The Certificate II in Business will teach you administrative practices, as well as provide you with the basic skills and knowledge to work in a variety of business environments.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and working under direct supervision.  

Who is this course designed for?

The Certificate II in Business is ideal if you are looking to gain entry-level employment into an office environment.

Course Units

Axial's Certificate II in Business is made up of the following 12 units:

Course Length

Completed over 12 months.

Delivery Mode

Some units will be delivered singularly in a designated session and others delivered in clusters.  From a selection of dates, you will have to choose an assessment day that suits you to achieve competency. 

Assessment Requirements 

Assessment will consist of individual or clustered units of competencies, whereby the student will display their theoretical and practical ability to a standard where the trainer can deem them competent.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is ideal for people without any formal qualifications.   No matter how, when or where you acquired your skills, you can still receive a full or partial qualification based on your experience gained through various work or life situations.

Government Funding and Incentives

State and Federal Government funding and incentives may be available to eligible employers and students. For more information contact an Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC) or visit the Government Funding and Incentives section of this website.

The Certificate III in Business traineeship will boost your knowledge and skills in current business technologies, communication and improve your general office practices. This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context using some discretion, judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to provide technical advice and support to a team.

Who is this course designed for?

Designed for individuals who are looking to advance their careers in a business/office environment.

Course Units

The Certificate IV in Business traineeship reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed administrative skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of administrative contexts.

This course aims to teach you to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources.

Upon completion, you should be able to provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.  

Who is this course designed for?

The Certificate IV in Business is perfect for people who are seeking to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to gain further employment opportunities in a wide range of business areas.

Course Units

Axial's Certificate IV in Business is made up of the following 10 units:

Course Length

Completed over 24 months.

Delivery Mode 

Some units will be delivered singularly in a designated session and others delivered in clusters.  From a selection of dates, you will have to choose an assessment day that suits you to achieve competency 

Assessment Requirements

Assessment will consist of individual or clustered units of competencies, whereby the student will display their theoretical and practical ability to a standard where the trainer can deem them competent.

Career Pathways

Career prospects include accounts supervisor, executive personal assistant or project assistant.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is ideal for people without any formal qualifications.   No matter how, when or where you acquired your skills, you can still receive a full or partial qualification based on your experience gained through various work or life situations.

Government Funding and Incentives

The Certificate IV in Business Administration traineeship reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed administrative skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of administrative contexts.

This course will teach you how to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources.

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others. 

Who is this course designed for?

The Certificate IV qualification is designed for those seeking to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to gain further employment opportunties in a wide range of business areas.

Course Units

Axial's Certificate IV in Business Administration is made up of the following 10 units:

Course Length

Completed over 24 months.

Delivery Mode

Some units will be delivered singularly in a designated session and others delivered in clusters.  From a selection of dates, you will have to choose an assessment day that suits you to achieve competency

Assessment Requirements

Assessment will consist of individual or clustered units of competencies, whereby the student will display their theoretical and practical ability to a standard where the trainer can deem them competent.

Career Pathways

Career opportunities include accounts supervisor, executive personal assistant or project assistant.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is ideal for people without any formal qualifications.   No matter how, when or where you acquired your skills, you can still receive a full or partial qualification based on your experience gained through various work or life situations.

Government Funding and Incentives

State and Federal Government funding and incentives may be available to eligible employers and students.  For more information contact an Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC) or visit the Government Funding and Incentives section of this website.

This Certificate II traineeship will give you the base level skills, knowledge and competencies required to work in an engineering workshop or factory.

As well as acquiring basic trade skills such as machining, fabrication and using hand and power tools, you will also develop a sound knowledge of workplace communication, occupational health and safety, quality procedures and industry specific production processes.

Trainees will primarily be engaged in the set up and operation of:

• Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machine processes
• foundry processes and automatic moulding equipment and furnace operations
• stationary and mobile plant and packaging machines
• other production areas

Who is this course designed for?

Certificate II in Engineering has been developed for those who would like to gain entry-level employment into the metals, engineering and associated industries.

Course Units

This Certificate II traineeship will give you the base level skills, knowledge and competencies required to work in an engineering workshop or factory.

As well as acquiring basic trade skills in the areas of mechanical engineering and fabrication, you will also develop a sound knowledge of workplace communication, occupational health and safety, quality procedures and industry specific production processes.

Trainees will primarily be engaged in the set up and operation of:

• automatic, semi-automatic, single purpose and Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machines
• production lathes, welding processes and major manufacturing production lines
• monitoring, servicing, repairing and assembly of mechanical, fabrication, electrical and metal product machines
• interpret technical drawings

Who is this course designed for?

Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology has been developed for those who would like to gain entry-level employment into the metals, engineering and associated industries.

Course Units

The Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology consists of eight mandatory units and a selection of specialisation units.  Axial will work with the student and employer to select the appropriate specialisation units to meet the needs, interests and working environment of all parties. 

Example of Axial's Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology Training Plan:

Delivery Mode

The Certificate II course is delivered over a period of 12 months with training and assessment conducted on the job by an Axial trainer approximately every 6 weeks.

Alternatively, Australian School-based Apprenticeships are available for students in Year II and Year 12 who would like to gain a vocational and technical qualification while completing school studies. Training and assessment requirements are determined in consultation with the student, their school and employer. 

Career Pathways

This qualification will enhance your entry-level employment prospects into apprenticeships and traineeships and give you a better idea of the type of trade career you would like to pursue.

The course credits gained in this qualification can be credited towards further training in an apprenticeship.

Assessment Requirements

Assessment will consist of individual or clustered units of competencies, whereby the student will display their theoretical and practical ability to a standard where the trainer can deem them competent.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is ideal for people without any formal qualifications.   No matter how, when or where you acquired your skills, you can still receive a full or partial qualification based on your experience gained through various work or life situations.

Government Funding and Incentives

State and Federal Government funding and incentives may be available to eligible employers and students.  For more information contact an Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC) or visit the Government Funding and Incentives section of this website.

This Certificate III apprenticeship will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a fully qualified production tradesperson in the area of mechanical engineering and fabrication.

As well as acquiring these trade skills, you will also develop a sound knowledge of workplace communication, occupational health and safety, quality procedures, systems and planning, engineering measurements, computations and computer technology plus industry specific skills in production or process areas relevant to your employment.

Apprentices may primarily be engaged in activities including:

• set up and operation of engines, boilers and like equipment
• use stationary and mobile plant and Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machine processes
• foundry processes and furnace operation
• packaging machines, surface finishing, and production welding processes

Who is this course designed for?

Certificate III in Engineering - Production Systems has been developed for those who need the competencies to work at the production operator level in metal manufacturing, maintenance, engineering and related industry areas.

Course Units

Click here for full details of the course units included in this qualification.

Delivery Mode

The Certificate III apprenticeship is delivered over a nominal term of 48 months with assessment conducted on the job by an Axial trainer approximately every 6 weeks. 

Assessment Requirements

Assessment will consist of individual or clustered competencies in a single visit, whereby the student will display their theoretical and practical ability to a standard where the trainer can deem them competent.

Career Pathways

With your trade qualification in hand, you could work for a wide range of companies across Australia in interesting locations and work environments.

Employment opportunities vary from being part of a production team for a large company to working for a small engineering workshop that undertakes different types of work for industrial customers.

You could also work 'on-site' in various locations such as shipbuilding yards, large building construction sites or mines in remote locations.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is ideal for people with or without any formal qualifications, but with experience gained through various work or life situations. No matter, how, when or where you acquired your skills, you can still receive a full or partial qualification leading to a higher competency.

Government Funding and Incentives

This Certificate III apprenticeship will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a fully qualified mechanical tradesperson.

This qualification includes four different streams:

• Maintenance - Fitting and Turning
• Maintenance - Fitting
• Maintenance - Diesel Fitting
• Machining

As well as acquiring trade skills, you will develop a sound knowledge of workplace communication, occupational health and safety, quality procedures, systems and planning, engineering measurements, computations and computer technology. 

As an apprentice you will be primarily be engaged in activities including: 

• use of lathes, mills, drills and grinders
• produce products using basic machining and hand skills
• use stationary and mobile plant and Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machine processes
• interpret technical drawings

Who is this course designed for?

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical has been developed for those currently employed as mechanical fitters and machinists in the metal manufacturing, engineering and related industries.

Course Units

Click here for full details of the course units included in this qualification.

Delivery Mode

The Certificate III apprenticeship is delivered over a nominal term of 48 months, with assessment conducted on the job by an Axial trainer approximately every 6 weeks. 

Assessment Requirements

Assessment will consist of individual or clustered competencies in a single visit, whereby the student will display their theoretical and practical ability to a standard where the trainer can deem them competent.

Career Pathways

With your trade qualification in hand, you could work as a maintenance fitter, tool maker or machinist for a wide range of companies across Australia in interesting locations and work environments.

Employment opportunities vary from being part of a team for a large company to working for a small engineering workshop that undertakes different types of work for industrial customers.

You could also work 'on-site' in various locations such as shipbuilding yards, large building construction sites or mines in remote locations.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is ideal for people with or without any formal qualifications, but with experience gained through various work or life situations. No matter, how, when or where you acquired your skills, you can still receive a full or partial qualification leading to a higher competency.

Government Funding and Incentives

This Certificate III apprenticeship will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a fully qualified fabrication tradesperson.

As well as acquiring trade skills, you will develop a sound knowledge of workplace communication, occupational health and safety, quality procedures, systems and planning, engineering measurements, computations and computer technology. 

Throughout the duration of this apprenticeship, you will cover all aspects of fabrication, including:

• use of hand tools
• use of portable power tools
• use of all current welding and cutting
• metal working machinery processes
• reading and interpreting of working drawings
• developmental training
• marking out
• job planning

This Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication apprenticeship replaces the former blacksmithing, boiler making, welding and sheet metal trade courses.

Who is this course designed for?

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication has been developed for those who need the competencies to work at the production operator level in metal manufacturing, maintenance, engineering and related industry areas.

Course Units

Click here for full details of the course units included in this qualification.

Delivery Mode

The Certificate III apprenticeship is delivered over a nominal term of 48 months, with assessment conducted on the job by an Axial trainer approximately every 6 weeks. 

Assessment Requirements

Assessment will consist of individual or clustered competencies in a single visit, whereby the student will display their theoretical and practical ability to a standard where the trainer can deem them competent.

Career Pathways

With your trade qualification in hand, you could work for a wide range of companies across Australia in interesting locations and work environments.

Employment opportunities vary from being part of a team for a large company to working for a small engineering workshop that undertakes different types of work for industrial customers.

You could also work 'on-site' in various locations such as shipbuilding yards, large building construction sites or mines in remote locations.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is ideal for people with or without any formal qualifications, but with experience gained through various work or life situations. No matter, how, when or where you acquired your skills, you can still receive a full or partial qualification leading to a higher competency.

Government Funding and Incentives

This traineeship qualification will prepare you for a career in meat retailing including butchers stores, meat departments in supermarkets or wholesale boning rooms.

In the food services sector you could prepare meat supplies for clients raging from airlines to hospitals, supermarkets and hotels.

The content covered in this course includes an overview of the meat industry, OHS, hygiene, quality, productivity, workplace operations and quality assurance.  

Examples of the type of work involved in this course include:

• working in food service areas of supermarkets
• preparing and slicing meat
• working with catering and hospitality industry suppliers
• packing meat products
• applying environmentally sustainable work
• OHS practices, including OHS regulations
• maintaining workplace equipment and utensils
• providing nutritional advice to customers

Who is this course designed for?

Certificate II in Meat Processing (Food Services) has been designed for people who would like to gain entry-level  employment in the food services sector of the meat industry.

Course Units

This trade qualification - Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing) - is recognised Australia-wide by independent retailers and supermarkets.

During this Certificate III apprenticeship you will develop an understanding of the work practices in retail meat enterprises in relation to health, safety, hygiene, quality and productivity.

You will also learn how to prepare, package and merchandise a range of meat products including primal and specialist cuts.  This includes training in processing beef, lamb, pork, veal and chicken into customer ready cuts for consumption, as well as training in the manufacture of value-added and smallgoods products.

The course has a strong focus on food hygiene, OHS, customer service and personal development.

Once you have gained this trade qualification, you will have the opportunity to progress to management positions and add leadership skills to your qualifications.

Who is this course designed for?

The Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing) is a three-year program designed to provide the necessary skills for work in a retail meat environment.

Course Units

The Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing) consists of 43 compulsory and optional technical units.  Axial will work with the student and employer to select the appropriate optional technical units to meet the needs, interests and working environment of all parties. 

Example of Axial's Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Retailing) Training Plan:

Delivery Mode

The Certificate III course is delivered over a period of 36 months with training and assessment conducted on the job by an Axial trainer approximately every 6 weeks. 

Assessment Requirements

Assessment will consist of individual or clustered units of competencies, whereby the student will display their theoretical and practical ability to a standard where the trainer can deem them competent.

Career Pathways

The meat retailing industry provides career opportunities in traditional meat retail outlets, supermarkets, and emerging specialist meat product outlets.

There are currently around 24,000 Australians employed in the meat retailing sector with over 1,000 new apprentices coming on board each year.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is ideal for people without any formal qualifications.   No matter how, when or where you acquired your skills, you can still receive a full or partial qualification based on your experience gained through various work or life situations.

Government Funding and Incentives 

The Certificate II in Transport and Logistics traineeship teaches you how to participate in stock-takes, handle dangerous goods and develop skills in computers, customer service and quality procedures. Primarily, you will learn how to receive and despatch goods, and pick and pack orders.  

This Certificate II course can feed into the Certificate III course or allow you to gain employment as a storeperson in the warehousing industry.

Who is this course designed for?

The Certificate II in Transport and Logistics is designed for those wishing to gain entry-level employment into the transport and logistics industry.

Course Units

Axial's Certificate II in Transport and Logistics (Warehousing and Storage) is made up of the following 14 units.

Delivery Mode

This Certificate II qualification is delivered over a period of 12 months with training and assessment conducted on the job by an Axial trainer approximately every 6 weeks.  

Assessment Requirements

Assessment will consist of individual or clustered units of competencies, whereby the student will display their theoretical and practical ability to a standard where the trainer can deem them competent.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is ideal for people without any formal qualifications.   No matter how, when or where you acquired your skills, you can still receive a full or partial qualification based on your experience gained through various work or life situations.

Government Funding and Incentives

The Certificate III in Transport and Logistics course is a follow-on from the Certificate II traineeship.

You will learn how to receive, handle and despatch goods coming into, or going out of stores or warehouses as well as pick, pack and stow stock and operate equipment such as forklifts and order pickers. You will also learn how to use inventory systems to conduct stock counts and apply product knowledge to organise receivables and dispatches.

You may like to specialise in receiving, despatch or products (for example dangerous goods). 

Who is this course designed for?

The Certificate III in Transport and Logistics is designed for those wishing to enhance their employment opportunities in the transport and logistics industry. 

Course Units