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Business and Finance

Build skills that open doors

Every organisation relies on people who can plan, communicate, organise and make informed decisions. Whether you're interested in managing projects, supporting businesses, working with finances or leading teams, Business and Finance provides skills that can take you anywhere.

From small businesses and community organisations to large companies and government agencies, business and finance professionals help keep workplaces operating, growing and adapting to new challenges.

Whether you're leaving school, changing careers, building on existing experience or looking to advance professionally, Central Regional TAFE can help you develop the practical skills, confidence and knowledge needed to achieve your goals.

Through industry-relevant training and real-world learning experiences, you'll gain skills that can support opportunities across almost every industry. 

What is Business and Finance?

Business and Finance brings together the skills that organisations need to operate successfully. It includes areas such as leadership, administration, accounting, bookkeeping, human resources, project management and workplace operations. 

These skills are highly transferable and can be applied across a wide range of industries and workplaces. Whether your goal is to support a business, manage projects, work with financial information or run your own enterprise, Business and Finance qualifications can help create opportunities for future growth. 

Build confidence through practical skills

Success in Business and Finance requires strong communication, organisation, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

At Central Regional TAFE, you'll develop industry-relevant skills through practical learning experiences that reflect real workplace environments. You'll build confidence using business systems, managing information, working with financial data and supporting workplace operations while developing skills that employers value.

The knowledge and experience you gain can help prepare you for employment, career progression and further study opportunities across a range of professional industries. 

Career Pathways in Business and Finance

The skills you develop through Business and Finance can open doors to a wide range of professional careers. Whether you're interested in administration, leadership, finance or supporting business operations, there are pathways that can help you build a rewarding future.

Explore the pathways below to discover where a career in Business and Finance could take you.
 

Business Administration

Business administrators play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of organisations. This pathway develops practical workplace skills including communication, administration, record management and business systems.

Potential career outcomes may include Administration Officer, Executive Assistant, Office Administrator or Business Support Officer.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Accounting and bookkeeping professionals help organisations manage financial information and support informed decision-making. This pathway develops skills in financial reporting, payroll, accounts management and bookkeeping systems.

Potential career outcomes may include Bookkeeper, Accounts Officer, Payroll Officer or Accounting Support Officer.

Leadership & Management

Strong leaders help organisations achieve their goals by supporting people, managing resources and driving performance. This pathway develops leadership, communication and business management skills that can support career progression.

Potential career outcomes may include Team Leader, Supervisor, Operations Coordinator or Business Manager.

Human Resources

Human resources professionals support recruitment, staff development and workplace culture. This pathway develops the skills needed to support people and organisational success.

Potential career outcomes may include Human Resources Assistant, Recruitment Officer, Workforce Support Officer or People and Culture Coordinator.

Project & Business Operations

Successful organisations rely on people who can coordinate projects, manage resources and improve processes. This pathway focuses on planning, organisation and operational effectiveness.

Potential career outcomes may include Project Officer, Business Coordinator, Operations Officer or Program Support Officer.

Why study Business and Finance at Central Regional TAFE?

At Central Regional TAFE, you'll learn practical skills that can be applied across a wide range of workplaces and industries. Our training focuses on developing workplace-ready capabilities that support both professional and personal growth.

You'll build confidence through real-world learning experiences while developing the knowledge, communication skills and business understanding needed to succeed in today's workforce.

Whether you're looking to start your career, advance professionally or build skills that can support future opportunities, Central Regional TAFE can help you achieve your goals. 

Ready to unlock your potential?

Business and Finance offers the opportunity to build skills that can take you almost anywhere. Whether you're supporting organisations, managing projects, working with financial information or leading teams, the skills you develop can create opportunities across a wide range of industries.

Whether you're starting your career, changing direction or building on existing experience, Central Regional TAFE can help you develop the practical skills, confidence and knowledge needed to succeed.

If you're ready to grow your confidence, expand your opportunities and build a career with endless possibilities, now is the time to get started.

Discover qualifications, skill sets and short courses that can help you start, change or advance your career.

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    Health and Safety Representative

    State ID D9551P
    This five-day Work Health and Safety (WHS) Representative Course is for anyone who is or is about to become a Work Health and Safety Representative in their organisation.
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie
    • Technology Park (Geraldton)

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Health and Safety Representative Refresher

    State ID D9559P
    Review your understanding of WHS and powers as a Health and Safety Representative with our WorkSafe WA (DMIRS) approved one-day HSR refresher training sessions.
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie
    • Technology Park (Geraldton)

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Free

    Health Safety Representative Skill Set

    State ID KAE57

    Prepare to Lead Workplace Safety

    This five-day Work Health and Safety (WHS) course is designed for individuals who are, or soon will be, elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) in their workplace.
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • Online and on campus

    Half-price

    Certificate IV in Human Resource Management

    National ID BSB40420 | State ID BFS2

    Build a Career in Human Resources

    This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in a range of human resources roles. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Coordinator and Payroll Officer.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Human Resources Foundations Skill Set

    National ID BSBSS00105 | State ID AE291
    Whether you’re stepping into the Human Resources field for the first time or, seeking to formalise your skills, this nationally accredited qualification equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively support HR functions.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton

    Study Modes
    • Online

    Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

    National ID BSB40520 | State ID BFR2

    Inspire, motivate and lead your way to a career with real followers.

    Students will sharpen their skills in leadership, including communication and emotional intelligence skills, priority setting and more, and will have the opportunity to apply management concepts to work-based situations.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • Online
    • Online and on campus

    VET Student Loans (VSL)

    Diploma of Leadership and Management

    National ID BSB50420 | State ID BFR7

    Every ship needs a captain.

    Refine your understanding of key management concepts while you analyse a range of business and management issues in this rewarding course. Become in demand in any organisation and enhance your leadership skills today.
    Campuses
    • Geraldton
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • Online
    • Online and on campus

    Microsoft Excel Intermediate

    State ID G003P

    Increase your knowledge, upgrade your employability.

    Build on your basic understanding of Microsoft Excel with this short course and become more confident with this versatile and useful program.
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Microsoft Excel Introduction

    State ID G002P

    The formula for success with numbers.

    Gain the skills and the knowledge required to use excel at home, at work or in your own business to improve your efficiency, clarify finances, organise data and so much more.
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Microsoft Word Intermediate

    State ID G006P

    There's no limit to a career in writing.

    Bring your basic skills in Microsoft Word up a notch, and learn tips, tricks and tools to improve your word processing, formatting, layout and much more.
    Campuses
    • Kalgoorlie

    Study Modes
    • On campus