Build practical skills for work, career change or upskilling with nationally recognised training from Phillips Institute. Choose from class-based training in Carnegie or flexible online study for selected courses, with experienced trainers, practical assessment and placement support where required.

Whether you want to start something new, build on the experience you already have or create more options for work, we’ll help you choose a training pathway that fits your goals.

Training designed for where you want to go

Practical skills for real workplaces

Our training is designed to help you build skills you can apply in real work settings. Depending on your course, this may include practical activities, workplace-based assessment and preparation for placement or employment.

Experienced trainers who support your learning

Learn with qualified trainers and assessors who understand both vocational education and the industries they teach. Whether you study in class or online, you can access guidance, feedback and support as you progress through your course.

Flexible ways to study

Choose class-based training in Carnegie or flexible online study for selected courses. Our different delivery options can help you fit training around work, family and other commitments while still receiving trainer support.

Placement support that matters

For courses with workplace requirements, we help you understand what is required and prepare for placement. Phillips also organises Melbourne placements for applicable class-based programs and supports other students with the right documentation and guidance needed to arrange suitable workplace experience.

Explore training pathways

Choose a study area based on where you want your training to take you.

Aged Care & Individual Support

Build practical skills for work supporting older people and people with disability, with pathways from Certificate III through to advanced support roles.

Courses include:
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support – Class-based
Ageing and Disability specialisations, with Carnegie classes and Phillips-organised Melbourne placement.

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support – Experienced Workers
For people already working in a relevant role with workplace and supervisor support; flexible blended online study with workplace-based assessment.

Further study:
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Relevant workplace experience is highly recommended; flexible blended online study with workplace-based assessment.

CHC43121 Certificate IV in Disability Support
Entry requirements apply. Relevant workplace experience is helpful, particularly for workplace-based assessment.

Health & Hospital Support

Prepare for support roles in hospitals and health services through practical, workplace-focused training.

Courses include:
HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance – Patient Services Assistant pathway
Carnegie classes with Phillips-organised Melbourne hospital placement.

HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance – Operating Theatre Technician
For experienced PSAs/TAs/CAs, with Carnegie classes and Phillips-organised Melbourne operating theatre placement.

HLT37315 Certificate III in Health Administration
Build practical skills for health administration and medical reception roles, including medical terminology, patient records, billing and privacy. Flexible online study.

Leisure, Lifestyle & Health

Build skills for lifestyle, wellbeing and activity-based support roles in aged care and community settings.

Courses include:
CHC43415 Certificate IV in Leisure and Health
Relevant workplace experience is helpful, particularly for practical and workplace-based assessment.

CHC53415 Diploma of Leisure and Health
Build advanced skills with flexible study and work-based assessment for lifestyle, wellbeing, program coordination and leadership roles.

Education Support

Build practical skills for supporting students and teachers in school and education settings through flexible study.

Course:
CHC40225 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
For people entering education support or existing teacher aides and learning support officers looking to upskill.

Not sure which training pathway is right for you?

Whether you are starting something new, upskilling, changing direction or building on experience you already have, we can help you compare your options and choose a course and delivery method that suits your goals.

Call us on 1300 558 837 during office hours or send us an enquiry and we’ll be happy to help.