International Courses

This course has been designed to give you the skills to undertake the role of a contract bookkeeper within a large organisation. You will learn how to perform duties such as establishing and maintaining accounting systems, assisting with business or business activity statements, processing payroll and developing management systems for organisations.

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

• Bookkeeping
• Financial services industry
• Budgeting
• Small business financial accounting
• Business law
• Computer accounting
• Business Activity Statements (BAS)
• Business computer applications
• Taxation
• Accounting for stock

The course provides training in accounting procedures to assist senior accountants or undertake duties requiring the services of a professional accountant. Students will gain broad-based skills and knowledge in accounting specialisations, including corporate financial accounting, financial management, cost and management accounting, accounting systems and internal controls, and taxation.

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

• Accounting information systems
• Management accounting
• Auditing
• Budgeting
• Financial management
• Business computer applications
• Business law
• Corporate accounting
• Business mathematics
• Taxation

If you’ve got a passion for cooking, this course will get you industry ready with the skills, knowledge and experience you need to start working in a commercial kitchen environment. From practical food production, hygiene and menu costing to OH&S practices and basic nutrition our expert teachers will help you transition from the classroom into real jobs with confidence and flair. You’ll also gain real skills and an industry edge training in our on-campus and fully licensed Richards Restaurant.

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

Major Study Areas

* Leadership
* Cookery skills
* Restaurant operations
* Stock control
* OHS
* Menu planning and costing

This course is designed to be both an entry level qualification in fashion design and its related skills as well as a qualification providing skills for employment as an advanced patternmaker and garment technician. Skills involve the use of both manual and digital design tools, and may be applied at various stages of the supply chain.

Design outcomes build on technical production skills and provide a basis for career progression to design. Students work through industry base collaborative projects that are designed to develop their skills set and market knowledge while enhancing future job prospects. A portfolio is not required to apply for this course.

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

Major Study Areas

• Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• Apply design studio processes to meet client brief
• Assess impact of current fashion industry innovation & practices
• Produce fashion illustrations to assist product visualisation
• Interact and network with fashion industry participants
• Develop and present design concepts within specific guidelines
• Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry

This qualification is intended for design and product development roles in the fashion industry.Skills may be applied at various stages across the design, production and supply chain continuum, according to workplace roles and enterprise requirements.Outcomes allows for specialisation in fashion design and generalist roles.This qualification is intended for design and product development roles in the textile, clothing and footwear industry, as well as roles associated with fashion buying and managing fashion business as part of an enterprise. Work is undertaken autonomously. The role involves the application of broad skills and knowledge for highly skilled work applied at various stages across the design, production and supply chain continuum, according to workplace requirements.

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

Classes will be scheduled Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm. Timetables will be confirmed at orientation.

Major Study Areas

* Assess impact of current fashion industry innovations and practices
* Develop and implement a sales and marketing strategy for fashion or textile items
* Manage production process
* Analyse fashion industry textiles to guide commercial development
* Manage quality system and procedures
* Manage product development of fashion designs

English for Academic Purposes prepares students for further study in either Foundation programs, TAFE courses or University studies. The course will further hone students existing English language skills while focusing on the development of academic English. It allows you to master English language skills needed for academic success through in an environment through discussions, presentations and project work.

This involves:

• Preparing students with presentation skills
• Writing of academic conventions
• Effective listening and note-taking
• Effective reading and academic texts
• Research and independent academic skills
• Higher-order grammar

You will learn to:

• Read academic materials and practice reading techniques
• Write essays, summaries and reports
• Present in seminars and presentations using academic conventions
• Express ideas and facts through academic spoken and written discourse
• Develop the academic skills and use academic conventions to succeed in an Australian higher-study environment

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

Our General English courses run in 10 week blocks. You may enrol in up to 40 weeks of ELICOS, each week is charged at $230.

Each week students will complete a unit of the core textbook, Speakout or Life, in addition to supplementary activities including presentations, discussions and formal writing (paragraphs, essays and reports). Classes integrate the macro skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking in addition to introducing key vocabulary and grammatical structures and encourage active participation through communicative activities, games, the latest online resources and the use of Smartboards, Smartphones and iPads.

There are five levels in General English:

• Elementary
• Pre-intermediate
• Intermediate
• Upper Intermediate
• Advanced

Our course delivery combines on-campus and supplementary online learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

Our Diploma of Community Services (CHC52015) is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills in community development, casework and group work. This community services course prepares you to work as a social welfare worker, and provides you with an understanding of human rights, cultural inclusion, Indigenous culture, issues and strategies for effective service delivery.

Our Diploma of Community Services is also ACWA (Australian Community Workers Association) Accredited.

This qualification reflects the roles of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in the managing, co-ordinating and/or delivering of person-centred services to individuals, groups and communities. At this level, workers have specialised skills in community services and work autonomously under broad directions from senior management. Workers are usually providing direct support to individuals or groups of individuals. Workers may also have responsibility for the supervision of other workers and volunteers and/or case management; program coordination or the development of new business opportunities.

Special note: Prior to undertaking clinical work placement all students must obtain an International Police Check, Victorian Police Check and Working with Children Clearance (WWCC). Students will be responsible for the costs associated with requirements. If placements are taken outside of metropolitan Melbourne any accommodation costs that may be incurred will be the responsibility of the student.

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

To enroll with Kangan Institute, you are no longer mandated to have evidence of your COVID 19 Vaccination. It is important to note that as a part of your studies, you will be required to complete a placement component. While no longer mandated, individual Placement hosts will be guided by their individual policies and procedures in relation to vaccination requirements for staff and students. Students who are attending a community services organisation for placement purposes will need to comply with the policies and procedures of their host service.

Modes of Study

This course requires face to face classroom study and compulsory work placement (arranged by Kangan Institute) of 400 hours

**This course will be superseded by CHC52021 in December 2023. If the teach out for the current course is approved to be extended, there will be no change to the delivery of the current course CHC52015.

Major study areas

• Workplace communication strategies
• Diversity
• Legal and ethical compliance
• Workplace health and safety
• Advocacy and representation
• Community development strategies
• Case management

The Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis course provides advanced training for automotive technicians who want to further develop their diagnostic and technical skills. This automotive diagnostics course enables participants to enter employment in a senior, supervisory, or managerial role within the automotive and repair industry.

Modes of Study

This course requires face to face classroom study and compulsory work placement (arranged by Kangan Institute) of 200 hours.Classes will be scheduled between 8.00am to 9.00pm Monday to Friday. Timetables will be confirmed at orientation. 

Major Study Areas

• Mechanical and electrical systems, maintenance, service and repair
• Diagnosis of complex faults in automotive vehicle systems
• Reports and technical document development
• Interpreting and producing technical

This qualification will enable you to diagnose, analyse and evaluate faults in vehicle sub systems. You will develop your skills in researching and presenting technical reports. You will learn in varying environments from lectures, practical demonstrations through to experiencing servicing and repairing vehicles in both a simulated and automotive work placement program.

Modes of Study

This course requires face to face classroom study and compulsory work placement (arranged by Kangan Institute) of 200 hours. Classes will be scheduled between 8.00am and 9.00pm Monday to Friday. Timetables will be confirmed at orientation.

This course aims to provide you with knowledge and skills in the field of light vehicle mechanics. You will study a range of specialist modules including petrol fuel systems, cooling systems and associated components, transmissions (automatic), final drive assemblies, diagnostic procedures and electronic drive management systems.

Modes of Study

This course requires face to face classroom study and compulsory work placement (arranged by Kangan Institute) of 300 hours. Classes will be scheduled between 8.00am and 9.00pm Monday to Friday. Timetables will be confirmed at orientation.

Major Study Areas

• Mechanical and electrical systems, maintenance, service and repair
• Diagnosis of complex faults in automotive vehicle systems
• Reports and technical document development
• Report and document development
• Interpreting and producing technical drawings through CAD (Computer Aided Design)

Are you passionate about bread? If you are the person who cannot resist the fragrance of hot bread straight from the oven or the taste of hand crafted Pastries or decorated cakes then this program is for you. At Kangan Institute we will inspire you to create the best artisan breads, you also learn commercial bread production, cake decorating and pastry production. You will learn from industry award winning trainers, passing on their expertise in the baking industry. When you study with us, you will be trained in our brand new bakery facilities that include the latest commercial equipment providing you with a real industry experience and preparing you for a real job.

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

NOTE: This course has a training package upgrade and is expected to change. 

Major study areas

• Food Safety
• OHS
• Bread dough
• Pastry
• Baking bread
• Sponges
• Cookies
• Cakes
• Fillings & diagnosing faults

Are you passionate about bread? If you are the person who cannot resist the fragrance of hot bread straight from the oven or the taste of hand crafted Pastries or decorated cakes then this program is for you. At Kangan Institute we will inspire you to create the best artisan breads, you also learn commercial bread production, cake decorating and pastry production. You will learn from industry award winning trainers, passing on their expertise in the baking industry. When you study with us, you will be trained in our brand new bakery facilities that include the latest commercial equipment providing you with a real industry experience and preparing you for a real job.

Our course delivery features a combination of on-campus and remote (online) learning. This flexibility allows our students to continue to study in a safe, guided and supported manner.

Major study areas

• Food Safety
• OHS
• Bread dough
• Pastry
• Baking bread
• Sponges
• Cookies
• Cakes
• Fillings & diagnosing faults