (BSB30107).

 

 

$235

 
Legal Secretarial Skills - Renee Moore
Gain a good understanding of the Australian Legal System in this accredited course as well as how to work effectively in a law firm and learn "who's who" in a legal office. The legal terminology manual has "fill-in-the-blanks" exercises, crosswords and word finder puzzles all designed to make learning legal terminology fun! Upon successful completion the participant will receive Statements of Attainment for 8 units of competency from Certificate III in Business Administration (BSB30407).

 

 

$580

 
Certificate II in Business - Lesley Graham

Enrolled students will receive a flexible learning kit which includes learning materials, study guide and assessments. Students work at their own pace over a recommended 8 or 12 week period (approx 5-10 hours p/wk). The learning kit is available in hard copy or by email. Contact with the trainer is available by email, mail or phone. Successful participants will receive a Statement of Attainment from Certificate II in Business BSB20107.

Course 1: Participation in the workplace

$300

 

 
Course 2: Communication in the workplace $300    
Course 3: Working Effectively $300    
Certificate III in Business - Lesley Graham
Enrolled students will receive a flexible learning kit which includes learning materials, study guide and assessments. Students work at their own pace over a recommended 8 or 12 week period (approx 5-10 hours p/wk). The learning kit is available in hard copy or by email. Contact with the trainer is available by email, mail or phone. Successful participants will receive a Statement of Attainment from Certificate III in Business (BSB30107).

Course 1: Organisation

$300

 

 
Course 2: Information $300    
Course 3: Customer Service $300    

 

Building and Construction

Owner Builder Course
The Introduction Course for Owner Builders is the quick, convenient and cost effective way of fulfilling the educational requirements to obtain the Owner Builder Permit form the Dept of Fair Trading. You will be sent an easy to use manual and assessment questionnaire. Course materials provided by Asset Training.

 

     $165
Construction Management 1: Project Planning

The Building Institute of Training & Development. (CPD points = 8)

Are you a builder, contractor or renovator? Would you like to manage your projects more profitably? Do you want to improve your project management skills? Project management is one of the most important management tools used in running your business efficiently and profitably. This course provides you with the skills to improve your construction planning and your profitability on projects. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge to management a project from beginning right through to completion.

 

     $175
Construction Project Management 2 - Project Financial Analysis

The Building Institute of Training & Development. (CPD points = 8)

Are you a builder, contractor or renovator? Do you need skills in project cash flow control? This is part 2 of construction project management skills course that will teach you how to maintain cash flows from a bar chart, how to record project costs and maintain budget control, how to monitor a project during construction utilising the project plan and post project analysis and more.

 

     $175
Tendering Skills for Contractors & Renovators

The Building Institute of Training & Development. (CPD points = 8)

Do you want the competitive edge on tendering? Do you know what overheads you need to include in a tender? Do you need to improve your skills in preparing accurate quotes? This course includes the development of skills in preparing a formal estimate to include materials, labour and overheads, development of unit rates, accurate profit calculation leading to a formal final tender submission to the client, post project price comparison of the tender and accurate recording of project costs.

 

     $175
Basic Contracting SKills for Building Contractors and Renovators

The Building Institute of Training & Development. (CPD points = 8)

Are you a contractor or renovator that needs additional skills in dealing with onsite activities and generating business? Would you like to tender for Government contracts? This course provides you with additional skills in dealing with clients and on site contractors under your control, basic contract law including variations, competitive tendering and the presentation of formal tenders for submission to clients.

 

     $175
Mentoring for an Apprentice or Trainee

The Building Institute of Training & Development. (CPD points = 8)

Do you have an apprentice or trainee? Do you or your staff need to be mentors in training apprentices or trainees? This course will give you the skills necessary to properly mentor trainees at the workplace. If you mentor your trainees properly, they will become more productive and motivated thus contributing to your business profitability and may even motivate them to stay with your company long after they complete their traineeship. Mentoring an apprentice can go towards 20 NSW points per year.

 

     $150
Business Skills for Builders or Contractors

The Building Institute of Training & Development. (CPD points = 8)

Don't be one of the 95% of contractors who become bankrupt within the first five years of establishing their business. This course is spcifically designed for small and medium size contractors. it will provide you with the basic business skills such as: maintaining business costs using journals, developing and interpreting the profit and loss and balance sheet statements, identify business liquidity, preparation of BAS and GST statements for submission to the ATO.

 

     $175
Certificate IV in Building

This course is offered and facilitated by The Building Institute of Training and Development (RTO 91145). This certificate is for those persons interested in becoming a licenced builder, building consultant or qualified supervisor. It is also for those existing contractors who wish to update their skills and earn CPD points. BITAD offers the full certificate in distance mode with no requirements to attend classes combined with full training support. Cost of the full certificate is $2820 with an interest free payment plan option. Contact the College for enrolment or further information.