How to choose a top beauty school in Perth

If you enjoy using your creative flair to make people look and feel great, a course in beauty therapy can be just the ticket to a very rewarding career. Stop and think about some of the most memorable events in someone’s life – a school formal, a special birthday or Christmas party, a wedding. In […]

Is an online mental health course the right choice for me? – A student’s experience

Run a Google search for “mental health courses online” and you’re bound to find a long list of mental health training providers offering courses that seem to fit the bill. But there’s perhaps no greater selling point than a positive, first-hand student experience when trying to sift your way through the best mental health courses […]

Top community services courses in Perth WA

Working in community services is a great career option if you want to make a real difference in your local community. Today, with many members of our local communities struggling with personal and financial hardships, there’s an ever-growing demand for professionals who have the personal attributes as well as the skills and expertise to not […]

Make-up artists shine in We will rock you Perth

Having the chance to work backstage of any theatre production is a great opportunity for any makeup artist, however to work backstage in a full scale musical theatre production of We Will Rock You in one of WA’s most prestigious venues is an amazing opportunity! Through our industry contacts, TSA College of Creative Arts was […]

What is TAFE and what are TAFE courses?

If you’re looking for vocational education and training (VET) courses in Australia, TAFE (technical and further education) institutions offer a range of Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses in areas such as: • Business • Finance • Hospitality • Tourism • Information technology These courses are nationally-recognised and form part of the Australian Qualifications Framework […]

Get to know our Student Support Team!

If you have been thinking about studying online with Trainsmart Australia but still have a few questions or concerns, our dedicated full time Career and Student support team are here to give you all the guidance you need to become a better version of yourself. The feedback we constantly hear from our students is that our […]

Is it worth it to study online?

With our increasingly busy work schedules and personal lives, as well as many of us pursuing international careers and opportunities, online study has become more and more prevalent, and the preferred choice for many students over traditional on-campus studies.  The key benefits of studying online include:  The flexibility to be able to study whenever and wherever in the world it […]

Why information technology is a good career?

In today’s globalised world where technology has become an integral part of our everyday lives, the demand for people with information technology (IT) skills is ever-growing. Based on the Australian Department of Employment’s projections for the next 5 years, career growth for Information Technology Administrators, for example, is predicted to be “very strong”. Similarly, for […]

How to become a Counsellor in Australia: Counselling Qualifications and job opportunities

Imagine yourself… when counselling a client… being able to motivate and empower them to discover their own inner wisdom and healing capacity…understanding the relationship between mind, body, spirit and its impact on ‘mental health’ and finding healing through the work you are doing. Our Diploma of Counselling is a journey of self- discovery, providing deep insight into why you […]

What is business administration?

Business administration is a broad field of study that covers all aspects of managing a business. It can be applied across many industries, including: Finance/economics Human resources Marketing Operations Information systems Food service management Office management Healthcare administration One of the fundamental purposes of business administration is to oversee an organisation’s daily operations to ensure […]

How to develop counselling skills?

The Australian Government’s Job Outlook initiative defines counsellors as: “Counsellors provide information on vocational, relationship, social and educational difficulties and issues, and work with people to help them to identify and define their emotional issues through therapies such as cognitive behaviour therapy, interpersonal therapy and other talking therapies.” Some of the tasks a counsellor may perform […]

The resistance to creativity

Have you ever had that moment when you knew you needed to achieve something or have been on a deadline, but the quiet voice in your head stops you from doing it? Instead of doing the work, you find yourself needing to ring a friend and meet up for coffee or roll over and go […]

Are you looking for online beautician courses?

Visiting a beauty salon is an invigorating experience for many people. Increasingly-hectic lifestyles mean people are neglecting to look after themselves, and a visit to the salon provides a very welcome treat for the time-poor. If you’re considering a career as a professional beauty therapist, you’ll have the rewarding opportunity to help people feel re-energised […]

VET FEE-HELP courses – what’s changed?

On 1 January 2017, the Australian Government replaced its VET FEE-HELP scheme with the VET Student Loans (VSL) program. The VSL program aims to offer greater protection for students and focusses on courses that address industry needs, opening up better employment opportunities. The main difference between the VET FEE-HELP and VSL programs is eligibility for […]

Unity in Diversity

“There is only one language, the language of the Heart. There is only one religion, the religion of Love. There is only one caste, the caste of Humanity” Sathya Sai Baba. Born in a diverse country like India and having lived in multicultural countries like America and Australia I recognise how similar we all are […]

Manage Personal Work Priorities and Professional Development

The BSBWOR501 Manage Personal Work Priorities and Professional Development appears prominently in many of our Business, Leadership and Management courses. The skills and knowledge developed during your studies of this unit will stand you in good stead, not only for the workplace, hut for the remainder of your course. Let’s take a peek at what’s […]

How to develop your business administration skills online

Are you looking to broaden your business skills? The Diploma of Business Administration will give you the knowledge, practical skills and experience in coordinating projects; leading teams; managing payroll systems; coaching, developing and motivating staff; and, set and achieve performance targets. This Diploma can act as a pathway to various management roles including administration managers […]

Finding my element in Community Service

Finding our element is a quest to identify our natural talent. An internal and external journey that takes you to your destination. I found meaning and purpose in my life when I started getting involved in Community service activities in Houston almost three decades ago. I had just graduated from Rutgers University with a Masters […]

Why choose make-up as a career?

The beauty industry has a growing demand and one that is known to be resistant to economic downturns. Even when times are tough, people will still spend money to look and feel their best. A career with make-up is varied, with opportunities spanning across industries such as retail, bridal, theatre, film and television, education and […]

Why should you work in Aged Care?

It all started many years ago as I had moved to a new country to start fresh, leaving home. I was very excited as I landed to embrace my new life overseas, new culture, and new opportunities that life now had opened doors to! It was all great in the beginning but home-sickness kicked in […]